The 13.
Räumbootsflottille was formed in 15 November 1943 and was initially commanded
by Georg Schulze,
this flotilla was made up of the following 1937-43 Type R-boats and was deployed
for minesweeping and security duties.
After the war had ended the 13.
Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping by the
The
German Mine Sweeping Administration (GMSA) and later was transferred to
The
United States Labour Service (LSU).
The surviving vessels from 13.
Räumbootsflottille was handed over to the German Federal Navy (Bundesmarine)
in 1957.
R132
R133
R134
R135
R136
R137
R138 also
served in
4. Räumbootsflottille
R139
R140
R141
R142
R144
R177 also
served in
10. Räumbootsflottille
R252
Nordsee
15 November
1943 The 13. Räumbootsflottille was formed.
1943
The 13. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping and security duties
in the North sea.
1945 The 13. Räumbootsflottille was
deployed for minesweeping by the
The
German Mine Sweeping Administration (GMSA).
1949 The
13. Räumbootsflottille was transferred to
The
United States Labour Service (LSU)
1957 The surviving
vessels from 13. Räumbootsflottille was handed over to the German Federal
Navy (Bundesmarine).
Georg Schulze
Takes command on 15 November 1943
Ends command on April 1944
Wendelin
Eizinger
Takes command on April 1944
Ends command on May 1945
Other: Räumbootsflottillen
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