Lazarettschiffe Minos

History

  • Entered service as a hospital ship 3.9.40
  • 21.11.40 Minna, target ship TEK, Kiel
  • 11.11.41 navigation school ship Nordstern
  • Torpedoed by Soviet submarine SC-407 southwest of Windau (10.08 hr, position 55°46 N / 19°45 E) and sunk (1 dead)

Stats

Name:Minos
TypeM/S
Construction Yard (Yard No.)Schiffbau-Ges. “Unterweser” AG., Wersermünde (270)
Launched4.3.39
Commissioned26.6.39
Weight, BRT1127
Length, meters76,50
Width, meters10,55
Depth, meters4,25
EnginesTwo MAN 4-stroke 6cyl diesels, 2 shafts
Horsepower, HP1100 effective
Speed, knots12
Range, nautical miles (Max.)5000 at 12 knots using 100t oil
Patients (beds)/Medical staff103/13
Crew19
ArmamentNone
OwnerDSG. “Neptun”, Bremen