1940 Completed as Lazarettschiffe Alexander Von Humboldt. Listedas Lazarettschiff G, but it never actually used that designation. Servedwith Fleet Train North (TSV-N).
1942 Served under the Admiral Polarküste, Field PostNumber 33254.
June 24, 1944 Bombed while in Wesermünde by USAAF andsunk.
post-1945 Raised and repaired.
1948, S/fi (Pickett Flottia) Alexander von Humboldt = BSX 442.
July, 1962 Scrapped in Hamburg.
Hospital Ship Alexander Von Humoldt Drawing
Stats
Name:
Alexander von Humboldt
Type
Fishery research ship
Construction Yard (Yard No.)
Rickmerswerft, Wesermünde (198)
Launched
28.3.40
Commissioned
20.8.40
Weight, metric tons
about 1200
Weight, BRT
550
Length, meters
57,90
Width, meters
9,20
Depth, meters
4,20
Engines
One 3cyl triple acting expansion engine, 1 shaft, 1 boiler
Horsepower, HP
1000 induced
Speed, knots
12,5
Range, nautical miles (Max.)
?
Patients (beds)/Medical staff
56/?
Crew (officers,men)
20 total
Armament
None
Owner
Reichsernährungsministerium/Wasserstrassen- und Hafenamt Wesermünde
