Gunboats in Southwest Afrika

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Gunboats in Southwest Afrika

Post by Oskar_2ndChev » 16 Aug 2006 21:24

I might be missing this one but does anyone know if the Germans had gunboats or other naval vessels stationed in Southwest Afrika during the Herrero Wars? I'd be interested in ship names and what classes. Thanks in advance!
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Re: Gunboats in Southwest Afrika

Post by Scarlett » 17 Aug 2006 16:04

Oskar_2ndChev wrote:I might be missing this one but does anyone know if the Germans had gunboats or other naval vessels stationed in Southwest Afrika during the Herrero Wars? I'd be interested in ship names and what classes. Thanks in advance!
The gunboat SMS Habicht arrived in Swakopmund January 18, 1904 from Capetown, where the vessel had some repair.work done.
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Post by Oskar_2ndChev » 18 Aug 2006 20:43

Thanks! Would anyone know if there's an online (or offline) source for information on the SMS Habicht, preferably pictures and a description of its armament. I'm working on a wargame scenario. Thanks in advance!
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Post by Chris Dale » 19 Aug 2006 02:59

Hi Oskar,
Try this link at the excellent deutsche-schutzgebiete website

http://www.deutsche-schutzgebiete.de/sms_habicht.htm

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Post by Oskar_2ndChev » 21 Aug 2006 06:43

Thanks! The link is perfect!
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