U n known and beloved resident of Penco was Mr. Christian Koch, a former boy light battleship of the German Navy "Dresden", which sank off the Cumberland Bay Juan Fernández archipelago, besieged by British ships in the middle of WWI.
One day in 1914 the boy Koch embarked on Germany and the vessel sailed out to sea in naval training trip for his young crew on a mission in Mexico. In this nation should withdraw German staff affected by the Mexican Revolution. And it came that when his country was far from the war broke out, a fact which prevented the "Dresden" return to its home port. The ship starred in fierce fighting with British ships, one in the Falkland Islands. Then escaped to Chile to seek refuge in the Patagonian channels, lack of fuel went to Colonel to load coal. While in the port area was hit by the British and with other German ships fought a bloody battle in history as the Battle of Coronel. Always plagued by the British began evasive action in the direction of Juan Fernandez.
The "Dresden" and his gallant crew became a nightmare for the British Admiralty, who ordered the hunt at any cost. When I was at anchor in Cumberland Bay it was struck by two British ships. The "Dresden" was unable to fight because it was anchored and without coal. By then I had burned all the fuel on board material: tables, chairs and wood veneers. Immobilized and sealed his fate, the captain called to abandon ship and detonate explosive charges and ordered to open the floodgates of the hull to cause the collapse. The episode was recorded on March 9, 1917. The crew were taken ashore, but the British could not take them for being national territory. Thus, the Chilean government instructed the Navy custody of the German sailors. Relegated
Quiriquina remained on the island for just over two years between March 25, 1917 and October 19, 1919. From there held an active interaction with the Buenos Aires society and Concepción. Families of German descent would visit frequently. Frische pencona Lady Agnes, wife of Don Egidio Braun, an engineer at the refinery, officials flattered captives of "Dresden" with sweets and cakes to help alleviate the nostalgia far from home.
One of those sailors was Don Chistian Koch. Such is the story that came to Penco Koch in 1919. Was your choice to stay in Chile and in particular Penco. Being very young he wanted to make your life and have a family in the city. That was how he met Clara whom he married Vergara. The Vergara Koch had two children: Arno and George.
Christian-Navy veteran of World War I - he developed his skills here which had been prepared in Germany. As a professional painting, decorating and glazing work served for years in the company of Concepción Gleisner. That way he could survive and thrive in difficult times. Penco was well known in the area and the quality of their services and professional level. But also had other virtues, was renowned for his sense of humor. On his bicycle he added a box on the grid to transport their materials. Smiling always referred to his vehicle as the "truck", a fact that puzzled neighbors after realizing who laughed with him willingly.
One day in 1914 the boy Koch embarked on Germany and the vessel sailed out to sea in naval training trip for his young crew on a mission in Mexico. In this nation should withdraw German staff affected by the Mexican Revolution. And it came that when his country was far from the war broke out, a fact which prevented the "Dresden" return to its home port. The ship starred in fierce fighting with British ships, one in the Falkland Islands. Then escaped to Chile to seek refuge in the Patagonian channels, lack of fuel went to Colonel to load coal. While in the port area was hit by the British and with other German ships fought a bloody battle in history as the Battle of Coronel. Always plagued by the British began evasive action in the direction of Juan Fernandez.
The "Dresden" and his gallant crew became a nightmare for the British Admiralty, who ordered the hunt at any cost. When I was at anchor in Cumberland Bay it was struck by two British ships. The "Dresden" was unable to fight because it was anchored and without coal. By then I had burned all the fuel on board material: tables, chairs and wood veneers. Immobilized and sealed his fate, the captain called to abandon ship and detonate explosive charges and ordered to open the floodgates of the hull to cause the collapse. The episode was recorded on March 9, 1917. The crew were taken ashore, but the British could not take them for being national territory. Thus, the Chilean government instructed the Navy custody of the German sailors. Relegated Quiriquina remained on the island for just over two years between March 25, 1917 and October 19, 1919. From there held an active interaction with the Buenos Aires society and Concepción. Families of German descent would visit frequently. Frische pencona Lady Agnes, wife of Don Egidio Braun, an engineer at the refinery, officials flattered captives of "Dresden" with sweets and cakes to help alleviate the nostalgia far from home.
One of those sailors was Don Chistian Koch. Such is the story that came to Penco Koch in 1919. Was your choice to stay in Chile and in particular Penco. Being very young he wanted to make your life and have a family in the city. That was how he met Clara whom he married Vergara. The Vergara Koch had two children: Arno and George.
Christian-Navy veteran of World War I - he developed his skills here which had been prepared in Germany. As a professional painting, decorating and glazing work served for years in the company of Concepción Gleisner. That way he could survive and thrive in difficult times. Penco was well known in the area and the quality of their services and professional level. But also had other virtues, was renowned for his sense of humor. On his bicycle he added a box on the grid to transport their materials. Smiling always referred to his vehicle as the "truck", a fact that puzzled neighbors after realizing who laughed with him willingly.
is worth recalling the figure of an alien who loved Penco, to the point of putting down roots and raise a family. For some reason chose to stay here until the end of his days. Since the installation of Penco, Christian Koch never returned to Germany during the war probably because her mother died in his home country. The brave Sailor "Dresden" Penco died in the July 28, 1974. ----
Photos. Next, Mr. Christian Koch and his wife Mrs. Clara Vergara.
Above the boy's "Dresden" Christian Koch, second from left to right.
Initially, the battleship "Dresden" ship of the German Navy in 1914.
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