German trawler V 811 Hugo Homann
V 811 Hugo Homann was a German trawler which was converted into a Vorpostenboot for the Kriegsmarine during World War II. She was a part of the 8 Vorpostenflotille and participated in the German invasion of Norway. She was sunk by an air mine at the mouth of the Ems estuary on May 6, 1940.[1][2]
| History | |
|---|---|
 Nazi Germany | |
| Name | Hugo Homann |
| Fate | Struck a mine in the Ems estuary and sank on 6 May 1940. |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Converted trawler |
| Tonnage | 383 grt |
References
- ^ "Seekrieg 1940, April". www.wlb-stuttgart.de. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ "Norwegian Campaign, April 1940". www.naval-history.net. Retrieved 2020-10-22.