M 263
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The
German minesweeper M 263 was built at Atlas Werke AG in
Bremen and launched in 1942. She was sunk in battle with
British forces outside St.Nazaire 6.August 1944 while she
escorted an ammunition convoy. The British forces
consisted of the light cruiser HMS Bellona and four
destroyers and they managed to sink six ships, among these
M 263 and the guard boat V-414.
The remains of M 263 rest on a depth of approx 50 meter
north of Ile d`Yeu south of St.Nazaire in Brittony.
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 Picture: German minesweepers at sea  Recommended reading;
Last updated: June 2019
"Kriegsmarine Coastal Forces" by Gordon Williamson |
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