SMS G42

SMS G42

SMS "G42" was a Großes Torpedoboot 1913 class torpedo boat of the German Kaiserliche Marine during World War I, and the 18th ship of her class.

Construction

Built by Germaniawerft in Kiel, Germany, she was laid down in February 1915. The "G" in "G42" refers to the shipyard at which she was constructed.

ervice

When she participated in the Battle of Jutland, "G42" was assigned to the Third Torpedo Boat Flotilla, Sixth Half-Flotilla of the High Seas Fleet of the Kaiserliche Marine.

"G42" commanded by Bernd von Arnim, was sunk in the Battle of Dover Strait on 21 April 1917 by HMS "Broke". In this action, two groups of German destroyers set out to bombard Allied positions ashore at Dover, England and Calais, France. However, HMS "Broke" intercepted and rammed "G42". While the ships were entangled, close-quarters battle broke out between the two crews until "Broke" disengaged. "G42" sank with 36 sailors killed in action.

SMS "G85" was also sunk in this action.

References

* [http://www.german-navy.de/hochseeflotte/ships/torpedoboats/gtb1913/tech.html "Technical specs of the Großes Torpedoboot 1913 class"]


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