Thesaurus Term/Concept: E BOAT
| Identifier | 133093 |
|---|---|
| Class | MARITIME CRAFT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | The name given by the Allies during the Second World War to the German motor torpedo boat. E Boats carried two torpedo tubes and anti aircraft guns. They had a maximum speed of 39 knots and were considered superior to their Allied counterparts. |