February 1899, Pemba Port.
At Pemba Port, a group of German Navy personnel were engaging with the East African Navy officers. They were not very interested in the East African warships but had come specifically for the East African submarines.
Leading the delegation was Tirpitz from the German Navy. Minister of the Navy Tirpitz was visiting the East African Navy primarily to strengthen naval cooperation between the two nations, with the most important goal being for East Africa to open some ports or colonies for the German Navy's daily training or as a foothold.
However, while in Bajamojo City, Tirpitz learned from a German entrepreneur about the existence of East African submarines, which prompted him to temporarily decide to visit Pemba Port for inspection.
After gaining consent from the East African Navy and government, Tirpitz and his party arrived at the southern Pemba Port, which was currently the only home base for the East African submarine force.
