German trawler V 421 Rauzan

History
Name
  • Earl Hereford (1906–17)
  • Guénon (1917–19)
  • Pen-er-Vro (1919– )
  • Rauzan (by 1930–44)
Owner
  • Earl Steam Fishing Co. (1906–12)
  • Christian M. Evensen (1912–17)
  • French Navy (1917–19)
  • F. Evan (1919–33)
  • L. Baillas (1933–42)
  • Kriegsmarine (1942–44)
Operator
  • Owner operated except:-
  • A. L. Black (1906–12)
Port of registry
BuilderCook, Welton & Gemmell Ltd
Yard number110
Launched10 April 1906
CompletedJune 1906
Commissioned
  • 1917 (French Navy)
  • 20 May 1942 (Kriegsmarine)
Decommissioned
  • 1919 (French Navy)
  • 22 August 1944 (Kriegsmarine)
Identification
  • United Kingdom Official Number 123569 (1906–12)
  • Fishing boat registration GY 147 (1906–12)
  • Code Letters HGMQ (1906–12)
  • Code Letters KBWC (1912–17)
  • Fishing boat registration L 1965 (1919–42)
  • Code Letters OQHY (1919–34)
  • Code Letters FOXA (1934–42)
  • Pennant Number V 421 (1942–44)
FateLost 4 June 1944
General characteristics
Class & type
Tonnage259 GRT, 111 NRT
Length128 ft 4 in (39.12 m)
Beam22 ft 0 in (6.71 m)
Draught11 ft 7 in (3.53 m)
Depth12 ft 9 in (3.89 m)
Installed powerTriple expansion steam engine, 60nhp
PropulsionSingle screw propeller
Speed9 knots (17 km/h)

Rauzan was built as the British fishing trawler Earl Hereford. Sold to the Faroe Islands in 1912, she was purchased by the French Navy in 1917, serving as the patrol boat Guénon. She was sold in 1919 and was renamed Pen-er-Vro. Renamed Rauzan by 1930, she was requisitioned by the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War for use as a vorpostenboot, serving as V 421 Rauzan. She was sunk in June 1944.

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