7. Räumbootsflottille

R-boat flotilla

History

The 7. Räumbootsflottille was formed in 15 October 1940 from the crews of the recently disbanded 11. Räumbootsflottille and was initially commanded by Bernd von Foerster, this flotilla was made up of the following 1937-43 Type R-boats and was deployed for minesweeping and security duties.

The surviving vessels from 7. Räumbootsflottille were transferred to Danish Navy.

Superior formations

Subordinate formations

R151
R152
R153
R154
R155
R156
R157
R158
R159
R160
R161 also served in 11. Räumbootsflottille
R173
R202
R223
R262 also served in 4. Räumbootsflottille
R277

Weser

Career

15 October 1940
The 7. Räumbootsflottille was formed.

1940
The 7. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping and security duties around the Dutch and Belgian coastal waters.

1941
The 7. Räumbootsflottille was transferred to Northern Norway.

1941
The 7. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping and security duties around the coastal waters of Northern Norway.

1945
The 7. Räumbootsflottille was under Allied control and used for clearing mines in the Northern Norway.

1946
The 7. Räumbootsflottille was under Allied control and used for clearing mines in the Denmark.

28 November 1946
The surviving vessels from 7. Räumbootsflottille were transferred to Danish Navy.

Commanders

Bernd von Foerster
Takes command on 15 October 1940
Ends command on November 1942


Hans von Quednow
Takes command on November 1942
Ends command on May 1944


Rolf Heuser
Takes command on May 1944
Ends command on 28 November 1946


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