Supply ship for the German invasion forces. Built as Paranagua at the Howaldtswerke, Hamburg. Launch March 15, delivery May 4. Sunk by mine off Den Helder December 17.
The German war transport Paranagua, photographed in August or September 1940, when the ship was already camouflaged for participation in Operation Sea Lion, the planned invasion of Britain.
The Paranagua (6062 grt / 9425 tdw) was a quite modern motor vessel, being launched on March 15th, 1939 by th