ptdockyard Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) I was wondering if the members here could help me solve a mystery. Here are two photos that show a CAM 41 magnetic mine hunting ship "Santa Rita" (DM 40) in Genoa in 1944. I do not see her in Groener's anywhere listed in German service and she is not listed in Cernuchi's book "Black Phoenix " on the RSI Navy. Can anyone shed light on who was operating this ship in 1944 and any other details such as dimensions or armament? Thank you!Dave G Edited June 27, 2017 by ptdockyard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LColombo Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Are you sure the date is correct? All I can say is that a 2015 AIDMEN article by Marco Ghiglino on the "DM" magnetic minesweepers states the following about DM 40 Santa Rita: formerly Theodore L., 504 GRT motor sailing vessel, serving with the Regia Marina from 9.9.1942 to 8.9.1943. Sunk in Genoa after the armistice, cause unknown. Salvaged in 1946 and scrapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptdockyard Posted June 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.