Commodore Adolph Ahrens, the last captain of the Lloyd fast steamer Bremen, became famous when he and his crew managed to bring the Bremen, which had been caught at sea at the beginning of World War II, safely to Bremerhaven despite being pursued, thanks to a cleverly chosen detour via a Russian port. This unique feat, admired worldwide, represented a remarkable display of seamanship and courage as a breakthrough of the blockade. This book recounts the entire adventure in a straightforward yet thrilling manner.