Hello,
I am new to the forum, my name is Keith. I would like to find a photo, and some background on the tug Arngast. My father was stationed onboard the tug in 1945, in Kristiansand, Norway. From what I have heard it was a diesel electric tub capable of towing a 10,000 ton ship at 10 knots, at sea, from what I understand she was built to move ships the size of Bismark, and Tirpitz, other than that I really can't find any information, what had happened to it after the war, from what my father said it was huge. I hope someone can help. Any information, or direction would be appreciated. Thank You.
German tug Arngast, Kristiansand Norway 1945
O.K. here is some information given to me on another web sight ,I'm still hoping for a photo.
1939 ARNGAST, 1947 LENAMILL, 1950 WOTAN
Registered: LR50-51:66802 /LR56-57:83266 /LR66-67:539350
(GBR)ON 182028
726 GRT, L57,50m(53,00), B9,50m, D4,41m (187.0'(180.2')x32.2'(31.1')x14.5') - salv.
2 scr, 2x diesel 4tew 8cyl MaK type 8Mu581, 2680bhp, sp 13kn
ARNGAST
1939: Built by "H.C. Stülcken & Sohn" at Hamburg (YN 737)
1939: delivered to the German Kriegsmarine
1940 -15/02: to KM-Werft at Wilhelmshaven
1940 -xx/08: to Unternehmen Seelöwe at Calais
1940 -xx/10: to KM-Werft at Wilhelmshaven
1945: seized by the UK allied
1947: To "H.P. Lenaghan" at Belfast (GBR), renamed LENAMILL
(GBR flag, ON 182028, 745 GRT, 69 NRT)
1950: To "Bugsier, Reederei und Bergungs AG" (W. Schuchmann) at Hamburg (DEU), renamed WOTAN
(DEU flag, regd Hamburg, c/s DHIW, 729 GRT, 63 NRT)
1969 -20/05: laid up at Bremerhaven
1969 -xx/11: for breaking up to "Eisen & Metall" at Hamburg
1969- 07/11: delivered to "Eisen & Metall" wharf at Bremerhaven
1970 -26/04: breaking up commenced by "Eisen & Metall" at Hamburg
1939 ARNGAST, 1947 LENAMILL, 1950 WOTAN
Registered: LR50-51:66802 /LR56-57:83266 /LR66-67:539350
(GBR)ON 182028
726 GRT, L57,50m(53,00), B9,50m, D4,41m (187.0'(180.2')x32.2'(31.1')x14.5') - salv.
2 scr, 2x diesel 4tew 8cyl MaK type 8Mu581, 2680bhp, sp 13kn
ARNGAST
1939: Built by "H.C. Stülcken & Sohn" at Hamburg (YN 737)
1939: delivered to the German Kriegsmarine
1940 -15/02: to KM-Werft at Wilhelmshaven
1940 -xx/08: to Unternehmen Seelöwe at Calais
1940 -xx/10: to KM-Werft at Wilhelmshaven
1945: seized by the UK allied
1947: To "H.P. Lenaghan" at Belfast (GBR), renamed LENAMILL
(GBR flag, ON 182028, 745 GRT, 69 NRT)
1950: To "Bugsier, Reederei und Bergungs AG" (W. Schuchmann) at Hamburg (DEU), renamed WOTAN
(DEU flag, regd Hamburg, c/s DHIW, 729 GRT, 63 NRT)
1969 -20/05: laid up at Bremerhaven
1969 -xx/11: for breaking up to "Eisen & Metall" at Hamburg
1969- 07/11: delivered to "Eisen & Metall" wharf at Bremerhaven
1970 -26/04: breaking up commenced by "Eisen & Metall" at Hamburg
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The tug that moved the Bismarck, is that what you are looking for? Wotan? http://www.schiffsmodellbaufreunde.de/M ... /Wotan.htm
Ulrich
Hej Keith!
Have you tried contacting Bugsier in Hamburg for information?
http://www.bugsier.de/index.php?language=uk
Since they had the tug for neigh on twenty years they might have some photos and some history on her. If you are lucky even from the time before she joined Bugsier's fleet.
Ciao,
Ufo
Have you tried contacting Bugsier in Hamburg for information?
http://www.bugsier.de/index.php?language=uk
Since they had the tug for neigh on twenty years they might have some photos and some history on her. If you are lucky even from the time before she joined Bugsier's fleet.
Ciao,
Ufo
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Re: German tug Arngast, Kristiansand Norway 1945
Hi! My dad served on the "Lenamill" around 1947/48 - later renamed "Wotan" and previously "Arngast". He has been asking me for some time to try to find a photograph of the tug but, to date, I have been unsuccessful. I wonder whether anyone can help? It would be much appreciated. Thanks in anticipation, Yvonne.
Re: German tug Arngast, Kristiansand Norway 1945
Hello Yvonne,dogsrme wrote:Hi! My dad served on the "Lenamill" around 1947/48 - later renamed "Wotan" and previously "Arngast". He has been asking me for some time to try to find a photograph of the tug but, to date, I have been unsuccessful. I wonder whether anyone can help? It would be much appreciated. Thanks in anticipation, Yvonne.
With my compliments
"Wotan" towing "Pamir"
Re: German tug Arngast, Kristiansand Norway 1945
Some more history found on a model site.
1939 by the German Navy at the shipyard HC Stülcken son of Hamburg, a new two-screw ocean-going tug ordered. The ship was christened in 1940 in the name of "Arngast" and put into service. In early 1940 he was employed as a lead tug for the battleship "Bismarck" on the Elbe River and was also for later use, eg intended for the H-class. During the War of the tug moved to Norway where she received several light anti-aircraft stands and camoflage.
In 1945 the ship was a prey to the English in early 1950 and was given to the salvage Bugsier Hamburg shipping company. There it was given the new name "Wotan"
1939 by the German Navy at the shipyard HC Stülcken son of Hamburg, a new two-screw ocean-going tug ordered. The ship was christened in 1940 in the name of "Arngast" and put into service. In early 1940 he was employed as a lead tug for the battleship "Bismarck" on the Elbe River and was also for later use, eg intended for the H-class. During the War of the tug moved to Norway where she received several light anti-aircraft stands and camoflage.
In 1945 the ship was a prey to the English in early 1950 and was given to the salvage Bugsier Hamburg shipping company. There it was given the new name "Wotan"
Re: German tug Arngast, Kristiansand Norway 1945
Hi Keith. That is very kind of you. Many thanks. He will be very pleased.
Kind regards,
Yvonne.
Kind regards,
Yvonne.
Re: German tug Arngast, Kristiansand Norway 1945
Another nice view
- Wotan-01r.jpg (171.56 KiB) Viewed 6863 times