German trawler V 103 Sylvia
German World War II auxiliary ship
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V 103 Sylvia, later called Sperrbrecher 33, was a German steamship which was converted into a Vorpostenboot for the Kriegsmarine during World War II. Following the war, it became a part of the German Mine Sweeping Administration.
- Drau
- Sylvia ( –1940)
- Sperrbrecher 33 (1940– )
Germany ( –1940)
Kriegsmarine (1940–1945 )- German Mine Sweeping Administration (1945– )
| History | |
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| Name |
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| Port of registry |
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| Builder | Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau |
| Commissioned | 1 October 1939 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Converted steamship |
| Tonnage | 1,049 GRT[1] |
History
Drau was built in Bremen by Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau. She was subsequently renamed Sylvia.[2] On 1 October 1939, it was placed into the newly formed 1st Vorpostenflotille.[3] The ship participated in the German invasion of Denmark in April 1940, escorting the steamer Rugard and tugs Monsun and Passat alongside V 102 Cressida and several minesweepers. The group landed three companies of the 170th Infantry Division at Middlefart.[1]
Sylvia remained a part of the Vorpostenflotille until it was disbanded on 1 October 1940, transferring to the 3rd Sperrbrechtflotille as Sperrbrecher 33.[3] After the end of World War II, Sperrbrecher 33 was transferred to the German Mine Sweeping Administration.[2]