Thesaurus Term/Concept: E BOAT
Identifier | 133093 |
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Class | MARITIME CRAFT TYPE |
Status | Preferred |
Index? | Yes |
Scope Note | The name given by the Allies during the Second World War to the German motor torpedo boat. E Boats carried two torpedo tubes and anti aircraft guns. They had a maximum speed of 39 knots and were considered superior to their Allied counterparts. |