Attack on Boarding Party
On March 10, 1943 Eberle intercepted the German blockade runner Karin. When Eberle boarded, demolition charges set by the Germans exploded, killing half the 14-man boarding party outright. ... The remaining seven persisted in their heroic efforts to save the Karin and obtain information until fire and further explosions forced them to abandon ship. ... They and 72 prisoners were picked up from the water by Eberle
