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Does anyone have any info on a steamshipnamed the Scwabenland. I believe it mayhave sailed around the turn of the century.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,Kboz.
Displacement: 8,188 grtDimensions: 468 x 60.5 x 27.5 feet/142.6 x 18.5 x 8.4 metersPropulsion: Diesel, 3,600 hp, 12 knotsCrew: unknownArmor: noneArmament: unknownAircraft: 2 seaplanes; working deck Built by Deutsche Werke, Kiel. Laid down ??, launched 14 March 1925, completed 17 July 1925. Converted to civilian seaplane tender 1934. Taken over 1939 and commissioned 12 October 1939.
Operated in French ports after 1940, then transferred to Norway. Torpedoed by HMS Terrapin 24 March 1944 and grounded at Egersund to prevent sinking. Temporarily repaired 5-6/1944 and used as an accomodations/stores hulk. Postwar was loaded with gas shells and scuttled 31 Dec 1946 in the Skagerrak.
ALL THIS INFO IS TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM: http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/carriers/germany.htm#schw and there is also a picture of her so you can say if it's the same ship.
AJL
[This message has been edited by AJL (edited 02-11-2001).]
The reason I had asked about info on theScwabenland, is because I recently purchaseda silver creamer that was marked and usedon the Scwabenland. On the side of the creamer, is stamped S.S Scwabenland. Ipurchased it on E-Bay for $15.00. Ithought it would be an interesting additionto my maritime collection.
Thanks again, I really appreciate the info.
Best Regards,Kbozman.
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