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Topic: S.S Scwabenland Info needed !

kbozman
First Class Passenger
Member # 642

posted 02-10-2001 03:18 PM

Hello Everyone,

Does anyone have any info on a steamship
named the Scwabenland. I believe it may
have sailed around the turn of the century.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Kboz.

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AJL
First Class Passenger
Member # 956

posted 02-11-2001 12:54 PM

Schwabenland
ex merchant Schwabenland, ex Schwarzenfels

Displacement: 8,188 grt
Dimensions: 468 x 60.5 x 27.5 feet/142.6 x 18.5 x 8.4 meters
Propulsion: Diesel, 3,600 hp, 12 knots
Crew: unknown
Armor: none
Armament: unknown
Aircraft: 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).]

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kbozman
First Class Passenger
Member # 642

posted 02-11-2001 02:37 PM

WOW ! Thanks for the info AJL. I could
not have asked for any more !

The reason I had asked about info on the
Scwabenland, is because I recently purchased
a silver creamer that was marked and used
on the Scwabenland. On the side of the creamer, is stamped S.S Scwabenland. I
purchased it on E-Bay for $15.00. I
thought it would be an interesting addition
to my maritime collection.

Thanks again, I really appreciate the info.

Best Regards,
Kbozman.

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AJL
First Class Passenger
Member # 956

posted 02-11-2001 04:15 PM

I'm glad to help!

AJL

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