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.
