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Tuesday, 15 August 2017

German ocean going tug Seefalke 1924-

Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum Bremerhaven August 2017

Built by Joh. C. Tecklenborg AG Bremerhaven-Wesermünde in 1924 for account of Reederei W. Schuchmannn. Sunk in the Second World War during an Allied air attack on Kiel, refloated but scuttled by her owner. After 1950 salvaged, repaired and modernized and decommissioned in 1970. Crew numbered 19 men. Machinery consisted of 2-6 cylinder diesel engines delivering 2x1.650hp allowing a speed of 13,5 knots. Gross register tonnage 619 tons and as dimensions 58,50 x 9,00 x 4,40 metres. MMSI 5317276.