17. Räumbootsflottille

R-boat flotilla

History

The 17. Räumbootsflottille was formed in July 1944 and was stationed along the coast of the Baltic sea and was initially commanded by Albert Zaage, this flotilla was made up of the following 1936-42 Type and 1937-43 Type R-boats and was deployed for minesweeping and security duties.

After the war had ended the 17. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping by The German Mine Sweeping Administration (GMSA) around the coastal waters of Netherlands.

Superior formations

Subordinate formations

R55 also served in 5. Räumbootsflottille
R71 also served in 1. Räumbootsflottille
R102
R167
R170
R174
R175 also served in 10. Räumbootsflottille
R176 also served in 10. Räumbootsflottille
R181 also served in 10. Räumbootsflottille
R220
R241 also served in 15. Räumbootsflottille
R246 also served in 4. Räumbootsflottille
R249 also served in 1. Räumbootsflottille
R290 also served in 4. Räumbootsflottille

Career

July 1944
The 17. Räumbootsflottille was formed.

1944
The 17. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping and security duties in the Baltic sea.

1945
The 17. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping by The German Mine Sweeping Administration (GMSA) around the coastal waters of Netherlands.

1947
The 17. Räumbootsflottille was disbanded and the remaining boats were taken over by America, Denmark, Netherlands.

Commanders

Albert Zaage
Takes command on July 1944
Ends command on March 1945


Paul Voß
Takes command on March 1945
Ends command on May 1945


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