Torpedobatterie Ljones
Posted: 20 Sep 2015 21:07
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Batteriet ble først etablert med to enkle norske 45cm rør og -torpedoer (formodentlig utstyr fra to torpedobåter av 1./2. klasse). Første lokalisering var helt nede i fjæra (første bilde), men dette var værutsatt så rørene ble flyttet til en kaikonstruksjon høyere over vannflaten (andre bilde). Den permanente batteribunkeren (tredje bilde) ble utstyrt med et 53cm tvillingrør fra en norsk Sleipner-klasse torpedojager med 45cm innlegg.
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Følgende tekst er klippet fra KTB til Kriegsmarine/1. Skl (ONI-oversettelsen):
1940-04-15
The Fuehrer has ordered an investigation into the possibilities of protecting the entrances to Trondheim, Bergen and into some important fjords (Sogne Fjord, Hardanger Fjord) by the speedy establishment of torpedo batteries. The intention is sealing off at those points which coastal batteries cannot reach or at which they are not available, and where it is not possible to dispose naval forces all the time.
The best torpedo batteries, ready for immediate action, for the intended purpose would undoubtedly be the PT boats; these are, however, urgently required for other assignments in the south Norwegian area, for defense and escort purposes and for operational use end there are not nearly enough of them available.
Three torpedo tubes each have already been dismantled in Trondheim from the THEODOR RIEDEL and PAUL JACOBI and these are to be used as a torpedo barrage battery. The settingup of further shore torpedo batteries at favorable, well camouflaged and easily defended spots in the fjords is to be investigated speedily by the Torpedo Branch in cooperation with Commanding Admiral Norway. Naval Ordnance Division sees possibilities of setting-up such makeshift batteries with the simplest facilities in a very short time by making launching ramps out of wood.
1940-04-19
The setting up of torpedo batteries is now planned and reconnoitered in Sogne and Hardanger Fjords.
1940-04-25
The following torpedo batteries are ready for action in Norway:
Trondheim: 2 triple tubes.
Bergen: 1 battery with 3 tubes.
Oslo: 2 batteries with 6 tubes. Merk: Feil, som antagelig skyldes usikkerhet ift hvordan rammene på Kaholmen skulle registreres (JEF)
Further batteries are planned to block the following entrances: Kristiansund, Andalsnes, Nord Fjord, Sogne Fjord, Hardanger Fjord.
Erection of the last two batteries is planned first. Reconnaissance has been carried out.
1940-04-26
Reconnaissance of Hardanger Fjord with regard to torpedo batteries has been carried out.
1940-04-28
Operation to set up torpedo batteries in Hardanger Fjord has commenced.
1940-04-29
Admiral, West Norwegian Coast reports that the Hardanger Fjord torpedo battery is ready for action.
The torpedo battery in Sogne Fjord will probably be in readiness by the end of the week.
De hev seg raskt rundt på den tiden...
Ytterligere informasjon fra BaMa, via Fjørtoft (JEF):
Mars 1941:
Batteriet etableres med 2 svingbare norske enkeltrør (kardusfyring), bestrykningsvinkel 60 grader (håndoperert).
En torpedo Mod VII, to Mod VIIIb1 og en Mod X.
Ildledning med regneskive og forsprangsinnstillinger.
August 1941:
Operativ i ny betongbunker med 53cm tvillingrør (med 45 cm innlegg).
November 1941:
Funksjonsskutt med norske 45cm Whitehead Mod VIII torpedoer.
Batteriet ble først etablert med to enkle norske 45cm rør og -torpedoer (formodentlig utstyr fra to torpedobåter av 1./2. klasse). Første lokalisering var helt nede i fjæra (første bilde), men dette var værutsatt så rørene ble flyttet til en kaikonstruksjon høyere over vannflaten (andre bilde). Den permanente batteribunkeren (tredje bilde) ble utstyrt med et 53cm tvillingrør fra en norsk Sleipner-klasse torpedojager med 45cm innlegg.
Bildene er hentet fra gamle eBay-auksjoner.
Følgende tekst er klippet fra KTB til Kriegsmarine/1. Skl (ONI-oversettelsen):
1940-04-15
The Fuehrer has ordered an investigation into the possibilities of protecting the entrances to Trondheim, Bergen and into some important fjords (Sogne Fjord, Hardanger Fjord) by the speedy establishment of torpedo batteries. The intention is sealing off at those points which coastal batteries cannot reach or at which they are not available, and where it is not possible to dispose naval forces all the time.
The best torpedo batteries, ready for immediate action, for the intended purpose would undoubtedly be the PT boats; these are, however, urgently required for other assignments in the south Norwegian area, for defense and escort purposes and for operational use end there are not nearly enough of them available.
Three torpedo tubes each have already been dismantled in Trondheim from the THEODOR RIEDEL and PAUL JACOBI and these are to be used as a torpedo barrage battery. The settingup of further shore torpedo batteries at favorable, well camouflaged and easily defended spots in the fjords is to be investigated speedily by the Torpedo Branch in cooperation with Commanding Admiral Norway. Naval Ordnance Division sees possibilities of setting-up such makeshift batteries with the simplest facilities in a very short time by making launching ramps out of wood.
1940-04-19
The setting up of torpedo batteries is now planned and reconnoitered in Sogne and Hardanger Fjords.
1940-04-25
The following torpedo batteries are ready for action in Norway:
Trondheim: 2 triple tubes.
Bergen: 1 battery with 3 tubes.
Oslo: 2 batteries with 6 tubes. Merk: Feil, som antagelig skyldes usikkerhet ift hvordan rammene på Kaholmen skulle registreres (JEF)
Further batteries are planned to block the following entrances: Kristiansund, Andalsnes, Nord Fjord, Sogne Fjord, Hardanger Fjord.
Erection of the last two batteries is planned first. Reconnaissance has been carried out.
1940-04-26
Reconnaissance of Hardanger Fjord with regard to torpedo batteries has been carried out.
1940-04-28
Operation to set up torpedo batteries in Hardanger Fjord has commenced.
1940-04-29
Admiral, West Norwegian Coast reports that the Hardanger Fjord torpedo battery is ready for action.
The torpedo battery in Sogne Fjord will probably be in readiness by the end of the week.
De hev seg raskt rundt på den tiden...
Ytterligere informasjon fra BaMa, via Fjørtoft (JEF):
Mars 1941:
Batteriet etableres med 2 svingbare norske enkeltrør (kardusfyring), bestrykningsvinkel 60 grader (håndoperert).
En torpedo Mod VII, to Mod VIIIb1 og en Mod X.
Ildledning med regneskive og forsprangsinnstillinger.
August 1941:
Operativ i ny betongbunker med 53cm tvillingrør (med 45 cm innlegg).
November 1941:
Funksjonsskutt med norske 45cm Whitehead Mod VIII torpedoer.