German trawler V 107 Botilla Russ

V 107 Botilla Russ was a German cargo ship which was converted into a Vorpostenboot and then a Sperrbrecher for the Kriegsmarine during World War II.[2]

History
Germany
NameSS Botilla Russ
BuilderAtlas Werke
Yard number166
LaunchedAugust 1922
History
Nazi Germany
NameV 107
Commissioned1939
History
Nazi Germany
NameSperrbrecher 37
Commissioned1940
FateStruck a mine and sank off the coast of Nantes on 28 January 1944[1]
General characteristics
Class and typeVorpostenboot (Converted cargo ship)
Tonnage996 grt
Length68.3 m
Beam10.1 m
Height4.2 m
Installed power129 nhp
Propulsion1 x 3-cyl. triple expansion steam engine, single shaft, 1 screw
Speed10.5 knots

References

  1. "Sperrbrecher-137 (Botilla Russ) [+1944]". Wrecksite. 4 September 2014.
  2. "Single Ship Report for "5605633"". Miramar Ship Index.
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