 In 1917 "FC" merged with "SC Sparta Bremerhaven" to become "Bremerhaven-Lehe SC Sparta" until, in 1919, "VfB" left to resume play as a separate team.After World War II occupying Allied authorities ordered the disbanding of most organizations in Germany, including sports and football clubs.A combined Bremerhaven side was formed late in 1945 as "SG Lehe-Nord" which was renamed "ATS Bremerhaven" in 1947.