 The club was founded 1 June 1899 and soon merged with "VfB 1899 Lehe" to become "FC Bremerhaven-Lehe".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.