German tender Weser in Norway during World War II

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The German minesweeper tender Weser anchored off the Norwegian artic coast during the Second World War, with motor minesweepers alongside. The Weser was commissioned as an offshore patrol vessel on 14 November 1931. She was converted to a tender for minesweepers in September-October 1939 and served in that role until 1953, 1945 to 1953 under British command (albeit with a German crew). Weser was scrapped in the Netherlands in 1954.

From 15 October 1940 to 8 May 1945, Weser was the tender of the 7. Räumbootsflottille (7th minesweeping flotilla). this unit operated from Kirkenes, Norway, after June 1941. In May 1945, Weser capitulated in Tromsø.

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Official U.S. Navy photo NH 71381 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command

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