linjeskilleutstyr

Linjeskilleutstyr refers to the equipment and gear used by the Norwegian Navy's Torpedo Boat Division during World War II. These torpedo boats, also known as MTBs (Motor Torpedo Boats), were used for coastal warfare, reconnaissance, and amphibious activities. The Norwegian Navy received a number of British MTBs in 1941 and invested in their maintenance and operation.

The MTBs were primarily used for anti-submarine warfare, which involved hunting and sinking enemy submarines and mines. They were also equipped with depth charges, which were deployed to tremendous depths to destroy enemy underwater targets. Additionally, they were used for missions such as attacking enemy convoys and ships in Norway's fjords.

The Norwegian Navy's Torpedo Boat Division played a significant role in the Battle of Narvik in 1940, where it contributed to the evacuation of Allied troops from the city. The MTBs also participated in reconnaissance missions along the Norwegian coast, including the gathering of intelligence on enemy naval movements and the detection of enemy submarines.

The linjeskilleutstyr used by the Norwegian Torpedo Boat Division consisted of various types of equipment, including 21-inch torpedo tubes, depth charges and their racks, compasses and other navigation aids, communication devices, and several other essentials. The MTBs were well suited for operations in Norway's coastal waters and played an important role in the country's naval defense during World War II.