MTB_MGB-Datensatz: 10212; 22./23.06.1941, Kanal, Minenunterneh. 50th ML Flotilla

[Darius]

Hallo TW,

zu dem Minenunternehmen "NL 1" und "NL 6" https://www.historisches-marinearchiv.de/projekte/mtb_mgb/ausgabe.php?where_value=1137:

BR 1736 (56)(1) - British Mining Operations 1939-1945, Vol. I:

In the former Month [May], Motor Lauchnes 101, 103, 104 and 220 were formed into the 50th ML Flotilla and placed under the orders of the VA Dover for minelying duties. [...]
By mid June MLs 103 and 220 had completed their work up and were considered fit for operations, but ML 101 was under repair for bomb damage and ML 104 was still fitting out. It was decided to commence operations with the two boats which were ready and Operation "NL 1" was carried out on the night of 22nd June, followed by "NL 6" on 25th, after which the moon no longer served.[...]

Operation: NL 1
Ships: MLs 220, 103
Date: 22.06.1941
Mines: 14 A Mk 1
Remarks: Off Boulogne

Operation: NL 6
Ships: MLs 220, 103
Date: 25.06.1941
Mines: 14 A Mk 1
Remarks: Off Calais

 

Darius