MZ-
Motozattara
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The
wreck of an Italian Motozattara naval landing craft of the
type Classe
Belle MZ from the second world war rest at
Strogoli outside the Greek island of Leros. After Italy
surrendered in 1943, there was still a garrison left on
the island consisting of 4.Squadriglia
Cacciatorpediniere with one destroyer, eleven minesweepers
and nice small boats. Since it was uncertain if the
Italian forces could be relied on the Germans wished to
secure the island. That was also what the Allied thought
and under the following battles in September and October
1943 this vessel was sunk. One Italian MFP (
Marinefahrpram ) is reported sunk 3.October
1943. Exact identity has not been verified but the
historical sources point to the conclusion this that named
vessel. The wreck rest in two separate parts on a depth of
15 to 30 meter.
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 Picture: German Marine Fahrpram type A Similar to the Italian Motozattara design Bundearchiv Bild 101II-M2KBK   Picture: MTC1005 after second world war, former MZ boat "Italy
secured in 1941 the design for the German Marine Fahrpram
type A to increase its ability to transport troops. These
boats were named Motozattara or MZ for short and numbered
from 700. They were built mostly in Palermo in 1942-1943.
Class name: Classe Belle MZ"
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