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Did the Royal Navy capture German fast attack craft?

The Royal Navy captured a small number of German fast attack craft, including S-boats, when coastal crews found an opportunity to seize them.

Question

Did the Royal Navy capture any German fast attack craft during the Second World War?

Short answer

Yes, a few, including S-boats, although no complete list is given.

Notes

The Royal Navy captured a few German fast attack craft during the Second World War, including S-boats. British coastal crews sometimes tried to seize an enemy boat when an opportunity arose. These captures were limited rather than a wholesale transfer of the German force. Only a few examples are identified, leaving the complete inventory of boats taken unresolved.