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Re: History
Posted by: Dirk ()
Date: June 06, 2007 06:34AM

OFähnr.z.S. means Oberfähnrich zur See. Technically, this is a naval cadet - or midshipman - first class. In reality (then as now) the rank is similar to the UK sub-lieutenant, since officers/cadets with that rank actually stood bridge watches. Most likely he was undergoing training (as you think he was) as III WO (3rd watch officer), which was a temporary assignment until one received a permanent post as II WO (and full lieutenant) on a boat.

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History Josh 06/05/2007 05:52PM
Re: History paul tjader 06/05/2007 06:54PM
Re: History Dirk 06/06/2007 06:34AM


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