| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | 
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| Port of registry | 
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| Builder | Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau | 
| Commissioned | 1 October 1939 | 
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Converted steamship | 
| Tonnage | 1,049 GRT[1] | 
V 103 Sylvia, later called Sperrbrecher 33, was a German steamship which was converted into a Vorpostenboot for the Kriegsmarine during World War II. Following the war, it became a part of the German Mine Sweeping Administration.
History
Drau was built in Bremen by Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau. She was subsequently renamed Sylvia.[2] On 1 October 1939, it was placed into the newly formed 1st Vorpostenflotille.[3] The ship participated in the German invasion of Denmark in April 1940, escorting the steamer Rugard and tugs Monsun and Passat alongside V 102 Cressida and several minesweepers. The group landed three companies of the 170th Infantry Division at Middlefart.[1]
Sylvia remained a part of the Vorpostenflotille until it was disbanded on 1 October 1940, transferring to the 3rd Sperrbrechtflotille as Sperrbrecher 33.[3] After the end of World War II, Sperrbrecher 33 was transferred to the German Mine Sweeping Administration.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Norwegian Campaign, Battles of Narvik, April 1940". www.naval-history.net. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
 - 1 2 "Mine Barrage Breakers Sperrbrecher". www.kbismarck.com. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
 - 1 2 Rohwer, Jurgen; Hümmelchen, Gerhard (20 June 2019). "Vorpostenflottillen 1939 - 1945". Seekrieg: Timeline of the Naval War 1939-1945 (in German). Bibliothek für Zeitgeschichte. Retrieved 8 April 2022 – via Württembergische Landesbibliothek.
 
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| 7 & 13 Sicherungsflotille | 
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Vessels are listed under their first designation within each Vorpostenflotille. Subsequent changes in pennant numbers not shown.  | |