Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House

The Plot

The Silver Fleet was inspired by a true story from World War II. Holland now under German occupation, a Shipyard owner and Chief engineer Jaap van Leyden is summoned to build ships for the German war effort. The commission would allow Leyden to build sophisticated submarines whilst safeguarding jobs for the local Dutch workforce. A newly built U-boat, named U107 goes out on her first sea trial and is hijacked by a Dutch crew and they re-route the vessel to England. As such it provided an opportunity to refuel patriotism in the face of a seemingly interminable war and almost unbearable civilian hardship.

Run Time

1h 24m

Genre

Drama, War

Release Date

16 Jun 1943

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

The Archers
General Film Distributors
Royal Navy
Royal Netherland Government
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