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6 January 1945 sinking of Soviet sub....

Discussion in 'Atlantic Naval Conflict' started by Erich, Feb 2, 2003.

  1. Erich

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    guys :

    anyone have any info on the action: Soviet sub S4 sunk by the German Torpedo boat T-33 in the Bay of Danzig on 6 January 1945 ?

    mfg

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  2. Panzerknacker

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    Sorry Erich-no info on that action, but is T-33 famous for any other action? The name seems very familiar... :confused:
     
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    Not sure except the T-boots were used along with S-boots for evacuation of the eastern refugees and watching out for soviet patrol boats, mining areas, etc.

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  4. De Vlaamse Leeuw

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    What is a S-boat and a T-boat?
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  5. Erich

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    Erwin :

    S-boot stands for Schnellboote or the German equivalent of the US PT boat or British MTB. German boats extrememly fast.

    T-Boot stands for Torpedo boat. An upscaled version, flatter appearing than the S-boat. A little heavier armed for defence and could carry more mines.

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  6. De Vlaamse Leeuw

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    Thanks Eric!
     
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    Erwin :

    Like I said the S and T boots as well as many freighters were rushing German refugees, civilans and troops to northern Germany. Can you imagine with untrained folks aboard warding off Soviet a/c and Russian subs and dodging heavy rounds from Soviet land batteries ? :eek:

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