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German Navy Ship Plays Darth Vader Theme on Thames

Londoners recently experienced an unexpected treat on the Thames near Tower Bridge when a German Navy ship played the iconic Imperial March theme from the Star Wars trilogies, also known as the Darth Vader theme. The ship was there for training and a supply stop. A German Navy spokesperson stated there was no deeper message and the commander can freely choose the music.

23 August 2024 · 04:40 UTC

Londoners recently experienced an unexpected treat on the Thames near Tower Bridge when a German Navy ship played the iconic Imperial March theme from the Star Wars trilogies, also known as the Darth Vader theme.

The ship was in London for training exercises and a supply stop.

According to a German Navy spokesperson, there was 'no deeper message' behind the music choice, and the commander has the freedom to select the music played on the ship.