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Scuttling the Navy August 29, 1943:

Minesweeper MS 10

By Søren Nørby, arts student

The minesweeper MS 10 was blown up and scuttled at the Royal Dockyard on August 29th.

Raised September 6th and placed on land. Returned to water on October 11th.

In German service 1943-1945.

MS 10 was found in Flensburg after the war, and re-entered Danish service on June 18th, 1945.

Served in the Danish navy until 1956.

(Photos: Royal Danish Naval Museum)

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