and General von Steuben, 158 other merchant vessels were lost during the 15-week course of Operation Hannibal (January 23 – May 8, 1945). See also References Baltic Sea operations of World War II Evacuations Military operations of World War II involving Germany Naval battles and operations of the European theatre of World War II January 1945 events in Europe February 1945 events in Europe March 1945 events in Europe April 1945 events in Europe May 1945 events in Europe