MTB 54
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Category: Boats (In alphabetical order)
Forum Name: Motor Torpedo Boats
Forum Description: Discussion on Motor Torpedo Boats
URL: http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=354
Printed Date: 26 March 2026 at 8:44pm
Topic: MTB 54
Posted By: JP-B
Subject: MTB 54
Date Posted: 25 May 2007 at 6:36pm
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HI, I am diver and I am trying to trace the history of MTB 54 and TRIFELS SS (1922-1941 german steamer) . Sunk 1941-09-09 near Belgium I would like to find some informations about MTB 54 and some pictures of the torpedo boat and his crew Hope you can help Any info greatly appreciated Thanks ------------- JPB |
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 25 May 2007 at 7:22pm
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Hello JP-B, Welcome aboard. What I can begin with is that MTB54 was a Thornycroft built boat - ordered on Sept 1939 completed July 1941 (some time to build - probably a prototype?) She served at HMS Hornet Gosport until 1942 when she was taken over by the Army and became RASC "Montaugan" Her first RN Commanding Officer was Lt JD Wardle. I shall try and dig out some photo's of her (or her type) - maybe someone can fill in a few more details, especially on the German boat. There is a brief mention of MTB 54 in L Reynolds book "Home Waters MTB's at War"in which he states that she had a Norwegian CO and crew. ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 25 May 2007 at 10:41pm
| Ask Chris Walters at http://www.hslmouldings.co.uk/contacts.htm - http://www.hslmouldings.co.uk/contacts.htm he has a superb photo of her and can supply a precision model kit. |
Posted By: JP-B
Date Posted: 05 June 2007 at 6:19pm
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Hi! Pionner, Hi! Christian Thank you for Welcome aboard! All informations or photo's of her ,is good for my Power Point. I wrote a message to Christopher this afternoon. Many Thanks (My english is not very good) JP-B ------------- JPB |
