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Original Text:NAORUŽANI BROD MORNARICE NOVJ
NB-9 »BIOKOVAČ«
Prilikom kapitulacije Italije zatečen je u Hvaru stražarski brod (vedeta) koji je
pripadao talijanskoj ratnoj mornarici. To je inače bio manji drveni brod malo
neobične povijesti. Najprije je bio u sastavu talijanske pomorske financijske straže,
upotrebljavan za gonjenje krijumčara i ostalih prijestupnika na moru. Nakon toga
ušao je u sastav talijanske ratne mornarice kao stražarski brod. Za vrijeme okupacije
plovio je u vodama srednjodalmatinskih otoka vršeći patrolnu službu, sa
zadatkom da sprečava partizanske napade na konvoje i održavanje partizanskih
pomorskih veza, i da podržava talijanske kopnene snage prilikom raznih akcija
»čišćenja« po otocima Također je sudjelovao u kontroli ribolova i uopće prometa
na moru. Međutim, nije poznato koju je službenu oznaku nosio dok je bio u sastavu
talijanske ratne morannce.
Vedeta je predana s cjelokupnim naoružanjem i opremom prema ugovoru
potpisanom u Hvaru 12. seplembra 1943. između Lalijanske komande otoka i
predstavnika NOVJ. Prva posada vedete određena je u Hvaru. Ona je preuzela
brod od dotadašnje talijanske posade, od koje nitko nije htio ostati dalje na brodu.
Inače, brod je bio u dosta zapuštenom stanju, a problem je bio i motorni kompleks
koji je trebalo upoznati. Nova posada je pored svih teškoća u kratkom vremenu
upoznala brod i opremila ga za izvršavanje zadataka.
Taktičko-tehnički podaci nisu potpuno poznati, pa su prikupljeni od bivšeg
komandanta broda i Članova posade. Bio je dug 1 6 metara, širok 3,5 metra i gaz
mu je iznosio 2 metra. Imao je dva dizel-motora tipa »ansaldo«, svaki po 45 KS,
kojima je postizavao najveću brzinu od 10 čvorova. Bio je jedini od naoružanih
brodova tipa NB koji je mogao voziti s prigušenim motorima.
Prvo naoružanje mu se sastojalo od dva mitraljeza tipa »colt« koji su često
imali zastoj, zatim jednog puškomitraljeza i minobacača od 45 mm. Kasnije je u
remontnoj bazi IV pomorskog obalnog sektora Mornarice NOVJ u Visu izmijenjeno
i dopunjeno, pa je bilo: na pramcu tri teška mitraljeza od 8 mm tipa »fiat«
i »breda« ijedan protivavionski mitraljez od 1 3 mm »breda«, dok je na krmi bio
teški mitraljez od 8 mm »breda«. Lično naoružanje se sastojalo od sedam pušaka,
dva automata, pištolja i ručnih bombi. Posada je imala 7-9 članova. Samo je komandni
most bio obložen željeznim limom do visine prozora, a između lima i drvene oplate
mosta nasut je pijesak. Također su na svim mitraljezima montirani štitovi.
Ime »Biokovac« dobio je već u septembru 1 943. Službena oznaka mu je bila
naoružani brod NB-9 »Biokovac«. Najprije je bio u sastavu Primorske flotile IV pomorskog
obalnog sektora, kasnije je ušao u sastav flotile naoružanih brodova istog sektora
Na prvi zadatak NB-9 »Biokovac« isplovio je polovinom septembra 1 943. Na
brod se u Hvaru ukrcao komandant Biokovskog partizanskog odreda, koji je imao
zadatak da obiđe pojedine otoke i poluotok Pelješac radi upoznvanja situacije i
formiranja novih jedinica NOVJ. Najprije je isplovio iz Hvara za Vela Luku, gdje je
bio napadnut od njemačkog aviona, ali bez posljedica. Istog dana NB-9 »Biokovac«
isplovio je za Trpanj, a zatim produžio za Drače. Ukrcavši grupu domobrana
iz garnizona Janji na, koji su prešli na stranu NOVJ, NB-9 »Biokovac« ih je prebacio
za Mali Ston, odakle je isplovio za Podgoru gdje je službeno ušao u sastav Primorske
flotile. NB-9 »Biokovac« ušao je u sastav Primorske flotile na traženje
predstavnika Pokrajinskog komiteta Komunističke partije Hrvatske za Dalmaciju
i komandanta Biokovskog partizanskog odreda zbog operativne situacije na sektoru
Makarska - Ploče.
NB-9 »Biokovac« isplovljavajući iz Podgore'počeoje i noću patrolirati u Hvarskom
kanalu s ciljem da napada neprijateljski pomorski saobraćaj. Po danu bi se
maskirao u obližnjoj uvali, a uvečer bi uplovio u Podgoru. Po dobijanju zadatka odmah
bi isplovio na patroliranje, vrlo često gaseći motore i postavljajući zasjedu
na plovnoj ruti Makarska - Metković. Uz patroliranje izvršavani su i drugi zadaci:
prevoz kurira, ranjenika i pošte, uglavnom iz Makarskog primorja za Hvar, Brač i
Pelješac. Osim Podgore povremena baza NB-9 »Biokovac« bio je Gradac, odakle
je isplovljavao na određene zadatke po Neretvanskom kanalu. Jedne noćli došlo
je do susreta sa p/b »Rab« koji je bio u neprijateljskoj službi. S NB-9 »Biokovac«
otvorena je vatra na koju je p/b »Rab« uzvratio topovskom paljbom. Naša obalna
baterija iz Sućuraja otvorila je također vatru na p/b »Rab«. Međutim, zahvaljujući
jačem naoružanju i većoj brzini p/b »Rab« se izgubio u tami.
Krajem oktobra 1 943. NB-9 »Biokovac« uplovio je u Hvar. Uspostavom IV pomorskog
obalnog sektora, koji je počeo da djeluje 30. oktobra 1943. u Hvaru,
NB-9 »Biokovac« dobio je naređenje da ponovo isplovi za Podgoru. Izvršavajući
naređenje 30. oktobra u 18,00 sati, isplovili su iz Hvara NB-7 »Enare II« i NB-9
»Biokovac« pod komandom komandanta IV pomorskog obalnog sektora. Zadatak
ove grupe brodova bio je da zajedno s NB-5 »Ivan«, koji je već bio u Podgori, patroliraju
na sektoru Podgora - o Hvar radi sprečavanja neprijateljskog pomorskog
saobraćaja.
Nalazeći se na patrolnoj liniji noću 3/4. novembra NB-9 »Biokovac« se južno
od Makarske sukobio s neprijateljskim motornim jedrenjakom koji je plovio prema
Makarskoj. Na neprijateljski brod otvorena je vatra iz sveg naoružanja. Poslije
kraćeg i žestokog okršaja neprijateljski brod se izgubio u tami. NB-9 »Biokovac«
bio je oštećen od pogodaka po nadgrađu i oplati, dokje lakše ranjen komandant.
Prema njemačkim podacima, na neprijateljskom brodu bilo je ranjeno šest moranara
i jedan oficir. Po uplovljenju u Drašnice rupe na oplati začepila je posada
brodskim sredstvima.
Nakon patroliranja noću 5/6. novembra NB-9 »Biokovac« isplovio je u Podgoru,
a zatim u obližnju uvalu, gdje je već bio NB-6 »Napredak«, koji je doplovio
iz Hvara. Oko 07,35 sati četiri saveznička lovca-bombardera napali su brodove
smatrajući ih neprijateljskim. Tom prilikom oštećen je NB-6 »Napredak«, dok je
na NB-9 »Biokovac« bila razbijena pramčana paluba, probijena oplata i tankovi
goriva, a kormilarnica i ostalo nadgrađe pogođeni su s više metaka. U brod je prodirala
voda, koju je posada ispumpavala cijeli dan. Istu večer oba broda su isplovili
za Sumartin na popravak u tamošnje brodogradilište.
Nakon završenog popravka NB-9 »Biokovac« se 11. novembra vratio u Podgoru
i nastavio patrolirati. U Neretvanskom kanalu se susreo s dva neprijateljska
motorna jedrenjaka s kojima je vodio okršaj. Međutim, neprijateljski brodovi su
bili jači pa ih se nije moglo zarobiti, a uz to je već počelo da sviće, pa je NB-9
»Biokovac« uplovio u Gradac s jednim ranjenim mornarom.
Slijedeći zadatak bio je pratnja konvoja motornih jedrenjaka koji su iz Graca
prebacili zbjeg na o. Hvar.
Dijelovi 7. SS i 118. lovačke divizije otpočeli su 7. novembra 1943. napad
na područje Biokovo- Makarsko primorje radi zauzimanja obale od Splita do Ploča.
Naše jedinice su se zbog nadmoćnosti neprijatelja postepeno pod borbom
povlačile prema Makarskom primorju. Zbog nemogućnosti proboja u pravcu Aržana
i PosuŠja Štab 26. divizije donio je noću 14/1 5. novembra odluku da se sve
jedinice iz Makarskog primorja povuku na otoke. NB-9 »Biokovac«je u sklopu
ovog zadatka noću 1 5/16. i 1 6/1 7. novembra izvršio više vožnji na ruti Podgora
-o. Hvar- Podgora. Pratio je konvoje motornih jedrenjaka s ukrcanim jedinicama
i zbjegom, a i sam je prevezao grupu ranjenika i zbjega, lako su uvjeti za plovidbu
zbog jakog juga s kišom bili vrlo teški, posada NB-9»Biokovac«je uz velike napore
izvršila sve postavljene zadatka. Jedinice i zbjeg prevezeni su vrlo uspješno bez
ikakvih gubitaka.
Primorska flotila se noću 16/17. novembra povukla iz Podgore u uvalu Velika
Stiniva na o. Hvaru. Po naređenju Štaba IV pomorskog obalnog sektora Primorska
flotila je 19. novembra uplovila u Vrbosku, a 23. novembra u Hvar. NB-9 »Biokovac«
je do uplovljenja u Hvar patrolirao noću uz sjevernu obalu o. Hvara. Pored
toga pratio je konvoje s jedinicama i zbjegom koji su plovili za Brač i zapadni dio
Hvara. Također je izvršio specijalni zadatak prateći neprijateljski pomorski saobraćaj
ispred Ploča. Zbog toga se nekoliko noći uvlaćio u sam ulaz u luku Ploče,
gdje SOJ gašeni motori i vršeno osmatranje. Ovaj zadatak je bio vrlo Opasan jer su
na ulazu u luku bili bunkeri zaposjednuti od neprijatelja.
Noću 25/26. novembra 1 943. vladalo je jako nevrijeme u hvarskoj luci uslijed
zapadnog vjetra. NB-9 »Biokovac« bio je usidren u Križnoj luci. Sidra su mu
orala, pa je prijetila opasnost da ga more i vjetar nabace na obalu i razbiju. Uz
velike napore posade brod je spašen od potapanja, ali je bio oštećen.
Po naređenju Štaba IV pomorskog obalnog sektora NB-9 »Biokovac« uplovio
je u Vrbosku na popravak u tamošnje brodogradilište Mornarice NOVJ. Popravak
je završen 5. decembra.
Zbog toga stoje neprijatelj koristio pomorsku komunikaciju Split- Makarska
- Ploče i obratno, čiji su brodovi plovili uz samu obalu, Štab IV pomorskog
obalnog sektora 29. novembra 1943. naredio je da baza Primorske flotile bude
Sućuraj na Hvaru, odakle će njeni.patrolni Čamci patrolirati po Hvarskom i Neretvanskom
kanalu i napadati na neprijateljski porfiorski saobraćaj. Flotila je odmah
isplovila iz Hvara za Sućuraj, odakle je izvršavala postavljene zadatke.
Nakon popravka NB-9 »Biokovac« je 6. decembra uplovio u Sućuraj. Svake
noći isplovljavao je na patroliranje, a danju se maskirao u obližnjoj uvali
Prema posebnom naređenju Štaba IV pomorskog obalnog sektora upućenog Štabu
Primorske flotile, trebalo je da se u Neretvanskom kanalu presretne
jedan neprijateljski brod čija je posada bila spremna preći na stranu NOVJ. U vezi
s tim oko 20,00 sati 8. decembra 1943. isplovili su iz Sucu raja NB-9 »Biokovac«
i PČ-54 »Turist« sa zadatkom da neprijateljski brod koji je plovio iz Metkovića za
Split presretnu i doprate do Sućuraja. Komandant neprijateljskog broda javio je
preko naše obavještajne službe datum i sat isplovljenja iz Metkovića s napomenom
da će na brodu biti samo posada. Doplovivši do uvale Mala Duba (2,4 M
jugoistočno od Igrana), NB-9 »Biokovac« i PČ-54 »Turist« nastavili su vožnju uz
obalu prema Zaostrogu. Kada su bili u visini Drvenika, osmotrena je izmjena signala
s raketama između nekog broda i položaja na kopnu, pa je zaključeno da je
to vjerovatno brod koji očekuju. Vožnja je nastavljena do Zaostroga, a zatim se sastav
vratio na poziciju blizu Drvenika gdje su zaustavljeni motori. Uskorojeopažen
neprijateljski brod, pa su se NB-9 »Biokovac« i PČ-54 »Turist« uputili prema njemu
i otvorili vatru. Ovaj je odmah smanjio brzinu i bacio bijelu raketu. Nakon toga
je s neprijateljskog broda spušten čamac, koji je doplovio do NB-9 »Biokovac«.
Njegova posada je izjavila da su spremni za predaju. U isto vrijeme grupa naših
boraca, koji su bili na obali, otvorila je puščanu i mitraljesku vatru. Posade naših
brodova su smatrali da su to njemački vojnici koji žele da pomognu svom brodu.
Radi toga su se oba broda malo povukli, pa opet krenuli prema neprijateljskom
brodu. Tada su čuli povike naših boraca s kopna, koji su i dalje pucali. Pribilživši
se neprijateljskom brodu, čuli su povike: »drugovi, mi se predajemo«. Nakon toga
NB-9 »Biokovac« i PĆ-54»Turist« su pristali uz neprijateljski brod. Dio posada oba
broda skočio je na palubu i počeo razoružavati neprijateljske vojnike. Također je
naređeno da zaplijenjeni brod uzme kurs k Sućuraju i da vozi svom snagom. Tek
tada se saznala istina. Zaplijenjeni brod bio je m/j»Jadro«, a pripadao je mornarici
tzv. NDH. Njegov komandant radio je za narodnooslobodilački pokret. On je poslao
točne podatke kada će brod isploviti i da će osim tereta na njemu biti samo
posada. Međutim, uoči isplovljenja, kada se više nije moglo ništa javiti, na brod
je ukrcana grupa žandara, domobrana i Nijemaca koji su trebali biti iskrcani u
Omišu. Sve ovo je i stvorilo zabunu prilikom predaje, jer je posada morala voditi
računa o ukrcanim vojnicima. Naše posade su također bile iznenađene kada su
skočivši na palubu »Jadra« vidjele veći broj neprijateljskih vojnika. Međutim,
zahvaljujućli odvažnosti, snalažljivosti i odlučnosti posada NB-9 »Biokovac« i PČ-54
»Turist« i komandanta »Jadra«, te uz pomoć nekolicine simpatizera među domobranima
i žandarima, zadatak je ipak uspješno izvršen. Na »Jadru« je zarobljeno 30
žandara i domobrana, 6 ustaša, 2 Nijemca, 10 članova posade, jedan potpukovnik
i jedan poručnik bojnog broda. Zaplijenjeni su 31 puška i 8 pištolja. Naoružanje
»Jadra« se sastojalo od jednog protivavionskog mitraljeza od 1 5 mm, jednog teškog
mitraljeza od 8 mm»fiat«ijednogpuškomirtaljezaod 7,9 mm. Na brodu je zaplijenjeno
90 tona razne hrane i drugog materijala, koji je bio namijenjen
neprijateljskim garnizonima. Osim toga »Jadro« je prevozio i veći broj putnika civila,
uglavnom rodbine ustaša iz Omiša i Makarske. Prema njemačkim podacima,
zarobljavanje m/j »Jadro« vrlo se nepovoljno odrazilo na više rukovodstvo u
ratnoj mornarici NDH
»Jadro« je u pratnji NB-9 »Biokovac« i PČ-54 »Turist« doplovio u Sućuraj gdje
su iskrcani zarobljenici. Za vrijeme vožnje, prilikom razoružanja neprijateljskih vojnika,
uspio je skočiti u more jedan njemački vojnik. Za njim je organizirana potraga,
ali nije pronađen. Međutim, on je uspio doplivati do kopna, pa je izvijestio
svoje pretpostavljene kako je zarobljen »Jadro«. Po uplovljenju u Sućuraj brod sa
zarobljenicima predan je Štabu Primorske flotile, koji je o zarobljavanju »Jadra« izvijestio
Štab IV pomorskog obalnog sektora u Hvaru. Odmah je naređeno da
»Jadro« uplovi u Vrbosku. Iste noći NB-9 »Biokovac« i PČ-54 »Turist« dopratili su
»Jadro« u Vrbosku, gdje je iskrcan sav teret hrane. »Jadro« je dobivši ime »Istok«,
uvršten u sastav transportnih brodova IV pomorskog obalnog sektora. Štab Mornarice
NOVJ naredio je 10. decembra 1 943. da m/j »Istok« odmah isplovi za Vis
radi prevoza ratnog materijala.
NB-9 »Biokovac« doplovio je iz Vrboske u Hvar noću 9/10. decembra. Budući
da su zbog stalnih vožnji motori bili u slabom stanju, komandant je izvijestio Štab
IV pomorskog obalnog sektora o potrebi hitnog remonta. Nakon odobrenja Štaba
Mornarice NOVJ, NB-9 »Biokovac« je 14. decembra isplovio za Vis gdje je u remontnoj
bazi ostao do 22. decembra. Sve radove izvršila je posada uz pomoć
Štab Mornarice NOVJ svojom naredbom br. 215 od 12. decembra 1943.
pohvalio je posade brodova NB-9 »Biokovac« i PČ-54 »Turist«, koje su se istakle
u zarobljavanju m/j »Jadro«.
NB-9 »Biokovac« se vratio s popravka u Hvar noću 22/23. decembra. Slijedeće
noći bio je u patroli na sektoru rt Pelegrin fo. Hvar) - Pakleni otoci.
Poslije trodevnih borbi s iskrcanim njemačkim jedinicama Operativni štab za
Korčulu donio je odluku da se naše jed niče povuku na o. Hvar i Vis. Povlačenje
je započelo noću 24/25. decembra, kada je iz Hvara za Korčulu (Vela Luku, Bristovu,
Papratnu i Prigradicu) isplovilo 20 motornih jedrenjaka. Nakon ukrcaja boraca
(dijelovi 13. dalmatinske brigade, 1. prekomorske brigade, Korčulanskog
partizanskog odreda, dva bataljona 1. dalmatinske brigade i dijelovi Vpomorskog
obalnog sektora) brodovi su isplovljava i, iskrcavali ih na Šćedro i Hvar, a zatim
se ponovo vraćali. Međutim, prevoz je bio djelomično poremećen uslijed jakog
juga s kišom, koje je ometalo vožnju
NB-9 »Biokovac« i NB-10 »Sloga« patrolirah su cijelu noć Korčulanskim kanalom
vršeći posredno osiguranje, dok je NB-5 »Ivan« neposredno štitio konvoje.
Noću 25/26. decembra iz Hvara je, i pored vrlo jakog juga, isplovilo pet motornih
jedrenjaka za Korčulu radi prevoza preostalih boraca. Međutim, samo su
se dva uspjela probiti do uvale Bristove gdje su ukrcali dio preostalih boraca, koje
su prebacili u Hvar.
Ukrcavši oficirsku patrolu iz 1. dalmatinske brigade, NB-9 »Biokovac« i NB-5
»Ivan« su iste noći pregledali sve uvale na otoku Korčuli od rta Proizda do Prigradice.
Budući da u njima nije bilo boraca, oba broda su se vratili u Hvar.
Ponovo su noću 26/27. decembra upućeni iz Hvara za Korčulu NB-9 »Biokovac«,
NB-5 »Ivan« i NB-10 »Sloga« sa zadatkom da uplove u pojedine uvale od
rta Proizd do Prigradice i ukrcaju preostale borce. Međutim, uspjeli su pronaći i
ukrcati samo 12 boraca koji su prevezeni u Hvar.
lako je o. Korčula bio u njemačkim rukama, na otoku su još uvijek bile grupe
odsječenih boraca iz raznih jedinica. Zbog toga je naređeno da naoružani brodovi,
među kojima i NB-9 »Biokovac«, ponovo isplove noću 27/28. decembra. Međutim,
zbog jakog juga brodovi nisu mogli isploviti To se ponovilo i noću 28/29. decembra.
Konačno je naređeno da se NB-9 »Biokovac« sam pokuša probiti do Korčule On je
tokom noći 29/30. decembra isplovio dva puta iz hvarske luke, ali i
pored upornosti posade morao se vratiti zbog jakog vjetra i mora.
Ukrcavši komandanta V pomorskog obalnog sektora, NB-9 »Biokovac« i m/j
»Zvonimir« ponovo su isplovili za Korčulu noću 30/31. decembra, ali su se zbog
nevremena morali vratiti.
Slijedeće noći NB-9 »Biokovac« je patrolirao oko rta Pelegrin štiteći konvoje
motornih jedrenjaka koji su prebacivali jedinice, ranjenike i zbjeg iz Hvara na o.
Vis. Ukrcavši zamjenika političkog komesara IV POS-a druga Bagata, koji je imao
poseban zadatak, NB-9 »Biokovac« je noću 112. januara 1944. isplovio za Šoltu,
odakle se vratio u Hvar 3. januara.
Noću 3/4. januara NB-9 »Biokovač« isplovio je za Vis prateći konvoj motornih
jedrenjaka. Iz Visa je isplovio za Stomorsku na Šolti prateći konvoj motornih jedrenjaka
natovarenih hranom koju je trebalo prebaciti našim jedinicama na kopno.
Iz Stomorske je održavao vezu s kopnom (između Segeta i Marine), odakle je prebacio
na Šoltu veći broj tenkista i avijatičara koji su išli u Italiju.
Ukrcavši jednog terenskog radnika, NB-9 »Biokovac« ga je zajedno s poštom
prebacio noću 7/8. januare na kopno blizu Trogira. Uspostavivši vezu i iskrcavši
terenca, NB-9 »Biokovac« je, dotičućli Stomorsku, uplovio 8. januara ujutro u
Hvar. Iste večeri je ponovo isplovio za Stomorsku, odakle se vratio 10. januara
u Hvar.
Tokom noći 1 1/12. januara NB-9 »Biokovac« je patrolirao po Korčulanskom
kanalu između Hvara, Šćedra i Korčule.
Uvečer 13. januara NB-9 »Biokovac« ispi ovio je za Komižu stri oficira iz Štaba
IV POS-a, koji su imali zadatak da pregledaju m/j »Jadran« na kojem je eksplodirao
motor. Nakon izvršenog pregleda NB-9 »Biokovac« se noću 14/1 5. januara
vratio u Hvar. Slijedeće tri noći NB-9 »Biokovac« je patrolirao ispred rata Pelegrin
štiteći konvoje motornih jedrenjaka, koji su prebacivali iz Hvara u Vis zbjeg i ratni
materijal Noću 18/19. januara povukli su se iz Hvara u Vis Štab IV pomorskog
obalnog sektora i dijelovi 11. dalmatinske brigade. NB-9 »Biokovac« je pratio konvoj
s ukrcanim jedinicama.
NB-9 »Biokovac« je uvečer 1 9. januara s jednom barkasom upućen u Hvar
sa zadatkom da ukrcaju preostale borce 1 1. dalmatinske brigade. Ukrcavši 46
boraca ovaj sastav se vratio 20. januara u Vis. Time je evakuacija o. Hvara bila
završena.
Prvi zadatak iz Visa bio je pratnja dva motorna jedrenjaka natovarena ratnim
materijalom za Grebašticu. Ovaj zadatak izvršen je noću 20/21. januara. Nakon
istovara materijala konvoj se noću 21/22. januara vratio u Vis. Ukrcavši grupu
obavještajaca, NB-9 »Biokovac« ih je noću 23/24. januara iskrcao na određenim
točkama na o. Hvaru, Braču i Šolti pa se vratio u Vis.
Slijedeće noći NB-9 »Biokovac« isplovio je za o. Hvar sa zadatkom da uspostavi
vezu na određenom mjestu. Nakon uspostave veze doplovio je u Vis.
NB-9 »Biokovac« dobio je naređenje da noću 25/26. januara uspostavi vezu
s određenim točkama na o. Šolti, Braču i Hvaru. Također je ukrcao 4 britanska
oficira koje je trebao iskrcati na vezi Hvar. Međutim, zbog jakog nevremena morao
se vratiti u Vis. Ovaj zadatak izvršio je noću 26/27. januara NB-2.
Noću 28/29. januara NB-9 »Biokovac« isplovio jeza Brač i Šoltu. Veza sa Šoltom
je uspostavljena, ali s Bracem nije. Slijedeće noćli ponovo je isplovio radi
održavanja ve e s Bracem i Hvarom. Dokje s Hvarom veza uspješno uspostavljena,
s Bracem to nije uspjelo ni ove noći.
Noću 30/31. januara NB-9 »Biokovac« prebacio je tri pripadnika britanske armije
na Hvar. Slijedeće noći ponovo je isplovio za Hvar radi održavanja veze.
Ukrcavši savezničku oficirsku patrolu, NB-9 »Biokovac« ju je noću 2/3. februara
prebacio na Hvar, a zatim se vratio u Vis.
Od 4. do 10. februara NB-9 »Biokovac« je u Visu bio u strogoj pripravnosti,
spreman da po potrebi momentalno isplovi. Tada je sudjelovao i u pratnji konovja
na relaciji Vis- Lavsa-Vis. Noću 10/11. februara isplovio je da održi vezu s Hvarom,
ali se zbog nevremena vratio u Vis. Ponovo je isplovio za Hvar noću 14/1 5.
februara i uspješno održao vez.u. To je isto učinio i noću 18/1 9. februara kada je
opet održao vezu s Hvarom.
Na svoj posljednji zadatak NB-9 »Biokovac« isplovio je uvečer 1 9. februara.
Prema dobivenom naređenju ukrcao je u Visu grupu od 6 američkih oficira i vojnika
koje je trebao iskrcati u uvali Ivan Dolac na o. Hvaru, a zatim se odmah vratiti
u Vis. Po ukrcaju spomenute grupe NB-9 »Biokovac« je u 1 8,30 sati isplovio za
Hvar. Iskrcavši Amerikance u spomenutoj uvali, isplovio je za Vis u 22,1 5 sati.
Dok je plovio prema Visu i nalazio se na sredini Viškog kanala između Paklenih
otoka i Visa, iznenada gaje pramcem u krmu udario jedan britanski razarao. NB-9
»Biokovac« je počeo tonuti, dat je signal za raspoznavanje i dovikom je dozivana
pomoć. Međutim, razarač je produžio vožnju vršeći okret. Videći da se brod koji
je naglo tonuo ne može spasiti, komandant je naredio da se napusti. Uzevši pojase
za spašavanje, posada je skočila u more držeći se na okupu pomoću brodskog siza.
Oko 45 minuta kasnije naišao je drugi britanski razarač, koji je plovio
u koloni za prvim, pa je spasio posadu NB-9 »Biokovac«. Posada razarača ih je
okrijepila i dala im kompletna civilna odijela. Međutim, Britanci nisu vjerovali da
su to pripadnici Mornarice NOVJ. Komandant razarača je izjavio komandantu
NB-9 »Biokovac« da ima naređenje da potopi svaki brod koji se nađe oko Visa.
Tih se dana naime, očekivao njemčki desant na Vis pa su, u sklopu poduzetih obrambenih
mjera i stroge pripravnosti naših snaga na Visu, i britanski razarači iz
Barija patrolirali na tom području. Obavještenje o zadatku NB-9 »Biokovac«, upućeno
s Visa u Bari, nije stiglo do komandanta savezničkih razarača, pa je posljedica
toga bio i ovaj nesporazum koji je doveo do katastrofe NB-9 »Biokovac«.
Kada se razdanilo, pozvana je jedna topovnjača koja je pristala uz razarač. Topovnjača
je posadu NB-9 »Biokovac« prebacila u Vis. Veći dio posade raspoređen
je na druge naoružane brodove Na NB-4»Topčider« poginuli su 11. maja 1 944.
Ivo Šimić i Mano Percan, bivši članovi posade NB-9 »Biokovac«.
NB-9 »Biokovac« je 21. februara 1 944. brisan iz flotne liste naoružanih brodova
Mornarice NOVJ
Danas tradiciju NB-9 »Biokovac« nastavlja torpedni čamac JRM TČ-218
»Biokovac«. čija posada čuva uspomene na svog slavnog prethodnika.
Google translate textArmed ships People's Liberation Army Navy NB-9 "BIOKOVAČ"
When Italy surrendered was found in Hvar guardship (Vedeta) which is
belonged to the Italian Navy. It was actually a small wooden boat a bit
unusual history. First, it was part of the Italian financial guard maritime,
used to prosecute traffickers and other offenders in the sea. Then
has become part of the Italian Navy as a guard ship. During the occupation
was sailing in the waters of Middle Island performing patrol service, with
mission to prevent partisan attacks on convoys and maintain partisan
maritime connections, and to support the Italian ground forces in various actions
"Cleansing" the islands is also involved in the control of fishing and general traffic
at sea. However, it is not known by the official mark wore when it was part of
Italian War morannce.
Vedeta is committed to the overall weapons and equipment under the contract
signed in Hvar 12th seplembra 1943rd between the island and commands Lalijanske
representatives of the People's Liberation Army. The first crew vedete determined in Hvar. It is assumed
ship of former Italian crew, of which no one wanted to stay on the board.
Otherwise, the ship was in a rather neglected state, and the problem was the motor complex
that was supposed to meet. The new crew is despite all the difficulties in the short term
met the ship and equipping it for the tasks.
Tactical and technical data are not fully known, and were collected from former
Commander of the ship and crew. He was a long 6 meters wide and 3.5 meters draft
He was 2 meters. He had two diesel-engine type "Ansaldo", each of 45 bhp,
which postizavao top speed of 10 knots. He was the only one armed
boats of the NB that he could ride with muted engines.
His first weapon consisting of two machine-gun type "colt" who are often
had a delay, then a light machine-guns and mortars of 45 mm. Later in
remontnoj IV based coastal marine sector in the People's Liberation Army Navy Vis changed
and extended, so it was: the bow of three heavy machine guns of 8 mm type "fiat"
and "breda" any anti-aircraft machine gun from a 3 mm "Breda", while the stern was
heavy machine gun 8 mm "Breda". Personal weapons consisted of seven guns,
two machines, guns and hand grenades. The crew had 7-9 members. Only the command
the bridge was lined with sheet iron up to the window, and the sheet metal and wooden wall paneling
bridge poured the sand. We also have machine guns mounted on all shields.
Name »Biokovac" received in September a 943rd The official designation was his
armed ship NB-9 "Biokovac." First, it was part of Primorska IV maritime fleet
coastal sector, he later became a part of the flotilla of ships armed with the same sector
At first the task of NB-9 "Biokovac" sailed in mid-September, a 943rd On
the ship is boarded in Hvar Biokovo partisan detachment commander, who had
mission to visit some of the islands and the peninsula of Peljesac for upoznvanja situation and
formation of new units NLA. He first set sail from Hvar to Vela Luka, with the
was attacked by German aircraft, but without result. On the same day NB-9 "Biokovac"
sailed for Trpanj, and then extended to Drace. Boarding group of Home Guards
lamb on the garrison, who moved to the side NLA, NB-9 "Biokovac" were switched
the Mali Ston, where he sailed for Podgora where officially became a part of Primorska
flotilla. NB-9 "Biokovac" has become part of the flotilla at the request of Primorska
Representative of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Croatia Dalmatia
and commander of a partisan detachment Biokovo the operational situation in the sector
Makarska - Ploce.
NB-9 "Biokovac" isplovljavajući from Podgore'počeoje and night patrols in Hvar
channel in order to attack enemy maritime transport. Per day to
disguised in a nearby bay, and in the evening to sail for Podgora. After receiving the task immediately
to set off on patrol, often by shutting off the engine and setting an ambush
the navigable route Makarska - Croatia. In addition to patrolling executed by other tasks:
transport courier, mail and wounded, mostly from Makarska Riviera for Hvar and Brac and
Peninsula. Apart from occasional basis Podgora NB-9 "Biokovac" was Gradac, where
sailed to specific tasks in the Neretva Channel. One occurred noćli
to a meeting with the p / b "Rab" who was in the enemy's service. With NB-9 "Biokovac"
opened fire on which the p / b "Rab" returned the gunfire. Our coastline
battery from Sucuraj also opened fire on the p / b "Rab". However, due to
stronger weapons and more high-speed p / b "Rab" is lost in the darkness.
In late October, a 943rd NB-9 "Biokovac" sailed to Hvar. With the establishment of maritime IV
coastal sector, which began to act 30th October 1943rd in Hvar
NB-9 "Biokovac" received orders to sail again for Podgora. Executing
30th order October at 18.00 hours, set sail from Hvar NB-7 "ENAR II" and NB-9
»Biokovac" under the command of the coastal maritime sector IV. Task
this group of ships was to work with NB-5 "John", who was already in Podgorica, patrol
the sector Podgora - of Hvar to prevent the enemy's maritime
traffic.
Being on patrol at night line 3 / 4. NB-9 November "Biokovac" south
from Makarska clashed with enemy sailing ship to sail the
Makarska. On the enemy ship opened fire from all weapons. After
short and fierce battles enemy ship was lost in the darkness. NB-9 "Biokovac"
was damaged by the hits on the superstructure and decking, CTS slightly wounded commander.
According to German data, the enemy ship was wounded six moranara
and one officer. Upon entering the holes in the lining Drasnice shut the crew
marine resources.
After patrolling at night 5 / 6. NB-9 November "Biokovac" sailed in Podgora,
and then to a nearby bay, where it was already nb-6 "Progress", which was floated
from Hvar. Around 07.35 hours the four allied fighter-bombers attacked the ships
regarding them as hostile. On that occasion, damaged the NB-6 "Progress", while the
the NB-9 "Biokovac" was broken bow deck, pierced and plating tanks
fuel, and steering and other superstructure were hit with several bullets. The vessel is penetrated
water by the crew ispumpavala all day. The same evening two ships set sail
to Sumartin for service in the local shipyard.
Upon completion of the repair NB-9 "Biokovac" on 11 November returned to Podgora
and continued patrolling. In the Neretva Channel, he met with the two hostile
motor sailing vessel with which he led battle. However, enemy ships
were stronger and they could not capture, and with it has already begun to dawn, and NB-9
»Biokovac" sailed in Gradac one wounded sailors.
The next task was to escort convoys of motor sailing ships that were in Graz, Austria
switch refugee camp on the Island Hvar.
Parts of the 7th SS and 118 hunter divisions began on 7 November 1943. attack
the mountain-resort Makarska coastline in order to take the coast from Split to Ploce.
Our units are due to the superiority of the enemy gradually the struggle
withdrawing the Makarska Riviera. Due to the inability of a breakthrough in the direction Aržano
Staff and Posusje 26th Division issued the night of 14 / 1 5th November decision to all
units from Makarska Riviera retreat to the islands. NB-9 "Biokovac" in the
this task at night 1 5 / 16. and 1 6 / 1 7 November made multiple trips on the route Podgora
-O. Hvar-Podgora. Accompanied the convoys sailing from the loaded motor units
and refuge, and I carried a group of wounded and refuge, the conditions for easy navigation
due to strong south to the rain was very heavy, the crew of NB-9 "Biokovac" took great effort
carried out the task. Taken refuge units and are very successful without
any losses.
Coastal flotilla at night 16/17. November pulled out of the bay United Podgora
Stiniva the o. Hvar. By order of the Staff of the coastal maritime sector IV Coastal
flotilla of 19 November sailed into Vrboska, and on 23 November in Hvar. NB-9 "Biokovac"
until its arrival in Hvar night patrol along the northern coast o. Hvar. In
that accompanied the convoys with the units and the refugee camp who sailed for the western part of the Brac
Hvar. He also made a special task following the hostile maritime traffic
front panel. Therefore, a few nights drew in the entrance to the port of Ploce,
SOJ where slaked engines and conducted surveillance. This task was very dangerous because
at the entrance to the port was occupied by the enemy bunkers.
At night, 25/26. November 1 943rd dominated by a heavy storm in Hvar port due
the west wind. NB-9 "Biokovac" was anchored in Križna. Anchor his
Oral, and was a danger to sea and wind nabaci ashore and broken. With
great efforts of the crew saved the ship from sinking, but was damaged.
By order of the Staff of the coastal maritime sector IV NB-9 "Biokovac" sailed
In Vrboska for service in the local People's Liberation Army Navy shipyard. Repair
finished fifth December.
Therefore, the enemy are using maritime communication Split-Makarska
- Slabs and vice versa, whose ships sailed along the coast, maritime headquarters IV
coastal sector 29th November 1943. ordered that the base be flotilla of Primorska
Sucuraj on Hvar, where they patrol boats njeni.patrolni at Hvar and Neretva
channel and attacking the enemy porfiorski traffic. Flotilla immediately
set sail from Hvar to Sucuraj, where she did perform the tasks.
After the product NB-9 "Biokovac" on 6 December arrived in Sucuraj. Each
night sailed on patrol, a day to mask the nearby bay
Under special orders IV Staff coastal maritime sector addressed to Staff
Coastal flotilla, was supposed to be in the Neretva Channel intercept
an enemy ship whose crew was ready to go to a page NLA. To
with that around 20:00 pm 8th December 1943rd they sailed from Judge paradise NB-9 "Biokovac"
and PC-54 "Tourist" with the mission of an enemy ship that sailed from Metkovic for
Split intercept and reach Sucuraj. The commander of the enemy ship reported
through our intelligence service date and hour of departure from Metkovic noting
it will only be on board the crew. After leaving the bay Mala Duba (2.4 M
southeast of Feature), NB-9 "Biokovac" and PC-54 "Tourist" continued to ride with
coast to Zaostrog. When they were in the amount Drvenik osmotrena the modified signal
with rockets between a ship and the position on land, so it was concluded that the
this is probably the boat that is expected. The ride continued to Zaostrog, then the composition
returned to a position close to where they were stopped Drvenik engines. Uskorojeopažen
enemy ship, and the NB-9 "Biokovac" and PC-54 "Tourist" sent to him
and opened fire. This immediately reduced speed and threw a white rocket. Then
with the enemy ship lowered a boat, which sailed to the NB-9 "Biokovac."
His crew said they were ready to surrender. At the same time a group of our
Soldiers, who were on shore, opened the rifle and machine gun fire. Our crew
ships are considered to be the German soldiers who want to help your boat.
That is why they are both small boat withdrew, and again headed for the enemy
board. Then they heard the cries of our fighters from the mainland, who are still shooting. Pribilživši
the enemy ship, they heard shouting: "Comrades, we can teach." Then
NB-9 "Biokovac" and PC-54 "Tourist" are with the enemy ship. Part of the crew of both
ship jumped aboard and began razoružavati enemy soldiers. It is also
ordered that the seized vessel to take a course Sucuraj and to drive its power. Only
then found out the truth. Seized boat was M / S "Jadro" It belonged to a Navy
so. NDH. His commander worked for the national liberation movement. He sent
accurate information when the ship set sail and that the burden on it than just be
crew. However, before departure, when nothing more could occur, the ship
loaded group gendarmerie, Home Guards and Germans who were to be stranded in
Omis. All this has created confusion at the handing over, because the crew had to take
care of the embarked troops. Our crews were also surprised to
jumping aboard "Jadra" saw a number of enemy troops. However,
thanks to the courage, resourcefulness and determination crew NB-9 "Biokovac" and PC-54
"Tourist" and Commander "Jadra," and with a few sympathizers among Domobrani
and gendarmes, the task is successfully completed, however. On "Jadar" captured 30
policemen and Home Guards, 6 Ustasha, two Germans, 10 crew members, one lieutenant-colonel
and a lieutenant commander. Police found 31 rifles and eight pistols. Arms
»Jadra" consisted of one anti-aircraft machine gun from a 5 mm, a heavy
8-mm machine guns "fiat" ijednogpuškomirtaljezaod 7.9 mm. On board were seized
90 tons of various food and other material, which was intended
enemy garrisons. In addition »Jadro" carrying more passengers and civilians,
mainly relatives Ustasha from Omis and Makarska. According to German data,
entrapment m / j "Jadro" very negative impact on senior management in
Navy NDH
»Jadro" is accompanied by NB-9 "Biokovac" and PC-54 "Tourist" sailed to Sucuraj where
have discharged the prisoners. While driving, when disarmament of enemy soldiers,
he managed to jump into the sea, a German soldier. For him, the organized search,
but not found. However, he managed to swim to shore, and reported
his superiors that he was captured "Jadro." Upon entering the boat Sucuraj
prisoners committed to the Littoral Flotilla Headquarters, which is about capturing "Jadra" reported
Staff IV coastal maritime sector in Hvar. He immediately ordered to
»Jadro" enters the Vrboska. That same night, NB-9 "Biokovac" and PC-54 "Tourist" are herded
»Jadro" in Vrboska, where he unloaded the burden of food. »Jadro" has gotten the name of "East"
included in the composition of the transport ships IV maritime coastal sector. Staff of the Navy
People's Liberation Army ordered the 10th December 1 943rd that m / j "East" immediately set sail for the Vis
for the transport of war materials.
NB-9 "Biokovac" sailed from Vrboske in Hvar at night 9 / 10. December. Since
that because of the constant driving engines were in bad condition, the commander informed the Staff
IV maritime coastal sector of the need for an urgent overhaul. Upon approval of Staff
People's Liberation Army Navy, NB-9 "Biokovac" on 14 December sailed for Vis where the remontnoj
base remained until 22 December. All work carried out with the crew
Staff of People's Liberation Army Navy of its order no. 215 of 12 December 1943rd
praised the crews NB-9 "Biokovac" and PC-54 "Tourist" who have distinguished themselves
in the capture of m / j "Jadro."
NB-9 "Biokovac" came back from repairs in Hvar at night 22/23. December. Following
night he was on patrol in sector Cape Pelegrin for. Hvar) - Hell's Islands.
After trodevnih battle with German units landed operational headquarters for
Korcula has decided to withdraw our one grows to about Hvar and Vis. Withdrawal
started the night 24/25. December, when from Hvar to Korcula (Vela Luka, Bristovu,
Papratna and Prigradica) sailed 20 motor ships. After loading fighters
(Parts of 13th Dalmatian Brigade, 1st Brigade overseas, Korcula
Partisan units, two battalions of the 1st Dalmatian Brigade and parts Vpomorskog
coastal sectors) and sail boats are unloaded them on Šćedro and Hvar, and then
are back again. However, transport was partially disrupted due to strong
South with rain, which hampered ride
NB-9 "Biokovac" and NB-10 "Sloga" patrols throughout the night Korčula Channel
performing insurance directly, while the NB-5 "John" directly protected convoys.
At night, 25/26. December from Hvar, despite a very strong south, sailed five motor
sailing to Korcula for the transport of the remaining fighters. However, only
Two managed to break through to the bay where they boarded Bristova of the remaining fighters, which
were transferred to Hvar.
Boarding officer's patrol from the 1st Dalmatian Brigade, NB-9 "Biokovac" and NB-5
"John" are all the same night the bay view on the island of Cape Proizd to Korcula.
Because in them there were no fighters, both were returned to Hvar.
Again, the night 26/27. December sent from Hvar to Korcula NB-9 "Biokovac"
NB-5 "John" and NB-10 "Sloga" with a mission to sail into the bay from the individual
Cape Proizd to Prigradica board and the remaining fighters. However, they managed to find
board just 12 fighters who were transported to Hvar.
it is easy to o. Korcula was in German hands, on the island were still groups
cut off soldiers from various units. It is therefore ordered that the armed ships,
including NB-9 "Biokovac", again set sail at night 27/28. December. However,
due to strong south ships could not sail It happened again during the night 28/29. December.
He finally ordered to NB-9 "Biokovac" I try to get through to Korcula He
during the night 29/30. December sailed twice from the port, but also
in addition to the persistence of the crew had to return due to the winds and the sea.
Boarding Commander V Marine coastal sector, nb-9 "Biokovac" im / j
"Zvonimir" again set sail for Korcula night 30/31. December, but due to
bad weather had returned.
The following night, NB-9 "Biokovac" patrolled around Cape Pelegrin protecting convoys
motor sailers who switch units, wounded and refuge from Hvar on the Island
Vis. Boarding deputy political commissar IV POS and other Bagat, who had
specific task, NB-9 "Biokovac" the 112th night January 1944th set sail for the islands of Solta,
whence he returned to Hvar third January.
At night, 3 / 4. January NB-9 "Biokovač" sailed for Vis accompanying a convoy of motor
sailboats. From Visa sailed to Stomorska Island villages following a convoy of motor sailing
laden with food that is to be transferred to our unit to land.
From Stomorska keeping his ties with the mainland (between Seget and Marine), where he switched
to Solta more Tenkista and airmen who went to Italy.
Boarding a field worker, NB-9 "Biokovac" it together with the mail
moved at night 7 / 8. January to land near Trogir. By establishing a connection and Landing
SUV, NB-9 "Biokovac" is touching Stomorska, sailed 8th January morning in
Hvar. That same evening again sailed to Stomorska, from where he returned 10th January
in Hvar.
During the night 1 1 / 12. January NB-9 "Biokovac" patrolled by Korčula
channel between the island of Hvar, Korcula and Šćedro.
Evening of 13 January NB-9 "Biokovac" respondents ovio for Komiža stri staff officers
POS IV, who were asked to review the M / S Jadran on which exploded
engine. After examination NB-9 "Biokovac" the night 14 / 1 5th January
back to Hvar. The next three nights NB-9 "Biokovac" patrolled in front of the war Pelegrin
protecting convoys of motor sailing ships, which were transferred from Hvar to Vis refuge and War
material night 18/19. January withdrew from Hvar to Vis Maritime Staff IV
coastal sectors and parts of 11th Dalmatian Brigade. NB-9 "Biokovac" followed the convoy
loaded with units.
NB-9 "Biokovac" On the evening of 1 9 January with a launch versed in Hvar
with the task of loading the remaining fighters 1 1 Dalmatian Brigade. Boarding 46
this group of fighters returned 20th January Vis. This is the evacuation of about Hvar was
completed.
The first task of the Visa was escorted by two motor sailing ships loaded with war
material called. This task was carried out at night 20/21. January. After
unloading materials convoy during the night 21/22. January returned to Vis. Boarding group
intelligence, NB-9 "Biokovac" them at night 23/24. January landed at certain
points on the o. Hvar, Brac and Solta and returned to Vis.
The following night, NB-9 "Biokovac" sailed for about Hvar with the task of establishing
link to a specific location. When a connection is floated in the air.
NB-9 "Biokovac" received an order that night, 25/26. January connect the call
with specific points on the o. Solta, Brac and Hvar. He also boarded four British
officer who was supposed to disembark at about Hvar. However, due to bad weather conditions had
be back in the air. This task is performed at night 26/27. January NB-2.
At night, 28/29. January NB-9 "Biokovac" sailed thrill of Brac and Solta. Made from Solta
has been established, but with the brothers. The following noćli again sailed for
maintain greater with Brac and Hvar. CTS with Hvar connection successfully established,
with the brothers failed to even this night.
At night, 30/31. January NB-9 "Biokovac" switched the three members of the British Army
to Hvar. The following night, again sailed to Hvar to maintain the connection.
Allied boarding officer's patrol car, NB-9 "Biokovac" It was at night 2 / 3. February
switched to Hvar, and then returned to Vis.
From 4 to 10 February, NB-9 "Biokovac" in Vis was in strict mode,
ready to sail immediately if needed. Then he participated in the company konovja
between Lavsa-Vis-Vis. At night, 10/11. February sailed to maintain a connection to Hvar,
but due to bad weather back in the air. Again sailed to Hvar by night 14 / 1 5th
February and successfully held vez.u. It did the same and night 18 / 1 9th February when
again held a connection to Hvar.
On his last mission NB-9 "Biokovac" sailed the evening of 1 9 February.
According to the order in the Visu boarded a group of six American officers and soldiers
that was supposed to deploy in the bay at about Basina Hvar, and then return immediately to
Vis. Upon loading the said group of NB-9 "Biokovac" in a 8.30 am to set sail
Hvar. Landing Americans in the said bay, sailed to Vis in 22.1 5 hours.
While sailing to Vis and peaked in the middle of the channel between the Vis Paklenjaci
islands and Visa, suddenly grown head to stern struck a British destroyer. NB-9
»Biokovac" began to sink, given the signal for recognition and within hail was called out
assistance. However, the destroyer was extended by performing a turn driving. Seeing that the ship
the rapidly sinking can not save, the commander ordered us to leave. Taking belts
rescue, the crew jumped into the sea holding the ship together with Siza.
About 45 minutes later came the second British destroyer, which was sailing
in the first column, and saved the crew of NB-9 "Biokovac." Destroyer crews were
strengthened and gave them full civil suits. However, the British did not believe that
are members of the People's Liberation Army Navy. The commander said the commander of the destroyer
NB-9 "Biokovac" have orders to sink any ship that was found about Visa.
During those days in fact, expected to reach Aachen, Germany invasion and were taken as part of defense
stringent measures and preparedness of our forces on the island of Vis, and British destroyers from
Bari patrolling in the area. Notice of assignment NB-9 "Biokovac", to the
with Visa in Bari, did not come to the Commander of Allied destroyers and a consequence
it was this dispute that led to the disaster NB-9 "Biokovac."
When it was day, the recipient is a gunboat, which agreed with the destroyer. Gunboat
the crew of NB-9 "Biokovac" shifted upward. Much of the crew deployed
on the other armed vessels on NB-4 "Topcider" died on 11 May 1 944th
Ivo Simic and Mano Percan, a former crew NB-9 "Biokovac."
NB-9 "Biokovac" on 21 February 1 944th removed from the fleet list of ships armed
People's Liberation Army Navy
Today, the tradition of NB-9 "Biokovac" continues torpedo boat Navy TC-218
»Biokovac." whose crew keeps the memory of his illustrious predecessor.
