History | |
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Name |
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Port of registry |
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Builder | Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau |
Commissioned | 1 October 1939 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Converted steamship |
Tonnage | 1,049 GRT [1] |
V 103 Sylvia, later called Sperrbrecher 33, was a German steamship which was converted into a Vorpostenboot for the Kriegsmarine during World War II. Following the war, it became a part of the German Mine Sweeping Administration.
Drau was built in Bremen by Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau. She was subsequently renamed Sylvia. [2] On 1 October 1939, it was placed into the newly formed 1st Vorpostenflotille. [3] The ship participated in the German invasion of Denmark in April 1940, escorting the steamer Rugard and tugs Monsun and Passat alongside V 102 Cressida and several minesweepers. The group landed three companies of the 170th Infantry Division at Middlefart. [1]
Sylvia remained a part of the Vorpostenflotille until it was disbanded on 1 October 1940, transferring to the 3rd Sperrbrechtflotille as Sperrbrecher 33. [3] After the end of World War II, Sperrbrecher 33 was transferred to the German Mine Sweeping Administration. [2]