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 a garrison left on the
island consisting of 4.Squadriglia
Caccia Torpediniere with one destroyer, eleven
minesweepers and nine smaller vessels. Since it was
unclear if the Italian forces could be relied on, the
Germans wished to secure the island. That was also what
the Allies thought and under the following battles in
September and October 1943 this MZ vessel was sunk. One
Italian MFP
is reported in German sources as sunk 3. October 1943. The
remains rest today in two separate parts on a depth of 10
to 25 meter outside Strongyli.
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![]() Picture:
MTC 1001
Courtesy of Bundesarkiv, Public domain |
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