Surface Raiders
The following German surface raiders operated in New Zealand waters:
- Orion (13-19 June 1940, late August 1940, late September 1940, November 1940, March 1941)
- Komet (November 1940, June 1941)
- Small auxiliary raider Adjutant (June 1941)
- Tanker Ole Jacob (March 1941)
The Orion and Komet sank four ships in New Zealand waters during these operations.
Read more about this topic: Axis Naval Activity In New Zealand Waters
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