Brummer
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In
the 1930`s, two artillery ships were built to train
personnel for the German Reichsmarine, and Brummer was
launched 8. February 1936. Even if she was equipped for
anti-air training, she was also fitted out for mine laying
which was her primary task in wartime. She was also used
to test the new steam turbine systems that were designed
for the new destroyers. The test showed no errors, but
this proved later to be a fatal error. Brummer was until
the invasion of Poland used as a school ship by
"Marineflugabwehr- und Küstenartillerieschule", and had
several official visits in Scandinavian ports. In the
beginning of April 1940 she received orders to participate
in the invasion of Norway and operation Weserübung. She
was torpedoed by the British submarine HMS Sterlet at Jutland. Her bow was
blown off, but still afloat she was taken in tow towards
the Norwegian coast. Nine hours later she capsized and
sank outside Tvistein lighthouse. The wreck rest today on
a depth of 85 to 120 meter southeast of Nevlundhavn.
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 Picture: Brummer Wikipedia, Public domain |
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