Möwe
Sunk
| Type | Torpedo boat |
|---|---|
| Class | Type 23 |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 3 × 4.1″ guns |
In the attack on Oslo in April 1940. Torpedoed by a British submarine in May 1940 and out of service until 1942, she then escorted raiders and blockade runners through the Channel and Biscay. Attacked the invasion fleet off Normandy and was sunk by RAF bombers at Le Havre in June 1944.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 3 × single 10.5 cm (4.1 in) guns
- 2 × triple 500 mm (19.7 in) torpedo tubes
- 30 mines
| Builder | Reichsmarinewerft Wilhelmshaven |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 2 March 1925 |
| Launched | 24 March 1926 |
| Commissioned | 1 October 1926 |
| Displacement | 798 long tons (811 t) (standard) 1,213 long tons (1,232 t) (deep load) |
| Length | 87.7 m (287 ft 9 in) (o/a) |
| Speed | 32–34 knots (59–63 km/h; 37–39 mph) |
| Complement | 120 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.