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German U-boot, abbreviation of Unterseeboot (“undersea boat”), a German submarine. The destruction of enemy shipping by German U-boats was a spectacular feature of both World Wars I and II.
Kapitänleutnant

ERWIN ROSTIN

Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

U-158

Rostin

BONR /// 8 Oct 1907 / Güstrow, Mecklenburg, Germany
DIED /// 30 Jun 1942 / West Atlantic, west of Bermuda
U-BOAT 158 (crew 32)
From 25 Sep 1941 to 30 Jun 1942
2 patrols (111 days)
DECORATIONS
10 Oct 1939 / Iron Cross 2nd Class
21 Nov 1940 / Iron Cross 1st Class
3 Jan 1941 / Minesweeper War Badge
28 Jun 1942 / Knights Cross
1 Jul 1942 / U-boat War Badge 1939
(posthumous)
SHIPS SUNK /// 17, total tonnage 101,321 GRT
SHIPS DAMAGED /// 1, total tonnage 15,264 GRT
LOSS U-158 /// Sunk on 30 June 1942 in the North Atlantic west of Bermuda; at position 32.50N, 67.28W, by depth charges from a US Mariner aircraft (VP-74 USN/P-1). 54 dead (all hands lost).
Two prisoners taken from the Latvian merchant Everalda were lost in the sinking of U-158.
The commander of U-boat 158 distinguished himself on his very first war patrol, when he sank five ships. The fourth ship that he sank — and the first U.S. vessel — was the Caribsea. His second patrol, in the Gulf of Mexico, was one of the most successful of WWII in terms of tonnage, with 12 ships totalling 62,536 tons sunk. In all, on just two patrols in less than four months, Kapitänleutnant Erwin Rostin’s U-boat sank 17 merchant ships and damaged two others.
Born in the northern German town of Güstrow on October 8, 1907, Erwin Rostin died in the North Atlantic, west of Bermuda, on June 30, 1942, aged 34. He was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, the greatest achievable honor for a German submariner, two days before he died.
"On the first command with a new boat, the escort attack, as well as the operation in shallow water off the American coast, shows the commander's courage and attacking spirit."
Admiral Karl Dönitz,
Commander of the German Navy

U-158

Wednesday, March 11, 1942

Laid down on November 1, 1940, at the shipyard of AG Weser in Bremen, Germany, U-158 slipped into the North Sea on June 21, 1941, under the command of Kapitänleutnant Erwin Rostin. In her two war patrols, U-158 sank 17 ships, for a total tonnage of 101,321, and damaged two others.
On June 29, 1942, in waters SSW of Bermuda, U-158 sank the Latvian steamer Everalda and captured several confidential documents, information from which Rostin reported to the BdU via lengthy wireless signals. (The Befehlshaber der Unterseeboote or BdU [Eng: “Commander of the U-boats”] was the supreme  commander of the German Navy’s U-boat Arm [Ubootwaffe] during the First and Second World Wars). Picking up these signals, Allied stations were able to pinpoint the position of the U-boat.
In the afternoon of June 30, a PBM-3C Mariner flying boat (pilot Lt. Richard E. Schreder) on anti-submarine patrol from Bermuda surprised the U-boat on the surface by diving out of the sun and dropping two depth charges that detonated directly underneath the stern. U-158 sank immediately, and with her all 54 crew plus the captain of the Everalda and another prisoner were lost. The Americans reported they’d seen 15 men sunbathing on the upper deck.

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U-Boat Attack in NY Harbor

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Video (2:24) (Credit: Smithsonian Channel)

Rocket U-Boats: V-1 Missle Attack New York 1945

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Video (15:47) (Credit: Mark Felton Productions)

We`re growing our crew!

Caribsea is looking for Dishwashers & Pantry Help to join our team in Emerald Isle!

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post to help us spread the word!

→ Interested in joining us? Apply online or stop by the restaurant to fill out an application. We can`t wait to meet you!

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We're growing our crew! Caribsea is looking for Dishwashers & Pantry Help to join our team in Emerald Isle! Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post to help us spread the word! → Interested in joining us? Apply online or stop by the restaurant to fill out an application. We can't wait to meet you!

Things are getting serious in Part 3… Aviana has made her Bar Bites relationship status official.

Marry, Date, or Crush: Caribsea Bar Bites edition.

See what made the cut, then come decide for yourself during Bar Bites, Sunday-Thursday from 5-7 PM, available only at the bar.

Think you’d make the same picks?

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Things are getting serious in Part 3… Aviana has made her Bar Bites relationship status official. Marry, Date, or Crush: Caribsea Bar Bites edition. See what made the cut, then come decide for yourself during Bar Bites, Sunday-Thursday from 5-7 PM, available only at the bar. Think you’d make the same picks?

HEADING UP TO THE TORPEDO LOUNGE? READ THIS FIRST!

Our elevator is currently out of service until further notice, but the Torpedo Lounge is still open and operating as usual!

Please keep in mind that stairs will be required to access the rooftop when planning your visit.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get things back up and running!

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Oct 23

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HEADING UP TO THE TORPEDO LOUNGE? READ THIS FIRST! Our elevator is currently out of service until further notice, but the Torpedo Lounge is still open and operating as usual! Please keep in mind that stairs will be required to access the rooftop when planning your visit. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get things back up and running!

Those are two words that are music to our ears: Banana Bramble 😌

Meet one of the cocktails we’re sipping this fall at Caribsea. A little unexpected and definitely worth a trip to the bar.

Come sip your way into the season.

The Banana Bramble. Only at Caribsea.

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Those are two words that are music to our ears: Banana Bramble 😌 Meet one of the cocktails we’re sipping this fall at Caribsea. A little unexpected and definitely worth a trip to the bar. Come sip your way into the season. The Banana Bramble. Only at Caribsea.

Freshly rolled and always worth coming back for.

Our sushi is made fresh every day at Caribsea, and on Wednesdays, there’s even more reason to stop in. Each week, we feature a different sushi roll for just $10, so there’s always something new to try.

Make Wednesday your sushi night and see what we’re rolling this week.

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Freshly rolled and always worth coming back for. Our sushi is made fresh every day at Caribsea, and on Wednesdays, there’s even more reason to stop in. Each week, we feature a different sushi roll for just $10, so there’s always something new to try. Make Wednesday your sushi night and see what we’re rolling this week.

A little behind the scenes of what goes into a Caribsea Wine Dinner. 🍷

Consider this your official invitation. Save the dates and join us for an evening of thoughtfully paired wines, a curated dinner, and good company.

Wine Dinners begin at 6 PM and are $99 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

→ Thursday, October 22 (SOLD OUT)
→ Thursday, November 19
→ Thursday, December 17
→ Thursday, January 21
→ Thursday, February 19
→ Thursday, March 18
→ Thursday, April 15

P.S. Reservations for each Wine Dinner will become available after the previous dinner has passed. Keep an eye out for when your date opens up, then be sure to reserve your seat!

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A little behind the scenes of what goes into a Caribsea Wine Dinner. 🍷 Consider this your official invitation. Save the dates and join us for an evening of thoughtfully paired wines, a curated dinner, and good company. Wine Dinners begin at 6 PM and are $99 per person, plus tax and gratuity. → Thursday, October 22 (SOLD OUT) → Thursday, November 19 → Thursday, December 17 → Thursday, January 21 → Thursday, February 19 → Thursday, March 18 → Thursday, April 15 P.S. Reservations for each Wine Dinner will become available after the previous dinner has passed. Keep an eye out for when your date opens up, then be sure to reserve your seat!

Angela’s turn to make some very important Bar Bites decisions.

Marry, Date, or Crush: Caribsea Bar Bites edition, Part 2.

She’s made her picks, but the real question is: which Bar Bite are you choosing every time?

Come make your own ranking during Bar Bites, Sunday-Thursday from 5-7 PM, available only at the bar.

Stay tuned to see who we put on the spot next.

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Oct 15

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Angela’s turn to make some very important Bar Bites decisions. Marry, Date, or Crush: Caribsea Bar Bites edition, Part 2. She’s made her picks, but the real question is: which Bar Bite are you choosing every time? Come make your own ranking during Bar Bites, Sunday-Thursday from 5-7 PM, available only at the bar. Stay tuned to see who we put on the spot next.

On this episode of Poured from the Coast, we’re mixing up The New River Aviator, Caribsea’s take on the classic Aviation cocktail.

Boodles Old English Gin, Luxardo cherry liqueur, lavender, simple syrup, and lemon-lavender sugar come together for a cocktail named after Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville and inspired by Caribsea’s longstanding support of the men and women who serve.

Come raise a glass with us.

The New River Aviator. Only at Caribsea.

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Oct 14

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On this episode of Poured from the Coast, we’re mixing up The New River Aviator, Caribsea’s take on the classic Aviation cocktail. Boodles Old English Gin, Luxardo cherry liqueur, lavender, simple syrup, and lemon-lavender sugar come together for a cocktail named after Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville and inspired by Caribsea’s longstanding support of the men and women who serve. Come raise a glass with us. The New River Aviator. Only at Caribsea.

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