Lazarettschiffe Munchen

Stats

Name:München
TypeM/S
Construction Yard
(Yard No.)
Deschimag/AG. Weser, Bremen
(930)
Launched4.39
Commissioned1939
Weight, BRT3290
Length, meters115,10
Width, meters15,30
Depth, meters6,50
EnginesTwo 2-stroke 6cyl diesel,
1 shaft, 2 boilers
Horsepower, HP3500 effective
Speed, knots14
Range, nautical miles
(Max.)
14000 at 14 knots using 830t oil
Patients (beds)/Medical staff?/?
Crew?
ArmamentNone
OwnerNorddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen

History

  • Completed as M/S Mur
  • 26.10.43 into service as Sperrbrecher 32
  • Decommissioned 26.8.44, and began conversion to hospital ship München
  • 13.9.44 registered with the International Red Cross, but still not completed
  • 23.1.45 suspended due to lack of fuel
  • 1945 to France, troop transport Ile d’Oleron
  • 1957/58 converted to missile trials ship; still in existence 1984.