The engine was built by Howaldtswerke AG, Kiel, Germany and was rated at 79nhp.

[1] Germania was built as yard number 753 by Howaldtswerke AG, Kiel, Germany.

[1] The Code Letters DOPX were allocated,[2] as was the fishing boat registration BX 248.

[1] On 17 September 1939, she was requisitioned by the Kriegsmarine and commissioned with 4 Vorpostenflotille as the Vorpostenboot V 403 Germania.

[1] On 12 August 1942, she was attacked by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force and set afire.