The ship may have been deliberately sunk by Poland in 1939 to prevent it from falling into the hands of the invading Nazi-German forces.
History
Poland seeking return of 15th century peace treaty looted by Germany in WWII
Warsaw wants the restitution of 73 historical documents, including the 1422 Treaty of Melno, currently held at an archive in Berlin.
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