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5. Räumbootsflottille

R-boat flotilla




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History

The 5. Räumbootsflottille was formed in August 1939 and was initially commanded by Walter Gemein, this flotilla was made up of the following 1930-33 Type, 1936-42 Type and 1937-43 Type R-boats and was deployed for minesweeping and security duties.

Some of 5. Räumbootsflottille was transferred to form the nucleus of 6. Räumbootsflottille.

Superior formations



Subordinate formations

R1 also served in 6. Räumbootsflottille
R3 also served in 6. Räumbootsflottille
R4 also served in 6. Räumbootsflottille
R5
R6 also served in 6. Räumbootsflottille
R7 also served in 6. Räumbootsflottille
R8 also served in 6. Räumbootsflottille
R9 also served in 6. Räumbootsflottille
R10 also served in 6. Räumbootsflottille
R11
R12
R13

R53
R54
R55 also served in 17. Räumbootsflottille
R56
R57
R58
R59
R60
R61
R62
R63
R64

R89
R90
R113 also served in 2. Räumbootsflottille and 8. Räumbootsflottille
R121
R122
R124
R238
R250
R269
R273

Elbe

Career

August 1939
The 5. Räumbootsflottille was formed.

1940
The 5. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping and security duties around the coastal waters of Norway.

1941
The 5. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping and security duties around the Gulf of Finland.

1941
The 5. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping and security duties around the coastal waters of Northern Norway.

Commanders

Walter Gemein
Takes command on August 1939
Ends command on June 1940

Werner Dobberstein
Takes command on June 1940
Ends command on February 1943

Franz Kleemann
Takes command on March 1943
Ends command on February 1945

Hans Alexy
Takes command on February 1945
Ends command on May 1945

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