The Kriegsmarine's Schnellboot is considered by many authorities to be the best overall torpedo boat of WW2. It was carefully designed to operate and survive in a harsh North Sea combat environment. The foresight and engineering skill in that design is apparent throughout the details described in this online reference. Click on the pictures below to view the topics! Check for periodic updates and additions.

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NEW! This website is a proud contributor to the latest and best book on the Schnellboot!
Many previously unpublished photos, plans and superb color plates.

A 58 page special from Squadron Signal!
Available July 2003

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Achtung! Work has begun on Volume 2 "Schnellboot in Action". We are actively seeking detail photos of the boats.Your contribution will be recognized in the caption!

Achtung! Band 2 von "Schnellboot in Action" jezt im Vorbereitung. Wir suchen Detailaufnahme von Schnellboote! Ihre Hilfe wird anerkannt!

If you have something to contribute to this book

Contact us here

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Design, Manufacture and Details.

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Engines

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Radar, Radio, Signals & Navigation.

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Weapons

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The Men

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Colors Camouflage and Markings

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Schnellboote in the Spanish Armada
by Alejandro Yanez, Spain.

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"Easy Boats" Schnellboote Under the American Flag
Original research by Chip Marshall, USA.

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S-130 today
by Maurice Laarman, The Netherlands

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The S-97 Restoration Project

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Dive on S-57 in the Adriatic
Photos by Thomas Braun & Jaromir Zalis

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Plans and Books

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Model Gallery

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