MV Neuss

History
Name	Neuss
Owner	Schiffarts-und-Assekuranz G.m.b.H (1935–39); Kriegsmarine (1939-40);
Operator	Ernst Russ (1935–39); Kriegsmarine (1939-45);
Port of registry	Hamburg, Germany (1935–39); Kriegsmarine (1939–45); Hamburg, Allied-occupied Germany (1945–47);
Builder	Howaldtswerke
Launched	22 October 1935
Identification	Code Letters DJQJ; ; Schiff 15 (1939–45);
General characteristics
Class and type	Cargo ship (1935–39, 1945–47); Vorpostenboot (1939–40); Torpedo boat (1940);
Tonnage	1,243 GRT, 673 NRT
Length	73.48 metres (241 ft 1 in)
Beam	10.82 metres (35 ft 6 in)
Depth	4.32 metres (14 ft 2 in)
Installed power	Diesel engine, 289nhp
Propulsion	Twin 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.

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