Profile of SG21
917 t (max)Displacement
78,30 mLength
20 knSpeed
28.03.1944 in German servicesService status

Wartime history

Capture and service

This class of incomplete French Avisos were captured by German troops in November 1942. SG21 was commissioned on 28.03.1944. As part of the 6th Escort Flotilla it was sunk on 15.08.1944 near St. Tropez after a battle with allied warships.

Ship data

Technical profile

Dimensions, weapons and machinery.

Dimensions

Displacement
917 t (max)
Length
78,30 m
Beam
8,70 m
Draft
2,88 m

Armament

Main battery
2 x 10,5cm
Additional guns
3 x 3,7cm
Additional guns
10-18 x 2 cm
Additional guns
1-4 RAg 8,6

Performance

Machinery and speed
4000 shp, 20 kn

Service record

Construction record

Laid down
At. et Chant. de Provence Port de Bouc, 1939
Commissioned
28.03.1944 in German services
Fate
sunk 15.08.1944