6. Räumbootsflottille

R-boat flotilla

History

The 6. Räumbootsflottille was formed in Cuxhaven on 28 July 1941 from the 5. Räumbootsflottille and was initially commanded by Richard Rossow, 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.

After the war had ended 6. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping by the The German Mine Sweeping Administration (GMSA) in the Adriatic sea.

Superior formations

Subordinate formations

R1 also served in 5. Räumbootsflottille
R3 also served in 5. Räumbootsflottille
R4 also served in 5. Räumbootsflottille
R6 also served in 5. Räumbootsflottille
R7 also served in 5. Räumbootsflottille
R8 also served in 5. Räumbootsflottille
R9 also served in 5. Räumbootsflottille
R10 also served in 5. Räumbootsflottille
R115 also served in 4. Räumbootsflottille
R187

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RD 116
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RD 118
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RD 120
RD 121
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RD 127
RD 128
RD 129
RD 130
RD 131

Career

28 July 1941
The 6. Räumbootsflottille was formed.

1941
The 6. Räumbootsflottille was moved through French rivers and canals to reach the Mediterranean Sea.

1941
The 6. Räumbootsflottille was was deployed for minesweeping and security duties in the Mediterranean Sea.

1945
The 6. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping by the The German Mine Sweeping Administration (GMSA) in the Adriatic sea.

Commanders

Richard Rossow
Takes command on 28 July 1941
Ends command on August 1941


Peter Reischauer
Takes command on August 1941
Ends command on June 1943


Walter Klemm
Takes command on July 1943
Ends command on 8 May 1945


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