Wedel Seaplane Tender

Hans Albrecht Wedel was a German Luftwaffe seaplane tender, not an aircraft-carrier conversion project. Built by Schichau at Königsberg, it was launched in September 1940 and completed in September 1941. The class enlarged the earlier Karl Meyer design and provided a working deck and crane for handling seaplanes. Its diesel machinery and tug-like arrangement suited aircraft support and servicing rather than carrier strike operations. Such tenders helped maritime aviation operate where permanent shore facilities were unavailable or inconvenient.

The ship could support seaplanes recovered from the water rather than wheeled aircraft landing on a flight deck. Soviet bombers sank Hans Albrecht Wedel on 8 April 1945, during the final weeks of the European war.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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