Supply ship for the German invasion forces. Built as Paranagua at the Howaldtswerke, Hamburg. Launch March 15, delivery May 4. Sunk by mine off Den Helder December 17.

Del Mar loading coffee in Paranagua, Brazil. My grandmother stands at the right, with purse, gloves, heels, and hat -- normal attire for her travels.

The ship behind the Del Mar appears to have two names, the first with about 5 letters, and the second with about 11 letters, looking like SPAR____EOS.

Loading coffee on the Del Mar, in Paranagua, Brazil.

Loading coffee on the Del Mar, in Paranagua.

The German war transport Paranagua, photographed in August or September 1940, when the ship was already camouflaged for participation in Operation Sea Lion, the planned invasion of Britain. The Paranagua (6062 grt / 9425 tdw) was a quite modern motor vessel, being launched on March 15th, 1939 by th

Loading coffee in Brazil. Late fifties? The information I have is that each bag weighs 132 pounds, but not what ship it is.