Germany had this heavy tug operating in Mediterranean. Was it there already in 1940 - in some Italian or neutral port or came via Black Sea?
If so when?
Mediterranen heavy tug Max Berendt?
Mediterranen heavy tug Max Berendt?
Last edited by Dili on 30 Nov 2018, 20:57, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Mediterranen heavy tug Max Barendt?
Max Behrendt.
https://forum-marinearchiv.de/smf/index ... 230.0;wap2
Armed with two single 20mm AA guns late 1941
https://rommelsriposte.com/2012/06/28/g ... -nov-1941/
She was a busy beaver, crops up a lot in the Seetra Tripolis war diary, where she was based during autumn 1941.
https://forum-marinearchiv.de/smf/index ... 230.0;wap2
Armed with two single 20mm AA guns late 1941
https://rommelsriposte.com/2012/06/28/g ... -nov-1941/
She was a busy beaver, crops up a lot in the Seetra Tripolis war diary, where she was based during autumn 1941.
The enemy had superiority in numbers, his tanks were more heavily armoured, they had larger calibre guns with nearly twice the effective range of ours, and their telescopes were superior. 5 RTR 19/11/41
The CRUSADER Project - The Winter Battle 1941/42
The CRUSADER Project - The Winter Battle 1941/42
Re: Mediterranen heavy tug Max Barendt?
Never found a picture of her, but there is this, which has been described as reasonably accurate:
The enemy had superiority in numbers, his tanks were more heavily armoured, they had larger calibre guns with nearly twice the effective range of ours, and their telescopes were superior. 5 RTR 19/11/41
The CRUSADER Project - The Winter Battle 1941/42
The CRUSADER Project - The Winter Battle 1941/42
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Re: Mediterranen heavy tug Max Barendt?
If she (he) was spelled Max Berendt with two "e"s, sunk at Tripoli in 1942 and later raised and reused by the RN as "Captive" then I found this picture of her.
http://forums.clydemaritime.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=16306
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http://forums.clydemaritime.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=16306
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Re: Mediterranen heavy tug Max Barendt?
That's her! Good find.
The enemy had superiority in numbers, his tanks were more heavily armoured, they had larger calibre guns with nearly twice the effective range of ours, and their telescopes were superior. 5 RTR 19/11/41
The CRUSADER Project - The Winter Battle 1941/42
The CRUSADER Project - The Winter Battle 1941/42
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Waleed Y. Majeed
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Re: Mediterranen heavy tug Max Barendt?
Well, just in this tread there's now 3 different ways of spelling the name: Barendt, Behrend and the correct Berendt. "Bugsier-tug" helped the seach 
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Re: Mediterranen heavy tug Max Barendt?
Nice. Thanks everyone.
Re: Mediterranen heavy tug Max Barendt?
Well I guess it’s safe to go with the name written on the ship. Twice.Waleed Y. Majeed wrote: ↑30 Nov 2018, 10:31If she (he) was spelled Max Berendt with two "e"s, sunk at Tripoli in 1942 and later raised and reused by the RN as "Captive" then I found this picture of her.
http://forums.clydemaritime.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=16306
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The enemy had superiority in numbers, his tanks were more heavily armoured, they had larger calibre guns with nearly twice the effective range of ours, and their telescopes were superior. 5 RTR 19/11/41
The CRUSADER Project - The Winter Battle 1941/42
The CRUSADER Project - The Winter Battle 1941/42
Re: Mediterranen heavy tug Max Berendt?
Corrected.
Re: Mediterranen heavy tug Max Berendt?
Came across a few references of this tug being active in the Spanish Civil War. What eventually happened to her? Any captain and crew details?
Re: Mediterranen heavy tug Max Berendt?
She was sunk in Tobruk harbour 11 Jul 1942, but later raised by the British and returned to service under the name 'Captive'.
The enemy had superiority in numbers, his tanks were more heavily armoured, they had larger calibre guns with nearly twice the effective range of ours, and their telescopes were superior. 5 RTR 19/11/41
The CRUSADER Project - The Winter Battle 1941/42
The CRUSADER Project - The Winter Battle 1941/42
Re: Mediterranen heavy tug Max Berendt?
Thanks buddy. Very intrepid crew she had. hope they survived.