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The sailing vessels still working in World War II

Sailing craft remained active as transports, supply vessels, hospital ships, and commerce raiders, especially within the Mediterranean and North African logistics system.

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Question

What were the names and jobs of sailing ships that took an active role in World War II?

Short answer

Their work included transport, supply, hospital service, and commerce raiding, especially around the Mediterranean and North Africa; individual names are not recalled.

Notes

Sailing craft remained part of Axis logistics in North Africa and appeared throughout the Mediterranean. They served as transports, supply vessels, hospital ships, and commerce raiders. A number were captured during the war. Individual vessel names are not recalled.