MV Neuss

History
NameNeuss
Owner
  • Schiffarts-und-Assekuranz G.m.b.H (1935–39)
  • Kriegsmarine (1939-40)
Operator
  • Ernst Russ (1935–39)
  • Kriegsmarine (1939-45)
Port of registry
BuilderHowaldtswerke
Launched22 October 1935
Identification
  • Code Letters DJQJ
  • Schiff 15 (1939–45)
General characteristics
Class and type
Tonnage1,243 GRT, 673 NRT
Length73.48 metres (241 ft 1 in)
Beam10.82 metres (35 ft 6 in)
Depth4.32 metres (14 ft 2 in)
Installed powerDiesel engine, 289nhp
PropulsionTwin screw propellers

Neuss was a cargo ship that was built in 1935 by Howaldtswerke AG, Hamburg for Schiffarts-und-Assekuranz G.m.b.H., Hamburg. She was requisitioned by the Kriegsmarine during World War II and was designated Schiff 15. She survived the war and was returned to her owners.