Brazil, the crew was interned (in stables converted into internment camps) in small towns far inland. They were used as a workforce, and during times off were able to play soccer and perform musical presentations. Many married Brazilian women and decided to stay in Brazil, which has had a significant German minority since early in the 19th century. After the war, some of the remaining crew members, especially older ones, returned to Germany. One group of former crew who stayed in Brazil after the war opened a restaurant in São Paulo named after the ship, serving dishes from her former passenger menus. References Sources External links Lejeune homepage. Lejeune AP-74 – DANFS Online. AP-74 ''Lejeune, Navsource Online. World War II auxiliary ships of the United States Ships built in Hamburg 1936 ships