German trawler V 103 Sylvia

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History
Nazi Germany
NameSylvia
General characteristics
Class and typeConverted steamer
Tonnage1049 grt

V 103 Sylvia was a German steamer which was converted into a Vorpostenboot for the Kriegsmarine during World War II.[1] The ship participated in the German invasion of Denmark in April 1940, escorting the steamer and tugs and alongside V 102 Cressida and several minesweepers. The group landed three companies of the 170th Infantry Division at Middlefart.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Stichting Maritiem Historische Data - Schip". www.marhisdata.nl. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  2. ^ "Norwegian Campaign, Battles of Narvik, April 1940". www.naval-history.net. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
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