Janes Fighting Ships 1974-75

JANE§>
FIGHTING
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1974-75
Seventy-seventh year of issue
The standard reference of the
world's navies-
Edrtedby
Capt.John Moofe/N
$65.00
JAIME'S FSGHTING SHIPS
77th YEAR OF ISSUE
Covering 15,000 ships in more than 110 countries,

JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS has no rival as a reference
bool< on the world's navies. There are over 3,000
photographs, plans, silhouettes and line drawings.
weapons system
The new edition incorporates the following changes:
® There is a new set of silhouettes at the beginning,

tics metallurgy and
•
drawn on three comparative scales.

d light metals.
• All ships have been reclassified on a standard
system, making numerical comparison between
countries much easier.
• The 'Strength of the Fleet' section for major

countries has been reorganized to provide in one
table the active fleet, new construction and future
programme.
• Stress has been laid on the new Soviet and

Chinese programmes, the incorporation of missiles
in even the smallest navies, and the lessons of the
Yom Kippur war.
• A start has been made on providing complete

pennant lists for all countries.
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JANE'S
FIGHTING SHIPS
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Frontispiece
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Foreword
Acknowledgements United States of America and Canada:

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Ship Reference Section
Table of Naval Strengths
Naval Missiles and Aircraft
Index of Named Ships

Index of Classes
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The design for these this work
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A 1. ACTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS A 18. ASSAULT SHIPS C 5. CARGO HANDLING EQUIPMENT

D.T.C.N. Blohm & Voss AG Blohm & Voss AG
Ferranti Ltd. Brooke Marine Ltd. D.T.C.N.
Singer Librascope David Cheverton MacTaggart, Scott & Co. Ltd.
D.T.C.N.
A 2. ACTION INFORMATION Netherlands United Shipbuilding C 6. CARGO SHIPS
TRAINERS Bureaux Ltd.
Ferranti Ltd. Sofrexan Batservice Verft A/S
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Blohm & Voss AG
A 3. AIR COMPRESSORS Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
Brooke Marine Ltd.
C.I.T. Alcatel David Cheverton
Split Shipyard D.T.C.N.
D.T.C.N. A 19. AUTOMATIC CONTROL Dubigeon Normandie
SYSTEMS Fr. Liirssen Werft
A 4. AIRCRAFT ARRESTING GEAR C.I.T. Alcatel Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Aerospatiale D.T.C.N. Rhine-Schelde Verolme
MacTaggart, Scott & Co. Ltd. Ferranti Ltd.
D.T.C.N. Singer Librascope C 7. CARGO SPACE MONITORS
Sperry Gyroscope D.T.C.N.
A 5. AIRCRAFT CARRIERS Thompson C.S.F.
D.T.C.N.
Netherlands United Shipbuilding C 8. CASTINGS, ALUMINIUM-
Bureaux Ltd.
A 20. AUTOMATIC STEERING BRONZE
Rhine-Schelde Verolme C.S.E.E. D.T.C.N.
Sperry Gyroscope Rhine-Schelde Verolme
A 6. AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS
D.T.C.N.
Edo Corporation A 21. AUXILIARY MACHINERY C 9. CASTINGS, HIGH DUTY IRON
Ferranti Ltd. Blohm & Voss AG D.T.C.N.
Thompson C.S.F. D.T.C.N.
Sperry Gyroscope Korody-Colyer Corporation C 10. CASTINGS, NON-FERROUS
Termomeccanica
D.T.C.N.
A 7. AIR CUSHION VEHICLES
Bell Aerospace Canada BINOCULARS
British Hovercraft Corp.
B. 1 C 11. CASTINGS, SHELL, MOULDED
Barr & Stroud D.T.C.N.
A 8. AIRFRAME MANUFACTURERS
Aerospatiale B 2. BOILERS C 12. CASTINGS, S.G, IRON
Hawker Siddeley
Blohm & Voss AG D.T.C.N.
A 9. ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
British Aircraft Corp.
Rhine-Schelde Verolme C 13. CASTINGS, S.G. NI-RESIST
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. IRON
A 10. ALTERNATORS D.T.C.N.
Laurence Scott & Electromotors Ltd. B 3. BOOKS (NAVAL)
D.T.C.N.
I.P.C. Business Press Limited C 14. CASTINGS, STEEL
A. 11 AMMUNITION Vosper Thornycroft Group, The AB Bofors
AB Bofors D.T.C.N.
Aeromaritime Systems Limited B. 4 BULK CARRIERS Rhine-Schelde Verolme
D.T.C.N. Blohm & Voss AG
Sofrexan David Cheverton C 15. CATHODIC PROTECTION
Dubigeon Normandie EQUIPMENT
A 12. AMMUNITION HOISTS
Fr. Liirssen Werft Marconi Radar Systems Ltd.
Blohm & Voss AG Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
MacTaggart, Scott & Co. Ltd.
Thomson C.S.F.
Rhine-Schelde Verolme
D.T.C.N. Sippican Oceanographic Systems
Split Shipyards
C 16. CENTRALISED AND AUTO-
A 13. ANTI-SUBMARINE LAUNCHES MATIC CONTROL
D.T.C.N. C.I.T. Alcatel
Netherlands United Shipbuilding B 5. OCEANOGRAPHIC ELECTRONIC D.T.C.N.
Bureaux Ltd. SYSTEMS Thomson C.S.F.
Sofrexan
Sippican Oceanographic Systems
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
Brooke Marine Ltd. C 17.COASTAL AND INSHORE
C 1. CABLE LOOMS (WITH OR MINESWEEPERS
A 14 ANTI SUBMARINE ROCKET WITHOUT) Batservice Verft A/S
LAUNCHERS Bell Aerospace Canada
AB Bofors British Hovercraft Corp.
D.T.C.N. C 2. CAISSONS Brooke Marine Ltd.
Sofrexan Brooke Marine Ltd. Netherlands United Shipbuilding
D.T.C.N. Bureaux Ltd.
A 15. ANTI-SUBMARINE ROCKETS
AB Bofors Sperry Gyroscope
D.T.C.N. C 3. CAPSTANS AND WINDLASSES
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
MacTaggart, Scott& Co. Ltd.
A 16. ARMOUR PLATES Riva Calzoni
AB Bofors C 18. COMPRESSED AIR STARTERS
D.T.C.N. FOR GAS TURBINES AND DIESEL
C 4. CAR FERRIES ENGINES
A 17. ASSAULT CRAFT Bell Aerospace Canada D.T.C.N.
Blohm & Voss AG Blohm & Voss AG Hatch & Kirk
British Hovercraft Corp. British Hovercraft Corp. Ltd. Korody Colyer Corporation
Brooke Marine Ltd. Brooke Marine Ltd.
Cammenga Jachtbouw B.V. David Cheverton C 19. COMPRESSORS
David Cheverton D.T.C.N.
Dubigeon Normandie C.I.T. Alcatel
D.T.C.N.
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Fr. Liirssen Werft D.T.C.N.
Netherlands United Shipbuilding Rhine-Schelde Verolme Rhine-Schelde Verolme
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. Split Shipyard
Bureaux Ltd.
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Midshipman Cook Captain
Sailor Cabin boy Computer
some navy types

Each has his job to do. Each That's why you find them Ferranti Limited,
knows his place. aboard so many ships of the Navy Digital Systems Division,
Throughout its glorious and today, running the action Western Road,
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CLASSIFIED LIST OF ADVERTISERS—conftnued
C 20. COMPUTER SERVICES D 3. DIESEL ENGINES, AUXILIARY E 2. ELECTRIC CABLES

C.S.E.E. Blohm cfc Voss AG A.G. Schoonmaker Company Inc.
Thomson C.S.F. D.T.C.N.
Grandi Motori Trieste E 3. ELECTRICAL AUXILIARIES
Hatch & Kirk, Inc. Rhine-Schelde Verolme
C 21, COMPUTERS Korody-Colyer Corporation
Ferranti Ltd. Ruston Paxman Diesels Ltd. E 4. ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURE
Selenia A.G. Schoonmaker Company Inc
Aeromaritime Systems Limited
Singer Librascope S.A.C.M.
British Aircraft Corporation
Sperry Gyroscope Rhine-Schelde Verolme
D.T.C.N.
Thomson C.S.F. Selenia
D 4. DIESEL ENGINES, MAIN Singer Librascope
PROPULSION Thomson C.S.F.
C 22. CONDENSER TUBES Blohm & Voss AG
Rhine -Schelde Verolme Chantiers de I'Atlantique E. 5 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
C.R.M. Fabbrica Motori Marini D.T.C.N.
D.T.C.N. Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
C 23. CONDENSERS Grandi Motori Trieste
Blohm & Voss AG Hatch & Kirk Inc. E 6. ELECTRICAL FITTINGS
Korody-Colyer Corporation
Ruston Paxman Diesels Ltd. D.T.C.N.
C 24. CONTAINER SHIPS Rhine-Schelde Verolme Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
Blohm & Voss AG S.A.C.M.
Sofrexan E 7. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Brooke Marine Ltd. AND REPAIRS
D.T.C.N. A.G. Schoonmaker Company Inc.
Split Shipyard Cossor Electronics Limited
Dubigeon Normandie
Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Rhine-Sehelde Verohne D 5. DIESEL ENGINE SPARE PARTS Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
Split Shipyard Blohm & Voss AG
Chantiers de I'Atlantique E 8. ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR
C.R.M. Fabbrica Motori Marini Thomson C.S.F.
C 25. CONTROL DESKS (ELECTRIC) D.T.C.N. Whipp & Bourne Ltd.
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Grandi Motori Trieste
Hatch & Kirk, Inc. E 9. ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC
Whipp & Bourne Ltd. AUXILIARIES
Rhine-Schelde Verolme D.T.C.N.
C 26. CONTROL GEAR Ruston Paxman Diesels Ltd. MacTaggart, Scott & Co. Ltd.
Schoonmaker Company Inc. A.G.
Korody-Colyer Corporation Split Shipyard E 10. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Vosper Thornycroft Group, Ltd.
D 6. DIESEL, FUEL INJECTION Cossor Electronics Limited
EQUIPMENT Decca Radar Ltd.
C 27. CORVETTES D.T.C.N. D.T.C.N.
Hatch & Kirk, Inc. Edo Corporation
Blohm & Voss AG
A.G. Schoonmaker Company Inc. Ferranti Ltd.
Brooke Marine Ltd. Plessey Company Ltd.
D.T.C.N. Rhine-Schelde Verolme
Dubigeon Normandie D 7. DIVING EQUIPMENT
Selenia
Fr. Liirssen Werft D.T.C.N.
Singer Librascope
Netherlands United Shipbuilding Sofrexan
Sperry Gyroscope
Bureaux Ltd. Thomson C.S.F.
Rhine-Schelde Verolme D 8. DOCK GATES Van Der Heem Electronics N.V.
Sofrexan D.T.C.N. Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Dubigeon Normandie
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. Rhine-Schelde Verolme E 11. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
REFITS
CRANE'S, SHIPS
D. 9 DREDGERS D.T.C.N.
C 28.
Brooke Marine Ltd. Ferranti Ltd.
D.T.C.N. Dubigeon Normandie Plessey Company Ltd.
Dubigeon Normdndie Rhine-Schelde Verolme Singer Librascope
CRUISERS D 10. DRY CARGO VESSELS
C 29. E 12. ENGINE MONITORS AND
Batservice Verft A/S
D.T.C.N.
Blohm & Voss AG DATA LOGGERS
Dubigeon Normandie Decca Radar Ltd.
Brooke Marine Ltd.
Netherlands United Shii^building
Dubigeon Normandie
Bureaux Ltd. E 13. ENGINE PARTS, DIESEL
Fr. Liirssen Werft
Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft C.R.M. Fabbrica Motori Marini
Sofrexan
Rhine-Schelde Verolme D.T.C.N.
Split Shipyard Grandi Motori Trieste
Hatch & Kirk, Inc.
D 11. DRY DOCK PROPRIETORS Korody-Colyer Corporation
Blohm & Voss AG A.G. Schoonmaker Company Ltd.
D 1. DECK MACHINERY Rhine-Schelde Verolme
D.T.C.N. E 14. ENGINE SPEED CONTROLS
MacTaggart, Scott & Co. Ltd. D 12. DYNAMIC POSITIONING
D.T.C.N.
D.T.C.N. Hatch & Kirk, Inc.
DESTROYERS Thomson C.S.F. Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
D 2.
Blohm & Voss AG D 13. ECHO SOUNDERS E 15. ENGINE START AND SHUT-
D.T.C.N. DOWN CONTROLS
Dubigeon Normandie D.T.C.N.
Netherlands United Shipbuilding Thomson C.S.F. Hatch & Kirk, Inc.
Van Der Heem Electronics N.V. Vosper Thornycroft CJroup, The
Bureaux Ltd.
E 1. ECONOMISERS E 16. ENGINES, AIRCRAFT
Sofrexan
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Netherlands United Shipbuilding D.T.C.N.
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. Bureaux Ltd. M.T.U. (Motoren-uml-Tiir)iiiu'ii-Union)
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E 17. ENGINES, DIESELS F 6. FIBREGLASS VESSELS AND 3. GEAR CASINGS

Blohm & Voss, AG OTHER PRODUCTS Korody-Colyer Corporation
Chantiers de I'Atlantique Batservice Verft A/S Rhine-Schelde Verolme
C.R.M. Fabbrica Motori Marini David Cheverton
D.T.C.N. Fairey Marine Limited
Grandi Motori Trieste Sofrexan G 4. GEARS AND GEARING
Hatch & Kirk, Inc, Vosper Thornycroft Group, The C.R.M. Fabbrica Motori Marini
Korody-Colyer Corporation Korody-Colyrr Corporation
Ruston Paxman Diesels Ltd. Rhine-Scheide Verolme
S.A.C.M. F 7. FIRE AND SALVAGE VESSELS Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
A. G. Schoonmaker Company Inc.
Sofrexan Bell AerospaceCanada
Brooke Marine Ltd. G 5. GEARS-HYPOID
David Cheverton Barr & Stroud
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Korody-Colyer Corporation
E 18. ENGINES, GAS TURBINE
D.T.C.N.
Rhine-Schelde Verolme F 8. FIRE CONTROL AND GUNNERY G 6. GEARS-SPIRAL BEVEL
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. EQUIPMENT Barr & Stroud
AB Bofors Korody-Colyer Corporation
Ferranti Ltd.
E 19. ENGINES, STEAM TURBINE Hollandse Signaalapparaten B.V. G 7. GEARS, REVERSE-REDUCTION
Blohm & Voss AG Plessey Company Ltd.
Singer Librascope
C.R.M. Fabbrica Motori Marini
Cantieri Navali del Tirreno
D.T.C.N. Sofrexan
A.G. Schoonmaker Company Inc.
Sofrexan Sperry Gyroscope
Thomson Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. C.S.F.
Zahnradfabrik Freidrichshafen AG
E 20. EPICYCLIC GEARS F 9. FIRE PUMPS G 8. GEARS-SPUR

Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Korody-Colyer Corporation
F 10. FITTINGS, SHIPS G 9. GEARS, VEE DRIVE

E 21, ESCORT VESSELS D.T.C.N. C.R.M. Fabbrica Motori Marini
Blohm & Voss AG Rhine-Schelde Verolme Korody-Colyer Corporation
Brooke Marine Ltd. Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
D.T.C.N. Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen
Fr. Liirssen Werft F 11. FLEXIBLE CONDUIT
Sofrexan COVERINGS G GENERATERS, ELECTRIC
10.
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. Ferranti Ltd.
D.T.C.N.
F 12. FLOODLIGHTS
F 1, FAST PATROL BOATS G 11. GOVERNORS
Batservice Verft A/S F 13. FORK LIFT TRUCKS D.T.C.N.
Bell Aerospace Canada Hatch & Kirk, Inc.
British Hovercraft Corp. Korody-Colyer Corporation
Cammenga Jachtbouw B.V. F 14. FRESH WATER DISTILLING A. G. Schoonmaker Company Inc.
David Cheverton PLANT
D.T.C.N.
Fairey Marine Ltd. G 12. GOVERNORS, ENGINE SPEED
Fr. Liirssen Werft D.T.C.N.
L. Rodriquez Shipyard Hatch & Kirk, Inc.
Sofrexan F 15. FRIGATES Korody-Colyer Corporation
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Blohm & Voss, AG A. G. Schoonmaker Company Inc.
Yarrow (Shiplauilders) Ltd.
D.T.C.N.
Dubigeon Normandie G 13. GUIDED MISSILE SERVICING
Netherlands United Shipbuilding
F 2. FAST WARSHIP DESIGN Bureaux Ltd. EQUIPMENT
Aerospatiale
SERVICE Rhine-Schelde Verolme
Cossor Electronics
Brooke Marine Ltd. Sofrexan
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The D.T.C.N.
D.T.C.N. Korody-Colyer Corporation
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
Sofrexan
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. Thomson C.S.F.
F 16. FUEL INJECTORS OIL

F 3. FEED WATER HEATERS Hatch & Kirk, Inc. G 14. GUIDED MISSILE SHIPS
Blohm & Voss AG Korody-Colyer Corporation Blohm & Voss AG
A. G. Schoormiaker Company Inc. Brooke Marine Ltd.
D.T.C.N.
Fr. Liirssen Werft
F 4. FERRIES Netherlands United Shipbuilding
Bell Aerospace Canada
G 1. GAS TURBINE BOATS Bureaux Ltd.
British Hovercraft Corp. Bell Aerospace Canada Rhine-Schelde Verohne
Brooke Marine Ltd. Blohm & Voss AG Sofrexan
David Cheverton D.T.C.N. Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
D.T.C.N. Netherlands United Shipbuilding Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
Dubigeon Normandie Bureaux Ltd.
Rhine-Schelde Verolme Vosper Thornycroft Group, The G 15. GUIDED MISSILES
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
AB Bofors
Aerospatiale
F 5. FIBRE OPTICS G 2. GAS TURBINES D.T.C.N.
Barr & Stroud D.T.C.N. Sofrexan
D.T.C.N. Rhine-Schelde Verolme Sperry Gyroscope
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and inland.
VOYAGEUR craft have also operated from Tuktoyaktuk, above the Arctic Circle,
with Northern Transportation Co. Ltd., and Kaps Transport Ltd., leading marine
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transportation needs.
From OSDOC to Tuktoyaktuk ... be it water, land, ice, snow or such marginal
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G 16. GUN BOATS H 9. HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY I 13. INTERIOR DESIGN AND

Batservice Verft A/S EQUIPMENT FURNISHING FOR SHIPS
Bell Aerospace Canada D.T.C.N. Blohm & Voss AG
Brooke Marine Ltd. David Cheverton Brooke Marine Ltd.
Cammenga Jachtbouw BV Edo Corporation D.T.C.N.
D.T.C.N. Sofrexan Rhine-Schelde Verolme
Fairey Marine Ltd. Van der Heem Electronics N.V. Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
Fr. Llirssen Werft
Netherlands United Shipbuilding 14. INVERTERS AND BATTERY
Bureaux Ltd. I 1. INDICATORS, ELECTRIC I
D.T.C.N.
CHARGERS
L. Rodriquez Shipyard
Korody-Colyer Corporation D.T.C.N.
Sofrexan
Thomson C.S.F. Ferranti Ltd.
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. Van der Heem Electronics N.V. Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
L 1. LAMPHOLDERS
G 17. GUNS AND MOUNTINGS I 2. LF.F. RADAR
Cossor Electronics LANDING CRAFT
AB Bofors
D.T.C.N.
L 2.
D.T.C.N. Bell Aerospace Canada
Sofrexan Thomson C.S.F.
Brooke Marine Ltd.
I 3. IFF Mk 10 SYSTEMS David Cheverton
G 18. GUN MOUNTS D.T.C.N.
Cossor Electronics Limited
AB Bofors
Thomson C.S.F. Netherlands United Shipbuilding
Sofrexan Sofrexan
I 4. INFRA-RED MATERIALS Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
Barr & Stroud
G 19.GUN-SIGHTING APPARATUS Thomson C.S.F.
AND HEIGHT FINDERS L 3. LASER RANGEFINDERS
Barr & Stroud D.T.C.N.
Thomson C.S.F.
I 5. INFRA-RED SYSTEMS AB Bofors
Barr & Stroud Barr & Stroud
D.T.C.N. Ferranti Ltd.
G 20. GYROSCOPIC COMPASSES Selenia Selenia
D.T.C.N. Thomson C.S.F.
Sperry Gyroscope
Thomson C.S.F.
I 6. INJECTORS L 4. LASER SYSTEMS
D.T.C.N.
Barr & Stroud
Hatch & Kirk, Inc.
D.T.C.N.
H 1. HEAT EXCHANGERS Korody-Colyer Corporation
Ferranti Ltd.
Blohm & Voss AG A. G. Sehoonmaker Company Inc.
Selenia
D.T.C.N. Singer Librascope
Hatch & Kirk, Inc. I 7. INSTRUMENTS COMPONENTS Thomson C.S.F.
Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (MECHANICAL)
Korody-Colyer Corporation D.T.C.N. L 5. LIFTS-HYDRAULIC
A. G. Sehoonmaker Company Inc.
Korody-Colyer Corporation D.T.C.N.
Split Shipyard
Thomson C.S.F. MacTaggart, Scott & Co. Ltd.
I 8. INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRONIC L 6. LIGHTS AND LIGHTING

H 2. HEATED WINDOWS AB Bofors D.T.C.N.
Barr & Stroud Cossor Electronics Rhine-Schelde Verolme
D.T.C.N.
Ferranti Ltd. L 7. LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS
H 3. HELM INDICATORS Sippican Oceanographic Systems CARRIERS
Laurence Scott & Electromotors Ltd. Sperry Gyroscope D.T.C.N.
Thomson C.S.F. Dubigeon Normandie
Van Der Heem Electronics N.V. Rhine-Schelde Verolme
H 4. HOVERCRAFT
I 9. INSTRUMENTS, NAUTICAL L 8. LOUDSPEAKER EQUIPMENT
D.T.C.N. D.T.C.N. Aeromaritime Systems Limited
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Sperry Gyroscope Rhine-Schelde Verolme
Thomson C.S.F.
H 5. HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT I 10. INSTRUMENT PANELS M 1.MACHINED PARTS, FERROUS

D.T.C.N. Ferranti Ltd. Blohm & Voss AG
MacTaggart, Scott & Co. Ltd. Karlskronavarvet AB
Riva Calzoni Korody-Colyer Corporation M 2. MACHINED PARTS
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Thomson C.S.F. NON-FERROUS
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Blohm & Voss AG
H 6. HYDRAULIC MACHINERY INSTRUMENT, PRECISION
D.T.C.N.
I 11. M 3. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Barr & Stroud SHIPS
D.T.C.N.
Riva Calzoni Brooke Marine Ltd.
Ferranti Ltd. Dubigeon Normandie
Korody-Colyer Corporation Fr. Lurssen Werft
H 7. HYDRAULIC PLANT Sperry Gyroscope Rhine-Schelde Verolme
MacTaggart, Scott & Co. Ltd. Sofrexan
Riva Calzoni I 12. INSTRUMENTS, TEST Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
EQUIPMENT
Cossor Electronics Limited M 4. MARINE ARCHITECTS
H 8. HYDROFOILS D.T.C.N. Brooke Marine Ltd.
Aerospatiale Ferranti Ltd. D.T.C.N.
Blohm & Voss AG Korody Colyer-Corporation Ingenieurkontor Lubeck
D.T.C.N. Selenia Netherlands United Shipbuilding
Edo Corporation Singer Librascope Bureaux Ltd.
L. Rodriquez Shipyard Sperry Gyroscope Rhine-Schelde Verolme
Vosper Thornycroft Group. The Thomson C.S.F. Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
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co-operation of three renowned companies
Submarine of 1000 tons standard displacement

HOWALDTSWERKE-DEUTSCHE WERFT
AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT HAMBURG AND
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built in our works
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after World War II for the Federal German Navy as
well as for foreign navies were designed by us.
INGENIEURKONTOR LUBECK
Prof. Dipl.-lng. Ulrich Gabler
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Vickers has been a leading submarine builder since the beginning of the century.
Today its range extends from the 500/1000-ton class to nuclear- powered fleet
submarines. Vickers is also responsible for weapon systems which give submarines
new capabilities. These include the TIOS fire control system for any type of submarine,
produced in conjunction with Ferranti and Gresham Lion Electronics, and the quick-
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M 5. MARINE FUELS AND M 16. MISSILE SHIPS N 5. NON-MAGNETIC

LUBRICANTS Blohm & Voss AG MINESWEEPERS
British Hovercraft Corp. D.T.C.N.
M 6. MARINE ENGINE MONITORING Brooke Marine Ltd. Dubigeon Normandie
AND DATA RECORDING SYSTEM D.T.C.N. Netherlands United Shipbuilding
Decca Radar Ltd. Fr. Liirssen Werft Bureaux Ltd.
Netherlands United Shipbuilding Rhine-Schelde Verolme
M 7, MARINE RADAR Bureaux Ltd. Sofrexan
Decca Radar Ltd. Rhine-Schelde Verolme Sperry Gyroscope
D.T.C.N. Sofrexan Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
Hollandse Signaalapparaten B.V. Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
Selenia Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. 1. OCEANOGRAPHIC SURVEY
Sofrexan SHIPS
Thomson C.S.F. M 17. MODEL MAKERS AND Brooke Marine Ltd.
DESIGNERS D.T.C.N.
M 8. MATERIALS HANDLING Ingenieurkontor Liibeck Netherlands United Shipbuilding
EQUIPMENT Netherlands United Shipbuilding Bureaux Ltd.
D.C.T.N. Bureaux Ltd.
Sofrexan
MacTaggart, Scott & Co. Ltd. Split Shipyard
Van Der Heem Electronics N.V.
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
M 9. MERCHANT SHIPS
Blohm & Voss AG 2. OIL DRILLING RIGS
Brooke Marine Ltd. M 18. MODEL TEST TOWING TANK C.I.T. Alcatel
D.T.C.N. SERVICE Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Dubigeon Normandie D.T.C.N.
Fr. Liirssen Werft 3. 'OILFREE* COMPRESSORS
Rhine-Schelde Verolme M 19. MOTOR CONTROL GEAR
Split Shipyard OIL FUEL HEATERS
Korody-Colyer Corporation 4.
Thomson C.S.F. Blohm & Voss AG
M 10. MICROPHONE EQUIPMENT
C.I.T. Alcatel M FUEL SYSTEMS AND
20. MOTOR STARTERS 5. OIL
D.T.C.N. BURNERS
Thomson C.S.F.
Hatch & Kirk, Inc.
Thomson C.S.F. 6. OIL RIG SUPPLY VESSELS AND
M 11. MINELAYERS WORK BOATS
Blohm & Voss AG M 21. MOTOR TORPEDO BOATS Batservice Verft A/S
Brooke Marine Ltd. Brooke Marine Ltd.
D.T.C.N. Batservice Verft A/S David Cheverton
Dubigeon Normandie Brooke Marine Ltd. Dubigeon Normandie
Netherlands United Shipbuilding D.T.C.N. Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
Bureaux Ltd. Dubigeon Normandie
Fr. Liirssen Werft
Rhine-Schelde Verolme 7. OPTICAL EQUIPMENT
Sofrexan
Sofrexan Barr & Stroud
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Thomson C.S.F.
D.T.C.N.
Singer Librascope
Yarrow (Shiplauilders) Ltd.
M 12. MINESWEEPERS
Batservice Verft A/S 8. OPTICAL FILTERS
Blohm & Voss AG M 22. MOTORS, ELECTRIC Barr & Stroud
British Hovercraft Corp. Thomson C.S.F. D.T.C.N.
Brooke Marine Ltd.
D.T.C.N. M 23. MOVING WEIGHT 9. ORDNANCE
Edo Corporation STABILISERS AB Bofors
Netherlands United Shipbuilding Sofrexan
Bureaux Ltd. M 24. MULTI PLAN PLUG
Sofrexan P 1 PARTS FOR DIESEL ENGINES
Sperry Gyroscope Blohm & Voss AG
Thomson C.S.F.
M 25. MINE COUNTER MEASURES C.R.M. Fabbrica Mo tori Marini
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Sperry Gyroscope D.T.C.N.
Rhine-Schelde Verolme Grandi Motori Trieste
N 1. NAVAL GUNS Hatch & Kirk, Inc.
M 13. MISSILE CONTROL SYSTEMS
AB Bofors Korody-Colyer Corporation
D.T.C.N. Rhine-Schelde Verolme
Aerospatiale
Sofrexan A. G. Schoonmaker Company Inc.
C.I.T. Alcatel
D.T.C.N.
Ferranti Ltd.
N 2. NAVAL RADAR P 2. PASSENGER SHIPS
Cossor Electronics Batservice Verft A/S
Selenia
Singer Librascope Decca Radar Ltd. Blohm & Voss AG
Sperry Gyroscope D.T.C.N. Brooke Marine Ltd.
Hollandse Signaalapparaten B.V. D.T.C.N.
Thomson C.S.F.
Selenia Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Sofrexan Rhine-Schelde Verolme
M 14. MISSILE INSTALLATIONS
Sperry Gyroscope L. Rodriquez Shipyard
Aerospatiale Split Shipyard
Thomson C.S.F.
C.S.E.E.
N 3. NAVIGATION AIDS P 3. PATROL BOATS, LAUNCHES,
D.T.C.N.
D.T.C.N.
TENDERS AND PINNACES
Selenia
Thomson C.S.F. Decca Radar Ltd.
Sofrexan
Brooke Marine Ltd.
M MISSILE LAUNCHING Sperry Gyroscope
15.
Thomson
Cammenga Jachtbouw BV
C.S.F.
SYSTEMS David Cheverton
Aerospatiale D.T.C.N.
British Aircraft Corporation N 4. NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS Dubigeon Normandie
C.I.T. Alcatel Barr & Stroud Fairey Marine Ltd.
D.T.C.N. D.T.C.N. Netherlands United Shipbuilding
Selenia Singer Librascope Bureaux Ltd.
Singer Librascope Sofrexan Sofrexan
Sofrexan Thomson C.S.F. Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
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P 4. PERISCOPE FAIRINGS P 20. PUMPS, COMPONENT PARTS R 15. REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR
D.T.C.N. Korody-Colyer Corporation DIESEL ENGINES
Edo Corporation A. G. Schoonmaker Company Inc. Blohm & Voss AG
MacTaggart Scott Co. Ltd. Chantiers de I'Atlantique
Hatch & Kirk, Inc.
P 5. PERISCOPES
1. RADAR AERIALS Korody-Colyer Corporation
British Aircraft Corp. MacTaggart Scott Co. Ltd.
Barr & Stroud
Cossor Electronics RhLne-Schelde Verolme
D. T.C.N.
D.T.C.N. A. G. Schoonmaker Company Inc.
Sofrexan
Decca Radar Ltd.
Hollandse Signaalapparaten B.V.
P6. PIPES, COPPER AND BRASS Thomson C.S.F.
R 16. RESEARCH SHIPS
D.T.C.N. Bell Aerospace (Canada)
Rhine-Schelde Verolme Brooke Marine Ltd.
R 2. RADAR FOR FIRE CONTROL D.T.C.N.
Cossor Electronics Dubigeon Normandie
P 7. PIPES, SEA WATER Netherlands United Shipbuilding
Ferranti Ltd.
Rhine Schelde -Verolme Hollandse Signaalapparaten B.V. Bureaux Ltd.
Marconi Radar Systems Ltd. Rhine-Schelde Verolme
P 8. PIPE BENDING MACHINES Selenia Sofrexan
Sperry Gyroscope C.S.F. Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
P 9. PISTONS, PISTON RINGS AND Thomson C.S.F.

GUDGEON PINS R 17. REVERSE REDUCTION GEARS
OIL OPERATED
D.T.C.X. R 3. RADAR FOR HARBOUR
Hatch & Kirk, Inc. SUPERVISION Hatch & Kirk, Inc.
Korody-Colyer Corporation Korody-Colyer Corporation
Decca Radar Ltd.
Rhine-Schelde Verolme Hollandse Signaalapparaten B.V.
Selenia R 18. REVERSING ENGINES, STEAM
P 10. PLOTTING TABLES Thomson C.S.F. AND AIR OPERATED
Hollandse Signaalapparaten B.V.
Sofrexan R 19. REVERSING GEARS
R 4. RADAR FOR NAVIGATION C.R.M. Fabbrica Motori Marini
WARNING INTERCEPTION
PLUGS AND SOCKETS Korody-Colyer Corporation
P 11. D.T.C.N.
Rhine-Schelde Verolme Hollandse Signaalapparaten B.V.
Thomson C.S.F. Selenia R 20. ROLL DAMPING FINS
Thomson C.S.F. Blohm & Voss AG
P 12. PONTOONS, SELF PROPELLED Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
Brooke Marine Ltd. R 5. RADIO, AIR
David Cheverton
R.F. Communications
R 21. RUDDERS
Netherlands United Shipbuilding Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Thomson C.S.F.
Bureaux Ltd. Rhine-Schelde Verolme
P 13. PRESSURE VESSELS 6. RADIO EQUIPMENT
Netherlands L'nited Shipbuilding D.T.C.N. S 1. SALVAGE AND BOOM VESSELS
Bureaux Ltd. Marconi Communications Systems Ltd. Brooke Marine Ltd.
Yarrow Shipbuilders) Ltd. Thomson C.S.F. David Cheverton
Netherlands United Shipbuilding
P 14. PROPELLENTS R 7. RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND Bureaux Ltd.
RECEIVERS Sofrexan
AB Bofors
Ferranti Ltd.
P 15. PROPELLERS, SHIPS' Marconi Communications Systems Ltd.
Sofrexan S 2. SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS
AB Bofors Thomson C.S.F. Barr & Stroud
D.T.C.N. D.T.C.N.
Sofrexan Ferranti Ltd.
Split Shipyard R 8. RADOMES Thomson C.S.F.
P 16. PROPELLERS, SHIPS' D.T.C.N. S 3. SEALS (MECHANICAL)
RESEARCH Thomson C.S.F.
D.T.C.N. S 4. SHIP BUILDERS AND SHIP
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The R 9. RAMJETS REPAIRERS
Aerospatiale Blohm & Voss AG
P 17. PROPULSION MACHINERY Brooke Marine Ltd.
Blohm & Voss AG Cantiere Navali Del Tirreno e Riimiti
R 10. RANGEFINDERS D.T.C.N.
D.T.C.N.
Korody Colyer Corporation Barr & Stroud Dubigeon Normandie
M.T.U. (Motoren und Turbinen Union) Sofrexan Fr. Liirssen Werft
Netherlands United Shipbuilding Thomson C.S.F. Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Bureaux Ltd. L. Rodriquez Shipyard
Rhine Schelde Verolme Rhine-Schelde Verolme
Ruston Paxman Diesels Ltd. R 11. RE-ENTRY DEVICE Split Shipyard
Sofrexan Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
R 12. RELOCALISATION DEVICE Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
P 18. PUBLISHERS C.I.T. Alcatel

S 5. SHIP AND SUBMARINE DESIGN
I.P.C. Business Press Limited
Brooke Marine Ltd.
Macdonald and Jane's R 13. REMOTE CONTROLS Dubigeon Normandie
Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft D.T.C.N.
P 19. PUMPS Thomson C.S.F. Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
D.T.C.N. Vosper Thornycroft Group. The Ingenieurkontor Liibeck
Korody-Colyer Corporation Netherlands L^nited Shipbuilding
MacTaggart Scott Co. Ltd. Bureaux Ltd.
A. G. Schoonmaker Company Inc. R 14. REMOTE POWER CONTROL Rhine-Schelde Verolme
Unelec SYSTEMS Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
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CLASSIFIED LIST OF ADVERTISERS—continued
S 6. SHIP MACHINERY S 20. SPARE PARTS FOR DIESEL 34. SUBMARINE PERISCOPES
Blohm & Voss AG ENGINES Barr & Stroud
D.T.C.N. Blohm & Voss AG D.T.C.N.
M.T.U. (Motoren-und-Turbinen-Union) C.R.M. Fabbrica Motori Marini Dubigeon Normandie
Rhine Schelde Verolme D.T.C.N. Sofrexan
Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. Grandi Motori Trieste Thomson C.S.F.
Hatch & Kirk, Inc.
S 7. SHIPS MAGNETIC COMPASS Korody-Colyer Corporation
TEST TABLES Rhine Schelde Verolme 35. SUBMARINES
A. G. Schoonmaker Company Inc. D.T.C.N.
Barr & Stroud
S SHIP STABILISERS Ingenieurkontor Liibeck
8.
S 21. SPEED BOATS Netherlands United ShipbuQding
Blohm & Voss AG Batservice Verft S/A Bureaux Ltd.
D.T.C.N. Bell AerospaceCanada Split Shipyard
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Brooke Marine Ltd. Rhine Schelde Verolme
Cammenga Jachtbouw B.V.
S 9. SHIP SYSTEMS ENGINEERING David Cheverton
Alinavi D.T.C.N. 36. SUBMARINES (CONVENTIONAL)
D.T.C.N. Fairey Marine Ltd. D.T.C.N.
Netherlands United Shipbuilding- Fr. Ltirssen Werft Dubigeon Normandie
Bureaux Ltd. L Rodriquez Shipyard Ingenieurkontor Liibeck
Rhine-Schelde Verolme Sofrexan Netherlands United Shipbuilding
Singer Librascope Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Bureaux Ltd.
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Rhine Schelde Verolme
Sofrexan
22. STABILISING EQUIPMENT
S 10. SHIPS BRASS FOUNDRY FOR
SONAR AND RADAR Blohm & Voss AG
Ferranti Ltd. S 37. SUPERHEATERS
C.S.E.E. Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
D.T.C.N. Blohm & Voss AG
Van Der Heem Electronics N.V. D.T.F.N.
23. STABILISING EQUIPMENT FOR Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
S 11. SIMULATORS FIRE CONTROL
C.I.T. Alcatel Ferranti Ltd. S 38. SUPPORT SERVICES
D.T.C.N. HoUandse Signaalapparaten B.V. David Cheverton
Ferranti Ltd.
Laurence Scott & Electromotors Ltd.
Sofrexan 24. STEAM-RAISING PLANT,
Van Der Heem Electronics N.V. CONVENTIONAL S 39. SURVEY EQUIPMENT
Blohm & Voss AG D.T.C.N.
S 12. SLIP RING ASSEMBLIES
S 13. SMOKE INDICATORS 25. STEAM-RAISING PLANT,

NUCLEAR S 40. SWITCHBOARDS
Barr & Stroud Blohm & Voss AG
Sofrexan Company Ltd., The
Plessey
S 14. SOCKETS AND PLUGS, 26. STEAM TURBINES Whipp & Bourne Ltd.
ELECTRIC WATERTIGHT Blohm & Voss AG
Thomson C.S.F. Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft S 41. SWITCHBOARDS AND
SWITCHGEAR
S 15. SOCKETS AND PLUGS, MULTI-
PIN PATTERNS S 27. STEEL, ALLOY AND SPECIAL Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
AB Bofors
Whipp & Bourne Ltd.
Thomson C.S.F.
S 16. SOCKET TERMINATIONS S 28. STEEL FORGINGS, PLATES T 1. TACTICAL TRAINING

Thomson C.S.F. AND SECTIONS, STAMPINGS SIMULATORS
AB Bofors D.T.C.N.
S 17. SONAR EQUIPMENT Rhine Schelde Verolme Ferranti Ltd.
British Aircraft Corporation Hollandse Signaalapparaten B.V.
C.I.T. Alcatel
Marconi Radar Systems Ltd.
D.T.C.N.
S 29. STEEL, MANGANESE, WEAR Van Der Heem Electronics N.V.
RESISTING
Edo Corporation
Hollandse Signaalapparaten B.V. AB Bofors
Plessey Company Ltd.
T 2. TANKERS
Batservice Verft A/S
Sippican Oceanographic Systems
Sofrexan
S 30. STEERING GEAR Blohm & Voss AG
Rhine Schelde Verolme Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Thomson C.S.F. Rhine Schelde Verolme
Van Der Heem Electronics Ltd.
Split Shipyard
S 31. STRESS RELIEVING Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
S 18. SONAR EQUIPMENT (PASSIVE
ACTIVE-INTERCEPT) Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
C.I.T. Alcatel 3. TANKERS (SMALL)

D.T.C.N. S 32. SUBMARINE DISTRESS BUOY David Cheverton
Hollandse Signaalapparaten B.V. Barr & Stroud Dubigeon Normandie
Plessey Company Ltd.
D.T.C.N. Fr. Lurssen Werft
Selenia Rhine-Schelde Verolme
Sofrexan
Sofrexan Thomson Split Shipyard
C.S.F.
Thomson C.S.F. Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
Van Der Heem Electronics N.V.
S 33. SUBMARINE FIRE CONTROL
S 19. SONAR EQUIPMENT, HULL C.I.T. Alcatel
T 4. TANKS, OIL AND WATER
FITTINGS AND HYDRAULICS D.T.C.N.
STORAGE
C.I.T. Alcatel Singer Librascope D.T.C.N.
D.T.C.N. Sofrexan Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Plessey Company Ltd. Sperry Gyroscope Split Shipyard
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50ft. Tug/Workboat (single or twin screw)
27ft. Forward Control Workboat

Three of the extensive range of Workboats,
from 18' (6nn.) to 65' (18m.), chosen by
British and International Governments.
Specialists in supplying support craft for
Police, IViiiitary, Patrol, Medical or Survey
duties. Regardless of size, all craft can be
built to demanding high Government stan-
dards. Cheverton craft, whether heavy duty
glass reinforced plastic or Siemens Martins
Mild Steel, are built with maximum relia-
bility and low maintenance in mind.
45ft. and 60ft. Loadmaster

ARCTIC ROAD, COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, U.K.
Tel: 098 382 5631 (4
CHEVERTON WORKBOATS Telex: 86466
lines)
DUBIGEON-NORMJINDIE
NANTES • ROUEN • LE HAVRE • DIEPPE
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CLASSIFIED LIST OF ADVERTISERS—conînue^/
T 5. TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS T 20. TRAINING EQUIPMENT V 6, VOLTAGE REGULATORS,

Vosper Thornycroft Group, The C.I.T. Alcatel AUTOMATIC
D.T.C.N. D.T.C.N.
Ferranti Ltd. Ferranti Ltd.
T 6. TELECOMMUNICATION Hollandse Signaalapparaten B.V. Korody-Colyer Corporation
EQUIPMENT Sofrexan
C.I.T. Alcatel Van Der Heem Electronics N.V.
D.T.C.N. W 1. WARSHIP REPAIRERS
Sofrexan AB Bofors
Thomson C.S.F. T 21. TRAWLERS Brooke Marine Ltd.
Brooke Marine Ltd. D.T.C.N.
Fr. Liirssen Werft
T 7. TELEGRAPH SYSTEMS David Cheverton
D.T.C.N.
Thomson C.S.F. Netherlands United Shipbuilding
Dubigeon Normandie
Bureaux Ltd.
T 8. TELEMOTORS Rhine-Schelde Verolme
D.T.C.N. Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
T 22. TUGS
Brooke Marine Ltd.
T 9. TELEPHONES, BATTERY-LESS David Cheverton W 2. WARSHIPS
Dubigeon Normandie Blohm & Voss AG
T 10. TELEPHONES, LOUD- Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. Brooke Marine Ltd.
SPEAKING D.T.C.N.
Fr. Liirssen Werft
T 23. TURBINE GEARS Netherlands United Shipbuilding
T 11. TENDERS
Blohm & Voss AG Rhine-Schelde Verolme
Brooke Marine Ltd. Sofrexan
David Cheverton T 24. TURBINES Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
Fr. Liirssen Werft Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
Netherlands United Shipbuilding Blohm & Voss AG
Bureaux Ltd. D.T.C.N.
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. W3. WATER TUBE BOILERS
Blohm & Voss AG
D.T.C.N.
T 12. TEST EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE T 25. TURBINES, EXHAUST Rhine-Schelde Verolme
CONTROL SYSTEMS D.T.C.N. Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
Hollandse Signaalapparaten N.V.
Singer Librascope
Thomson C.S.F. T 26. TURBINES, GAS MARINE W 4. WEAPON SYSTEMS
D.T.C.N. AB Bofors
T 13. TEXTILE FIBRES Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. Aerospatiale
D.T.C.N.
D.T.C.N. Ferranti Ltd.
T 27. TURBINES, STEAM MARINE Hollandse Signaalapparaten B.V.
TORPEDO CONTROL SYSTEMS Plessey Company Ltd.
T 14. Blohm & Voss AG Selenia
C.I.T. Alcatel D.T.C.N. Sofrexan
D.T.C.N. Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
Sperry Gyroscope
Hollandse Signaalapparaten N.V. Thomson C.S.F.
Sofrexan Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
Sperry Gyroscope U 1. UNDERWATER LIGHTS
Thomson C.S.F. Sofrexan
W 5. WEAPON SYSTEMS (SONAR
COMPONENTS)
T 15. TORPEDO CRAFT BUILDERS U 2. UNDERWATER TELEVISION D.T.C.N.
Batservicr W-vi'i A'S EQUIPMENT Edo Corporation
Brooke Ahiiinc Ltd. Edo Corporation Plessey Company Ltd.
C.I.T. Alcatel Sippican Oceanographic Systems
Sofrexan
D.T.C.N. Thomson C.S.F. Sofrexan
Netherlands LTnited Shipbuilding Thomson C.S.F.
Bureaux Ltd. Van Der Heem Electronics N.V.
Vosper Thornycroft Group, The V 1. VALVES AND COCKS Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
Cockburns Ltd.
T 16.TORPEDO DEPTH AND ROLL

Split Shipyard W 6. WELDING, ARC, ARGON ARC
RECORDERS OR GAS
V 2. VALVES AND COCKS, D.T.C.N.
Barr & Stroud Rhine-Schelde Verolme
D.T.C.N. HYDRAULICS
Cockburns Ltd.
T 17. TORPEDO ORDER AND Split Shipyard W 7. WINCHES
DEFLECTION CONTROL
C.I.T. Alcatel
D.T.C.N. V 3. VALVES, AUTOMATIC PLATE
OR DISC X 1. X-RAY WORK
Cockburns Ltd. Split Shipjârd
T 18. TORPEDO SIDE-LAUNCHERS
C.I.T. Alcatel
D.T.C.N. Y 1. YACHTS (POWERED)
V 4. VALVES, BUTTERFLY FLUID
Sofrexan AND VENTILATION Brooke Marine Ltd.
David Cheverton
D.T.C.N. Cammenga Jachtbouw B.V.
T 19. TORPEDOES AND TORPEDO Cockbm'iis Ltd.
Dubigeon Normandie
TUBES Fairey Marino Ltd.
D.T.C.N. Fr. Liirssen Werft
Plessey Company Ltc V 5. V/STOL AIRCRAFT Vosper Thornycroft Group, The
Sofrexan Hawker Siddele\- Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd.
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'
Thaf s what the ancient Romans Today every sea is "our sea"
called the Mediterranean. They meant for CRM, beyond the Straits of
"Our Sea". The sea belonging to us all. Gibraltar too, of course.
The sea we know and can sail on. And that's why no sea exists,
Well aware of the dangers and remote or unknown, that doesn't
relying on their rough-and-ready become smooth to sail on with
ships only they sailed these waters, CRM engines, the engines that
their sea, hoping to reach some widened the world's
quiet landing-place. once and for
frontiers all...
That's how it was then. That's how things are today.

And more so n the future.
MARE NOSTRUM
CRM 18D/S-2 ENGINE

OVERALL PISTON DISPLACEMENT: 57.25 cm^
MAXIMUM RATING: 1,350 HP AT 2,075 R.P.M.
DRY WEIGHT (INCLUDING REVERSE GEAR): 2,075 KG
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sanitary, etc.; Boiler feed.
REFRIGERATING
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P.O. Box 341
Phone 503.151 (Central) - Telex 27171 TERMO SP
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Some things In 1 935 Edo floats crossed
Antarctica with Bernt Balchen on
warfare, oceanography, mine
countermeasures, strike
...like Edo Lincoln Ellsworth's Polar Star. warfare, airborne navigation,
excellence Today, Edo sonar routinely dives hydrodynamics and airframes,
under the Polar ice cap aboard the command and control. And
never change nuclear submarines of the U.S. speaking of sonar, sonar
Navy. In 46 years our standard of designed and built by Edo
excellence has never been is standard equipment aboard
lowered ... in Edo systems all the nuclear-powered
developed for antisubmarine submarines of the U.S. Navy

and many of our
modern destroyers.
EDO Corporation
CollegePoint.N.Y. 11356
^^^:=^^®saB5-„.-
Harrier
The WSTOL Harrier has landed and
taken off from a wider range of ships than
any other fixed-wing aircraft. Here are just
some of them.
The implications for maritime tactics
are enormous - because Harrier puts
combat jet power within reach of more
M "*»'«! «* 4
Carriers
seaborne forces than ever before.
At sea, or on land, Harrier changes
everything.
1 Foch. France. 27,300 tons. 5 Dedalo, Spain. 15,800 tons.
2 Guam, U.S.A. 18,300 tons. 6 25 de Mayo, Argentina. 19,900 tons.
3 Jeanne d'Arc, France. 12,365 tons. 7 Green Rover, Great Britain. 11,520 tons.
4 Blake. Great Britain. 12,100 tons. 8 Andrea Doriojtaly. 6,500 tons.
1^ HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION

Kingston uponThames, England
Hawker Siddeley Group supplies mechanical, electrical and aerospace equipment with world-wide sales and service.
Now-small ship displays
get mini computers to
process tactical data
New Plessey AlO/CIC systems
for command and control.
Faster decision-making aided by
is
this entirely new concept fronn
Plessey
Radar; naval autonomous displays with
individual minicomputers. These
processors, with their firmware
programs, enable the tactical picture to
be compiled rapidly, then distributed
and presented in the action information
system. Integration of sensors and
weapons is achieved without the need
for a large central computer complex.
And the firmware removes all on-board
program handling problems, whilst
retaining the ability to evolve new
tactics and procedures.
Contact us at the address below for
further mformation.
DiSPLACBMt
CORHECTlOh
1
t.1
•RADAR
Addlestone, Weybridge, Surrey, Englan
Tel: Weybridge 47282. Telex: 26232J
4.'| , 'r .;• {• i':% '. "$^-
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1
TRITON radar antenna surveillance,
radar of VEGA system.
SurveJIiance and Weapon
Control System for Surface
Fighting Ships
MISSIONS
a Surface and air surveiilance
'
o Display and exploitation of ECM data

n Designation of surface and air targets
D Control of Weapons:
• all-calibre guns (against surface, air or shore targets)
• surface-to-surface missiles sucli as EXOCET and OTOMAT
• torpedoes
• surface-to-air missiles (SEA-CAT, SEA-SPARROW, CROTALE)
DESIGN
n yodularlty allowing to select the configuration best fit for the
ship's mission and armament
D Effective antijamming protection
D Perfect adaptation to modern operational requirements
D Ease of use
D High reliability and maintainability
m
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THOMSON-CSF
DIVISION RADARS DE SURFACE
1. RUE DES MATHURINS / B.P. 10
92222 BAGNEUX / FRANCE / TEL, 655.11.22

SELENA
NAVAL RACAR
and data
handling systems
Selenia is actively
involved in the
development and production
of radar and data handling
systems, designed to meet
the operational requirements
of a wide range of ships, taking
into account the possible threats
foreseen during the next ten years
and the characteristics of the shipborne
weapon systems.
The production line of Selenia shipborne
radars is based on equipment with enhanced
anti-jamming and anti-clutter capabilities
and makes use of modern digital signal
processing techniques; the automated combat
information center systems have been
conceived in a modular fashion,
both from the software and the hardware point
of view, and have been so designed that their
operation and their interfaces with other
ship systems are simple and effective.
RAmR AND SYSTEMS DMSDN

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SELENIA, Industrie Elettronlche Associate S.p.A. Via Tiburtina Km 12.400 00131 Rome, Italy
AN IRI-STET GROUP COMPANY
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\\fe predict that youll need
this sound my path analyser
for Sonar operations.
The SPI-03 is efficient, reliable and, above all, versatile. Use it to predict the
optimum mode for fixed transducer operation and VDS transducer depth for
surface ships: to predict optimum listening and escape depths for sub-
marines: to predict optimum transducer depths for helicopters and effective
operating areas for sonobuoys. As a trainer, use it to teach sonar operators
in acoustic ray path relationship.
CONVERGENCE ZONE
It features:
7 in X 3^/4 in sound ray path
CRT display
5 adjustaole water layers
and constant gradient in the
sixth or bottom layer
maximum calculation time 74 ms.
Bottom reflections off Bottom reflections on adjustable beam widths
PREDICTION FOR VDS ADJUSTMENT from 5° - 40°
J^^BiSs^g^ 5 -position test switch
easy alignment and maintenance
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compact construction
all solid state.
For full details, please ask

for our SPI-03 leaflet.
Hull mounted sonar Variable depth sonar, same conditions
^B
SOUND CHANNELS Program:
B
jum
HhH
Deep sound channel Shallow sound channel
- Sound ray path
-
Sonar
Shipborne simulators
Echo sounders
Sub bottom
analysers
Shorebased training systems
profilers
VAN DER HEEM ELECTRONICS B.V.

P.O. BOX 1060, THE HAGUE,
THE NETHERLANDS
A MEMBER OF THE
PHILIPS GROUP OF COMPANIES
sonar systems
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Command,
weapon control
and sensor systems.
System integration results personnel requirements.
in the shortest possible It performs the indispen-
reaction times and optimal sable functions of warning,

weapon deployment. threat evaluation, weapon
Advanced sensors and data- assignment and fire control.
handling facilities enable Moreover it features facilities
the engagement of air, surface, for electronic warfare, tactical
subsurface and shore targets operations and simulation.
in a multi-target environment. Interesting detailed infor-
Signaal's 3-dimensional mation is available on request.
radar, micromin computer and
human-engineered display Hollandse Signaalapparaten BV
consoles form this tightly ^^ Hengelo, The Netherlands
knit system with modest
its
SIGNAAL
in one hand on board the Royal
...all
Netherlands Navy's 'Tromp'-class frigates.
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The launch on the 8th February 1 974 of the 3500 ton
frigate'Niteroi'forthe Brazilian Navy-first of a class of
VOSPER six ships that willbe amongst the most powerful and
sophisticated frigates in the world - means that soon
another splendid addition will be made to the long list
of new classes of ships and boats designed and built by
Vosper Thornycroft.
lEADS As designers and builders of frigates, corvettes, fast

patrol boats, hovercraft and mine countermeasures
vessels, we are proud to have been of service to the
navies of Bahamas, Brazil, Brunei, Denmark, Greece,
AGAIN Ghana, Iran, Kenya, Libya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Panama,

Peru, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom,
Venezuela and countries in the Middle East.
VOyPER THORNYCROFT
^^8^ * Vosper Thornycroft Limited, Vosper House, Southampton Road,
Paulsgrove, Portsmouth P06 4QA.
Tel: Cosham 79481 Tx: 86115 Cables: REPS OV, PORTSMOUTH
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All-weather, anti-ship missile
n Horizon range capability, active homing;
n Virtually invulnerable to countermeasures;
n One man operation,
no missile maintenance on board;
n Suitable for installation in all types of naval craft;
Coastal batteries and air-to-surface installations,
in the final stage of industrialization;
D Now in production for ten navies.
.;i|s^ aerospatlale
lerospatiok division engins tactiques
^' '^"^ Beranger - Chatillon 92320-FRANCE
^XOS,OeMtlo}
XtiSpcr///' AEROSPATIALE MISSILES Ltd.,
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fast patrol boats
production range: 75 —
30 metres
nnaximum speeds: 20 —
55 knots
naval architects: shead design
for further infornnation please contact the manager of the fast patrol boat division
l^njmîu amsterdam /holland

po box 3040
tel. 020/26 24 68
telex 15246
MARINE LINE SEATING LIMITED

4/6 SOUTH STREET,
DORKING,
SURREY
TEL: DORKING 3710/81344
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JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1974-75
Edited by
CAPTAIN JOHN E. MOORE

The sections on United States of America, Philippines, South Korea,
South Vietnam, and Taiwan China were edited and compiled by:
NORMAN POLMAR
CONTENTS
Page
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ADVERTISERS [8] IRAN (PERSIA) Frigates
CLASSIFIED LIST OF ADVERTISERS [16] IRAQ 178 Submarines
FRONTISPIECE Mine Warfare Forces
[68] IRELAND (Republic of) 178
FOREWORD [73] ISRAEL 179
SRI LANKA (CEYLON)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS [79] ITALY 182
SWEDEN
Destroyers
THE USE OF JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS [79] Cruisers 182 .
Frigates
IDENTIFICATION SILHOUETTES Destroyers . 184
1 Submarines
Frigates 187
ABU DHABI 19 Submarines Mine Warfare Forces
ALGERIA 19 Mine Warfare Forces 192 SUDAN
ALBANIA 20 IVORY COAST.. 196 SWITZERLAND
ARGENTINA 21 JAMAICA 196 SYRIA
AUSTRALIA 30 JORDAN 196 TAIWAN (Republic of China)
AUSTRIA 38 JAPAN .. 197 TANZANIA
BAHAMAS 39 Destroyers 198
THAILAND
BAHRAIN Frigates 201
39 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Submarines 204
BANGLADESH 39 Mine Warfare Forces 206 TONGA
BARBADOS 39 Maritime Safety Agency 209
BELGIUM
TOGO
40 KENYA 214
BOLIVIA TUNISIA
42 KHMER REPUBLIC 214
BRAZIL.. TURKEY
43 KOREA (North) 215
BRUNEI.. 52 KOREA (Republic UNITED KINGDOM
of) .. 217
Aircraft Carrier
BULGARIA 52 KUWAIT 223 Cruisers
BURMA.. 54 LAOS . 223 Destroyers .
CAMEROON 56 LEBANON 223 Frigates

CANADA, Navy Submarines
57 LIBERIA 224 Mine Warfare Forces
CANADA, Coast Guard 65 LIBYA .. 224 Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service
CHILE .. 69 MALAWI 225 USA
CHINA .. 76 MALAYSIA 226 Submarines
COLOMBIA 83 MALAGASY 228 Aircraft Carriers
CONGO 87 MALI Sea Control Ships
228
Cruisers
COSTA RICA .. 87 MALTA 228 Frigates
CUBA .. 87 MAURITANIA 228 Destroyers .
CYPRUS 89 MEXICO 229 Ocean Escorts

DENMARK Battleships
90 MONTSERRAT 232
.
Heavy Cruisers
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 95 MOROCCO 232 Command and Communication Ships
ECUADOR 98 NETHERLANDS 233 Amphibious Warfare Ships
EGYPT Cruisers 234 Patrol Ships and Craft
..
100
Destroyers 234 Mine Warfare Ships
EL SALVADOR 103
Frigates 235 Underway Replenishment Ships
ETHIOPIA 104 Fleet Support Ships
Submarines 237
FINLAND 105 Mine Warfare Forces 238 Military Sealift Ships
FRANCE Experimental, Research and Surveying Sh
109 NEW ZEALAND 240 Submersibles, Deep Submergence Vehic
Aircraft Carriers 111
Cruisers NICARAGUA .. 242 Coast Guard
112
Destroyers NIGERIA 242 National Ocean Survey
.
114
Frigates 119 NORWAY 244 USSR 530
Submarines 121 Soviet Naval Aviation and Missiles 530, 531
OMAN, SULTANATE OF 247
Mine Warfare Forces 125 Aircraft Carriers 532
GERMANY PANAMA 248 Submarines 535
(Federal Republic) 133
Destroyers PAKISTAN 248 Cruisers 547
133
Frigates 135 PARAGUAY 252 Destroyers . 554
Submarines 136 PERU Frigates 562
253
Mine Warfare Forces 139 Mine Warfare Forces 567
PHILIPPINES .. 259
GERMANY (Democrat 145 POLAND URUGUAY 585
263
GHANA 149 PORTUGAL VENEZUELA
267
GREECE 150 VIETNAM (Republic of)
QATAR 274
GABON 157 VIETNAM (North)
ROMANIA 274
GRENADA 158 VIRGIN ISLANDS
SABAH 275
GUATEMALA .. 158 ST.LUCIA 275 YEMEN
GUINEA 158 ST.VINCENT .. 275 YEMEN (South)
GUYANA 158 SAUDI ARABIA 276 YUGOSLAVIA ..
HAITI .. 159 SENEGAL 276 ZAIRE
HONDURAS 159 SINGAPORE 277
HONDURAS. British 159 ZANZIBAR
SIERRA LEONE 277
HONG KONG .. 159 NAVAL AIRCRAFT AND MISSILES
SOMALI REPUBLIC .. 278
HUNGARY 159 NAVAL STRENGTHS
SOUTH AFRICA 278
..
ICELAND 160 ADDENDA

INDIA ..
SPAIN 282
161 Cruiser INDEX OF NAMED SHIPS
283
INDONESIA .. 168 Destroyers .
283 INDEX OF CLASSES ..
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FOREWORD
Why do nations have navies? This has been one of the and moved steadily to a position unknown fifteen years ago.
recurrent queries in the large number of letters and reviews Admiral Gorshkov's plans are now apparently set on the
received during the last year. In the previous edition it was provision of a fleet for all purposes, strong in all arms, a
pointed out that the use and purpose of navies varied "balanced" fleet in which due attention is given to the men
largely with the size, situation and interests of the countries as well as the ships and their weapons. With some 80%
concerned. Some governments have, despite extensive of the junior ratings being conscripts called up at 18 for a
coastlines, opted for what is little more than coastguard three year period, and with problems in providing adequate
forces. Others have put their resources into small attack- senior ratings, a great deal must devolve upon the officers.
craft carrying powerful missile armaments and, therefore, These form a highly trained volunteer force which, with
capable of exercising considerable influence in restricted increased deployment abroad, is clearly learning fast.
areas. At the back of all such thinking lies a sense of Nevertheless, manpower must be a continual, and possibly
insecurity in a world rendered unstable by so many factors. increasing, problem for the High Command.
Rampant nationalism, the support of murder and piracy by The ships they man have not changed greatly in the last
some heads of state, the uneasy balance between the super- year, although they remain a very powerful fighting force,
powers, the problems of the supply of raw-materials and oil, amply justifying Admiral Gorshkov's seven-year-old claim.
the international financial position are just some of the The next few months will see the emergence of Kiev, a ship
factors contributing to this endemic unease. When this is with all outward appearance of being an aircraft-carrier, yet
followed by the increasing frequency of minority govern- classified by Captain Shokarev as an anti-submarine cruiser.
ments in the non-totalitarian countries, all harassed to At 35,000 tons she must be the largest cruiser ever built,
varying degrees by the problems, both financial and social, and the strictures on aircraft-carriers' movements through
of world inflation, the possibility of friction, internal and the Turkish Straits, as laid down in the Montreux Convention,
external, increases. No sane person would wish matters to come rather unkindly to mind. With a capability for operat-
go further but miscalculation or the opportunist actions of ing both VTOL aircraft and helicopters, she will provide a
unskilled leaders could so easily bring about catastrophe. much-needed strengthening of the "balance" in the Soviet
The mindless chanting of the inept, the deprived, the fleet.
impotent masses, might well generate sufficient heat for the To provide Kiev with support in a task-force is the "Kara"
tinder to ignite. If this were to happen the naval participation class cruiser of 10,000 tons and the increasing number of
might be of even greater importance than in the past. In "Krivak" class destroyers The first of these, Nil<olayev, is a
the unmarked, unpopulated oceans covering three-quarters cruiser of formidable power with her own helicopter and
of the globe the most savage battles would affect the world's double the strength of missile-power possessed by the
populations only by their results. "Krivaks". A single vessel of the "Kara" class could well
It is in this framework that we must view the world's —
engage a squadron of attacking aircraft with both VDS
fighting ships and hope that their presence may act as a and an A/S helicopter available she possesses a sound
curb and a preventive to that more violent action which ability in the event of submarine attack. A "Krivak",
could threaten all the world's population. Politicians' although lacking her own helicopter, is more than a match
statements vary with situations, yet, in a naval setting, where for any Western destroyer and, in any event, could outrun
ten years may elapse between the conception of a ship and anything opposed to her. Kiev, Nil<olayev and a group of
its completion, and a further twenty before her replacement, "Krivaks" would need a very numerous force of Western
a thread of policy must be discernible. ships to oppose them.
Of the two super-powers the more complex problem to The last year has seen the emergence of the first "Delta"
Western observers is the Soviet Union and her sea-power. class ballistic-missile submarine, and the acknowledgement
The restrained and, hope, objective remarks made about this
I of the "Delta 11", a giant amongst big submarines, possibly
fleet in last year's edition were commented upon in the first- carrying at least the accepted sixteen missiles of other
ever review accorded to "JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS" in the submarines with this capability. These missiles, the SS-N-8,
Soviet press. Under the heading, "Tendentious Approach", have a range of 4,200 nautical miles giving them a capability
the reviewer. Captain Shokarev, criticised those remarks for of covering the whole of North America and the rest of
failing to emphasise the "role of the Soviet Navy in the NATO without the parent submarine leaving the Norwegian
defence of peace" and "the recognition of its noble mission Sea.
by the peoples of the world". This is indeed a true statement Much smaller than these huge craft, but showing a most
because there is no certainty of the former and little evidence interestingphase of Soviet thought are two new classes
for the latter. Navies have, traditionally, except in certain one a nuclear boat, the other, the "Tango" class, a diesel
sinister cases, found their main purpose in the protection submarine. Where these will fit into the present pattern of
of trade. In the case of the Soviet Union the expansion of "Echo" class with long-range missiles, "Charlie"/"Papa"
their Merchant Fleet (now fifth in world ranking) preceded class with short-range missiles and, closer in, the torpedo-
that of their Navy and is employed primarily as an earner firing "Victor" class, is yet to be seen, but their existence
of hard currency rather than as the vital life-line which such shows a continuing desire for change and, possibly,
a fleet provides to many other countries. Seven years ago improvement.
Admiral Gorshkov commented that, "The Soviet Navy has It is easy to prove any point by juggling the figures, but in
been converted, in the full sense of the word, into an considering the effectiveness of any fleet, figures must be
offensive type of long-range armed force". More recently considered in the context of many other factors, making the
he has emphasised the role of the Navy which he commands whole a very complicated equation. Men, morale, missiles,
as being, "to protect State interests on the seas". This motivation, speed, range, self-protection against aircraft,
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maintained in the future. Tlie Soviet Navy leads tlie world has been split into two phases, the first to provide a 3-4,000
in seaborne missile armament, both strategic and tactical, mile missile which could be used in both Poseidon SSBNs
both ship and submarine launched. Their shore-based air- and Trident and the second to produce a 6,000 mile weapon
force is second to none, they have large mine-warfare forces suitable only for the Trident class. In addition to this
and a considerable amphibious capability. Possible weak- programme funds have been requested to design a smaller
nesses, which are certainly being most actively examined, SSBN which would be needed by the 1 980's to replace the
lie in their manpower and, consequently, technical mainten- then ageing Poseidon fleet.
ance, submarine silencing, anti-submarine operations, ship- In the surface fleet the most important programme is that
borne aircraft and custom-built fleet supply ships, although of the aircraft carriers. With fourteen carriers in the list the
this last is now being remedied. Thus the Soviets possess USN is at its lowest level for twenty-five years. All these
a navy with great strengths but certain important weaknesses. ships will have the capability for both normal fixed-wing
They have, nevertheless, proved themselves capable of and A/S operations, thus filling the gap left by the disposal
continued and world-wide presence, with all the political of the specialised Anti-Submarine Carriers. By the 1980's
value which comes from this. the number of modern carriers in service will be reduced to
The other super-power Navy is the USN, whose problems twelve. A replacement programme for the mid-1 980's
have been much in the news recently. As the main (CVX) is being planned. These ships may be smaller than
implement of the Nixon doctrine there could be many calls the current nuclear propelled carriers of the "Nimitz" class
upon it. As the predominant partner in the NATO naval of which the third has now been authorised.
forces, a partnership in which too many of the other nations In addition to the main aircraft-carrier force eight Sea-
are below their numerical commitments, with fleets oriented Control Ships are planned, a recognition of the necessity to
to national needs, it bears a desperately heavy burden. As have aircraft afloat with the fleet. These ships, in some
the maritime guardian of a nation which annually imports ways comparable to the escort-carriers of World War II, are
some $70 billion worth of goods to satisfy both internal planned to be single-screw 26 knot ships carrying V/STOL
needs and those of its exporters it would be heavily stretched aircraft and helicopters in a 14,000 ton hull with a minimum
if those sea-lines were threatened. In a democratic system, outfit of weapons and sensors. At approximately the cost
with a large proportion of the population living 1,000 miles of one "Spruance" class destroyer these ships seem to
from the sea and unaware of its vital importance to their represent a good return for their cost.
country, the obtaining of funds to provide the navy needed The "Spruance" class, thirty of which are due for delivery
for these tasks is becoming increasingly difficult. The inthe late 1970's do not, however, represent anywhere near
demands of other departments, social services, education, such a good return for $100 million. Apparently built
are so often seen as of far greater importance than defence around the SQS-26 sonar they undoubtedly will have an
in a country still heavily disillusioned by the events in anti-submarine capability but little else, lacking, in a missile
Viet-Nam. All this comes at a time when the strength of age, both anti-ship missiles and long-range surface-to-air
the navy, in numbers of ships, has been very nearly halved missiles. A comparison with the Soviet "Kresta 11" class of
in the last few years. From a fleet of near 1,000 ships in approximately the same tonnage shows the "Spruance" to
1 968 it has been reduced today to 51 4 as a matter of direct be outclassed in all aspects except for anti-submarine
policy. The 2nd World War is nearly thirty years away but operations and the possession of gas-turbines. This is a
a large number of ships left on the strength at its conclusion class of highly expensive ships which only too clearly reflects
are now reaching the end of their lives. Rather than the prevalent viewpoint that technology must be got to sea
expending huge sums on their rejuvenation and retention, and used at any cost. Under such conditions the hub of all
the US Navy has made a conscious decision to dispose of naval actions and operations, tactical thought, is at times
the old and the less valuable, thus freeing funds for an inhibited, at others forgotten. No doubt the SQS-26 is a
imaginative building programme, which, in the next six or highly-specialised instrument, efficient so far as hull-mounted
seven years, could provide a fleet more nearly adequate to sonars can be. On the other hand it will provide the captain
its country's needs. This programme would make good the of a nuclear submarine, who anyhow probably possesses a
serious gap in it's surface-to-surface missile armament with speed advantage, with a highly efficient beacon for attack
the introduction of Harpoon, and would go some way to or evasion. With the acknowledged menace of the A/S
redressing its present inferior balance in nuclear submarines helicopter to submarines, the "Spruance's" single LAMPS
and would provide adequate carrier and amphibious forces helicopter may, in fact, prove to be her most efficient
to provide, as the Soviets once described it, "a guarantee weapon during the periods it is airborne.
against imperialistic provocations off foreign shores". Five more nuclear-propelled so-called "frigates" will be
The present force goal for the Fleet Submarine (SSN) commissioned in the coming years, ships whose cost is now
programme is 90 boats, a figure which should be reached estimated at $275 million and, once again fitted with SQS-26
by the early 1980's, thus leaving the USN some 30-40 sonar. With an additional 3,000 tons over the "Spruance"
submarines short of the USSR at current building rates. class these two classes have the advantages of nuclear
Replacement, a limited number of shipyards and the planned propulsion and a reasonable surface-to-air missile capability
Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN) programme will preclude which, presumably, could operate in an anti-ship role.
any significant increase in these numbers. The tendency Unfortunately the two ships of the "California" class carry
has been for a steady increase in size of SSNs and, with no helicopters, although the later "Virginia" class have two.
little progress in submarine reactor design, this has resulted It is difficult to see the justification for these ships—nuclear-
in a degrading of underwater performance. At present US propelled, they can escort the CVNs, adding marginally in
SSNs do not possess an anti-ship-missile capability such the case of the "Virginias" to the latter's own helicopter
as the USSR has had since the first "Whisky" class modifica- potential. On their own they could be highly expensive
tion some 1 5 years ago but consideration is being given to hostages if involved with ships armed with anti-ship missiles,
the building of a class of cruise-missile boats which could or determined submariners. This may be another case of
well be larger than the "Los Angeles" (SSN 688) class. In the technologists overcoming the tacticians.
the meantime a submarine version of the Harpoon missile Another controversial design was that of the "Knox"
with a maximum range of 60 miles is under development. class, known asOcean Escorts (DE's). The first of this class
Other plans under discussion apparently include a smaller commissioned in1 969 to an original design which incorpor-
SSN and an advanced diesel-driven boat with possible ated a single shaft giving barely 28 knots, a single 5 inch
outlets in the export markets. gun, an ASROC launcher, a DASH helicopter, and SQS-26
In the SSBN field the 41 submarines of the USN are at sonar. Subsequent modifications have provided for a
present armed with either Polaris or Poseidon missiles. The Sea-Sparrow close-range AA missile launcher, the substitu-
construction of the first of the Trident class SSBNs has been tion of a LAMPS helicopter for the unmanned DASH and,
authorised, for completion probably in 1978, and with nine in some ships, the addition of a surface-to-surface missile
more to follow under current plans. The whole programme capability. At a final cost of some $20 million these ships
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are now becoming a more valuable addition to the fleet. in production by the USSR. Although each has a single
As there are forty-six of them this is clearly to be hoped for Lynx helicopter, surface-to-surface missiles are planned only
by the Pentagon. for the Type 22 although the Sea Dart in the Type 42 has an
With the knowledge that a world-wide presence requires alternative anti-ship capability. appears that the Royal
It
numbers, possibly at the expense of some weapon systems, Navy's major problems of lack of numbers
of both warships
the USN has requested a programme of Patrol Frigates (PF). and embarked aircraft have not yet been solved. At the
These are smaller, less expensive ships in which greater same time the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, PAS and RMAS are
emphasis will be laid on anti-missile and anti-ship capabilities well provided to handle a considerable fleet with their
with a saving on A/S sensors and weapons by the substitu- traditional efficiency.
tion of SQS-56 sonar for SQS-26 and the deletion of Across the Channel apparently no such inhibitions affect
ASROC. These should provide an effective class of some the naval staff. Plans announced in France this year include
50 ships in the late 1970's and early 1980's, which, backed a nuclear-propelled aircraft carrier, a new class of nuclear
by Patrol Missile Boats (PHM) and the proposed 6,000 ton Fleet submarines and, to match numbers with a world-wide
DGX design will provide the USN with a sound surface role, a large programme of Type A69 and A70 avisos.
escort force on the sealanes and in areas of conflict. Support for this fleet, growing in quantity and quality, is
In the amphibious role the USN has reduced from 165 provided by an equivalent building plan for the support
ships during the Viet-Nam war to some 60 fully up-to-date services so that, in a very few years, the French will possess
vessels at the present time. New additions are 5 ships of the strongest fleet in Western Europe.
the "Tarawa" class (LHA) which combine a full-length On either side of France there are major plans reaching
flight deck, a docking well for landing craft and accommoda- maturity. West Germany's strength in submarines and
tion for 1,700 troops. The USN is well provided in this missile craft is growing rapidly whilst in Spain the next five
respect and now that all their amphibious ships have a years will see her fleet augmented by a new aircraft-carrier,
helicopter facility the continual problem of mine-clearance missile-armed destroyers and fast-attack-craft, corvettes and
in shallow waters can be met by the embarkation of Sea- patrol craft. These are realistic programmes designed to
Stallion helicopters. modernise and augment fleets required for the protection
In a fleet which today has only ten active fleet mine- of home-waters and their sea-lines of communication.
sweepers the introduction of this helicopter has been of In the Mediterranean other countries have plans to meet
great significance. Air transportable in C5A "Galaxies" or —
the same needs Italy, with splendid ships already at sea, is
operable from most ships provided with helicopter facilities, building new frigates and submarines, Greece is placing
they provide a highly mobile MCM force, which proved emphasis on submarines and fast-attack-craft whilst Turkey
itself off North Viet-Nam in 1973. continues an all-round improvement and modernisation.
So far we have seen the expenditure of great sums A similar emphasis on smaller craft and submarines can
on a fleet reduced from over 900 ships to 514 today. be seen in the Latin-American fleets whilst in the East of
This is the result of careful analysis which runs in tandem Suez area notable increases are taking place in the navies
with an amount of original and constructive thought of the Persian Gulf. Iran, recognising the value of hover-
unusual in Western circles. Beyond the nuclear aircraft- craft, is rapidlyexpanding her fleet and its capabilities, and
carrier, the Sea Control Ships, the "Trident" SSBNs, the many small craft swell the numbers in her neighbours'
Sea Stallion helicopters, comes the challenging concept of harbours. Pakistan, too, has received fast-attack-craft from
the DSX, a surface-effect-ship of 2,000 tons. So far only China, whilst India, in the shade of her recent successful
—
two 100 ton research craft have been built the aim is to nuclear detonation, is increasing her numbers of both
produce a vessel with rigid sidewalls for deep-water British and Soviet designed ships. Four more submarines
operation which will overcome the many problems, including from Russia will be arriving as India discusses plans for
among others those of water-seals, control -systems and building submarines in her own yards.
water-jet inlets thus providing the USN with a new concept Finally, the complex situation in the Far East deserves
of operation in all areas of naval affairs, which could place close attention. With the approaches from the West through
it many years ahead of any apprehended rivals. Of those the Malacca Straits covered by missile-armed craft of both
countries to whom a navy is today essential the USA is one Singapore and Malaysia, with Australia suffering a danger-
of the foremost, and the USN is probably also in the van of ously reduced naval building programme and New Zealand
navies subjected to misinformed, illogical and irrational barely capable of protecting her own coastline and harbours,
attacks by some of those who depend upon it most. the time for withdrawal of US land forces approaches.
Another navy plagued by the philosophy that the majority Many factors are intertwined in this region the removal of
:
of savings should be borne by the country's defences is American forces from South Korea and possibly Taiwan
Great Britain. Here, for reasons of their own, demands for Sino-Soviet problems on the Amur and Issuri rivers; Soviet
a halving of defence expenditure are continually noised by activity on China's Western borders and in Afghanistan the ;
the Left Wing and this, at a time of increasing instability, problem of oil beneath the seas surrounding China and
reflects either an inability to see the truth or a resolution to Japan and the still violent situation in South East Asia are but
;
render the country helpless in the face of determined some of these. With a powerful Soviet Pacific Fleet to the
imperialism abroad, interference with fishing rights and the North of her, China's naval building programme is hardly a
grab for oceanic resources. The British are rapidly reaching surprise. With the world's largest fleet of Light Forces she
a position of "what we have we cannot hold", including is now moving fast into the field of missile-armed destroyers
North Sea Oil and the second largest indigenous Merchant and frigates, giving her a deep-water capability not previously
Fleet in the World. The future of the Royal Navy is at known, and a chance to demonstrate her power abroad, if this
—
present unknown to the public the new Government has suits her policies. Her submarine programme containing not
delayed until the autumn any definite statement on defence. only a considerable number of new "Romeo" class commis-
There have been few advances in the make-up of this sioning each year but also with the new "Han" and "Ming"
fleet during the last year. The first "command cruiser", class under construction, is most impressive. The "Han",
with a similarity to the Escort Carrier of thirty years ago and possibly nuclear-propelled, if allied to China's knowledge
to the USN's Sea Control Ship (but costing more than of missile and nuclear-weapon technology could be the
twice as much as the latter), was laid down on 20th July, precursor of a ballistic-missile submarine in the next ten
1 973. Whether any successors to this ship will be authorised years. There is no doubt that China is having, and will have,
is so far unknown — as is the possibility of a full complement problems with such a fleet, but she has shown remarkable
of Harrier aircraft. Concurrently with this building pro- abilities in overcoming difficulties in the past. With her great
gramme run those of the Type 42 destroyers and the frigates resources and a powerful national motivation today's fleet
of Types 21 and 22. As is the case with the larger ships may well be only the forerunner of one of the world's great
of the USN programme these are all costly ships which, as navies of the near future.
weapon systems, compare unfavourably with those currently On the farther side of the China Sea Japan is building up a
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well-found, so-called "Maritime Self Defence Force". With therefore be provided for the helicopters which, even with
the new ships of the "Haruna" class carrying three A/S increased availability and operating time, should be at least
helicopters and the "DD 1 68" class armed with both anti-ship duplicated in each ship. From this brief review the needs
and anti-air missiles, earlier deficiencies are being made —
are clear a comparatively small hull whose dimensions are
good. There is still no sign, however, of any form of fighter dictated by the need to carry at least two helicopters, armed
cover beyond the range of land-based aircraft nor of the with both types of missile and a gun, all of which would be
very necessary fleet support ships which the MSDF now controlled by aircraft-type systems, and freed from the
lacks. enormous cost of large hull-mounted sonars. With modern
The Western Pacific poses many problems. They may all materials, welding techniques and design knowledge the
be resolved peacefully; even the inevitable reunion of the possibility of this ship being of a catamaran-type, thus
two Koreas might be accomplished without bloodshed, providing a reasonable operating base for her aircraft,
though this seems to be one of the main danger areas. If merits investigation. Large rigid -side- walled surface-effect
any form of conflict should break out the navies of the ships are now on the drawing board as an alternative but
powers involved will certainly be in the van, for in a water may be prohibitively expensive.
world there will be much for them to do. A new approach to the enormously costly aircraft-carrier
The world-wide picture is a sombre one, overshadowed is needed by many navies if the essential fixed-wing aircraft
by a universal resort to violence hitherto unequalled except are to be kept at sea in areas not covered by land-based
in the event of a major war. The world monetary system is machines. Commercial design and construction provide
in jeopardy whilst inflation remains rampant and governmen- high-speed ships of large size with small crews for mercantile
tal funds are as hard-hit as those of private citizens. The use. There seems no logical objection to the conversion of
question of availability and the cost of fossil fuels threaten —
these designs for naval use ships cheap to build and
the industrial capacity of the Western nations and the operate, with minimal sensor and weapon fits in the same
mobility of the fleets which protect them. Much remains manner as the USN sea control ships.
to be done in the nuclear research field and its products have A third type of ship, smaller than the foregoing, is required
not yet provided the cheap power so confidently forecast for the manifold tasks continually placed upon a fleet.
some years ago. With this background the exploitation of the Once again these ships must be a compromise between
West's enormous coal reserves has been gravely neglected adequate size for sea-keeping and the need for reduced
and much capital is needed to revive the mines. The costs manpower and building costs. The use of encapsulated
of raw materials and the metals needed for shipbuilding have missiles, which can be embarked when needed, would
increased beyond reasonable expectation. At the same reduce maintenance problems and the need for space-saving
time modern technology has produced a series of devices would dictate the embarkation of only one helicopter. A
which absorb greater and greater quantities of money and number of commercial designs for such ships already exist
—
pose ever more complex problems the nuclear propelled and they would relieve the more complex and costly vessels
submarine, the missile and its controlling radars, electronic of the many mundane duties which they now perform.
counter measures, to mention a few. At present these Where high speed is essential, for instance in missile
result in naval designs which are entirely reactive to the pickets, and should the surface-effect-ships prove too
likely oppositions' designs. Surely what is needed is the expensive, the RCN has already developed and proved a
use of that most widely-available commodity, original hydrofoil design in the Bras d'Or which would effectively
thought, to guide and control such technical advances. meet this requirement.
The capacity of the human mind to outwit mechanical Submarines have already been noted, as has the tendency
—
devices is age-old today the intelligent submariner can for nuclear boats to increase in size because of increased
circumvent most sonar systems, the clever pilot most radars, sensor and weapon fits. Unless a major advance in reactor
the designer of propulsion equipment most power problems, design is achieved this vicious circle of bigger boats for new
the naval architect most major difficulties of ship construc- and increased weapon systems, followed by larger reactors
tion. It is time, once again, for simplicity and clarity of to maintain performance seems bound to continue. Smaller
thought to win the day, for originality to have its chance reactors will certainly cost more and perhaps it is this factor
over complexity and for tactics to dictate the path of which is bringing the diesel-propelled submarine back into
technology. The planning process in too many naval staffs consideration in some of the major navies.
is still hog-tied by institutional rigidities, a screening system It is for submarines that the fuel-cell has often been
more efficient than the current plethora of committees is discussed. At present insufficient advance has been made
needed to counter-balance the thrust of the technologists, in the design of fuel-cells to make them an early contender
systems analysis must take its proper and subordinate place as a means of propulsive power. But the possibilities need
to experience and understanding and navies must accept further examination, as do those of liquified-coal in countries
the fact that the computer should be the servant of the man. dependent on external oil supplies. The USN has already
As pointed out earlier the problems of today's navies can carried out trials at sea with this form of fuel but little appears
be listed under a few major headings. Firstly comes the to have been done by other navies which are backed by
over-all question of hull design and here it would seem that large coal stocks.
simplicity and innovation are needed to meet the major This review has, it is hoped, answered the opening
needs of ships of the future within the availability of funds. question of, "Why do nations have navies?" As well
With manpower absorbing over half the total cost of a ship as what they will and could be in the future. In brief,
during her life the size of complements must be reduced. fleets are needed in this unsettled world to protect a nation's
This can be achieved by building smaller ships with smaller maritime interests, be these trade-routes, oil-rigs, fishing
control systems. These latter are already available for rights or any of a dozen other matters, they are needed to
certain aircraft and could, with a measure of determination, protect a country's coast-line, they provide support for
be converted for maritime use. The saving of space and political actions abroad and in wartime their duty is to deny
manpower would result in a less costly hull and a reduction the enemy the use of the oceans whilst ensuring their
in the need for power and fuel. Anti-ship and anti-aircraft availability for their own shipping. In a world of inflation
missiles, a minimal gun armament and an anti-submarine and monetary instability the fleets required must be of a
capability are necessary. That missiles themselves can be minimum cost concurrent with their ability to fulfil their
mounted in small hulls has been proved in the various numerous tasks. This can be achieved only by applying
classes of fast attack craft, which, too, can also mount original thought, not only to their design, but also to their
guns of adequate calibre. The anti-submarine problem has operation. The future is be-devilled by many problems,
its best solution in a combination of other submarines and not least of which was stated by Lenin on 27 November,
helicopters. Vast hull-mounted sonars absorb a high pro-
—
1920 "As long as capitalism and socialism remain side by
portion of the ship's initial cost and could be replaced by side we cannot live peacefully—the one or the other will
the sonar capability of an air component. Space must be the victor in the end".
John E. Moore
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
In my second year as Editor more and more contributors Signor Augusto Navi, Floltentaschenbuch edited by Herr
have come forward, making my task that much easier. To all Gerhard Albrecht, Marinkalender edited by Captain Allan
ofthem am most deeply indebted, whether their information
I Kull. Lastly, but for a special reason, comes Flottes de
has concerned a single ship, a whole navy or wide-ranging Combat edited for the last year by M. Henri le Masson in
comments on the book in its entirety, in some cases these collaboration with M. J. Labale-Couhat. Henri le Masson's
comments have arrived too late for publication and regret I contribution to naval writings has been quite exceptional and
having to file them for use in the next edition, rather than all those concerned with Fighting Ships join his many friends
includethem here. Preparation for a new edition starts in in wishing him well in the future.
December and copy is sent to the printers, in alphabetical
order, from January onwards. If correspondents can meet
The United States section has been compiled by Mr.
the similar deadlines to those required of me it would be a Norman Polmar for the seventh consecutive year and he has
great help. Some data and photographs are, know, not I
also been responsible for the sections on South Korea,
available until later and every effort will be made to include Philippines, Taiwan and South Vietnam. His gratitude for
them but such alterations are expensive and do not help in providing assistance in the preparation of this edition goes
the publisher's battle to keep prices down. particularly to Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jnr, formerly Chief
of Naval Operations; Vice Admiral Frank H. Price, Jnr,
As ever the
Ministries in various countries have given great Captains John W. King, Jnr, and Gerald H. Barkalow, and
assistance,sometimes directly and sometimes through their Lieutenant Commander William T. Dannerheim of the Ship
attaches in London. To them all offer my most sincere
I
Acquisition and Improvement Division, Office of the Chief of
thanks. Without their aid it would be impossible to do full Naval Operations; Captain Donald Keach, Deputy Director
justice to the fleets of their countries. Conversely, there is of Naval Laboratories, Mr Robert Carlisle, Chief Yeoman
little point being levelled at Fighting Ships, as
in criticisms H. L. Johnson, Miss Anna Urban, and Mrs Sandra Morrison
was done in a recent Moscow review, if the Government of of the Office of Navy Information Mr. Richard C. Bassett and
;
that country flatly refuses its co-operation. Mrs. Eleanor Prentiss of the Naval Ship Systems Command;
Mr. H. A. Taylor of the Bureau of Naval Personnel; Captain
As always it is very difficult to single out some contributors
Berry L. Meaux and Miss Elizabeth Segedi of the Public
who have rendered particularly valuable help but, if the others
Information Division, US Coast Guard; Mr Raymond Wilcove
will excuse me and accept my deep gratitude, must mention I
of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;

the following, Contre Amiral M. J. Adam CVO, CBE,
Dr. Giorgio Arra, Herr Siegfried Breyer,Commander A.
and especially, Messrs Samuel L. Morison, A. D. Baker III,
Henri Le Masson, Stefan Terzibaschitsch, and Giorgio Arra.
Fraccaroli,Lieutenant-Commander A. Hague VRD, Mr. G.
K.
Jacobs, Captain F. de Blocq van Kuffeler, Mr. S. L. Morison,
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So far as the production is concerned have had continual
I
Fighting Ships is acknowledged as the source. Photographs
help from my wife whose quick eye and ready memory have credited to other than official organisations must not be
frequently saved me from disaster. So too has Mrs Jean reproduced without permission from the originator.
Parsons, my secretary, who has never complained at the
Contributions for the next edition, which is already in
strange requests and copy which she has had to handle.
preparation, should be sent as soon as possible to
Once again the production staff of Jane's Yearbooks, led by
Mervyn Worthington, have made up the book with tact and
Captain J. E. Moore, RN,
understanding whilst, in Huddersfield, the compositors of
Editor, Jane's Fighting Ships,
Netherwood Dalton & Co Ltd, the printers have not only
Elmhurst,
deciphered the very complicated copy but have also put right
Rickney,
a number of my errors in the galley stage.
Hailsham,
As before the other naval annuals have played their part; Sussex BN27 1SF,
Almanacco Navale, edited by Dr Giorgio Giorgerini and England.
THE USE OF JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS

There have been further changes in this edition (c) The State of the Fleet has been altered to provide lists
(a) The silhouette section has been altered to include of ships in the active fleet, those under construction
scales and the country or countries of origin of the and those proposed
ships;
(d) The Naval Aircraft and Missile section has been split
(b) The Type designation of ships has been simplified to into its main components for ease of reference.
provide a more ready means of comparison between
navies. This has inevitably meant a designation which, Improvements and corrections will be found throughout
from time to time, differs from that given by the ship's the book, but as always, there is much to do and any comments
own navy. Where this is considered important a note and suggestions are most welcome.
has been made to that effect; John E. Moore
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Scale shown against each type or class as appropriate
BATTLESHIP
Scale: 177 Feet to 1 Inch IOWA CLASS (USA)
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
Scale: 138 Feetto 1 1nch COLOSSUS CLASS (ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, FRANCE)
Scale 140 Feet to

: 1 1nch MAJESTIC CLASS (AUSTRALIA. INDIA)
Scale: 173 Feetto 1 Inch CLEMENCEAU CLASS (FRANCE)
Scale: 147 Feetto 1 Inch BULWARK CLASS (UK)

AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
Scale: 169 Feet to 1 Inch ARK ROYAL CLASS (UK)
Scale: 154 Feet to 1 Inch HERMES CLASS (UK)
Scale: 225 Feet to 1 Inch ENTERPRISE CLASS (USA)
Scale: 179 Feet to 1 Inch ESSEX AND HANCOCK CLASS (USA)

AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
Scale: 207 Feat to 1 Inch FORRESTAL CLASS (USA)
Scale: 118 Feet to 1 Inch IWOJIMA CLASS (USA)
Scale: 212 Feet to 1 Inch KITTY HAWK (USA)
Scale: 195 Feet to 1 Inch MIDWAY CLASS (USA)

SUBMARINES
LONG RANGE BALISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES
Scale: 122 Feet to 1 Inch
REDOUTABLE CLASS (FRANCE) RESOLUTION CLASS (UK)
ETHAN ALLEN CLASS (USA) LAFAYETTE CLASS (USA)
GEORGE WASHINGTON CLASS (USA) YANKEE CLASS (USSR)

SUBMARINES
Scale 80 Feet to
: 1 1nch
209 TYPE (ARGENTINA, GREECE, PERU, 206 TYPE (W. GERMANY) 205 TYPE (W. GERMANY, DENMARK)
TURKEY)
DAPHNE CLASS (FRANCE, PAKISTAN, DELFINEN CLASS (DENMARK) ARETHUSE CLASS

oo (FRANPFl
,rnMi>n.c/
PORTUGAL, S.AFRICA)
QUEBEC CLASS (USSR) KOBBEN CLASS (NORWAY) TOTI CLASS (ITALY)
NARVAL CLASS (FRANCE) POTVIS/DOLFIJHN (NETHERLANDS) TIJGERHAAI CLASS (NETHERLANDS)
PORPOISE/OBERON CLASS (UK, VALIANT CLASS (UK) BARBEL CLASS (USA)

AUSTRALIA, CANADA, BRAZIL,
CHILE)
GUPPY III CLASS (USA, ITALY, GREECE Qyppy || AND IIA CLASS (USA, ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, GREECE, SPAIN)
TURKEY)
BALAO/TENCH/GATO CLASS (USA, CANADA, GREECE, ITALY, TURKEY )
PERMIT CLASS (USA) SKATE CLASS (USA) SKIPJACK CLASS (USA)
STURGEON CLASS (USA) CHARLIE CLASS (USSR) TANG CLASS (USA)
BRAVO CLASS (USSR) ECHO CLASS (USSR)

I ECHO II CLASS (USSR)
FOXTROT CLASS (USSR, INDIA) GOLF CLASS (USSR, CHINA) HOTEL CLASS (USSR)
JULIET CLASS (USSR) WHISKY LONGBIN (USSR) WHISKY TWIN CYLINDER CLASS (USSR)
NOVEMBER CLASS (USSR) ROMEO CLASS (USSR)

WHISKY CLASS (USSR, ALBANIA,
BULGARIA, CHINA, EGYPT, INDONESIA,
ZULU CLASS (USSR) N.KOREA) VICTOR CLASS (USSR)
CRUISERS
COLBERT (FRANCE) VITTORIOVENETO (ITALY)
ANDREA DORIA CLASS (ITALY) DEZEVEN PROVINCIEN (NETHERLANDS)
ALMIRANTEGRAU(PERU) TIGER CLASS (UK)
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ALBANY CLASS (USA) CLEVELAND CLASS (USA)
LONG BEACH (USA) CHAPAEV CLASS (USSR)
KARA CLASS (USSR) KIROV CLASS (USSR)
KRESTA CLASS (USSR)

I KRESTA II CLASS (USSR)
ZHDANOV (USSR) CONVERTED SVERDLOV CLASS DZERZHINSKI (USSR) MODIFIED SVERDLOV CLASS
10
CRUISERS
Scale: 160Feetto1 Inch
TRUXTON (USA) CALIFORNIA CLASS (USA)
COUNTY CLASS (UK) BRISTOL (UK)
DESTROYERS
IROQUOIS CLASS (CANADA) ACONIT (FRANCE)
SURCOUF CLASS (FRANCE)
SUFFREN CLASS (FRANCE)
HAMBURG CLASS (W. GERMANY) LUTJENS CLASS (W. GERMANY)
AUDACE CLASS (ITALY) IMPAVIDO CLASS (ITALY)
FLETCHER CLASS (USA)

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DESTROYERS
ALLEN M. SUMNER CLASS (USA, ARGENTINA,

GREECE, IRAN, SPAIN, TAIWAN)
SHEFFIELD CLASS (UK AND ARGENTINA) FORREST SHERMAN CLASS (CONVERTED) (USA)
FORREST SHERMAN CLASS (USA)
GEARING CLASS (USA, GREECE, TAI WAN AND TURKEY) GEARING CLASS (FRAM 2)(USA, GREECE, TAIWAN AND
TURKEY)
MITSCHER CLASS (USA) SPRUANCE CLASS (USA)
KANIN CLASS (USSR) KASHIN CLASS (USSR)
KOTLIN CLASS (USSR) (WITH HELICOPTER PLATFORM)
KOTLIN CLASS (USSR) SAM KOTLIN (USSR)
SKORY CLASS (USSR)
TALLIN CLASS (USSR) FRIESLAND/HOLLAND CLASS (NETHERLANDS)

12
DESTROYERS
BELKNAP CLASS (USA)
COONTZ CLASS (USA) LEAHY CLASS (USA)
FRIGATES
Scale: 161 Feet to 1 1nch
PEDER SKRAM CLASS (DENMARK) HVIDBJORNEN CLASS (DENMARK) COMMANDANT RIVIERE CLASS
(FRANCE)
I.
LE CORSE CLASS (FRANCE) KOLN CLASS (W. GERMANY) ALPINO CLASS (ITALY)
LE NORMAND CLASS (FRANCE) BERGAMINI CLASS (ITALY) CENTAURO CLASS (ITALY)
VAN SPEIJK CLASS (NETHERLANDS) OSLO CLASS (NORWAY) DE SILVA CLASS (PORTUGAL)
ESCOBAR (PORTUGAL) AMAZON CLASS (UK) BLACKWOOD CLASS (UK)
LEANDER CLASS (UK) LEOPARD CLASS (UK) ROTHESAY (UK)
SALISBURY CLASS (UK) TRIBAL CLASS (UK) WHITBY CLASS (UK)

13
FRIGATES
Scale: 160 Feet to llnch
ANNAPOLIS CLASS (CANADA) MACKENZIE CLASS (CANADA) ST. LAURENT CLASS (CANADA)
RESTIGOUCHE CLASS (CANADA)

BROOKE CLASS (USA) KNOX CLASS (USA)
GARCIA CLASS (USA) MIRKA CLASS (USSR)
CORVETTES
ALBATROS/TRITON CLASS (DENMARK, THETIS CLASS (W. GERMANY) CRISTOFARO CLASS (ITALY)
ITALY)
WOLF CLASS (NETHERLANDS) COUTINHO CLASS (PORTUGAL) POT! CLASS (USSR)
PETYA CLASS (USSR)
GRISHA CLASS (USSR) NANUCHKA CLASS (USSR) SOI CLASS (USSR)

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AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
OURAGAN CLASS (FRANCE) JEANNE D'ARC (FRANCE)
FEARLESS CLASS (UK) AUSTIN CLASS (USA)
NEWPORT CLASS (USA) THOMASTON CLASS (USA)
SIR LANCELOT CLASS (UK)
RALEIGH CLASS (USA)
ALLIGATOR CLASS (USSR) POLNOCNY CLASS (USSR, POLAND) MPS CLASS (USSR)
15
LIGHT FORCES
JAGUAR CLASS (W. GERMANY) TYPE 143 (W GERMANY)
TYPE 148 (W GERMANY) STORM CLASS (NORWAY) TJELD CLASS (NORWAY, GREECE)
KOMAR CLASS (USSR) 0SA1 &2 CLASS (USSR)
SHERSHEN CLASS (USSR, EGYPT, P. CLASS (P6, 8 and 10 - USSR, CHINA, CUBA, EGYPT,
E GERMANY, YUGOSLAVIA)
.
E. GERMANY, GUINEA, INDONESIA)
STENKA CLASS (USSR)
MINE WARFARE FORCES

FALSTER CLASS (DENMARK) GOR CLASS (NORWAY) ABDIEL(U.K.)

MINE WARFARE FORCES
CIRCE (FRANCE) KRAKE(E.GERMANY) KONDOR (E.GERMANY)
LINDAU CLASS (W. GERMANY) SCHUTZE CLASS (W. GERMANY, BRAZIL) KASADA (JAPAN)
^^^jyll^
DOKKU M WILDERVANK (NETHERLANDS, KROGULEC (POLAND) ALMANZORA (SPAIN)
ETHIOPIA)
TON (UK,ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AGILE (USA, BELGIUM, FRANCE, ITALY, AUK (USA, S.KOREA, NORWAY,
GHANA INDIA MALAYSIA, S.AFRICA) NETHERLANDS, PORTUGAL, SPAIN PERU, TAIWAN, PHILLIPINES,
& URUGUAY) URUGUAY)
BLUEBIRD (USA, BELGIUM, DENMARK, NATYA CLASS (USSR) SASHA CLASS (USSR)
FRANCE, GREECE, IRAN, INDONESIA,
ITALY, KOREA, JAPAN, NETHERLANDS,
NORWAY, PAKISTAN, PORTUGAL,
PHILLIPINES, TAIWAN, SPAIN, THAILAND,
TURKEY, S. VIETNAM)
T-43 CLASS (USSR) T-58 CLASS (USSR)
T301 CLASS (USSR) VANYA CLASS (USSR) YURKA CLASS (USSR)

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SUPPORT SHIPS
Scale: 156 Feet to 1 1nch
ZINNIA (BELGIUM) GODETIA (NETHERLANDS & BELGIUM) RHEIN CLASS (W. GERMANY)
PRESERVER CLASS (CANADA) DON CLASS (USSR)
LAMA CLASS (USSR) UGRA CLASS (USSR)
ENGADINE(UK)
ENDURANCE (UK)

DEUTSCHLAND (W. GERMANY) BORIS CHILIKIN CLASS (USSR)
Scale: 160Feetto 1 Inch Scale: 200 Feet to 1 Inch
SAN GIORGIO (ITALY) TRIUMPH (UK)

ABU DHABI, ALGERIA 19
ABU DHABI ALGERIA

SEA WING, ABU DHABI DEFENCE FORCE Strength of the Fleet
Administration
9 FAC Missile 2 Minesweepers (Ocean)
6 FAC Patrol 1 Training Ship
12 FAC Torpedo
Sea Wing Commander:
Commander G. A. St. G. Poole
Personnel
Personnel
1974: Total 3 500 (250 officers and cadets and 3 250 men)
1974: 150 officers and men
Bases
The Sea Wing of the Abu Dhabi Defence Force was formed in March 1968. The
Algiers, Annaba, Mers el Kebir
Wing's function is to patrol territorial waters and oil installations in Abu Dhabi marine
areas. The Wing is locally recruited with the exception of some ex-Royal Naval
Mercantile Marine
Officers, and Officers on secondment from the Pakistan Navy.
Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 17 vessels of 56 523 tons gross
LIGHT FORCES
LIGHT FORCES
3 "KAWKAB" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
BANIYAS (July 1969) KAWKAB (Jan 1969) THOABAN (Jan 1969) 3 Ex-SOVIET "OSA" CLASS (FAC. MISSILE)
Displacement, tons 32 Displacement, tons 165 standard; 200 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 57 x 16-5 x 4-5 (77-4 x 5-7 x 1-4)
Dimansions, ft (m) 128-7 X 25-1 X 5-9 {39 3 x
Guns 2—20 mm (single)
Missiles 4 SSN 2A (Styx)
Main engines 2 Caterpillar diesels. 750 bhp = 19 knots 4—30 mm
Guns (2 twin)
Range, miles 300 at 10 knots Maih engines 3 diesels; 13 000 hp = 32 kn
Complement 11 (2 officers, 9 men)
Range, miles 800 at 25 knots
Complement 25
Built by Keith Nelson & Co. Ltd, Bembridge, Isle of Wight. Launch dates above.
Of glass fibre hull construction. One boat was delivered by USSR on 7 Oct 1967. Two others have been reported
since.
6 Ex-SOVIET "KOMAR" CLASS (FAC MISSILE)
Displacement, tons 70 standard; 80 full load

7970, Abu Dhabi Defence Force Dimensions, ft (m) 83-7 x 19-8 x 50 (25-5 x 60 x 7-5)
Missiles 2 SSN 2A (Styx)
Guns 2—25 mm (twin)
Main engines 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 4 800 hp = 40 knots
6 "DHAFEER" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Acquired in 1967 from USSR.
DHAFEER (Feb 1968) HAZZA (May 1968)

DURGHAM (Sep 1968) MURAYJIB (Feb 1970) 6 Ex-SOVIET "SO I" CLASS (F.A.C. PATROL)
GHADUNFAR (May 1968) TIMSAH (Sep 1968)
Displacement, tons 215 light; 250 normal
Dimensions, ft (m) 138-6 X 20-0 X 9-2 {42-3 6-1 x 2-8}
Guns A— 25 mm (2 twin mounts)
Displacement, tons 10 A/S weapons 4—5 barrelled rocket launchers
Dimensions, ft (m) 41 X 12 X 3-5 (72-5 x 3-7 x
Main engines 3 diesels; 6 000 bhp = 29 knots
Guns 1 X 7-62MG, 2 light MG Complement 30
Main engines 2 Cummins diesels; 370 bhp Range, miles 1 100 at 13 knots
Complement 6 (1 officer, 5 men) Delivered by USSR on 7 and 8 Oct 1967, first two, and the other four since 1968.
All built by Keith Nelson & Co Ltd, Bembridge, Isle of Wight. Of glass fibre hull
construction. Launch dates above.
Z'^-^'^^'lLitM . !«?.
Soviet "SOI" Class
1 2 Ex- SOVIET •P6" CLASS (F.A.C. TORPEDO)

Dimensions, ft ( m) 84-2 X 20-0 X 6-0 {25-7 X 5-7 X 1-8)
Tubes 2—21 inch plus mines or d epth charges
Guns 4-25 mm (twin)
Mam engines 4 Diesels, 4 shafts, 4 800 hip = 43 knots
Complement 25
Six were acquired from the USSR in 964. Two more boats reported to
7570, Abu Dhabi Defence Force were received from Egypt in 1 963.
20 ALGERIA ALBANIA
MINE WARFARE FORCES

2 Ex-SOVIET "T 43" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS, OCEAN)
Guns
Displacement, tor
Dimensions, ft {rr
Main engines
Range, miles
500 standard; 610
190-2
4—37 mm
X 28-2 X 6-9 {580
(twin); 4—25
full load
2 Diesels; 2 shafts; 2 000 hp = 17 knots

1 600 at 10 knots
mm
x
(twin)
2-7)
...^T 43 C/ass (& Radar Picket)
Complement 40
TRAINING SHIP {Ex-Coasta/ Minesweeper)
I SIDI FRADJ (ex- Darfour)

Dimensions, feet 1 36 oa x 24-5 x 6
Guns 1—3 in; 2—20 mm AA

Main engines Diesels; 1 000 bhp = 13 knots
Two ex-US BYMS type coastal minesweepers were presented to Algeria by Egypt to
form the nucleus of the new Algerian Navy. Both Darfour (ex-BYMS 2041 ) and Tor
(ex-BYMS 2175) arrived in Algiers on 4 Nov 1962, being handed over on 6 Nov and
renamed Sidi Fradj and Djebel Aures, respectively, but the latter was wrecked off
Algiers in Apr 1963 and Sidi Fradj has been used as a training ship since 1965. Now
Soviet T 43' Class considered obsolescent.
ALBANIA
Strength of the Fleet SUBMARINES
4 Corvettes 2 Minesweepers (Ocean) 4 Oilers
4 Ex-USSR "W" CLASS
4 Submarines 6 Minesweepers (Inshore) 20 Small Auxiliaries Displacement, tons 1 030 surface; 1 180 dived
42 FAC (Torpedo) 10 MSB 2400 X 220 X 15.0 {73-2 x S-7 x 4-6)
6—21 bow, 2 stern) 18 torpedoes or 40 mines
in (4 ;
Bases Diesels; 4 000 bhp; 2 shafts = 17 knots surface

Electric motors; 2 500 hp = 1 5 knots dived
Durazzo (Durresi) and Valona 13 000 at 8 knots surfaced
Complement 60
Personnel Mercantile Marine

Three of the four "W" class submarines are operational and one is now used as a sta-
(a) 1974: Total 3 000 including 300 Lloyd's Register of Shipping: tionary training hulk. All are based at VIore, Two were transferred from the USSR
coastal frontier guards. 17 vessels of 56 523 tons gross in 1960, and two others were reportedly seized from the USSR in mid-1961 upon
(b) Ratings on 3 years military servic the withdrawal of Soviet ships from their Albanian base,
RADAR. Snoop Plate.
CORVETTES
4 Ex-USSR -KROIMSTADT- CLASS
Displacement, tons 310 standard; 380 full load WHISKY"C/JSJ
Dimensions, ft {m) 170-6 X 21-5 X 9 (520 x 6-5 x 2-7)
Guns 1-3-5 in (85 mm) 2—37 mm AA; (single)
6—12-7 AA MG (3 vertical twin) LIGHT FORCES
A/S weapons 2 depth charge projectors ; 2 DC rails
Main engines 3 Diesels, 3 shafts; 3 300 bhp = 24 knots 12 USSR "P-4" CLASS (F.A.C. TORPEDO)
Range, miles 1 500 at 12 knots
Complement 65
Displacement tons 25
Equipped for minelaying 2 rails, about 40 mines Four were transferred from the
Dimensions, feet 62 3 11-5 X 5 6 (79 x 35 x 1-7 metres)
USSR in 1958 Albania sent two for A/S updating in 1960 and two others m 1961
Guns 2 or 4—12-7 mm AA MG (see notes)
Tubes 2—18 in (450 mm)
Mam engines 2 Diesels; 2 Shafts; 2200bhp = 50 knots
RADAR. Surface search— Ball Gun. Navigation— Neptun. IFF— High Pole.
Six were transferred from the USSR in 1956 (with radar and 2-12-7 mm MG) and six
from China, three in April 1 965 and three in Sep 1 965, without radar and 4 1 2-7 mm —
MG (2 twin). Radar now fitted.
•KRONSTADT- Class
••p-4" Class Ex-USSR
30 Ex-CHINESE "HU CH WA IM " CLASS (FAC. TORPEDO)
Displacement, tons 45
Dimensions, ft (m) 71 x i4-5 x 3-I (218 x 4-5 x 0-9)
Guns 2-14-5 mm (twin vertical)
Torpedo tubes 2—21 inch
Main engines 2 M50 Diesels; 2 shafts; 2 200 hp = 55 knots
Built in Shanghai and transferred as follows: 6 in 1 968, 1 5 in 1 969, 2 in 1 970 and 7 in
1971.
-KRONSTADT Class RADAR. Skinhead.

ALBANIA ARGENTINA 21
MINE WARFARE FORCES DEGAUSSING SHIP

2 Ex-USSR "T 43" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS, OCEAN) 1 Ex-USSR "SEKSTAN" CLASS
Displacement, tons 500 standard; 610 full load Dimensions, ft (m) 1340 x 400 > 140 max (40 9 ' 12 2 x 4-3)
Dimensions, ft (m) 190-2 282 x 69 {580 x 8-6 x 2-1)
x Main engines Diesels; 400 bhp = 11 knots
Guns 4—37 mm AA (2 twin) 4—25 mm AA ; Complement 35
Main engines 2 Diesels; 2 shafts; 2 000 bfip = 17 knots
Range, miles 1 600 at 10 knots Suilt m Finland in 1956. Transferred from the USSR in 1960.
Complement 40
"T 43" class fleet minesweepers acquired from the USSR. Transferred in Aug 1960. OILERS
2 Ex-USSR "KHOBI" CLASS
Measurement, tons 1 600 deadweight; 1 500 oil
Dimensions, ft (m) 2200 x 33-0 x 15-0 (671 " 101 x 4 6)

Launched in 1956. Transferred from the USSR in Sep 1958 and Feb 1959.
addition to the above there are reported to be a number of small auxiliaries.
RADAR. Neptun.
1 Ex-USSR "TOPLIVO 1" CLASS

6 Ex-USSR "T 301" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
Dimensions, ft (m) 1280 X 180 X 4-9 (390 x 5-5 x 1-5)
Transferred from the USSR in March 1960. Similar to "Khobi" class in appearance
Guns 2—37 mm AA 2—25 mm AA ;
though smaller.
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 1 440 bhp = 17 knots
Complement 25
1 Ex-USSR "TOPLIVO 3" CLAS:
Transferred from USSR—two in 1957, two in 1959 and two in 1960.
Transferred from the USSR in 1960. Funnel aft.
TENDERS
T 301- Class There are reported to be a dozen or so harbour and port tenders including, YPs. a water
Ex-USSR carrier and torpedo recovery vessel of the Soviet Poluchat 1 class The Atrek" class '
10 Ex-SOVIET"PO 2"CLASS (MSB) submarine tender transferred from USSR in 1 961 as a depot ship was converted into a
merchant ship.
Displacement, tons 40 to 45 standard; 45 to 50 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 82-0 x 16-7 x 5-6 (25 x 5-1 x 7-7)
Guns 2—25 mm or 2—13 mm
Main engines Diesels = 30 knots TUGS
There are reports of some 10 P02 class in service and possibly 3 ex-Italian MS 501.
The P02 class, though primarily Minesweeping boats are also general utility craft
They were transferred as follows: 1958-59, 3 in 1960. Several small tugs nployed in local duties or harbour service.
ARGENTINA
Naval Board Prefix to Ships' Names
Commander of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations: 1971 Buenos Aires, Misiones, San Luis "A.R A." (Armada Republics Argentina)
Rear Admiral E. E. Massera 1 973 Entre Rios, San Juan. Santa Cruz
rength of the Fleet
Chief of Naval Staff: Frigates
Rear Admiral A Lambruschini 1973 Juan B Azopardo Type Activ
Attack Carrier (Medium) 1
Minesweeper Support Ship Cruisers 3

Destroyers 8
Diplomatic Representation 1971 Corrientes Corvettes 12
Patrol Submarines 2
Naval Attache in London and The Hague and Head of Submarines Landing Ships (Tank) 5
the Argentine Naval Mission in Europe: Landing Craft (Tank) 1
Rear Admiral R. G Franke 1972 Santa Fe (ex-Lamprey) Santiago del Estero (ex Minor Landing Craft 19
IVIacabi), scrapped for spares Fast Attack Craft (Gun) 2
Naval Attache in Washington: Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo) 2
Rear Admiral D. R. H. De La Riva Amphibious Forces Large Patrol Craft 3
Minesweepers (Coastal) 4
Naval Attache in Paris: 1971 BDI 15. BDM 1 Minehunters 2
Captain J C Malagani 1973 BDI 1.EDVP 4.5.6. 11.20. 22. 27. Survey Ships 3
Survey Launches 2
Survey Ships Transports 5
Oiler (Underway Replenishment) 1
1970 Commodoro Augusto Lasserre Oilers (Fleet Support) 2

(a) 1974: 31 125 (2 615 6 510 petty officers
officers, .1 1973 Ushuia sunk in collision Icebreaker 1
and ratings and 12 000 conscripts) Training Ship 1
(b) Volunteers plus 14 months national service Oilers Salvage Ship 1
Tugs 13
Deletions and Transfers 1971 Punta Rasa, Punta Lara
MERCANTILE MARINE
Attack Carrier (medium) Tugs
Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
1/1971 Independencia 1971 Querendi 351 vessels of 1 452 552 tons gross
22 ARGENTINA
AIRCRAFT CARRIER
1 Ei-BRITISH "COLOSSUS- CLASS
Name Builders Laid down Launched Completed
26 DE MAYO {ex-HNMS Karel Doorman, ex-HMS Venerable) Cammell LairdEt Co Ltd Birkenhead 3 Dec 1 942 30 Dec 1 943 17 Jan 1 945
Displacer-ienl, tons 1892 standard 1 9 896 full load
5 ; GENERAL 1966 with boilersremoved from HMS Leviathan. During
Length, feet (metres) 630 (1920) pp 693-2 (211-3) oa Purchased from Great Britain on 1 Apr 1948 and com- refit for Argentina in 1968-1969 she received new
Beam, feet (metres) 80 (24-4) missioned in the Royal Netherlands Navy on 28 May turbines, also from HMS Leviathan.
Draught, feet (merres) 25(7-6) 1948. Damaged by boiler fire on 29 Apr 1968. Sold to
Width, feet (metres) 121-3 (37-0) overall Argentina on 15 Oct 1966 and refitted at Rotterdam by
Hangar; N. V. Dok en Werf Mij Wilton Fijenoord. Commissioned RECONSTRUCTION. Underwent extensive refit mod-
Length, feet (mares) 455 (138-7) in the Argentine Navy on 1 2 Mar 1 969. Completed refit ernisation in 1 955-1 958 including angled flight deck and
Width, feet (metres) 52 (15-8) on 22 Aug 1 969 and sailed for Argentina on 1 Sep 1 969. steam catapult, rebuilt island, mirror sight landing system,
Height, feet (merres) 17-5(5-3) With modified island superstructure and bridge, lattice and new anti-aircraft battery of ten 40 mm
guns, at the
Capacity 21 ; operates with vari- tripod radar mast, and tall raked funnel, she differs con- Wilton-Fijenoord Shipyard, at a cost of 25 million
ablecomplement of S-2 Trackers, siderably from her former appearance and from her guilders. Conversion completed in July 1958.
A-4Q Skyhawks and S-61 Sea original sister ships in the British, Australian, Brazilian,
KingASW helicopters French and Indian navies.
Guns, AA' 10—40 mm RADAR
Main engir Parsons geared turbines; ENGINEERING. The turbine sets and boilers are Search; Two Philips LWO series early warning radars
40 000 shp ; 2 shafts arranged en echelon, the two propelling-machinery with associated height finders of VI series for air inter-
4 three-drum; working pressure spaces having two boilers and one set of turbines in each ception.
400 psi (28-1 kglcm^) Superheat ;
space, on the unit system. She was reboilered in 1 965- Tactical: DA Series tactical and navigation radar.
700T (37rC)
Speed, knots 24-25 designed
Oil fuel, tons 3 200
Range, miles 12 000 at 14 knots ,6 200 at
23 kr!Ots
1 500
DRAWING. Starboard elevation and plan,
in 1971. Scale: 105 feet = 1 inch
H
$A
1970. Argentine Navy

25 DE MAYO (Harrier VTOL aircraft demonstration on Jlight deck)
m
^3
- xm.
,W.i4 il t:-'-«.t—V'
1970, Wright a Logan

ARGENTINA 23
CRUISERS
2 Ex-US "BROOKLYN" CLASS
GENERAL BELGRANO c« n de '
New York S B Corp Camden 15 Apr 1?35 12 Mar 1938 18 Mar 1939
NUEVE DE JULIO (e>^ one CL 47 Newport News SB & D D Co 1 Apr 1935 3 Dec 1936 1 Feb 1939
Displacement, tons Gen. Belgrano: 10 800 standard;

12 650 normal; 13 645 full load
Nueve de Julio: 1 500 standard
12 300 normal; 13 645 full load
Length, feet {metres) 608-3 (185-4) oa
Beam, feet (metres) 69 (210)
Draught, feet (metres) 24 (7-3) max
Aircraft 2 helicopters
Missiles, AA 2 quadruple "Sea Cat" launchers
(General Belgrano only)
Guns, surface 15—6 in (75.3 mm) 47 cal ;
8—5 in (727 mm) 25 cal.

Guns, AA 20—40 mm; 16—20 mm (Gen.
Belgrano) 20—40 mm (Nueve
;
de Julio)
—
4 47 mm
Belt 4 in— 1J in (100—38 mm
Decks 3 in-i-2 in (76^51 mm)
in— 3 in (127— 76
Turrets 5 mm)
Conning Tower 8 in (203 mm)
Main engines Parsons geared turbines; DRAWING: Starboard elevation and plan Re-drawn
100 000 shp; 4 shafts in 1 971 .Scale 1 20 feet = 1 inch.' "Sea-
Boilers 8 Babcock & Wilcox Express type cats" abreast bridge In General Belgrano only
Speed, knots 32-5 (when new)
Oil fuel (tons) 2 200
Complement 1 200
GENERAL
Former cruisers of the United States Navy "Brooklyn"
class. Superstructure was reduced, bulges added, beam
increased, and mainmast derricks and catapults removed.
Purchased from the United States in 1951 at a cost of
S7 800 000 representing 20 per cent of their original cost
plus the expense of reconditioning them. Both were
transferred to the Argentine Navy on 12 Apr 1951.
General Belgrano was commissioned under the name
17 de Octubre at Philadelphia on 17 Oct 1951. 9 de
Julio was commissioned into the Argentine Navy at
Philadelphia on 11 Mar 1 952. 9 de Julio refers to 9 July
1816, when the Argentine provinces signed the Declara-
tion of Independence. 17 de Octubre was renamed
General Belgrano in 1956 following the overthrow of
President Peron the year before.
RADAR
Search: LWO and DA Series (Signaal).
HANGAR. The in the hull right aft accommo-

hangar
dates two helicopters together with engine spares and
duplicate parts, though 4 aircraft was the original
complement. GENERAL BELGRANO 1973.Jirgentine Navy
Name No. Builders Completed

LA ARGENTINA C 3 Vickers Armstrongs Ltd, Barrow 31 Jan 1939
Displacement, tons 6 000 standard; 7 610 normal
8 630 full load
Length, feet (metres) 510 (155-5 541-2 (164-9) oa
Beam, feet (metres) 56-5 (77-2)
Guns, surface 9—6 in (755 mm)
Guns, AA 1 4 — 40 mm
Torpedo tubes 6—21 in (533 mm) tripled
Armour Side and C.T. 3 in (76 mm):
deck and gunhouses 2 in (57 mm)
Ma engines Parsons geared turbines
5 4000 shp; 4 shafts
Boilers 4 Yarrow; 300 psi (27 kgjcm^)
Speed, knots 30 originally now 25 —
Complement 80(
GENERAL
Designed as Training Crui; t 6 000 000 gold pesos GUNNERY, :h guns were removed i 1950 DRAWING. Starboard elevation and plan. Re-drawn
(about £1 750 000). and 40 mm in 1971. Scale 113 feet = 1 inch (1: 1 500).
m. -a'
l LA ARGENTINA 7569, Argentine Navy

24 ARGENTINA
DESTROYERS
2 NEW CONSTRUCTION TYPE 42
Name No. Builders Launched Commissioning
HERCULES D 01 Vickers, Barrow in-Furness 24 Oct 1972 mid 1975
SANTISSIMA TRINIDAD D 02 AFNE, Rio Santiago Mar 1974 1976
Displacement, tons 3 500 full load

Length, feet (metres) 392 0(n9 5)wl, 410 0(725 0)oa
Draught, feet (metres) 22 (6 7)
Missile launchers 2 "Sea Dart" (1 twin)
Aircraft 1 Lynx helicopter
Guns 1—4 5 in automatic; 2—20 mm
Oerlikon
Mam engines Rolls Royce Olympus gas turbines
for full power; Rolls Royce Tyne
gas turbines for cruising ; 2 shafts ;
50 000 shp
Speed, knots 30 designed
4 000 at 18 knots
HERCULES (TYPE 42)
Range, miles
Complement 300
GENERAL
Guided missile armed destroyers of the British "Type 42". Barrow-in-Furness, announced on 18 May 1970, for the Britain and the other in Argentina 'ith British oversight
The Argentine Navy signed the contract with Vickers Ltd, construction of these two ships, one to be built in Great of construction.
5 Ex-US "FLETCHER" CLASS

Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioning
BROWN (ex-USS Heermann. DD 532) D 20 Bethlehem Steel Co, San Francisco 8 May 1942 5 Dec 1942 6 July 1943
ESPORA (ex-USS Do'tch, DD 670) D 21 Federal S B & D D. Co, Port Newark 2 Mar 1943 20 June 1943 7 Aug 1943
ROSALES (ex-USS Stembel. DD 644) D 22 Bath Iron Works Corporation, Bath, Maine 21 Dec 1942 8 May 1943 16 July 1943
DOMECO GARCIA (ex-USS Braine. DD 630) D 23 Bath Iron Works Corp. 12 Oct 1942 7 Mar 1943 11 May 1943
ALMIRANTE STORNI (ex-USS Cowell. DD 547) D 24 Bethlehem Co, San Pedro 7 Sep 1942 18 Mar 1943 23 Aug T943
-Fletcher
Displacement, tons 2 100 standard: 3 050 full load

Length, feet (metres) 376-5 (114-8) oa
Beam, feet (metres) 39-5 (120)
Draught, feet (metres) 12-2 (3-7) mean; 18 (55) max
Guns, surface 4—5 in (127 mm) 38 cal.
Guns, AA 6—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal.
Torpedo tubes —
5 21 in (533 mm) quintupled
A/S depth charges 2 fixed Hedgehogs; 1 DC rack
A/S torpedo racks 2 side-launching
Main engines 2 sets GE or AC geared turbines
60 000 shp 2 shafts ;
Boilers 4 Babcock & Wilcox ALMIRANTE STORNI 972, Argentine Navy

Speed, knots 35
Oil fuel (tons) 650
Complement 300
1961. fspora is of the later "Fletcher" class. Last pair source of spare parts.
GENERAL transferred 17 Aug 1971. Brown is division leader. RADAR. Search: L Band SPS 6. Tactical: C Band
transferred to the Argentine Navy USS Knapp (D 653) is also reported transferred as SPS 10. Fire Control: X Band, antenna on Director.
2 Ex-US "ALLEN M. SUMNER" CLAS! Name No. Builders Launched Commissioning

BOUCHARD (ex-USS Borie DD 704) D 26 Federal SB & DD Co 4 July 1944 21 Sep 1944
SEGUI (ex-USS Hank DD 702) D 25 Federal SB & DD Co 21 May 1944 28 Aug 1944
Displacement, tons 2 200 standard, 3 320 full load
Length, feet (metres) 376 5 (1148) oa
Beam, feet (metres) 40 9 (725)
D<auqh\.\ee\ (metres) 19 (5 8)
Guns 6-5 in (727 nm) 38 cal
DP (twin) 4—3 (Hank only)
A/S Weapons 2 Triple torpedo tubes (Mk 32) :
2 ahead-firing Hedgehogs
Facilities for small helicopter
Main engines 2 geared turbines, 60 000 shp;
2 shafts
Boilers 4
Speed, knots 34
Range, miles 3 865 at 1 1 knots 990 at 31 knots ;
Complement Bouchard 291 Segui 331 ;
Transferred to Argentina 1 July 1972. Bouchard has BOUCHARD

been modernised with VDS, helicopter facilities and RADAR (Bouchard). SPS 10, SPS 40 and GFCS Mk 25.
hangar. SONAR (Bouchard). SQA 10A. SQS 30.
1 FRAM II "GEARING" CLASS Name No. Builders Commissioning

PY (ex-USS Perkins DD 877) D 27 Consolidated Steel Corpn. 5 Apr 1945
Displacement, tons 2 425 standard ; approx 3 500 full
load
Length, feet (metres) 390-5 (7 79-0)
Draught, feet (meffex) 190(5-5)
Guns 6—5 inch (727 mm). 38 cal. DP
(twins)
A/S weapons 2 Fixed Hedgehogs; 2 triple
torpedo tubes (Mk 32)
Mam engines 2 geared Westinghouse turbines
Boilers 4 Babcock & Wilcox
Speed, knots 31-5
Range, miles 6 150 at 11 knots; 1 475 at 30
knots
Complement 275
Transferred by sale 15 Jan 1973.
RADAR. SPS 10, SPS 40 and GFCS Mk 25.

SONAR. SQS 23.
ARGENTINA 25
SUBMARINES
2 TYPE 209 NEW CONSTRUCTION
SALTA S 31 SAN LUIS S 32
Displacement, tons 980 surface; 1 230 dived

Length, feet {metres) 183-4 (55-9)
Draught, feet (metres) 17-9 (5-4)
Torpedo tubes 8—21 in , bow tubes (with reloads)
Main machinery Diesel electric; MTU Diesels, 4
generators; 1 shaft; 5 000 hp
Speed, knots 22 dived, 10 surfaced
Complement 32
Built in sections by Howaldswerke Deutsche Werft AG,

Kiel from the IK 68 design of Ingenieurkontor, LiJbeck.
Sections are shipped to Argentina for assembly at
Tandanor, Buenos Aires. Salta launched 21 Nov 1972
and San Luis May 2 1 973. Both to commission in 1 974. 7973, Argentine Navy
2 "GUPPY (lAandll)" CLASS

SANTA FE (ex-USS Catfish SS 339) S 21
SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO
(ex-USS Chivo SS 341) S 22
Displacement, tons 1 870 surface; 2 420 (Santa Fe) ;
2 540 (Santiago) dived

Length, feet (metres) 307-5 (93-C
Draught, feet (metres) 1 80 (5-5) (Santa Fe) 1 70 (5-2) ;
(Santiago)
Torpedo tubes 10—21 in (535m/n);6fwd, 4aft
Main machinery 3 diesels; 4 800 shp 2 electric ;
motors; 5 400 shp; 2 shafts

Speed, knots 18 surfaced; 15 dived 7972, Arge
Oil fuel, tons 300
Complement 82-84
launched on 1 9 Nov 1944 and 14 Jan 1945 and comm- (1948-50) and Chivo under the Guppy
GENERAL issioned on 1 9 Mar 1 945 and 28 April 1 945, respectively. (1951). Both transfer red to Argentina i
Both of the "Balao" class built by Electric Boat Co being Catfish was modified under the Guppy II programme on 7 Jan 1971.
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
1 Ex-US LANDING SHIP (TANK) 1 LANDING SHIP (TANK)
CANDIDO DE LASALA Q 43 (ex-USS Gunston Hall. LSD 5)
CABO SAN ANTONIO Q 42
Displacement, tons 5 480 standard. 9 375 full load
Displacement, tons 4 300 light; 8 000 full load
Dimensions, feet 457 8 oa « 72 2 « 18 Dimensions, feet 445 oa x 62 « 16 5
Guns 12-40 mm AA Guns 6—3 in (3 twin)
Mam engines 2 Skinner Unaflow; 2 shafts; 7 400 shp = 15 4 knc
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 13 700 bhp = 11 knots
Boilers 2 Two drum Complement 124
Complement Accommodation for 326 (17 officers and 309 men)
Built at the AFNE Designed to carry
Rio Santiago. a helicopter and two landing craft.
GENERAL Launched 1968, completed 1973 To commission in 1974.

Builtby Moor Dry Dock Co, Oakland, Calif. Laid down on 28 Dec 1 942, launched on Modified US "Suffolk County" Class.
1 May 1943 and completed on 10 Nov 1943. Arcticized in 1 948/9. Transferred from
the US Navy on 1 May 1 970. Carries 1 4 LCA and has helicopter facilities.
1 Ex-US LCT TYPE

BDI O 56 (ex-USS LCIL 583)
Displacement, tons 230 light; 387 full load

Dimensions, feet 153 wl; 159 oa ^ 23-2 > 5
Guns 2—20 mm AA (only in BDI 4
Main engines 8 sets diesels ; 3 200 bhp = 1 4 Two reversible propeller;
Oil fuel, tons 110
Complement 30
Used for training.
CANDIDO DE LASALA 1973, Argentine Navy
3 Ex-US LST TYPE

""^=^^«5
CABO SAN GONZALO 44 (ex-US Z.S7 872) 1970 Argentine Nav
CABO SAN ISIDRO 46 (ex-US iSr 919)
CABO SAN PIO 50 (ex-US Z.S7 1044)
19 MINOR LANDING CRAFT
Displacement, tons 2 366 beaching; 4 08^ I load
Dimensions, feet 316wl; 328 oa x 50 I LCM 2 LCM 3 LCM 4
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 1 bhp = 1 1 knots
Oil fuel (tons) 700 It was stated in Jan 1971 that four LCM uilt in the USA had been incorporated
Range, miles 9 500 at 9 knots the Fleet.
Complement
EDVP 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 24, 28,
GENERAL
Built by Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co, Seattle, USA. Launched i
Transferred 1946-47. All ships have two rudders. Displacement, tons 12

Dimensions, feet 39-5 X 10-5 X 5-5
MEDIUM LANDING SHIPS Main engines Diesel, 9 knots
Of the former United States landing ships, (medium) BDM 2 (ex-USN LSM I
converted into a minelayer support vessel in 1968. Ex USN LCVPs. Transferred 1946.
26 ARGENTINA
LIGHT FORCES
2 FAST ATTACK CRAFT (GL
GENERAL
INTREPIDA ELPR INDOMITA ELPR 2 Patrol craft operated by the Prefecture Naval Argentina. GC 31 of similar size but
different type, see photograph below.
Dimensions, ft {m) 164 X 24 {50 X 7-3)
Guns 1—3 in (76 mm) Otomelara AA, 2—40
Torpedo tubes Designed for 2—21 inch 'S'î

Main engines Diesels; 4 shafts; speed 40 knots
Complement 35
These two fast patrol vessels were ordered in 1 970 and were built by LiJrssen, Bremen,
(Vegesack). Of Combattante II type. Intrepida launched 1 2 Dec 1 973 and Indomita
^-%
May 1974. Both to commission later in 1974.
^ --fe..^.
3 "LYNCH' CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
* ' ^
GC31 '
EREZCANO GC 23 LYNCH GC 21 TOLL GC 22
Displacement, tons 100 normal 1 17 full load

Dimensions, feet 90 X 19 X 6
Gun 1—20 mm
Main engines 2 Maybach Diesels; 2 700 bhp
Complement 16
EX- U HIGGINS CLASS'

's" ^ 2 £ (FAC—TORPEDO)
ALAKUSH P 82 TOWORA P 84
Guns 2—40 mm;4— MG
Torpedo launchers 4—21 inch
Rocket launchers 2 sextuple sets
Main engines 3 Packard; 4 050 hp = 45 knots
Complement 12
7 969. An/enlint' Na The last of a class of nine. Given in 1972.
MINE WARFARE FORCES

6 Ex-BRITISH "TON" CLASS Displacement, tons 360 standard; 425 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 140 pp 1 53 oa x 28-8 x,8-2 (46-3
; x 8-8 x 2-5)
(MINESWEEPERS (COASTAL) and MINEHUNTERS) Guns 1—40 mm AA
Mam engines 2 Diesels; 2 shafts, 3 000 bhp = 15 knots
CHACO (ex-HMS Rennington) Oil fuel (tons) 45
CHUBUT (ex-HMS Santon) M 3
Range, miles 2 300 at 13 knots; 3 000 at 8 knots
FORMOSA (ex-HMS llmmgton) M 6 Complement Minsweepers 27; Minehunters 36
NEUQUEN (ex-HMS Hickleton) M 1
RIO NEGRO (ex-HMS Tarlton) Former British coastal minesweepers of the "Ton class Of composite wooden and
TIERRA DEL FUEGO (ex HMS
"
Be Purchased in 1967 In 1968 Chaco and Formosa

non-magnetic metal construction
were converted into minehunters in HM Dockyard Portsmouth, and the other four
were refitted and modernised as minesweepers by the Vosper Thornycroft Group with
Vosper actuated fin stabiliser equipment
......-.«#'•-
CHACO (HUNTER) 7972, Argentine Navy NEUQUEN (SWEEPER) 797/, Argentine Navy
CORVETTES
CLASS Name No Builders Laid down Launched Completed
28 July 1946
KING P 21 Asliliero Nav. RiO Santiago Dec 1938 Dec 1943
idard; 1 000 normal; MURATURE P 20 Aslillero Nav. Rio Santiago June 1938 July 1945 18 Nov 1946
Displacement, tons
1 032 full load
Length, feet {metres) 252-7 {77 0)

Beam, feet {metres) 29 {8-8)
Draught, feet (metces) 7-5 {2-3)
Guns, surface 3—4-1 (705 mm)
Guns, AA 4—40 mm Bofors; 2— MG
A/S 4— DCT
Main engines 2—Werkspoor 4-stroke diesels
2 500 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 18
Oil fuel (tons) 90
Range, miles 6 000 at 1 2 knots
Complement
1970 Argentme Navy
b:^
KING,
J^
MURATURE
GENERAL
Both built at Astillero Nav. Rio Santiago. Named after
Captain John King, an Irish follower of Admiral Brown,
28; and Captain Murature,
.
who
service against the Paraguayans at the Battle of
on Aug 6 1865. Used
<
for cadet training.

^
performed conspicuous
Cuevas
who distinguished himself in the war with Brazil, 1826-
ARGENTINA 27
Corvettes —continued
2 Ex-US ATF TYPE
COMANDANTE GENERAL IRIGOYEN
(ex-USS Caliuilla, ATF 152) A 1
COMANDANTE GENERAL ZAPIOLA

(ex-USS Arpaho, ATF 68) A 2
Displacement, tons 1235 standard: 1 675 fullload

Dimensions, ft (m) 195 wl; 205 oa x 38-2 ^ 15-3
(62-5 X 77-6 X 4-7)
Guns 4—40 mm AA (2 twin) ; 2—20 mm
Main engines 4 sets diesels with electric drive;
3 000 bhp = 16 knots
Complement 85
Former US fleet ocean tugs of the "Cherokee" class.

Fitted with powerful pumps and other salvage equipment.
Both by Charleston S.B. & DO. Co, Charleston, S.C.
built
Launched on 2 Nov 1944 and 22 June 1 942, respectively,
and completed on 10 Mar 1945 and 20 Jan 1943,
Transferred to Argentina at San Diego, California, in
1961. Classified as tugs until 1966 when they were re-
rated as patrol vessels.
COMANDANTE GENERAL ZAPIOLA 1973. Argentine Navy
6 Ex-US ATA TYPE

ALFEREZ SOBRAL
(ex-USS Caf3iv6a, /17"/1 210) A 9
CHIRIGUANO (ex-US ATA 227) A 7
COMODORO SOMELLERA
(ex-USS Salish ATA 187) A 10
DIAGUITA (ex-US /IM 124) A 5
SANAVIRON (ex-US /17^ 228) A 8
YAWIANA (ex-US /I7/1 126) A 6

Dimensions, ft (m) 134-5 wl; 143 oa x 34 x 12
(43-4 X 70-4 X 3-6)
Guns 1_40 mm; 2—20 mm AA
Main engines Diesel-electric; 1 500 bhp = 12-5
knots
Oil fuel (tons) 154
Range, miles 1 6 500 at 8 knots
Complement 49
796:5, Argentine Navy

Former US ocean tugs. Built by Levingstone Shipbuilding Co, Orange,
auxiliary
Texas, USA, in Diaguita and Yamana are fitted as rescue ships. A 5, A 6,
1945.
A 7 and A 8 bear names of South American Indian tribes. Classified as ocean
salvage tugs until 1966 when they were re-rated as patrol vessels. A 9 and
A 10 were transferred on 10 Feb 1972. A 9 operated by Coast Guard.
SPIRO GC 12 (ex-Bouchard class)
Displacement, tons 560 normal; 650 full load

Dimensions, feet 197 oa X 24 X 111
Guns 4 40 mm
Main engines 2 MAN Diesels; 2 000 bhp = 13
knots
Complement 77
GENERAL
Former minesweeper of the "Bouchard" class, now operated by the Prefectura
Naval Argentina. Built by the Rio Santiago Navy Yard. Launched on 7 June 1937.
Sister snips Bouchard, Py and Seaver were transferred to the Paraguayan Navy.
They were the first warships built In Argentine yards.
7969, Argentine Navy
SURVEY SHIPS
Building by Mestrina, Tigre, Argentina. Laid down 17 July 1971, launched 2 Dec
COMODORO RIVADAVIA 1972, to commission late 1974. Rated as "Buque HidrogrSfico Auxiliar".
1 NEW CONSTRUCTION SURVEY SHIP

Dimensions, ft (m) 167 x 28-9 x 8-5 {50-9 x 8 8 x 2-6) Displacement, tons 1 960 standard
Main engines 2 Werkspoor Diesels = 12 knots
Complement 30 To be laid down in 1974 at Alianza, Avellaneda.
28 ARGENTINA
Survey Ships— continued Transport cont.
NEW CONSTRUCTION OC E ANOG RAPH C I SHIP GENERAL

Built by Canadian Vickers, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bah/a Buen Suceso was completed
Displacement, tons 2 100 standard June 1 950. The first two are troop transports.
in BaMa Thetis is used as a training
Dimensions, ft (m) 249 x 43. 4 x 14.9 (75.5 x 13-2 4-5) ship and armed (see above).
Engines 1 Diesel; 2 600 hp = 12 knots
To be laid down at Astarsa, San Fernando in 1974.
ISLAS ORCADAS (ex-USS E/tan/n. T-AGOR 8)
Displacement, tons 2 036 4 942 full load

light;
Dimensions, ft (m) 262-2 oa x
51-5 x 18-7 (80 x 1 5-7 x 5-7)
Main engines Diesel electric; 3 200 bhp; 2 shafts = 12 knots
Complement 12 officers, 36 men, 38 scientists
Builtby Avondale Marine Ways, New Orleans, delivered 2 Aug 1957. Converted for
Antarctic Research 1961. Operated in conjunction by Argentine Navy, US National
Science Foundation and Argentine National Directorate of the Antarctic.
2 Ex-US TUG TYPE

GOYENA (ex- USS Dry Tortuga) A 3 >.HIA THETIS 7967, Werner Schiefer
THOMPSON (ex-USS Sombrero Key) A 4
SAN JULIAN (ex-f5 281) 8 7
Displacement, tons 1 863 full load Displacement, tons 930
Dimensions, ft (m) 191-3 X 37 X 18 {58-3 x 7/-3 x 5-5) Dimensions, feet 176 x 32-5
Guns 2—40 mm Bofors (twin); 2—20 (single) mm Mam engines 2 sets diesel; 2 shafts; 1 000 bhp
Main engines 2 Enterprise Diesels; 2 250 bhp = 12 knots Oil fuel (tons) 75
Oil fuel, tons 532 Complement 40
Complement 60
GENERAL
Built by Pendleton Shipyard Co, New Orleans. Launched 943 and leased to Ex-US Army small cargo carrier. Built by Wheeler Shipbuilding Corpn, Launched in
Argentina in 1965, Temporarily used as survey ships. 944. It was officially stated in May 1 960 that this vessel, formerly rated as a transport
was to be converted into a salvage vessel, Dec 961 it was officially stated that
1
she would continue to be a transport ship.
SALVAGE SHIP
GUARDIAMARINA ZICARI (ex-Tehuelche. ex-HMS Kingfisher. ex-King Salvor)
1)
^\ Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
Mam engines
Oil fuel,
Complement
(tons)
200 2 pp; 216 oi
Triple expansion,
310
82
X 37-8
2 shafts; 1 500 ihp = 12 knots
GENERAL
Former British submarine rescue ship. an Admiralty ocean salvage vessel by
Built as
Wm. Simons & Co. Ltd. Renfrew, Scotland, laid down on 17 May 1941, launched
and
on 8 May 942 and completed on 7 July
1 1 1 Converted into a Submarine Rescue
1 942.
Bell and Target ship in 1 953-54 Paid off as Bell Rescue Ship in 1 958 and subsequently
employed as Submarine Support Ship and Tender. Purchased from Great Britain in
Dec 1 960, and sailed from Chatham to Argentina in Apr 1 961 and renamed Tehuelche, ,
Again renamed Guardiamarina Zicari in Apr 1963.
THOMPSON 7975, Argentine Navy
1 AUXILIARY SAILING
EL AUSTRAL (ex US Atlantis) Q 7

Dimensions, feet 110 pp 141 oa - 27 20
Mam engines Diesel; 400 bhp
Oil fuel (tons) 22
Complement 19
GENERAL
Built by Burmeister & Wain, Copenhagen Launched and completed in 1931. In-
corporated into the Argentine Navy on 30 April ,1 966. Acquired from USA. Officially
rated as Buque Oceanagrafico. GUARDIAMARINA ZICARI Argentine Navy
CORMORAN
Coastal survey launch of 102 tons with complement of 19, built in 1963.
PETREL
Coastal survey launch of 50 tons with complement of 9, built in 1965.
PUNTA DELGADA {ex-Sugarland, ex-Nanticoke, AOG 66) B^6 FLEET SUPPORT)

f
TRANSPORTS
Displacement, tons 5 930 standard; 6 090 full load
BAHIA AGUIRRE Q 2 BAHIA BUEN SUCESO O 6 BAHIA THETIS Q 8 Dimensions, feet 325 X 48-2 X 20
Main engines Westinghouse diesel 1 shaft; 1 400 bhp
;
Displacement, tons 3 100 standard; 5 000 full load Oil fuel (tons) 150
Dimensions, ft (m) 334-7 x 47 X 138 (95 7 x M-3 x 79)
Guns (Q8 only) 2—4-1 in; 2—40 mm Bofors AA; 2—20 mm AA;
Complement 72
4 — 47 mm saluting
Main engines 2 sets Nordberg diesels; 2 shafts; 3 750 bhp = 16 knots GENERAL
Oil fuel (tons) 500 (Q8); 442 (06), 355 (Q2) Named after geographical location. USMS type T1 -M-BT1 .
Built by St. John's Rivei
Complement 100 SB Corp, Jacksonville, Fla. Launched on 7 Apr 1945.
ARGENTINA 29
OILERS ICEBREAKER
PUNTA MEDANOS B 18 (UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT) GENERAL SAN MARTIN Q 4
Displacement, tons 14 352 standard: 16 331 full load Measurement, tons 1 600 deadweight
Measurement, tons 8 250 deadweigfi Dimensipns, feet 279 » 61 21 ><
Dimensions, feet 470 pp; 502 oa - 62 x 28-5 Guns 1—4 2—40 mm AA

in, Bofors
Main engines Double reduction geared turbines. 2 sfiafts; Aircraft 1 reconnaissance aircraft and 1 helicopter
9 500 shp = 18 knots (over 19 knots attained on trials) Mam engines 4 diesel-electric 2 shafts; 7 100 hp = 16 knots ,
Boilers 2 Babcock & Wilcox two-drum integral furnace water-tube Range, miles 35 000 at 10 knots
Oil fuel (tons) 500
1 Oil fuel (tons) 1 100
Range, miles 13 700 at 15 knots Complement 160
Complement 99
GENERAL
GENERAL Built by Seebeck Yard of Weser AG. Launched on 24 June 1 954.
Built by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd, Wallsend on-Tyne. Launched on 20 1954. Fitted for research. New second radar mast fitted on after
Feb 1950. Completed on 10 Oct 1950. A unit of the Argentine Navy available as a in late 1972.
training vessel for personnel. She embodied experience gained in previous fleet oilers,
and waSjWhen completed the finest equipped and fastest of her type afloat. Fitted for
fuelling warships at sea. Boilers built under licence by the Wallsend Slipway &
Engineering Company. Steam conditions of 400 lb. per sq. in pressure and 750 deg F.
TUGS
GUAYCURU R 33 QUILMES R 32
Displacement, tons 368 full load

Dimensions, feet 107 2 ' 24 4- ' ,12 5
Main engines Skinner Unaflow engines.
Boilers Cylindrical
Oil fuel (tons) 52
Complement
GENERAL
"Quilmes" class tugs built at Rio Santiago, Argentina, in the State Naval Shipyards.
Laid down on 23 Aug and 15 Mar 1956 respectively, launched on 27 Dec 1959 and
8 July 1957 and completed on 29 July and 30 Mar 1960,
PEHUENCHE F TONOCOTE
PUNTA MEDANOS 1973, Argentine Nav Djsplacement, tons 330
Dimensions, feet 105 ' 24 7 ' 12 5
Main engines Triple expansion; 600 ihp =
Boiler 2
PUNTA ALTA B 12 (FLEET SUPPORT)
Oil fuel (tons) 36
Displacement, tor 1600 standard: 1 900 full load Range, miles 1 200 at 9 knots
800 deadweight Complement 1
Dimensions, feet 210 X 33-8 X 12-5 GENERAL

Main engines Diesel: shaft; 1 850 bhp = 8 knots
1 Both built in Rio Santiago Naval Yard Con missioned for service i
Oil fuel (tons) 146 MATACO R 3 TOBA R 4

GENERAL
Built at Puerto Belgrano. Launched in 1937. Named after Displacement, tons 600
Measurement, tons 339 gross
1305
TRAINING SHIP Dimensions, feet
Main engines Triple
pp;
expansio
137 : 139 oa
2 shafts;
28-5
200
X
ihp = 12
11.5
knots
LIBERTAD Q 2 Boilers 2
Displacement, tons 3 025 standard; 3 765 full load Oil fuel(tons) 95
Dimensions, feet 262 wl; 301 oa « 47 « 21-8 Range, miles 3 900 at 10 knots
Guns 1—3 in; 4—40 mm AA ; 4^7 mm salutin Complement 34
Main enaines 2 Sulzer diesels; 2 400 bhp = 13-5 knots GENERAL
370 (crew) plus 150 cadets Both built by Hawthorn LesI , Ltd, Hebburn-on-Tyne Launched on 24 Jan 1 928 and
23 Dec 1927, respectively. Both completed in Mar 928.
GENERAL HUARPE R 12
Built in the state owned shipyards at Rio Santiago. Launched on 20 June 1956. Displacement, tons 370
She is the largest sail training ship in the world and set up the fastest crossing of the
Dimensions, feet 107 " 27 2 « 12
N. Atlantic under sail in 1 966 a record which still stands. Triple expansion: 800 ihp
Main engines
Boilers 1 cylindrical (Howaldt Werke)
Oil fuel (tons) 58
Complement 13
GENERAL
Built by Howaldt Werke in 1927. Entered service in the Argentine Navy
CALCHAQUI R 6 (ex-US 445) CHULUPI R 1 (ex-US 426)

CAPAYAN R 16 (ex-US 443) MOCOVI R 5 (ex-US 441)
CHAQUILLAN R 1 8 (ex-US 444) MORCOYAN R 1 9 (ex-US 448)
Dimensions, feet 67 » 14 X 13
Main engines Diesel, 310 bhp ==
10 knots
Oil fuel (tons) 87
Complement 5
Built in USA and allocated the above pennant numbers in 1969.
Note. Two harbour tugs building by Vicente Forte will enter service in 1974.
30 AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
Minister for Defence (and Navy): Senior Appointments
Hon. Mr. L. H. Barnard, MP
Flag Officer Commanding Austalian Fleet: 1 January 1972: 17 000 officers and sailors
Rear-Admiral D. C. Wells, CBE 1 January 1 973: 1 7 1 28 officers and sailors
1 January 1974: 16 743 officers and sailors
Flag Officer Commanding East Australian Area:
Rear-Admiral W. J. Dovers, CBE, DSC Prefix to Ships' Names
Naval Authorities
HMAS. Her Majesty's Australian Sfiip
Cfiief of Naval Staff: Diplomatic Representation
Vice-Admiral H. D. Stevenson, CBE
Australian Naval Representative in London: Strength of the Fleet
Captain David W. Leach, CBE, MVO Active
Type
Naval Attache in Washington: Attack Carrier (Medium)
Cfiief of Naval Technical Services: Commodore R. Percy Destroyers 5 (3DDG)
Rear-Admiral M. P. Reed Frigates
Naval Attache in Tokyo: Patrol Submarines
Chief of Supply and Works: Captain P. M. Rees MCM Vessels
Rear-Admiral A. G. McFarlane Large Patrol Craft 19
Survey Sfiips
Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff: Fleet Support Ships
Rear-Admiral G. V. Gladstone, DSC" Navy Estimates Landing Craft
Small Craft
Director, Joint Staff {DOD): $A
Rear-Admiral A. M. Synnot, CBE 1971-72: 270 244 000' Mercantile Marine
1972-73: 293 094 000 '
Secretary. Department of the Navy: 1973-74: 31 9 994 000 ^^
Mr. Samuel Landau, CBE, MA includes United States Credits 370 vessels of 1 184 010 tons gross
Disposals
Naval Procurement and Modernisation Fleet Air Arm
ex-Carrier
The 3 Destroyers which were to have been built at Squadron Aircraft
Williamstown were deferred in August 1973. Foreign- HT 723 Iroquois and Scout helos
Sydney For disposal 20.7.73
built alternatives are being examined to fill the acknow- VC 724 A4G and TA4G Skyhawks. Macchi Train-
ledged requirement. At the same time plans for the ers (Training, FRU and trials)
Wessex 31 B helos (training and FRU) Destroyers
Support ship Protector were deferred whilst a cheaper HT 725
solution was sought. VF 805 A4G Skyhawks (Front line strike) sank in tow to breaker 13.2.69
Arunta
3 DesXroyers {DLGs Hobart, Perth and Brisbane) to be VS 816 S2E Trackers (Front line A/S)
Tobruk Sydney for Taiwan 10.4.72
left
modernized at a cost of $A33 million (see class HS 817 Wessex 31 B helos (Front line A/S)
Anzac 1974
notes). Older frigates to have extended refits vC 851 S2E Trackers, HS748 and DC-3's (training,
10 Sea King helicopters in lieu of 20 Wessex at a cost of communication and FRU)
SA43 million (delivery in 1974) Frigates
6 Lynx helicopters at a cost of $A4 million
Barcoo left Sydney for Taiwan 17.3.72
Naval Bases Culgoa left Sydney for Taiwan 17.3.72
Quickmatch left Sydney for Japan 10.4.72
Sydney (FOCEA) and Jervis Bay. Brisbane (NOC Quiberon left Sydney for Japan 6.7.72
Queensland) and Cairns. Darwin (NOC.NT). Cockburn Taiwan 6.7.72
Gascoyne left Sydney for
Sound (completing 1978) (NOC.WA).
Naval Shipyards Miscellaneous

Paluma Sales List 31.3.73
Karakara (Hulk) scuttled 30.1.73
Building Williamstown (Melbourne) and Cockatoo
at
Refits at Garden Island (Sydney).
SDBs 1321. 1324. 1325 1972
Island (Sydney).
PENNANT LIST
Minehunters Reserve Training Ships

Aircraft Carrier
Snipe 1102 244

Curlew 1121 247
Minesweepers (Coastal)
Patrol Boats
Oxiey 57
Otway 59 Hawk 1139
Teal (0) 1152 Advance
Onslo.^ 60 Assail
Ovens 70 Ibis (0) 1183
Attack
Gull (0) 1185
Barbette
Barricade
Survey Ships
Destroyers Bayonet
73 Aitape (P)
Moresby
Perth 38 Ladava (P) 92
Diamantina 266
Hobart 39 Lae (P) 93
Flinders 312
Brisbane 41 Madang (P) 94
Kimbia 314
Vendetta 08 Samarai (P) 85
Vampire 11 Support Ships Aware 91
Ardent 87
Bombard 99
Frigates Supply 195
Buccaneer 100
Stalwart 215
Archer 86
Yarra 45 Adroit 82
Parramatta 46 Landing Craft
Arrow 88
Stuart 48 Acute 81
Derwent 49 Brunei 127
Swan 50 Labuan 128
Torrens 53 Tarakan 129
Wewak 130
Salamaua 131
Training Ship Buna 132
Berano 133 Notes
= Operational Reserve
Duchess 154 Balikpapan 134
P=Papua-New Guinea Division
AUSTRALIA 31
AIRCRAFT CARRIER
Name Builders Commissioned
MELBOURNE (ex-Majestic) Vickers- Armstrong, Barrow-in-Furness 28 Oct 1955
1 MODIFIED "MAJESTIC" CLASS

Displacement, tons 1 6 000 standard 1 9 966 full load
;
Length, feet {metres) 650 (19a-1)m\ 701 5 (2/3 ff)oa

;
Beam, feet (metres) 80 2 (24-5) hull

Width, feet (metres) 800 (24 4) flight deck
1260 (38 4) oa including 6 deg
angled deck and mirrors
444»52><17-5 (1 35-3' 15 8^5 3)
8 Sky Hawk jet fighters 6 Tracker
,
aircraft; 10 Westland Wessex A/S

helicopters (see Aircraft notes)
—
12 40 mm (4 twin, 4 single)
Bofors
Boilers 4 Admiralty 3-drum type
Mam engines Parsons single reduction geared
turbines; 2 shafts; 42 000 shp
Speed, knots 24 sea speed 23 max
;
Range, miles 12 000 at 14 knots;

6 200 at 23 knots
1 335 (includes 347 Carrier Air
Group personnel) ;
1 070 (75 officers and 995 sailors)
as Flagship
GENERAL MELBOURNE 1973, Royal Australian Navy

At the end of the Second World War, when she was still
incomplete, work on this ship was brought to a standstill
pending a decision as to future naval requirements.
When full-scale work was resumed during 1949-55, and
after her design had several times been re-cast, she Sea Venom, 6 Gannet and 10 Wessex A/S helicopters flight deck was strengthened. Under refit from November
underwent reconstruction and modernisation in Great Fourteen S2E Tracker anti-submarine aircraft and ten 1972 to July 1973
Britain, including the fitting of the angled deck, steam A4G Skyhawk fighter/bombers were purchased in 1966
catapult and mirror deck landing sights, and was transferr- in the USA (in service 967) at a cost of SA46 000 OCO
1
ed to the RAN on completion. She was commissioned Another 10 a4G Skyhawk (including 2 TA4G Trainers)
RADAR Search Philips LWO series early warning and
and renamed at Barrow-in-Furness on 28 Oct 1955, were delivered dunng 1971 Melbourne now carries associated height finders for aircraft direction Tactical
sailed from Portsmouth on 5 Mar 1956, and arrived at Skyhawks, Trackers and Wessex Type 293 Target Indication and surface warning
Fremantle, Australia, on 23 April 1956. She became
3ship of the Royal Australian Navy at Sydney on
E W Electronic intelligence and warfare equipment also
fitted Carrier controlled approach Radar (Dome on
14 May 1956. She cost £A8 309 000. island )
MODERNISATION. Melbourne completed her extended

refit during 1 969 at a cost o' -ÂS 750 000 to enable
AIRCRAFT. The complement formerly comprised
aircraft her to operate with S2E =ind A4G Skyhawk
8 Sea Venom jet fighters, 17 Gannef turbo-prop anti- aircraft, and to improve i Dihty. In 1971 the DRAWING Starboard elevation and plan as converted
submarine aircraft, and 2 Sycamore helicopters, later 4 catapult was rebuih and a brio. -catcher fitted, and the with the angled deck Scale 120 feet = 1 inch
MELBOURNE 7972, Royal Australian l\la^

32 AUSTRALIA
DESTROYERS
DDL Programme
On 22 August 1973 the Australian Government deferred
the programme for building 3 new 4 200 ton destroyers.
This programme (already severely pruned) was to have
been for Australian designed and built replacements for
the more elderly frigates. Further decisions on this
programme, the need for which the Government has
endorsed, will be made later in 1974 after other solutions,
using foreign ships, have been examined and costed.
CLASS (D LGs) Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned

BRISBANE 41 Defoe Shipbuilding Co, Bay City, Mich 15 Feb 1965 5 May 1966 16 Dec 1967
HOBART 39 Defoe Shipbuilding Co, Bay City, Mich. 26 Oct 1962 9 Jan 1964 18 Dec 1965
Displacement, tons 3 370 standard, 4 618 load
full PERTH 38 Defoe Shipbuilding Co, Bay City, Mich. 21 Sep 1962 26 Sep 1963 17 July 1965
Length, feet {metre s) 431 0(?jr4)wl,437 0(7J2 2)oa
Beam, feet (metres ) 47 1 (143)
Draught, feet (metrt5) 201 (6 1)
Missile launchers 1 single for "Tartar" (see Mod-

ernisation note)
A/S weapons 2 single launchers for long
range "Ikara system '
Guns 2—5 in (127 mm) 54 cal, dp,

single-mount, rapid fire
6 (2 triple) for A,/S torpedoes
4 Foster Wheeler "D type
1 200 psi, 950-F
2 GE double reduction turbines;
2 shafts, 70 000 shp
Speed, 35
Range, 6 000 at 14 knots
1600 at 30 knots
Complement 333 (21 officers, 312 sailors)
10BART, PERTH
GENERAL
On 6 Jan 1962, in Washington, US defence represent-
atives and Australian military officials (on behalf of the
Royal Australian Navy) and executives of the Defoe
Shipbuilding Company, of Bay City, Michigan, signed a
SA25 726 700 contract for the construction of two
guided-missile destroyers (shipbuilding cost only).
On 22 Jan 1 963 it was announced by the Navy Minister
in Canberra, Australia, that a third guided -missile destroyer
was to be built in USA for Australia. The first of their
kind for the Australian Navy, they constitute the 1st
Destroyer Squadron, RAN. All three ships have been in
action off Vietnam where they served with the US 7th
fleet.
COST. Original estimate $A1 2 800 000 to $A1 4 000 000

each (with missiles and electronics $A40 000 000 each).
The total cost of Perth was reported to be $A50 000 000.
DESIGN. Generally similarto the US "Charles F.Adams"

class, but they differ by the addition of a broad deckhouse
between the funnels enclosing the Ikara anti-submarine
torpedo-carrying missile system, and the mounting of a
single-arm launcher, instead of a twin, for the Tartar
surface-to-air guiderf missiles. They have a new hull
design with aluminium superstructures. The most recent
habitability improvements have been incorporated into
their construction, including air conditioning of all living
spaces.
MODERNISATION. The modernisation of all three ships
has been undertaken at Hunters Point, San Francisco.
Hobart and Perth have been completed and Brisbane
follows. The
first stage of this modernisation consists
of fitting Mk 10 mountings for the 5 inch armament.
The second stage, to be carried out in Australia, will
complete the installation of a computerised and automat-
ed command and control system (NCDA) and allow for
the use of Standard missiles from the Tartar mounting.
RADAR Search SPS 40 and 3 D SPS 52 for aircraft

Tactical: SPS 10 surface search and tactical radar 1971, Royal Australian Navy
Fire Control C Band for Tartar system. X band for guns
1973, Royal Australian Navy

AUSTRALIA 33
Destroyers —continued
CLASS (DD) Builders Begun Launched Completed
VAMPIRE 1 Cockatoo Island Dockyard, Sydney 1 July 1952 27 Oct 1956 23 June 1959
VENDETTA 08 HMA Naval Dockyard, Williamstown 4 July 1949 3May 1954 26 Nov 1958
Displacement, tons 2 800 standard; 3 600 full load DUCHESS 154 John I.Thornycroft & Co Southampton 2 July 1948 9 Apr 1951 23 Oct 1952
Length, feet (metres) 366 (/;7J)pp; 388 5 (J78 4)oa
Beam, feet {metres) 43 (13 1)
Guns, surface 6—4-5 in (175 mm) in 3 twin
turrets, two forward and one aft
6—40 mm (2—40 mm m
Duchess)
1 3-barrelled DC
mortar
(see Design notes)
Boilers 2 Foster Wheeler; 650 psi ; 850'F
Main engines English Electric geared turbines;
2 shafts; 54 000 shp
Speed, 30-5
Range, 3 700 at 20 knots ; 3 000 at 20
knots (Duchess)
Oil fuel, tons 584
GENERAL
The above particulars refer to Vampire and Vendetta,
which constitute the 2nd Destroyer Squadron, R.A.N.
Vampire and Vendetta are the largest destroyers ever
built inAustralia. They were ordered in 1946. Their
sister ship. Voyager, the prototype of the class, collided
with the aircraft carrier Melbourne and sank off the VAMPIRE, VENDETTA
southern coast of New South Wales on the night of
1 Feb 1 964. She was replaced by the British destroyer
Duchess, lent to Australia by the United Kingdom for
four years on 8 May 1964, later extended to 1971 and
purchased by RAN in 1972.
Four large destroyers of this type were originally projected,
to have been named after the Royal Australian Navy's
famous "Scrap Iron Flotilla" of destroyers during the
Second World War, but Waterhen was cancelled in 1 954.
MODERNISATION. Vampire completed in Dec 1971. RADAR. Philips LW02 early warning, (not Duchess)
Vendetta started on 2 May 1973. The $20
half-life refit
million programme new Mk 22
for both ships includes
DESIGN Vampire and Vendetta were of similar design, fire-control systems, new LW02
air-warning and naviga-
(including all welded construction) to that of the tion radars, new action-information centre, modernised Note. Duchess has been converted for training purposes,
"Daring" class, built in Great Britain, but were modified communications, fitting modernised turrets, improved including the removal of X-turret and Squid to make way
to suit Australian conditions and have "Limbo" instead of habitability, the fitting of an enclosed bridge and new for new upper-deck classrooms. She retains her
"Squid" anti-submarine mortars. The superstructure is funnels. These alterations are being carried out by forward battery radar (Type 293 and X-band fire control)
of light alloy, instead of steel, to reduce weight. Williamstown Dockyard. and sonar (in maintenance). Completion March 1974
737.3, Royal Australian Navy
DUCHESS (af'ef conversion) 1974, Royal Australian Navy

34 AUSTRALIA
FRIGATES
RIVER- CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
YARRA 45 Williamstown Naval Dockyard, Melbourne 9 Apr 1957 30 Sep 1958 27 July 1961
PARRAMATTA 46 pockatoo Island Dockyard, Sydney 3 Jan 1957 31 Jan 1959 4 July 1961
STUART Cockatoo Island Dockyard, Sydney 20 Mar 1959 8 Apr 1961 28 June 1963
DERWENT Williamstown Naval Dockyard, Melbourne 16 June 1958 17 Apr 1961 30 Apr 1964
SWAN Williamstown Naval Dockyard, Melbourne 18 Aug 1965 16 Dec 1967 20 Jan 1970
TORRENS Cockatoo Island Dockyard, Sydney 18 Aug 1965 28 Sep 1968 19 Jan 1971

Length, feet (metres) 360 0(?09 7)pp:3700(//2 S)oa
Beam, feet (metres) 41 (72 5)
Draught, feet (metres) 17 3 (5 3)
Missile launchers 1 quadruple for "Seacat"
A/S weapons 1 launcher for "Ikara" long range
system
1 "Limbo" 3-barrelled DC mortar
Guns, dual purpose 2— 4-5 in (775 mm)
2 Babcock & Wilcox;
Main engines
550 psi; 850°F
2 double reduction geared tur-
4^/^.J#-^^^^
bines; 2 shafts; 30 000 shp
Speed, knots 30
Complement 247 (13 officers, 234 sailors) in
Swan and Torrens ;
250 (13 officers, 237 sailors) in

other four ships
GENERAL PARRAMATTA 1973, Jolin Mor.

The design of the first four is basically similar to that of
British "Type 12", the last the"Leander"
pair to that of
frigates All are modified by the Royal Australian Navy
to incorporate improvements in equipment and habit-
ability Stuart was the first ship fitted with the "Ikara"
anti-submarine guided missile, trial ship for the system MODERNISATION Some, at least, of this class will
Derwent was the first RAN ship to be fitted with "Seacat" shortly be modernised This include improved
will RADAR. Search: All ships fitted with Philips LWO series
The variable depth sonar has been removed from accommodation consequent on reduction in crew, new
a of Band early warning radars. Type 293 combined
L
Derwent and Stuart Note difference in silhouette fire control systems, an improved Ikara system and, airand surface warning, except Swan and Torrens which
between Swan and Torrens and the earlier ships of the possibly, the fitting of Mulloka a new and improved have Phihps/HSA X Band radar. Fire Control: MRS 3
class, the former pair having a straight-run upper deck Australian son or HSA systems, X Band radar.
PARRAMATTA, YARRA.
. 'I
? ^|^«*ij^lbft
1973. John Mortii

AUSTRALIA 35
SUBMARINES
4 + 2 "OXLEY" CLASS Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
ONSLOW 60 Scotts Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock 4 Dec 1967 3 Dec 1968 22 Dec 1969
(BRITISH "O B E RO N" C L AS S ) OTWAY 59 Scotts Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock 29 June 1965 29 Nov 1966 23 Apr 1968
OVENS 70 Scotts Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock 17 June 1966 4 Dec 1967 18 Apr 1969
OXLEY 57 Scotts Shipbuilding & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock 2 July 1964 24 Sep 1965 18 Api 1967
ORION Scotts Shipbuilding b Eng
•
Co Ltd, Greenock 6 Oct 1972 Due 1974 Due 1975
OTAMA Scotts Shipbuilding £r Eng Co Ltd, Greenock 1973 Due 1975 1976
Displacement, tons 610 standard, 2 196 surface,
L
1
2 417 submerged (revised official

figures)
Length, feet (m es) 241 {73-5) pp; 295 5 (90 7) oa
Beam, feet {me s) 26 5 (a;) jg^^
Draught, feet {rr es) 18 (5 5) ONSLOW OTWAY, OVENS, OXLEY
Torpedo tubes 8—21 in {533 mm) (6 bow,
2 stern)
Main engines 2 Admiralty Standard Range
diesels. 3 600 bhp; 2 shafts,
2 electric motors. 6 000 shp.
Electric drive
1 6 surface ; 1 8 dived
(official figure)
Oil fuel, ton; 300
GENERAL
It was announced by the Minister for the Navy on 22 Jan
1963 that four submarines of the "Oberon" class were
to be built in British shipyards under Admiralty supervision
at an overall cost of £A5 000 000 each. These were to
constitute the 1st Submarine Squadron, based at RAN.
HMAS Platypus, Neutral Bay, Sydney. Subsequently
two more were ordered in October 1971 for delivery in
1975-76.
NAMES. Oxley and Otway are named after two earlier

RAN submarines, completed in 1927. Otama is the
Queensland aboriginal word for Dolphin, Onslow is a
town in Western Australia, Ovens was an early explorer
and Orion is named after the constellation.
R.N. SOU AD RON. The last unit of the Fourth Submarine

Squadron of the Royal Navy, Trump, was withdrawn from
Balmoral, Sydney in Jan 1969.
Odin arrived in Australian waters in Dec 1972 for a three
year attachment to the RAN.
1973. John Mortimer
MINE WARFARE SHIPS

6 "TON" CLASS (MODIFIED)
CURLEW (ex-HMS Chediston. ex-Montrose) 1121 IBIS (ex-HMS Singleton) 1183

GULL (ex-HMS Sivanirdn) 1185 SNIPE (ex-HMS/4/casror7) 1 102
HfiiWK {ex-HMS Somerleyton, ex-Gamston) 1139 TEAL (ex-HMS Jacytfon) 1152
Displacement, tons 375 standard: 445 full load (revised official figures)
Dimensions, feet 1 40 pp 1 52 oa
; 28 8 " 8 2 '<
Guns 2—40 mm AA, Curlew and Snipe 1—40 mm

Main engines Napier Deltic diesels, 2 shafts; 3 000 bhp = 16 knots 1 ^"-'-ij-
Range, miles 2 300 at 13 knots: 3 000 at 8 knots - Si ..nm
Complement 34 (4 officers: 30 sailors); Minehunters 38 (3 officers, 35
sailors)
"Ton" class coastal minesweepers. Purchased from the United Kingdom in 1961,
and modified in British Dockyards to suit Australian conditions. Turned over to the
Royal Australian Navy, commissioned and re-named on 21 Aug, 1 9 July, 1 8 July, 7 Sept,
11 Sept, and 30 Aug respectively. Mirlees diesels were replaced by Napier Deltic,
and ships air conditioned and fitted with stabilisers. Sailed from Portsmouth to
Australia on 1 Oct 1962. Constitute the 1st Mine Countermeasures Squadron.
Curlew and Snipe have been converted into minehunters.
1970. Royal Australian Navy
FUTURE. It is understood that replacements for these ships are being considered.
36 AUSTRALrA
PATROL BOATS
ACUTE "CLASS
Australia
ACUTE I 1 ARCHER i6 ASSAIL 89 BANDOLIER 95 BAYONET 101
ADROIT ! 2 ARDENT !7 ATTACK 90 BARBETTE 97 BOMBARD 99
ADVANCE \ 3 ARROW iS AWARE 91 BARRICADE 98 BUCCANEER100
New Guinea
AITAPE I LADAVA 92 LAE 93 MADANG 94 SAMARAI 85

Dimensions, feet 107-5 oa X 20 X 7 3 (max)
Guns 1 — 40 mm; 2 medium MG (no guns in Aware, Bando/ier and
Madang)
Main engines Paxman 1 6 YJCM Diesels 3 500 hp ; 21-24 knots
2 shafts =
Complement 19 (3 officers, 16 sailors) New Guinea boats; 2 officers
14 sailors
Five patrol boats for the formation of the New Guinea Dastal security force and fifteen (
for general duties were built. Steel construction. luilders; Evans Deakin & Co,
Pty Ltd, Brisbane, and Walkers Ltd, Maryborough, Ordered in Nov 1965. First
vessel was originally scheduled for delivery in Aug 1£ 56, but was not launched until
Mar 1967. Cost $A800 000 each.
TRANSFERS. Bandolier transferred to Indonesia after refit in 1973. Archer will be

transferred later in 1974.
SILHOUETTE OF ''ACUTE" CLASS after modification
OCEANOGRAPHIC AND SURVEY SHIPS

1 NEW CONSTRUCTION
COOK 291

Length, feet (metres) 317-5 {91-2)
Draught, feet (merres) 15-1 (4-6)
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 3 400 bhp
Speed, knots 17
Oil fuel, tons) 640
Complement 150 including 13 scientists
GENERAL
Intended to replace HMAS
Diamantina. She will have
dual hydrographic and oceanographic roles. The after
part of the ship will contain research equipment and
facilities. Accommodation for 13 scientists. Work on
her is starting in 1974 with completion planned 3-4
years later.
1972, Official, revised artists impression
Name No. Laid down Launched Commissioned

MORESBY 573 State Dockyard Newcastle NSW June 1961 7 Sep 1963 6 Mar 1964

Length, feet (metres) 284-5 (SiS-7) pp; 314-0 [95 7) oa
Draught, feet (mefz-ei) 15-0(4-5)
Guns 2—40 mm Bofors AA (single)
Aircraft 1 Westland Scout Helicopter
Main engines Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; 3 990
bhp; 2 electric motors; 2 shafts;
5 000 shp = 19 knots
GENERAL
The Royal Australian Navy's first specifically designed ;;
survey ship. Built at a cost of £A2 000 000 ($A4 000 000) .
j;
Builders Laid down Launched

DIAMANTINA 266 (ex-F 377) Walkers Ltd, Maryborough, Queensland 12 Apr 1943 6 Apr 1944 27 Apr 1945
Displacement, tons 1 340 standarc 2 127 full load GENERAL

Length, feet (metres) 283 (863) pp 301-3 (91-8) 03 Frigate converted in 1959-60 for survey and completed
Beam, feet (metres) 36 7 (11-2) conversion for oceanographic research in June 1969.
Draught, feet (mef/-ei) ^25 (3-8) The conversion included the provision of special labora-
Guns 1 —40 mm tories. Sister ship Lachlan was sold to the Royal New __jjîiî^^^ra=^
Boilers 2 Admiralty 3-drum Zealand Navy.
Main engines Triple expansion
5 500 ihp; 2 shafts ARMAMENT The two 4-inch guns and two "Squid" A/S
DIAMANTINA
Speed, knots 19 5 mortars in "B" position were removed. The forward
Range, miles 7700 at 1 2 knots 4-inch gun was in "A" position with the 40 mm gun
Complement 125 (6 officers, 119 sailors) superimposed.
AUSTRALIA 37
Survey Ships— continued
Name Builders Launched Corrtmissioned

FLINDERS HMA Dockyard 29 July 1972 11 Apr 1973
Williamstown

Dimensions, feet 161 x 33 x 12
Main engines 2 Paxman Ventura Diesels total
hp 1 680
Speed, knots 13-5
Similar in design to Atyimba built for the Philippines she

replaced Paluma in April 1973, the latter having
been
running steadily since her conversion from stores tender
m 1959. Flinders is based at Cairns, with her primary
responsibility in the Barrier Reef area.
KIMBLA A 314
Displacement, tons 762 standard; 1 021 full load

Dimensions, feet 150 pp; 179 oa X 32 X 12 mean
Main engines triple expansion ; 1 shaft ; 350 ihp
Speed, knots
Complement
9-5
40
>*• 4f
(4 officers, 36 men)
Built as a boom defence vessel by Walkers Ltd, Mary-

borough. Laid down 4 Nov 1953, launched 23 Mar
1955, completed 26 Mar 1956. Converted to trials
vessel in
2—20 mm).
1959. Guns were removed (1 40 — mm
1973, Royal Australian Nav
SUPPORT SHIPS
Note. On 22 August 1973. the Australian Government
decided, amongst other things, that the construction of
the third ship of this type, the 600 ft Protector should
not go on. Examination of cheaper alternatives is in
hand.
STALWART 215
Displacement, tons 1 000 standard 1 5 500 : full load

Length, feet (metres) 5155 (157-1) oa
Draught, feet (metres) 29-5 (90)
Missiles Provision for Seacat
Guns, AA 4—40 mm (2 twin)
Main engines 2 Scott-Sulzer 6-cyl turbo-diesels
2 shafts: 14 400 bhp
Speed, knots 20
Complement 396 (23 officers and 373 sailors)
GENERAL
Largest naval vessel designed and built in Australia.
Built at Cockatoo Island Dockyard by Vickers (Australia)
Pty Ltd, Sydney. Ordered on 11 Sep 1963. Laid down
in June 1964 and launched on 7 Oct 1 966. Commission-
ed 9 Feb 1968. Designed to maintain destroyers and
frigates, and advanced weapons systems, includmg
guided missiles. She has a helicopter flight deck and is
defensively armed. High standard of habitability. Former-
ly rated as Escort Maintenance Ship.
Destroyer Tender in 1968.
Redesignated
Cost officially estimated at
^»^
just under $A15 000 000.
1972. Royal Australian Navy
SUPPLY {ex-Tide Austral) 195
Displacement, tons 15 000 standard ; 25 941 full load

Measurefrient. tons 17 600 deadweight 1 1 200 gross ;
Dimensions, feet 550 pp: 583 oi « 71 « 32 max

Guns 6—40 mm AA (2 twin, 2 single)
Main engines Double reduction geared turbines; '
SOOOshp = 17 25 knots
Complement 13 officers, 187 sailors
Built for Australia by Harland & Wolff, Ltd, Belfast. Launched 1 Sep 1954, completed
March 1955. British "Tide" Class. Lent to Great Britain until 1 Sen 1962, when
Tide Austral was lo-named H^lAS Supply and commissioned in the Royal Australian
Navy at Portsmouth 15 Aug 1962. Sailed for Australia 1 Oct 1962.
38 AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES GENERAL PURPOSE VESSELS

8 LANDING CRAFT (HEAVY) (LCH) BANKS (16 Feb 1960) BASS (25 May 1960)
BRUNEI 127 (5.1.73) SALAMAUA 131 Displacement, tons 207 standard; 255 and 260 full load respectively
LABUAN 128 (9.3,73) BUNA 132 Dimensions, feet 90 pp: 101 oa X 22 X 8
TARAKAN 129 (15.6.73) BETANO 133 Main engines Diesels: speed = 10 knots
BALIKPAPAN 134 Complement 14 (2 officers, 12 sailors)
Displacement, tons 310 light; 503 full load "Explorer" class. Of all steel construction. Banks was fitted for fishery surveillance
Dimensions, ft (m) 146 x 33 " 6-5 {44 5 =< J07 x 19) and Bass for surveying, but both were used for other duties, including reserve training.
Guns 2 5 in MG Both built by Walkers, Maryborough. Completion dates in brackets.
Main engines 2 GM Diesels. Twin screw = 10 knots
TORPEDO RECOVERY VESSELS
Originally this class was ordered for the Army with whom Balikpapan remained until
mid-1974. All now transferred to RAN. Known commissioning dates in brackets. TRV 253, 254, 255
Displacement, tons 91-6

Main engines 3 GM Diesels; 890 = 13 knots
Complement 9 (1 officer, 8 men)
All built at Williamstown— completed between Jan 1970 and Apr 1971.
DIVING TENDERS
ingham) Y 299
Displacement, 120 standard; 159 -

fu
Dimensions, feet 100 pp X 22 X 5
Main engines 2 Paxman diesels; 1 100 bhp =
Range, miles 2 000 at 9 knots; 1 500 at 2 k 1
Complement 7 (can accommodate 14 divers)

Transferred from the Royal Navy in 1966-67, these ex-inshore Mmesweepers were
converted to Diving Tenders and attached to the Diving School at Sydney.
TUG
BRONZEWING
Displacement, t^
Dimensions, fes 98 8 oa X 21 2 X 8 2
Main engines Diesel; 1 shaft; 480 bhp = 10 knots
Launched by Mort's Dock, Sydney 25 June 1946.
501 502 503 504

Dimensions, feet 50 X 15 X
Main engines 2 GM Diesels: 340 bhp

Complement 3
t by Stannard Bros. Sydney in 1 969 and second pair by Perrin

Navy 1972.
1971, RoybI Australian
AUSTRIA
Diplomatic Representation
Defence Attache in London
Brigadier General H. Wingelbauer
RIVER CRAFT
A Danube River patrol is run by the Austrian Army,
1 PATROL CRAFT
NIEDEROSTERREICH
Dimensions, ft (m) 96-8 x 178 x 3 6 (294 « 5-4 77) •<
Guns 1—20 mm SPz Mk 66 Oerlikon in a turret; 1-12-7 mm MG;

1_Mk 42 MG; 2— 8'4 cm PAR 66 "Carl Gustav" AT rifles
Mam engines 2 V 16 Diesels; 1 600 hp = 22 knots
Complement 9
Built by Korneuberg Werft AG. Fully welded.

NIEDEROSTERREICH 1973 Metres Film
1 PATROL CRAFT
OBERST BRECHT 3 E«- US "m: PATROL CRAFT
Even smaller riverine craft.
A smaller edition of Nieder-osterreich.
BAHAMAS BAHRAIN BANGLADESH BARBADOS 39
BAHAMAS
PATROL CRAFT
IDROS GLENTHIRA SAN SALVADOR

Displacement, tons 30 standard approx
Dimensions, feet 620 oa X 15-8 X 4-6
Guns 1 MG forward; 2 LMG on bridge
Main engines 2 Caterpillar diesels = 20 knots
Complement
"60 ft" Keith Nelson patrol craft built by Vosper Thornycroft in glass reinforced plastic,
delivered in 1970 as the first four units of the Bahamas Police Marine Division. With
air-conditioned living spaces, these craft are designed for patrol amongst the many
islands of the Bahamas Group. The foredeck is specially strengthened for a 20 mm
MG wnh light MGs in sockets either side of the bridge. •i^-
1972, Vosper Thornycroft
BAHRAIN
2 PATRO L CRAFT
lOWRA JIDA
Displacement, tons 1 5
Dimensions, feet 45-5 x 12 ^ 3
Main engines 2 Diesels; 1 080 bhp = 23 knots
BANGLADESH
Administration The Bangladesh Navy was the last of the three services to 3 RIVER IT E A M E R S
be formed. Commander Nurul Huq (a 37 year old engine- 101 P 102
ering specialist trained at Manadon Royal Naval
Minister for Air Shipping and Waterways, Engineering College) being appointed Chief of Staff at 100 ton
General Osmani the end of March 1972. The first armed river steamer
was commissioned by General Osmani on 12 June 1972
Chief of staff Two more, PI 02 and 103, were commissioned
as PI 01.
Commander Nurul Huq
in lateJuly being followed by PI 04, an ex -Soviet Poluchaf
Administrative Officer
class. Four Soviet Vanya class coastal minesweepers
x-SOVIET POLUCHAT
Captain Kashedul Islam Chowdhury will be operating in Bangladesh waters until 1974.
It IS possible that these wiM be transferred to the navy
PATROL BOAT
on completion of their current tasks, but meanwhile the
Bangladesh authorities are enquiring abroad for new con- Displacement, tons 100 standard
struction tenders, presumably to carry our their stated
Dimensions, feet 98 4« 190 >
intention of building up a force ot gunboats and destroyers/

Guns 2—25 mm
frigates The activities of the Soviet Navy in this area
Personnel: 700— 1 000 suggest that, if adequate credit is not available in Western GENERAL
countries, the Bangladesh navy may be based on Russian As no other announcement has been made it is assumed
Bases; Chittagong, Kulna, Dacca ships. been transferred by India
that this ship has
BARBADOS
PATROL CRAFT
1 65 ft (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
GUARDIAN" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

40 BELGIUM
BELGIUM
Naval Board Personnel Mercantile Marine
Chief of Naval Staff: (a) 1972: 330 officers and 4 681 men Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
Rear Admiral J. P. L. van Dyck 1973: 330 officers and 4 700 men 236 vessels of 1 161 609 tons gross
1974: 330 officers and 3 875 men
Diplomatic Representation (b) 15 months Military Service
Naval, Military and Air Attache in London: Strength of the Fleet

Colonel (BEM) Jules Kalsin
Type Active
Activt Building/Planned
Naval, Military and Air Attach^ in Washington: Frigates —
Colonel (BEM) de Wilde Minesweepers (Ocean) 7
Naval, Military and Naval Attache in Paris: Minesweepers (Inshore) 14
Colonel (BEM) Hugo Rel Support Ships 2
River Patrol Boats 6
Research Ships 2
Auxiliary and Service Craft 13
FRIGATES
Name Pennant No. Builders Laying down Completion

WEST HINDER F 900 Cockerill,Hoboken 1974 1976
Displacement, tons 1 500 standard; 1 828 full load WEST DIEP F 901 Cockerill,Hoboken 1974 1977
Length, feet (metres) 31 70 {96-6) WANDELAAR F 902 Boelswerf, Temse 1975 1977
Beam, feet (metres) 38-6 (77S) WIELINGEN F 903 Boelswerf, Temse 1975 1978
Guns 1—3-9 mm) AA
in (700
Twin 40 mm or 1—57 mm aft
Missiles 1 NATO Sea Sparrow SAM with ;
8 tubes: 4 Exocet SSM

Torpedo Launchers 2 L-5 Torpedo Launchers
A/S Rocket Launchers 1—6 x 375 mm LR Bofors
Rocket Launchers 2— 8-barrelled Corvus dual-
purpose ECM/flare launchers
Main engines CODOG— 1 Rolls Royce Olympus
TM3 gas turbine: 28 000 bhp;
2 Cockerill CO-240 diesels 6 000
bhp. Twin vp propellers
Speed, knots 28 (1 5on 1 diesel, 20on 2diesels)
Complement 1 5 officers, 145 men
GENERAL
This compact, well-armed class of frigate is the first
break by the Belgian Navy from their previous MCM-only
interest. These ships, from which a helicopter has now
been deleted, will be valuable coastal units. All to be
fitted with hull-mounted sonar and fin stabilisers.
ELECTRONICS. Albatros missile and gun control

system with Elsag NA-10 gun fire control sub-system.
MISSILES (SAM). Sea Sparrow RIM 7H-2 manu-

factured under licence by Selenia.
TYPE E 71 FRIGATE 1973, Belgian Navy
RADAR. Plessey AWS-2 surveillance— HSA Mk 22 fire

control— 2 Selenia Orion RTN-1 OX trackers with Albatros
—
continuous wave navigation radar.
MINE WARFARE FORCES

7 U.S. MSO (E»-AM) TYPE 498 ( MINESWEEPERS (OCEAN) and MINEHUNTER )
Name Pennant No Bu/lders iown Launched Completed Transferred

A.F. (ex-Lagen, M 950 ex-MSO 498)
DUFOUR M 903 Bellingham Shipyard Inc. Wash 1954 13 Aug 1954 27 Sep 1955 15 Apr 1966
ARTEVELDE (ex-MSO 503, ex-AM 503) M 907 Tacoma Boatbuilding Co, Tacoma, Wash 1953 19 June 1954 15 Dec 1955 15 Dec 1955
BREYDEL (ex-MSO 504, ex->5/W 504) M 906 Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. Tacoma. Wash 1954 25 Mar 1955 15 Feb 1956 15 Feb 1956
DE (exNamsen. M 951. ex-MSO 499)
BROUWER M 904 Bellingham Shipyard Inc. Wash 1954 15 Oct 1954 1 Nov 1955 15 Apr 1966
F. BOVESSE (ex-MSO 516, ex-AM 516) M 909 Tampa Shipbuilding Co Inc. Tampa, Fla 1954 2 Aug 1956 25 Jan 1957 25 Jan 1957
G. TRUFFAUT (ex-MSO 515, 515) exAM M 908 Tampa Shipbuilding Co Inc, Tampa, Fla 1955 11 Nov 1955 12 Oct 1956 12 Oct 1956
M 902 1959 29 Oct 1959 7 Nov 1960 9 Dec 1960
VAN HAVERBEKE (ex-MSO 522) Petersen Builders Inc, Sturgeon Bay, Wise
Displacement, tons 720 standard 780 full load :
Length, feet (metres) I65 (50 3) wl 172-5 (526) ; oa

Draught, feet (/ne^/-es) 11-0(3-4)
Guns 1—40 mm AA
Main engines 2 GM diesels; 2 shafts;
1 600 bhp
Speed, knots 14 aoorox
Range, miles 2 400 at 1 2 knots ; 3 000 at 20
Oil fuel, tons 50

Wooden hulls and non-magnetic structure. Capable
of sweeping mines of all types. Diesels of non-magnetic
stainless steel alloy. Controllable pitch propellers.
Artevelde was converted to Minehunter in 1972.
VAN HAVERBEKE 1971, Giorgio Ana

BELGIUM 41
MINESWEEPERS (COASTAL)
9 U.S. MSC (ex-AMS) TYPE 60 (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
M 929 HEIST M 930 ROCHEFORT
M 931 KNOKKE M 927 SPA V,*-
M 933 KOKSIJDE M 928 STAVELOT
M 932 NIEUWPOORT M 934 VERVIERS (ex-MSC 259)
M 935 VEURNE (ex-MSC 260)
Dimensions, feet 139 pp ; 144 oa « 27 9 > 7 5 (8 max)
Guns 1—40 mm AA
Main engines 2 GM Diesels, 2 shafts; 80 bhp = 13 5 knots max
Oil fuel, tons 28
Range, miles 2 700 at economical speed (10 5 knots)
Complement 39
Coastal minesweepers with wooden hulls and constructed throughout of materials

^K'î
with the lowest possible magnetic signature. 910-925, 934 and 935 were built in M
USA, under MDAP, and M
926-933 of same type were built in Belgium with machinery
and equipment from USA. M 934 (ex-MSC 259) transferred 19 June 1956, M 935
(ex-MSC 260) was transferred on 7 Sep 1956. M 926 to 933 were all laid down in
1953-54 and launched and completed in 1954-55. Verv/ers and Veurne converted to
minehunters with active rudders. 12lVjn i_
h ; Ta'^lor
RECLASSIFICATION Mechelen. M 926, former coastal r inesweeper of this class.

was re-rated as a research ship and re-numbered A 962 1 968 (see next page) 1
MINESWEEPERS (INSHORE)
14 "HERSTAL" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
M
M
M
M
485
484
471
478
ANDENNE {ex-MS/ 97) May 1958
DINANT (ex-MS/ 96) 5 Apr 1958
HASSELT May 1958
HERSTAL (ex-MS/ 90) 6 Aug 1956
M
M
M
477
483
480
OUDENAERDE May 1958
OUGREE (ex-/WS/95) 6 Nov
SERAING(ex-MS/ 92)
1957
1
Ah
M 479 HUY (ex-MS/ 91) 17 Nov 1956 Mar 1957
M 472 KORTRYK May 1957 M 475 TONGEREN 16 Nov 1957
M 473 LOKEREN 18 May 1957 M 474 TURNHOUT 7 Sep 1957
M 476 MERKSEM 5 Apr 1958 M 482 VISE (ex-/W5/94) 7 Sep 1 957
Displacement, ton
Dimensions, feet
Guns
Main engines
160
1—13
light (190 full load)
106-7 pp; 113-2 oa " 22 3
mm AA
2 diesels; 2 shafts;
x 6 (7 max)
260 bhp = 15 knots

i^^
BBMHmmSm^^^ W^^
1
Oil fuel (tons) 18

Range, miles
Complement
1971. Belgian Nav
MSI type. Modified AMI "100-foot" class. All built in Belgium. The first four MSI
were launched in 1956. h/ersta/ and Temse were both launched at the Mercantile
Marine Yard, Kruibche, on 6 Aug 1956, followed by another pair in 1956, and four
more pairs in 1957 (see launch dates above) Hersta/ was completed in June 1957.
The first group of eight (M 478 to 485) was a United States "off shore orde the
remaining eight (M 470 to 477) being financed under the Belgian Navy Est
SUPPORT SHIPS
ZINNIA 961

Length, feet (metres) 299-2 (91-2) pp ; 309 (94-2) wl
•
326-4 (99-5) oa
Draught, feet (metres) 1 1 -8 (3-6)
Guns 3—40 mm AA (single)
Aircraft 1 helicopter
Main engines 2 Cockerill V 1 2 RT 240 CO
diesels; 5 000 bhp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots 20 max; 18 sea
Oil fuel, tons 500
Complement 125
Laid down at Hoboken by on 8 Nov 1966.

J. Cockerill
Launched on 6 May 1967. Completed on 12 Sep 1967
Controllable pitch propeller. Design includes a platform
and a retractable hangar for one light liaison-helicopter.
Rated as Command and Logistic Support Ship.
HtM 'i ^k
1973 Be/gian Navy

42 BELGIUM BOLIVIA
Support Ships— continued Research Ships— continued

GODETIA A 960
Displacement, tons 1700 light. 2 300 full load

Dimensions, feet 289 wl 301 oa « 46 » 11-5
Guns 4—40 mm
;
(2 twin) AA MECHELEN A 962 (ex-M 926)

Aircraft Provision for light helicopter
Main engines 4 ACEC — MAN diesels; 2 shafts; 5 400 bhp = 19 knots max Displacement, ton: 330 light; 390 full load
tons
Oil fuel, 500 139 pp; 144 oa x 27-9 x 7.5 (8 max)
Range, miles 4 500 at 15 knots Main engines 2 GM diesels; 2 shafts; 880 bhp = 13-5 knots max
Complement 100 plus 35 spare billets
Oil fuel(tons) 28
Radius: miles 2 700 at economical speed {10-5 knots)
Built at Temse by J. Boel and Sons. Laid down on 15 Feb 1965, launched on 7 Dec
Complement 39
1965 and completed on 2 June 1966. Controllable pitch propellers Provided with a
coastal minesweeper built 1954 Re-rated as
platform which can take a light liaison-helicopter, and has Royal Apartments.
^ r,.
1972. Belgian Nav

1-^-Tnm44i^^
^Ji^- iJA*W^'
A962
RIVER PATROL BOATS
7970. Belgian Navy
LEIE LIBERATION MEUSE SAMBRE SCHELDE

SEMOIS
Displacement, tons 25 light, 27-5 full load
Dimensions, feet 75 5 pp. 82 oa x 12-5 x 3 feet (Liberation &i^ x 13.1 x 3-2)
Guns 2—13 mm MG
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts, 440 bhp = 19 knots
Complement 7
Built at the Theodor Shipyards of Regensburg, Germany, in 1953, except Liberation

TUGS
in 1954 Dender, Ourthe and Rupel were officially deleted from the list in 1965.
Yser was deleted from thelist en 2/ Aug 1969 and sold on 9 Sep 1969. SUB-LIEUTENANT VALCKE A 950
Displacement, 110
78 8 pp; 95 oa x 21 x 5.5
Main engines 1 diesel; 1 shaft; 600 bhp ^
f< Complement
Juilt in Haarlem, Netherland
There are also two port tugs. S// and Krekel, displacement 71 tons, length 57-8 feet
2 Voith-Schneider propellers, 400 hp three harbour tugs, Homme! and Wesp, displace-
;
ment 22 tons, length 43 feet, with 300 bhp diesels and Voith-Schneider propellers,
built in Germany in 1953; and Mier, displacement 17-5 tons, length 41 feet, with 9u
7970, John G. Callis bhp diesels and Voith-Schneider propellers, built in Belgium in 1962.
RESEARCH SHIPS
ZENOBE GRAMME A 958 AUXILIARY CRAFT
Displacement, tor 149
Dimensions, feet 92/76 X 22-5 x 7 feet HARBOUR CRAFT. There are three barges, namely FN 4, FN 5 and FN 6, displacement
Mam engines 1 MWM diesel; 1 shaft; 200 bhp = 10 knots 300 tons, longth, 1 05 feet, built in the Netherlands the ammunition ship Eksler, displace-
;
Complement ment 140 tons, length 118 feet; built in Belgium in 1953; two diving cutters, ZM 3
and ZM 4, displacement 8 tons, length 33 feet, built in Belgium in 1953; and the
Built by J Boel in Temse, Belgium, in 1961. Designed for haroour transport cutter Spin, displacement 32 tons, length 47-8 feet, with 250 bhp
diesels = 8 knots and Voith-Schneider propeller, built in the Netherlands in 1958.
BOLIVIA
(a) 1974; 1 500 officers and men

(b) 12 months selective military service
Prefix to Ships Names

FNB
A small navy used for patrolling Lake Titicaca,
1 TRANSPORT
COLONEL ALAROA M 08
16 PATROL CRAFT
Of various sizes.
BRAZIL 43
BRAZIL
Naval Board rength of the Fleet Names
Prefix to Ship's
Chief of Naval Staff: Type

These vary, indicating the type of ship e.g N Ae L
Admiral J de Carvalho Jordao Attack Carrier (medium)
Aircraft Carrier; CL = Light Cruiser; CT = Destroyer; F
Chilef ofNaval Material: Cruiser
Frigate.
Admiral A de Negrelros JannuzzI Destroyers
Chief of Naval Personnel: Frigates
Admiral G de Azevedo Henniug Corvettes
Submarines (Patrol)
Landing Ships
Monitor and Gunboats
Proposed New Construction
River Patrol Sfiips
1 Helicopter Carrier 10 LCM
Minesweepers (Coastal) A-A
3 Frigates 1 Survey Ship
Survey Ships
4 Coastal Patrol Craft 3 Tugs
Survey Launches
1 Replenishment Oiler
S/M Rescue Ships 4 LVC
Diplomatic Representation Repair Ship
4 LCVP
Oilers
Naval Attache in London Transports
Captain Wilson Mourao Santos Tugs
Floating Docks
Naval Attache in Washington:
Rear Admiral Roman Gomes Leite Labarthe Disposals Naval Bases
Naval Attache in Paris: Cruiser There are naval bases at Rio de Janeiro, Belem. Natal,
Captain Odyr Marques Buarque de Gusmao and Salvadore, and a River base at Ladario. The Navai
1 973 Barroso Base is at Cabo Frio,
Destroyers
1973 Amazonas, Mariz, E. Barros. Piaui, Santa Catarina
Frigates Naval Aviation
1 973 Baependi, Bracui A FleetAir Arm was formed on 26 January 1965.

Current strength of helicopters 3 SH-3D, 3 SH-1-S58
Sikorsky, 3 UH-2-Westland Wasp 5 UH-5-Whirlwind
Submarines
Mk III, 10 IH-2A-Hughes 200, 1 IH-2B-Hughes 300.
1972 Rio Grande do Sul (ex-Sandlance) for alongside
Note- Investigations in hand over replacement of certain
1 971 : 40 600 (3 800 officers and 36 800 men) including training,Bahia (ex-Plaice)
of these helicopters, Fixed-wing Aircraft are operated
Light Forces by Brazilian Air Force prersonnel.
1 972: 42 1 25 (3 264 officers and 38 861 men) including
marines and auxiliary corps. 1971 Piraju, Piranha
1972 Paraguacu
1973: 44 339 (3 591 officers and 40 746 men) 1973 Pirague
Including marines and auxiliary corps. Mercantile Marine
1974: 49 600 (3 887 officers and 45 713 men) Tankers
including marines and auxiliary corps, Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
(b) 1 years National service 1970. Raza and Rijo 469 vessels of 2 1 03 31 9 tons gross
lEi-BRITISHTYPE
ATTACK CARRIER (MEDIUM)
("COLOSSUS" CLASS)
MINAS GERAIS Pennant No. Builders Laid down Launchei Completed Reconstructed
(ex-HMS Vengeance) A 11 Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson, 16 Nov 1942 23 Feb IE 15Jan 1945 Verolme Dock, Rotterdan
Ltd, Wallsend on-Tyne 1957-60
Displacement, tons 15 890 standard 1 7 500 normal

;
19 890fullload (see Displacement

note)
Length, feet {metres) 630 (7920) pp; 695 (211-8 )oa
Beam, feet (metres) 80 (24-4)
Draught, feet (metres) 21-5 (6-6) mean; 24-5 (7 5) max
Flight deck.
Length, feet (metres) 690 (270-3)
Width, feet (metres) 121 (370) oa as reconstructed
Height, feet (metres) 39 (11-9) above water line
Catapults 1 steam
Aircraft 20 aircraft Including 7 S2A,
4 Sea Kings
Guns, AA —
10 40 mm (2 quadruple, 1 twin)
Guns, saluting 2—47 mm
Boilers 4 Admiralty 3-drum type;
Working pressure 400 psi (28
kglcm^) : max superheat 700°F
(37rC)
Main engines Parsons geared turbines;
Speed, knots 24; 25-3 on trials after recon-
struction
6 200 at 23 knots
Complement 1 000 (1 300 with air group)
MINAS GERAIS 7977, Brazilian Navy

GENERAL AND CONVERSION
Served in the British Navy from 1 945 onwards. Insulated
for tropical service and partially air-conditioned. Fitted
out In late 1948 to early 1949 for experimental cruise ENGINEERING. Engines and boilers arranged en OPERATIONAL Single track catapult for launching,
to the Arctic Lent to the Royal Australian Navy early In echelon, the two propelling machinery spaces having one and arrester wires for recovering, 20 000 lb aircraft at
953, returned to the Royal Navy in Aug 1 955, Purchas-
1 set of turbines and two boilers installed side by side In 60 knots. Catapult accelerator gear port side forward.
ed by the Brazilian Government on 14 Dec 1956. each space, on the unit system. Maximum speed at
Reconstructed at Verolme Dock, Rotterdam (Verolme 120 rpm. Steam capacity was Increased when the
United Shipyard's Rozenburg yard) from summer 1957 boilers were retubed during reconstruction In 1957-60.
HANGAR, Dimensions, length, 445 feet; width, 52 feet;
to Dec 1960, The conversion and overhaul included the clear depth, 17 5 feet. Aircraft lifts: 45 feet by 34 feet.
Installation of the angled deck, steam catapult, mirror ELECTRICAL, During reconstruction an alternating During reconstruction in 1957-60 new lifts replaced the
sight deck landing system, armament fire control and radar current system was installed with a total of 2 500 kW
original units.
equipment The ship was purchased for $9 000 000 supplied by four turbo-generators and one diesel generator,
and the reconstruction cost S27 000 000, Commissioned
In the Brazilian Navy at Rotterdam on 6 Dec 1960. RADAR. AirSurvelllanceSPS 12; Surface Search SPS 4;
Left Rotterdam for Rio de Janeiro on 13 Jan 1961. FD SPS 8B; Air Control SPS 8A ; Fire Control SPG 34;
DISPLACEMENT. Before reconstruction: 13 190 tons
MP standard; 18 010 tons full load.
Used primarily for anti-submarine aircraft and helicopters. Navigation 1402.
44 BRAZIL
Aircraft Carrier —continued
DRAWING. Starboard elevation and plan. Re-drawn

in 1971. Scale; 107 feet = 1 inch
^^^.^.^l^^p^^
MINAS GERAIS 1972 Brazilian Navy,
CRUISER
Name Pennant No. Builders Laid down Launched
TAMANDARi (ex-USS St. Louis CL 49) C 12 Newport News S. B. & DD. Co. 10 Dec 1936
Completed
15 Apr 1938 10 Dec 1939
Displacement, tons 000 standard, 13 500 full load Guns, dual purpose 8— 5in 727 mm) 38
( cal (4 twin) Mam engines Parson's geared turbines;
Length, feet (metres) 608-5 (185 5) oa Guns, AA 28—40 mm, 8—20 100 000 shp; 4 shafts
Beam, feet (metres) 69 (27 0) nour, inches (mm) Belt in— IJ in (727
5 38 mm— Speed, knots 32-5
Draught, feet (mefres) 24 (7-3) max mm) Decks 3 in— 2 in (76
: mm— Range, miles 14 500 at 15 knots
Aircraft 1 Helicopter (see Hangar notes) 51 mm) Turrets 5 in- 3 in (727
; Oil fuel, tons 2 100
Guns, surface 15—6 in (153 mm) (47 cal (5 mm-76 mm) C T. 8 in (203mm)
; Complement 975
triple) 8 Babcock & Wilcox Express
1972, Brazilian Navy
GENERAL
"St. Louis class". Transferred from USA on 29 Jan 1951.
HANGAR. The hangar in the hull right aft could originally

accommodate 6 aircraft if necessary together with engine
spares and duplicate parts, though 4 aircraft was the
normal capacity.
RADAR SPS 12 search and SPS 10 tactical rada
DRAWING. Starboard elevation and plan: Re-drawn in

1971. Scale: 121 feet = 1 inch.
BRAZIL 45
DESTROYERS
6 "NITEROI" CLASS
VOSPER THORNYCROFT MARK 10
CONSTITUICAO INDEPENDENCIA NITEROI CONTRACT A contract, announced on 29 Sep 1970, ELECTRONICS CAAIS, Equipment by
valued at about tlOOOOOOOO, was signed between the FM1600B computers) ECM by Decca
DEFENSORA LIBERAL UNlAO Brazilian Government and Vosper Thornycroft Ltd,
Displacement, tons 3 300 standard 3 900 full load
; Portsmouth, England for the design and building of these
Length, teet (metres) 400 ( 727-9) wl; 424 (1292) oa SIX Vosper Thornycroft Mark 10 frigates comparable with
Beam, feet (metres) 44-2 (75-5) the British type 42 guided missile destroyers being built
Draught, feet (metres) 18-2 (5-5) for the Royal Navy
Aircraft One WG
13 A/S helicopter
RADAR 1 Plessey AWS-2 AirWarning with Mk 1 IFF
Missile launchers 2 twin Exocet surface-to-surface
CONSTRUCTION. Four of the ships are being built at 1 Signaal ZWO-6 Surface Warning and navigation,
in General Purpose version;
Vosper Thornycroft's Woolston, Southampton shipyard 2 Selenia RTN-10X Weapon control and tracking.
2 triple Seacat; Ikara in Anti-
and two by the Naval Dockyard in Brazil with materials, 1 Ikara Tracker radar (A/S ships).
Submarme version
2—4-5 inch Mark equipment and lead-yard services supplied by Vosper
Guns 8 in General
Purpose version ,
2 —40 mm Thornycroft Of the four ships to be built in Great
Britain two are to be general purpose destroyers and the
1—4-5 inch Mark 8 in Anti-
other two will be specialised anti-submarine vessels.
submarine version L/70
The two ships being built in Brazil are both anti-submarine SONAR, Edo 610E medium range Edo 700E VDS
A/S weapons One Bofors 375 mm twin tube 1 1
destroyers (Liberal and Uniao) both being laid down on (A/S ships).
A/S rocket launcher; Two triple
11 June 1972. Building practice will be generally
Mark 32 torpedo tubes; 1 DC rail
similar to that for the Royal Navy but modified to suit
Main engines CODOG system; 2 Rolls Royce Brazilian naval requirements.
Olympus Gas turbmes = 56 000
bhp = 30 knots 4 MTU diesels,
15 760 hp = 22 knots DELIVERY. Design work was scheduled for construction
Range, miles 5 300 at 17 knots (2 diesels); of the first British-built ship to be started at Woolston
NAMES The name Niter.oi was previously borne by the
4 200 at 19 knots (4 diesels); Brazilian Submarine chaser Joao Pessoa Niteroi built at
early in 1972. Completion dates are, currently, as
1 300 at 29 knots (Gas) Rio in 1943, The names of the six ships as originally
follows: Niteroi. Defensor^ (A/S type) 1976-77. Con-
Complement 200 officers and ratings allocated in 1971 were! Campista, ConstituifSo. Delen-
'ndependencia (GP type) 1978-79.
stituicao. Niteroi sora. Imperatriz, Isabel and Niteroi.
launched 8 Feb 1974.
GENERAL
A very interesting design of handsome appearance.
The moulded depth is 28i feet (8-8 metres). Exception-
ally economical personnel, amounting to a fifty per cent
in
reduction of manpower in relation to previous warships
of this size and complexity.
NITEROI Class
NITEROI 1971 Vosper Thornycroft Croup and Brazilian Navy
3 "AMAZONAS" CLASS
Name Laid down Launched Completed
ACRE D 10 28 Dec 40 30 May 45 10 Dec 51
ARAGUAIA D 14 20 July 40 24 Nov 43 3 Sep 49
ARAGUARI D 15 28 Dec 40 14 July 46 23 June 51

Length, feet (metres) 323 (98 5) oa
Beam, feet (/ 350 (70 7)
Guns, surface 3—5 in (127 mm) 38 cal
Guns,. AA 4-40 mm (2 twin) 2—20 mm ;
A/S weapons 4 DCT

Torpedo tubes 6—21 in (533 mm), two triple
Boilers 3 three-drum type
Mam engines Parsons geared turbines;
2 shafts; 34 000. shp
Speed, knots 35-5 designed; 34 sea
tons
Oil fuel, 450
Complement 190
All built by llha das Cobras, Rio de Janeiro, to British

AMAZONAS CIM design. Named after rivers. Refitted with tripod mast. RADAR. Search: SPS 4. Tactical: SPS 10.
46 BRAZIL
Destroyers— continued
5 Ex-US "FLETCHER" CLASS
Pennant No Builders Laid down Launched Completed
Name 27 Sep 1941 20 Feb 1942 15 Dec 1942
D 27 Boston Navy Yard
PARA (ex-USS Guest, DD 472) Boston Navy Yard 10 Dec 1941 1 6 Apr 1942 9 Feb 1943
PARAIBA (ex-USS Bennett, DD 473) D 28
D 29 Bethlehem Steel Co (Staten Island) 3 May 1943 30 Sep 1943 17 Jan 1944
PARANA (ex-USS Gushing. DD 797)
Seattle-Tacoma SB, Corpn, (Seattle) Apr 1942 9 Mar 1943 30 Sep 1943
PERNAMBUGO (ex-USS Hailey, DD 556) D 30 1
D 33 Puget Sound Navy Yard Aug 1 943 25 Sep 1944 8 Feb 1945
MARANHAO (ex-USS Shields, DD 596) 1

Length, feet (metres) 376-5 (1148) oa
Beann, feet (metres) 39-3 (120)
Missiles 1 quadruple Seacat (Maranhao
only)
Guns, dual purpose 5—5 in 727 mm) 38
( cal ; except
Pernambuco: 4 5 in —
Guns, AA 10—40 mm (2 quadruple and 1
twin) except Pernambuco 6 —3 in
(76mm) 50 cal (3 twin) an6 Para:

6—40 mm (3 twin
Torpeao tubes 5-21 in (533 mm)
A/S weapons 2 Hedgehogs: 1 DC rack: 2 side
launching torpedo racks
2 Triple Mk 32 torpedo launchers
(Maranhao onlv)
Mam engines 2 GE geared turbines;
2 shafts: 60 000 shp
Speed, knots 35
Range, miles 5 000 at 15 knots: 1 260 at 30
Oil fuel, tons

Complement PERNAMBUCO 1974, Brazilian Navy
GENERAL
Paraha is of the later "Fletcher" class and Para. Paraiba,
Pernambuco ate of the "Fletcher" class. Para, Paraiba.
Parana and Pernambuco were acquired from USA on
loan for five years, subsequently extended. Para was
transferred to Brazil on 5 June 1959, Pariba on 15 Dec
1 959 at Bremerton, Washington, Parana and Pernambuco
on 20 July 1961, at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth,

Virginia, Piaui was transferred on 1 Aug 1967, Santa
Caterina on 1 May 1 968 and Naranhao on 1 July 1 972
Sister ships ya/-/ia//(DD-541) and Irwin (DD-794) were
selected as replacements for Sigsbee (DD-502) and
Melvin (DD 680), originally scheduled for transfer: but
in the event, Yarnall was transferred to Taiwan. Piaui
and Santa Catarina paid off (on purchase) 11 Apr 1973
for use for spares. Remainder purchased 15 Aug 1973
RADAR. Search: SPS 6. Tactical: SPS 10

Control: X Band.
PERNAMBUCO
4 Ex-US "ALLEN M. SUMNER"

(FRAM II) CLASS
snnant No. Builder Commissioned
Name
D 35 Bethelhem (San Francisco) 28 June 1946
ALAGOAS (ex-USS Buck DD 761) 23 July 1944
ESPIRITO SANTO (ex-USSS Lowry DD 770) D 38 Bethlehem (San Pedro)
D 37 Bethlehem (San 1945
RIO GRANDE DO NORTE (ex-USS Strong DD Francisco) ir
758)
D 36 Bethlehem (San Pedro) 7 Feb 1945
SERGIPE (ex-USS James C. Owens DD 776) 4 Nov 1944
MATO GROSSO (ex-USS Compton, DD 705) D 34 Federal SB. & DD. Co.

Length, feet (metres) 376 5 (114-8) oa
Beam, feet (metres) 40 9 (72-4)
Draught, feet (mefz-es) 19 (5-8)
Guns 6—5 in (127 mm) 38 cal DP
(twins)
A/S weapons 2 triple torpedo launchers; 2
ahead-firing Hedgehogs: facilities
for amall helicopter (Fram II).
Depth charges (Matto Grosso)
2 geared turbines: 60 000 shp:
2 shafts
Boilers 4
Speed, knots 34
Range, miles 4 600 at 1 5 knots, 1 260 at 30
knots
274
GENERAL 1974, Brazilian Navy

Transferred to Brazil as follows: D 34 27 Sept 1972,
D 35 and 36 16 July 1973, D 38 29 Oct 1973, D 37
31 Oct 1 972, the last four being FRAM II conversions.
GUNNERY, 3 inch guns in D 34 removed before transfer.
RADAR. SPS 6 and 10 (MaHo Gaosso).
ALLEN M. SUMNER (FRAM II) CLASS

SONAR, SQS 31 (Matto Grosso).
BRAZIL 47
Destroyers—continued
2 Ex-U S "G E AR I N G " (F R AM l)CLASS

Name Pennant No Builder Launched Completed
MARCILIO DIAS (ex-USS Henry W. Tucker DD 875) D 25 Consolidated Steel 8 Nov 1944 2 Mar 1945
MARIZ E. BARROS (ex-USS Brinkley Bass DD 887) D 26 Consolidated Steel 26 May 1945 1Oct 1945
Displacement, tons 2 425 standard 3 500 full load;
Length, feet (metres) 390-5 (1190)

Draught, feet (metres) 19 (58)
Guns 4—5 inch (727 mm) 38 cal DP
(twin)
A/S weapons 1 Asroc 8-tube launcher; 2 triple
Mk 32 torpedo launchers : facilities
for small helicopter
Main engines G E geared turbines 60 000 shp
^rJmS^^î^
2 : ;
2 shafts
4 Babcock & Wilcox
.^.
Speed, knots 34
Complement 274 (14 officers, 260 men) GEARING (FRAM I) CLASS
GENERAL
Enlarged "A. M. Sumner" class— 14 feet longer. Fitted
with VDS. Transfrered 3 Dec 1973.
RADAR. SPS-10 and SPS 40,
SONAR. SQS-23.
FRIGATES
3 ex-US DE TYPE "BERTIOGA'

CLASS Pennant No. Laid down Launched Completed
BAURU (ex-USS McAnn, DE 179) U 28 (ex-D 18) 17May 1943 22 Aug 1943 n Oct 1943
BENEVENTE (ex-USS Christopher. DE 100) U 30 (ex-D 20) 7Dec 1942 June 1943 23 Oct 1943
BOCAINA (ex-USS Marts. DE 174) U 32 (ex-D 22) 26 Apr 1943 8 Aug 1943 3 Sep 1943
U 31 (ex-D 23) 3 May 1943 5 Sep 1943 24 Sep 1943
Length, feet (metres) 306 (933) oa
Draught, feet (metres) 12 (3-7)
Guns, dual purpose 3—3 in (76 mm)
Guns, AA 2—40 mm, 4—20 mm
Torpedo tubes 3—21 in (533 mm)
A/S weapons 2 DC racks

Mam engines 4 GM diesels; 2 electric motors
diesel-electric drive; 2 shafts
6 000 bhp
Speed, knots 21
Range, miles 1 500 1 at 11 knots I
^ -^.
tons
Oil fuel, 300
Complement 200
1970. Brazilian Navy
GENERAL
Former US "Bostwick" class destroyer escorts, transferred
in 1944. Built by Federal, Port Newark. Formerly
iERTIOGA Class
designated CTE (Destroyer Escorts) but reclassified as
Avisos Oceanicos in 1965.
CORVETTES
10 "IMPERIAL MARINHEIRO" CLASS n the Netherlands, launched in 1
1955 Actually fleet tugs Equi|

ANGOSTURA V 20 FORTE DE COIMBRA V 18 IPIRANGA V 17
BAHIANA V 21 IGUATEMI V 16 MEARIM V 22
CABOCLO V 19 IMPERIAL MARINHEIRO V 15 PURUS V 23
SOLIMOES V 24
Displacement, tons 911 standard
Dimensions, feet 184 « 30 5 « 1
Guns 1-3 in. 50 cal.

Mam engines 2 Suiter diesels 2 160 bhp = 16 knots
Oil fuel (tons) 135
Comptemenl 60
IMPERIAL MARINHEIRO Class

48 BRAZIL
SUBMARINES
W CONSTRUCTION
3 N E
BRITISH "OBERON" CLASS

HUMAITA TONELERO
RIACHUELO
Displacement, ions 610 standard estimated:
1
2 060 full buoyancy surface,

2 200 normal surface,
2 420 submerged, official figure
Length, feet (metres 295 5 (90 1) overall
Beam, feet (metres) 26 5 (8 1)
Draught, feet (metre ) 18 (5 5)
Tubes 8—21 in (533 mm) 6 bow and
homing torpedoes
2 stern for
Main engines 2 Admiralty Standard Range 1
16-cvl diesels; 3 680 bhp;
2 electric motors: 6 000 shp:
2 shafts electric drive
,
Speed, knots 1 5 on surface max :
17 5 submerged designed
Complement 70 (6 officers and 64 men)
GENERAL
In 1969it was announced that two submarines of the
British "Oberon" class were ordered from Vickers,

Barrow The third boat was ordered in 1972. Humaita
was laid down 3 Nov 1970, launched 5 Oct 1971 and
completed 18 June 1973._ Tonelero was laid down
18 Nov 1971, launched 22' Nov 1972, Riachuelo was
laid down 26 May 1 973. Diesels by Vickers Shipbuilding
Group. 1973, Vickers Ltd
Electric motors by AEI-English Electric. Sonar,
modern navigational aids and provision for modern fire
control system developed by Vickers.
2 Ex-US "GUPPY ill" TYPE Beam, feet (metres) 27 (8-2) Converted in 1960-62. Greenfish built by Electric Boat
Draught, feet (merrei) 17(5-2) Co, completing 7 June 1946. Trumpetfish built by
AMAZONAS (ex-USS Greenfish. SS 351) 816 Torpedo tubes 10—21 in; 6 bow 4 stern Cramp Shipbuilding Co, completing on 29 Jan 1946.
GOIAS (ex-USS Trumpetfish. SS 425) SI 5 Main machinery 4 Diesels; 6 400 hp/2 electric S 15 transferred 19 Dec 1973, S 1 6 on 1 5 Oct 1973.
motors; 5 400 hp; 2 shafts
Displacement, tons 1 975 standard; 2 450 dived Speed, knots 20 surface, 15 dived SONAR. BQR-2 array, 806-4 (PUFFS) fire control
Length, feet (metres) 326-5 (994) Complement 85 s.onar (fins on casing).
5 Ex-US "GUPPY II" TYPE

BAHIA (ex-USS Sea Leopard SS 483) S 12
CEARA (ex-USS Amberjack SS 522) S 14
GUANABARA (ex-USS Dogfish SS 350) S10
RIO DE JANEIRO (ex-USS Odax SS 484, ex-
Cuanabara) S 1 3
RIO GRANDE DO SUL (ex-USS Gra/npusSS 523)
S11
Displacement, tons 1 870 standard, 2 420 dived

Draught, feet (mefres) 18(5 5)
Torpedo Tubes 10—21 in (6 bow, 4 stern)
Main engines 3 diesels. 4 800 shp; 2 motors;

5400 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 18 surfaced; 15 dived
Range, miles 12 000 at 10 knots (surfaced)
Complement 82
GENERAL
Dogfish built by Electric Boat Co. Commissioned 29 April
1 946. Odax and Sea Leopard built by Portsmouth Navy
Yard, commissioned 11 July 1945 and 11 June 1945
respectively.Grampus and Amberjack built in Boston
Navy Yard and commissioned 26 Oct 1 949 and 4 March
1946 respectively. Transferred 13 May 1972 (Rio
Grande do Sul), 10 July 1972 (Rio de Janeiro), 28 July
1972 (Guanabara), 27 Mar 1973 (Bahia), 17 Oct 1973 1972, Brazilian Navy
(Ceari).
RIO GRANDE DO SUL
i
BRAZIL 49
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES Light Forces —continued

1 TANK LANDING SHIP (ex USS "SUFFOLK COUNTY" CLASS) 2 PEDRO TEIXEIRA CLASS (RIVER PATROL SHIPS)
DUQUE DE CAXIAS G 26 (ex-USS Grant County LST 1174)
PEDRO TEIXEIRA
RAPOSO TAVARES
Dimensions, ft (m) 445 oa x' 62 « 169 {;35-7 x 78-9 ' 52)
Guns 2—3 in 50 cal (twms) Displacement, tons 700 standard
Main engines Diesels; 13 700 shp; 2 shafts; CP propellers = 17-2 ki Dimensions, feet 2034 « 30 7 « 6 3
Complement 175 (11 officers, 164 men) Guns 1—40 mm AA 2—81 mm mortars 6—50 cal MG
Troops App. 575 Mam engines 4 diesels; 2 shafts = 16 knots
Built by Avondale, New Orlean Launched 12 Oct 1956 and transferred 15 Jan 1973. Both built in Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro, Helicopter platforms fitted.
Teixeira launched 14 Oct 1970. Both commissioned 17 Dec 1673.
1 TANK LANDING SHIP (LST) (511 -1 1 52 Series)

3 RORAIMA CLASS (RIVER PATROL SHIPS)
GARCIA D'AVILA G 28 (ex-USS Outagamie County LST 1073)

RORAIMA RONDONIA
Displacement, Ions 340 standard
Displacement, tons 1 653 standard; 2 366 beaching; 4 080 full load Dimensions, feet 147 6 » 27 7 « 4 2
Dimensions, feet 316 wl 328 oa « 50 « 14
;
Guns 1—40 mm AA 2—81 m mortars 6—50 cal MGs
Guns 8—40 mm AA (2 twin, 4 single) Mam engines Diesels, 2 shafts = V knots
Mam engines GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 700 bhp = 116 knots
Complement 1 1 9
Troops 147
Transferred on loan to Brazil by USN 24 May 1971, purchased 1 Dec 1973. Built by Shipyard Maclaren, Brazil. Completion in 1974.
6 "PIRATINI" CLASS (GUNBOATS)
PAMPEIRO (ex-USN PGM 11 PIRAJA (ex-USN PGM 110)

PARATI (ex-USN PGM 119) PIRATINI (ex-USN PGM 109) P 10
PENEDO (ex-USN PGM 120) POTI (ex-USN PGM 121) P 15
Displacement, 105 standard.

Dimensions, fe 95 19
Guns 3—50 cal MG; 1—81 mm
Main engines 4 diesels; 1 100 bhp = 17
Complement 1 5 officers and men
Six coastal gunboats of the "Piratini" class were built in the Arsenal de Marinha do
Rio de Janeiro under offshore agreement. Piratini entered service in Nov 1970 and
the remainder between Mar and Oct 1971.
LIGHT FORCES
1 THORNYCROFT TYPE (RIVER MONITOR)
PARNAIBA U 17 (ex-P 2)

Dimensions, feet 180 5 oa X 33 3 x 5 1 max
Guns 1—3 in, 50 cal, 2—47 mm, 2—40 mm AA 6—20 mm AA
;
Armour 3 in side and partial deck protection

Main engines 2 Thornycroft expansion 2 shafts; 1 300 ihp =
triple ; 1 2 knots
Boilers 2 three drum type, working pressure 250 psi
Oil fuel, tons 70
Complement 90 POT 1972. Brazilian Navy
Built at Rio de Janeiro. Laid down on 1 1 June 1 936. Launched on 2 Sep 1 937 a
completed inNov 1937. In Mato Grosso Flotilla. Rearmed with the above go
in 1960.
1971, Brazilian Na Brazilian Navy

50 BRAZIL
MINE WARFARE FORCES SURVEY SHIPS
2 "ARATU" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
2 FRIGATE TYPE
Name Pennant No. Laid down Launched Completed
ANHATOMIRIM M 16 ARATU M IE CANOPUS H 22 13 Dec 1956 20 Nov 1957 15 Mar 1958
ARACATUBA M 18 ATALAIA M SIRIUS H 21 13 Dec 1956 30 July 1957 1 Jan 1958
Dimensions, feet 1549 X 23 6 X 69 Displacement, tons 1 463 standard; 1 800 full load
Guns 1—40 mm AA Dimensions, feet 236-2 pp; 246 wl ; 255 7 oa x 39-3 x 12.2
Main engines 4 Maybach diesels Guns 1—3 in AA; 4—20 mm MG
; 2 shafts ' 500 bhp = 24 knots Main engines
Range, miles 710 at 20 knots 2 Sulzer diesels; 2 shafts; 2 700 bhp = 1 5 75 knots
Complement 31 Range, miles 12 000 at cruising speed of 11 knots
Complement 102
GENERAL
Built by Ishikawajima Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. Helicopter platform aft-
Builders: Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder. Apr 1969 and
First four ordered in Special surveying apparatus, echo sounders, Raydist equipment, sounding machines
another pair in Nov 1973. Four more are projected Aratu and Anhatomirim entered and helicopter, landing craft (LCVP), jeep, and survey launches carried All
installed,
service on 5 May 1971 and 30 November 1971 respectively, the other pair 13 Dec. living and working spaces are air-conditioned. Controllable pitch propellers.
1972.
1'^
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3 COASTAL TYPE
Name Pennant No Laid down Launched Commissioned
ARGUS H 31 12 Dec 1955 6 Dec 1957 29 Jan 1959
ORION H 32 12 Dec 1955 5 Feb 1958 11 June 1959
TAURUS H 33 12 Dec 1955 7 Jan 1958 23 Apr 1959

Dimensions, feet 138 pp 147 7 oa x 20 x 6-6
;
Guns 2-20 mm AA
Mam engines 2 diesels coupled to two shafts; 1 200 bhp
tons
Oil fuel, 35
ARATU Class da Marinha, Rio de Janei
4 JAVARI CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
JAVARI (ex USS Cardinal) M 11 JUTAI (ex USS Egret) M 12
Displacemeni, tor 270 standard; 350 ful

Dimensions, feet 136 X 24 5 X 8 max
Guns 4—20 mm in two twii mountings
A/S weapons 2 DCT
Mam engines 2 GM diesels, 2 shaft 1 000 bhp
Oil fuel (t 3ns)
Complement
ALMIRANTE SALDANHA U 10 (ex-NE 1)
GENERAL Displacement, tons 3 325 standard; 3 825 full load

Of wooden Both launched In 1942-43. Originally known in USA as
construction. Dimensions, feet 262 pp ; 307-2 oa x 52 x 18-2 mean
Auxiliary Motor minesweepers (AMS). Reclassified as Minesweepers, Coastal (old), Mam engines Diesel; 1 400 bhp = 11 knots
MSC (o), in Feb 1955. Javari, ex-Cardinal. MSCo 4 and, Jutai. ex-Egret, MSCo 13, Range, miles 12 000 at 10 knots
were transferred to Brazil by USA at Charleston Naval Shipyard on 15 Aug 1960 as Complement 356
the nucleus of a Brazilian mine force, and renamed after Brazilian rivers. Jackdaw
MSCo 21 was transferred in Jan 1 963, and Crackle MSCo 1 3, in Apr 1 963. Used for
,
Former training ship with a total sail area of 25 990 sq ft and armed with four 4-in guns
patrol and escort duties one 3-in AA gun and four 3-pounders. Built by Vickers Armstrongs Ltd. Barrow.
Launched on 19 Dec 1933, Cost £314 500. Instructional minelaying gear was
included in equipment. The single 21 -in torpedo tube was removed. Re-classified
ds an Oceanographic Ship (NOc) Aug 1959, and completly remodelled by 1964.
A photograph as sailing ship appears in the 1952-53 to 1959-60 editions
7972, Brazilian Navy ALMIRANTE SALDANHA 1972, Brazilian Navy

BRAZIL 51
SURVEY LAUNCHES Oilers continued
CAMOCIM H 16 PARAIBANO H 11 POTENGI G 17

CARAVELAS H 17 RIO BRANCO H 12
Dimensions, feet 175-5
175 pp; 178-8 oa x 24-5 x 6
Displacement, tons 32 standard; 50 full load Main engmes Diesels, 2 shafts; 550
Dies bhp = 10 knots
Dimensions, feet 52-5 x 15-1 x 4 3 Oil, tons 4b0
Main engines 1 diesel 1 65 bhp =
,'
1 1 ki Complement 19
Built at the Papendrecht yard in the Netherlands Launched on 1 6 Ma
ed In the Mato Grosso Flotilla on river service.
FAROLEIRO SANTANA H 28 FAROLEIRO AREAS H 27
FAROLEIRO NASCIMENTO H 30 MESTRE JOAO DOS SANTOS H 13
CASTELHANOS H 24 TRANSPORTS
Note. Buoy-tender Almirante Graca Arnaha ordered in 1971 in Brazil. 'PEREIRA" CLASS
TYPE1 SUBMARINE RESCUE SHIP ARY PARREIRAS G 21 13 Dec 1955 24 Aug 1956 29 Dec 1956
BARROSO PEREIRA G 16 13 Dec 1953 10 Aug 1954 1 Dec 1954
GASTAO MOUTINHO K 10 (ex-USS Skylark ASR 20) CUSTODIO DE MELLO U 26 13 Dec 1953 10 June 1954 30 Dec 1954
SOARES DUTRA G 22 13 Dec 1955 13 Dec 1956 23 Mar 1957
Dimensions, feet 205 oa x 38-5 x 15-3 4 200 deadweight; 4 879 gross (Panama)
Measurement, tons
Main engines Diesel electric; shaft; 3 000 bhp = 14 knots
1
Dimensions, feet 362 pp; 391-8 oa x 52 5 x 20-5 max
Complement 85 4—3 in (U 26); 2—3 in (others); 2/4—20 mm
Guns
Main engines Ishlkawajima double reduction geared turbines, 2 shafts;
Built by Charleston SB & DD Co. and converted to present form in 1 957. Fitted with
4 800 shp = 17-67 knots (sea speed 15 knots)
special pumps, compressors and submarine rescue chamber. Fitted for helium- Boilers 2 Ishlkawajima two drum water tube type, oil fuel
oxygen diving. Transferred 30 June 1973.
Complement 127 (Troop capacity 497)
GENERAL
REPAIR SHIP All built in Japan by Ishlkawajima Heavy Industries Co, Ltd, Tokyo. Transports and
cargo vessels. Flush deckers with forecastle and long poop Elevator type helicopter
landing platform aft. Troop carrying capacity for 497, with commensurate medical,
BELMONTE G 24 (ex-USS Helios, ARB 12, ex-iSr 1127) hospital and dental facilities. Working and living quarters are mechanically ventilated
with partial air conditioning. Refrigerated cargo space 15 500 cubic feet Can carry
Displacement, tons 1625 light; 2 030 standard; 4 100 full load 4 000 tons of cargo Barroso Pereira and Custddio de Mello were incorporated into
Dimensions, feet 316 wl; 328 oa x 50 x n the Brazilian Navy on 22 Mar 1955 and 8 Feb 1955 respectively Formerly armed
Guns 8—40 mm AA with eight 40 mm
AA guns Custddio de Mello has been classified as a training
Main engines GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 800 bhp =11-6 knots ship since July 1961
GENERAL
Former United States battle damage repair ship. Built by Maryland DD Co, Baltimore
Md. Laid down on 23 Nov 1944. Launched on 14 Feb 1945. Completed on 26
Feb 1945. Loaned to Brazil by USA in Jan 1962 under MAP.
f
SOARES DUTRA ^372. Brazilian Navy
TUGS
TRIDENTE R 22 (ex-ATA 235) TRITAO R 21 {ex-ATA 234)
TRIUNFO R 23 (ex-ATA 236)
Dimensions, feet 133 7 wl; 143 oa x 33 x 132
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Mam engines GM diesel -electric; 1 500 hp = 1 3 knots
GENERAL
All built by Gulfport Boiler & Welding Works, Inc. Port Arthur, Texas, and launched in
1954. Ex-US ATPs. Nos. Tridente R 22, Tritao R 21, Triunfo R 23 (ex-RI. R 2, R 3).
BELMONTE 7974, Brazilian Navy
OILERS
MARAJ6 G 27 TRIDENTE 1972. Brazilian Navy
Measurement, tons 10 500 deadweight FLOATING DOCKS

3 FLOATING DOCKS
Dimensions, feet 440-7 X 63-3 X 24
Main engines Diesel; one shaft = 13-6 knots
Capacity, cu metres 14 200 CIDADE DE NATAL (ex AFDL 39)
Complement 80 Displacement, tons 7 600
Range, miles 9 200 at 13 knots Length, feet {metres) 390-3 (119)
Built by Ishlkawajima Capacity, tons 2 800
Concrete floating dock loaned to Brazil by USN ,1 Nov. 1 966.
ALMIRANTE JERONYMO GONCALVES (ex AFDL 4)

Capacity, tons 1 000
Steel floating dock acquired by Brazil from USN, 10 Nov. 1966.
AFONSO PENA (ex-ARD 14)

Dimensions, feet 4020 X 81-0
Formerly United States auxiliary repair dry dock ARD 14. Transfenêd
ttie
1972, Brazilian Navy US Navy to the Brazilian Navy and allocated the name Ceara in 1968.
52 BRUNEI BULGARIA
BRUNEI
Askar Melayu Diraja Brunei (Royal Brunei Malay Regiment) Flotilla.
Commanding Off icer. Lieutenant Commander P. G King R N
FAST ATTACK CRAFT (MISSILE) These boats were built specially for
the Flotilla by Vosper Thornycroft (Private) Ltd.
Singapore, Fitted with Decca 202 radar.
PAHLAWAN 1972. Named after Brunei princesses.
Norain, last of the three, completed August
Displacement, tons 95 standard, 114 full load

Dimensions, feet 90 pp; 96 wl; 99 oa « 252 x 7
(Vlissiles 8— SS 12 on 2 launchers
Guns 1— 40 mm, 1—20 mm Hispano Suiza
Mam engines 3 Bristol Siddeley Proteus gas turbines, 3 shafts 12 750
bhp = 57 knots max, 2 diesels for cruising and manoeuvring
Range, miles 450 at full speed, 2 300 at 10 knots
Complement 20
Ordered from Vosper Ltd, Portsmouth, England, on 10 Dec 1965 Launched on 5 Dim
1966. Completed 19 Oct 1967. Constructed of resin bonded timber with aluminium
alloy superstructure Missile launchers fitted in IVIay 1972
NORAIN 7572, Vosper Thornycroft
Another Coastal Patrol Craft of improved design— 71 feet in length with 2 MTU diesels
of 1 250 hp each giving a speed of 32 knots and armed with 2—20 mm guns— was
ordered in May 1973 for delivery in 1974 by Vospers (Singapore). All wood con-
struction with laminated frames
ARMED LAUNCHES
PAHLAWAN 1968, Vosper Thornycroft Limited BENDAHARA KEMAINDERA MAHARAJALELA
470 120
COASTAL PATROL CRAFT Dimensions, feet
Guns 2 MG
« X 3-0
Main engines 2 GM <

lesels; 334 bhp 20 knots
SALEHA NORAIN Range, miles 200
Complement 6
Displacemen , tons 25 Rated as armed motor I lunches. Fitted with Decca 202 radar,
Dimensions, feet 620 » 16 « 4 5
Guns
Main engine ;
2—20 mm
2 GM
Hispano Suiza;
diesels, 1
2
240 bhp = 26 knots max
MG HOVERCRAFT
Range, miles 600 at 23 knots SRN 6 with a speed of 60 knots and a range of 1 50 miles armed with one machine gun
Complement There are also 25 armed river boats, it was officially stated in Jan 1972,
BULGARIA
Naval Board Strength of the Fleet
Commander-in-Chief. Navy: Type Active (a) 1974: 9 000 officers and ratings
Rear-Admiral Yanakiev Frigates 2 (b) 3 years national service
Corvettes 2
Patrol Submarines 4
FAC (Missile) 2
FAC (Patrol) 6
FAC (Torpedo) 12
Minesweepers (Ocean) 2
Diplomatic Representation Minesweepers (Inshore) 2 Mercantile Marine
Minesweeping Boats 24
Naval. Military and Air Attache in London: Landing Craft 20 Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
Lt. Colonel Dimitar Toskov Auxiliaries several 159 vessels of 756 749 tons gross
2 "RIGA- CLASS
FRIGATES
DRUZKI SMELI
Displacenemt, tons 1 200 standard; 1 600 full load
3eam, feet (metres) 33-7 (10-2)
Guns 3—3-9 in (700 mm); 4—37 mm
A/S Weapons 2 16 barrelled rocket launchers
4 DCT
Tubes 3—21 in (533 mm)
Main engines Geared turbines; 2 shafts;
25 000 shp
Speed, knots 28
Range, miles 2 500 at 15 knots ,m-JiALjm&mJlbM
Complement 150
Transferred from USSR in 1957-8.

RADAR. Search— Slim Net; Navigation— Neptun IFF- ;
High Pole A; FC— Wasphead/Sunvisor A.

Riga" Class
CORVETTES
KRONSTADT" CLASS
Displacement, tons 310 standard: 380 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 70-6 X 21-5 X 9-0 (52-0 x 6-5 x 2-7)
Guns 1-3-5 in; 2-37 mm AA; 4—25 mm AA
A/S weapons Depth charge throwers
Main engines 3 Diesels: 3 shafts; 3 300 hp = 24 knots
Oil fuel, tons 20
Complement 65
Transferred from USSR in 1957. Pot Drum Radar.
2 Ex-USSR ROMEO CLASS

SUBMARINES (PATROL)
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, ft (m)
Torpedo tubes
Main Machinery
Speed, knots
Complement
1 100 surfaced; 1 600 dived
246 x 24 x 14-5 (75 x 73
—
6 21 in bow tubes
X 5-8)
2 Diesels: 4 000 hp; 2 main motors; 4 000 hp

17 surfaced, 14 dived
65
^ -^^
Transferred in 1972. Snoop Plate radar.

BULGARIA 53
SUBMARINES -continued
2 Ex-USSR "WHISKY" CLASS
POBEDA SLAVA
Displacement, tons 1030 surface: 1 180 submerged
»rtfc»
Dimensions, ft (m) 240 X 22 X 15 (73-2 X 6-7 x 4-6)
Torpedo tubes 6—21 in (533mm), 4 bow, 2 stern
Main machinery 2 Diesels 4 000 hp
2 Main Motors 2 500 fip
Speed, knots 1 7 surfaced 1 5 dived;
Range miles 13 000 at 8 knots (surface)

Complement 60
Transferred from tfie USSR in 1958. Snoop Plate radar

"Wfiisky" Class
LIGHT FORCES 8 "P 4" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)

Dimensions, f1 (m) 62-7 X 11-6 X 5.6 (25 5 X 6 x P8)
3 "OSA I" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) Guns 2—25 mm AA
Torpedo tubes 2—18 In
Displacement, tc 165 standard, 200 full load
Dimensions, ft ( 128-7 X 25-1 X 5-9 (39-3 x 7.7 x 1-8)
Missile launcher 4 in two pairs abreast for "SS-N-2" system Transferred from the USSR in 1956.
Guns 4—30 mm forward, 1 aft)
(2 twin, 1
Main engines 3 diesels: 13.000 bhp = 32 knots

Range, miles 25 knots
Complement 25
MINE WARFARE FORCES

T 43" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
Displace 500 standard; 610 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 190-2 X 28-2 X 6-9 (580 x 8-6 x 21)
6 "SO I" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— PATROL) 4 "VANYA" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
Pennants 41 -46 36, 37, 38, 39
Displacement, tons 215 light: 250 full load

138-6 x 200 Dimensions, ft (m) 130-7 x 24 x 6-9 (39-9 x 7-3 x 2-7)
Dimensions, ft (m) x 9-2 (42-3 x 61 x 2-8)
Guns 4-25 mm (2 twin)
A/S weapons 4 five-barrelled ahead throwing MBU launchers 2 "T 301" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
Main engines 3 diesels: 6 000 bhp = 29 knots
Range, miles 1 1 00 at 1 3 knots
Complement 30 Dimensions, ft (m) 128 x I8 x 4.9 (39 x 55 x 7.5)
Guns 2—37 mm AA; 2— MG
Steel hulled patrol vessels transferred from USSR in 1963.
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 1 440 hp = 17 knots
Transferred from the USSR in 1955. These have probably reached the end of the
seagoing lives. Two recently deleted.
24 "PO 2" CLASS TYPE (MSB)

Former Soviet craft. 1 2 were reported to have been, acquired in 1 950 and 1 2 in 1 95
for generalpurpose duties.
^nr^ ^ m^
LANDING CRAFT
10 "VYDRA" CLASS
4 "SHERSHEN" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO) Displacement, tons 300 standard; 500 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 157-4 24-6 x 7-2 (48 x 7-5 x 2-2)
x
Displacement, tons 150 standard: 160 full load Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 400 bhp = 10 knots
Dimensions, ft (m) 115-5 x 23-1 x 5-0 (35-2 x 7-/ x 7.5)
Guns 4—30 mm AA (2 twin) ransferred from the USSR in 1970.
Tubes 4—21 in (single)
A/S armament 12 DCs
Main engines 3 Diesels; 3 shafts; 13 000 bhp = 41 knots
Complement 16 M FP TYPE
Drum and Drum A
Transferred in 1971. Pot Tilt Radar. High Pole IFF. Dimensions, ft (m) 1640 oa x 200 x 6 6 (50 x 6U 20)
Gun 1 — 37 mm AA or none
1954. Based on a German Second World War MFP design
AUXILIARIES
Sheishen Class A number of auxiliaries, harbour oilers and tugs have been reported.
54 BURMA
BURMA
Administration Strength of the Fleet
Vice-Chief of Staff, Defence Services {Navy): (a) 1 974: 6 200 (300 officers and 5 900 ratings) including
Commodore Thaung Tin reserves plus 800 marines
Type Active Building (b) 2 years national service
Diplomatic Representation Frigates 2
Corvettes 4
Naval, Military and Air Attach^ in London: Fast Attack Craft 5
Lieutenant-Colonel Kyee Myjnt River Patrol Craft 35 Mercantile Marine
Gunboats 37
Naval. Military and Air Attach^ in Washington: Survey Vessels 2 Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
Colonel Tin Htut Auxiliaries 11 40 vessels of 54 877 tons gross
FRIGATES
1 Ex-BRITISH "RIVER" CLASS
Name Builders Laid down Completed
MAYU (ex-HMS Fal) Smiths Dock Co Ltd, South Bank-on-Tees, Middlesborough, England 20 May 1942 2 July 1943
Length, feet (metres) 283 (86,3) pp. 301-3 (91-8) oa

Guns, dual purpose 1-4 in (102 mm)
Guns, AA 4—40 mm
Boilers 2 — three drum type
5 500 ihp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 19
Range, miles 4 200 at 12 knots .-_ i i
Oil fuel (tons) 440
Complement 140 wweaRlti
"River" class frigate Acquired from Great Britain and
renamed in March 1948, Burmese Navy
1 Ex-BRITISH "ALGERINE" CLASS

YAN MYO AUNG (ex-HMS Marmer. ex-Kmcardine) Arthur Shipyards, Canada 26 Aug 1943 9 May 1944 23 May 1945

Length, feet (metres)
Beam, feet (metres)
225 (68 6) pp 235 (77 6)
35-5 (19 8)
: oa
.-<^^r^"
Draught, feet (/77efAe5) 11-5(3 5) i
Guns, surface 102 mm) (
Guns, AA 4—40 mm
2 000 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 16 5
^
Complement 140
Former ocean ininesweeper in the British Navy, used as

^^^mimC
th^ ':
escort vessel. Handed over to Burma in London and

renamed Van Myo Aung, on 18 Apr 1958 Fitted for
minelaying and can carry 16 mines, eight on each side. YAN MYO AUNG 1964, Burmese Navy
CORVETTES
Ex-US PCE TYPE 2 B U RM E S E- B U I LT TYPE
YAN TAING AUNG, PCE 41 (ex-USS Farmmgton, PCE 894)
NAGAKYAY
Dimensions, ft (m) 180 wl ;184 oa « 33 9-5 (56 >< " 2-9)
Guns 1—3 in, 50 cal dp; 2—40 mm AA (1 twin); 8—20 mm AA Displacement, tons 400 standard; 450 full load
(4 twin) Dimensions, ft (m) 163 ^ ^ 5-8 (497
26-8 8 2 x >' 1-8)
A/S weapons 1 hedgehog; 2 DCT; 2 DC tracks Guns 2—25 QF; 2—40 mm AA
pdr
Main engines GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 800 bhp = 15 knots Main engines 2 Paxman-Ricardo turbo-charged diesels; 2 shafts;
Former US Patrol ship (escort). Built by Willamette Iron & Steel Corp, Portland, Complement 43
Oregon. Laid down on 7 Dec 1942, launched on 15 May 1943 and completed 10
Aug 1943 Transferred on 18 June 1965.
Built at the Government Dockyard, Dawbon, Rangoon, Burma, AâgaAr/ay was completed
on 3 Dec 1960 and Nawarat on 26 Apr 1960.
1 Ex-US MSF TYPE

YAN GYI AUNG, PCE 42 (ex-USS Craddock, MSF 356)
Displacement, 650 standard; 945 full load

180 wl; 184-5 oa " 33 9-8 (56 -^
x 70-7 x 2-8)
Dimensions, ft
Guns 1— J in single forward; 4
50 cal 40 — mm AA (2 twin);
4—20 mm AA (2 twin)
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 1 710 shp = 14-8 knots
Former US steel hulled fleet minesweeper

of the "Admirable" class. Built by Willamette
Iron & Steel Corp, Portland, Oregon. Laid down on 10 Nov 1943 and launched on 1962, Burmese Navy
22 July 1944. Transferred at San Diego on 31 Mar 1967.
BURMA 55
LIGHT FORCES Gunboats— coAjf,
5 SAUNDERS ROE FAST ATTACK CRAFT 10 YUGOSLAVIAN iUILT "Y" TYPE GUNBOATS
T 201 (ex-PTS 101) T 203 (ex-PTS 103) T 205 iex-PTS 105)
T 202 (ex-PTS 102) T 204 iex-FTS 104) Y 301 Y 302 Y 303 Y 304 Y 305 Y 306 Y 307 Y 308 Y 309 Y 310
Displacement, tons 50 standard; 64 full load 100 04 8 x 24 x 3 (32 " 7 3 « 0-9)
Dimensions, ft (m) pp ; 1 oa
Dimensions, ft (m) 67 pp 71 5 pa * 19-5 x 6 max {21-8
;
" 5 9 " 1-8)
Guns 2—40 mm AA 1—2 pdr
1—40 mm AA; As MTB: 2—20 mm AA
;
Guns As MGB: 1—4-5 in;

Tubes As MTB: 4—21 in
Mam engines 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 2 shafts; 1 000 bhp = 13 knots
Complement 29
Main engines 2 Napier Deltic diesels; 5 000 shp = 42 knots
Complement 13
All ten of these boats were completed in 1958 at the "Uljamk" Shipyard, Pula, i
Yugoslavia, For detailed building dates see 1966-67 and earlier editions.
t»»iVj' fT"'*
mmmiMSit.t:aiJjUL S-
i
1966, Burmese Navy,
1964, Burmese Navy

Interchangeable motor torpedo boats/motor gunboats built by Saunders Roe (Anglesey)
Ltd, England. Convertible craft of aluminium construction, with riveted skin and
aluminium alloy framework As well as mam engines, auxiliary power is also provided
by diesels. The Saunders-Roe slow-speed electric drive was fitted to facilitate man- 8 GUNBOATS (o x - TRAN SPO RT S)
oeuvring in the confined inland waters where the craft may be required to operate
Armament and layout of the vessels were similar to the British fast patrol boats of the SABAN SEINDA SHWETHIDA
"Dark" Class. The cost including engines, equipment, and spares of the five boats was SAGU SETKAYA SINMIN
over £1 800 000. T 201 was launched 24 Mar 1 956. All were completed in 1 956-57
Dimensions, ft (m) 94-5 x 22 x 4-5 (28-8 x 67 x 1-4)
Guns 1-40 mm, 3-20 mm

Main engines Crossley ERL— 6 diesel 160 bhp = 12 knots
10 B U R M ESE- B U I LT RIVER PATROL CRAFT Complement 32
;
Small craft, 50 feet long, built in Burma in 1951-52.
25 Y U G OS LA V- B U I LT RIVER PATROL CRAFT

Small craft, 52 feet long, acquired from Yugoslavia in the mid 1 960's.
GUN BOATS
4 Ex-BRITISH LCG (M) TYPE

SHWEPAZUN 971 Burmese Navy
INDAW INLAY INMA 1 .

Dimensions, ft (m) 1 54 oa x 22-5 x 7-8 (471 x 6-8 x 2-4)
Guns 2—25 pdr; 2—2 dpr 6 US-BUILT PGM TYPE GUNBOATS
Main engines Paxman Ricardo diesels; 2 shafts; 000 bhp
Complement 39 PGM 402 PGM 403 PGM 404 PGM 405
British landing craft, gun (medium) LCG (M) Emp

Displacement, tons
Dimensions, ft (m) 3 x 5 (23 X 58 X 1-5)
Guns nm AA; 2—0 5 US Browning MG
Mam engines liesels, 2 shafts; 1 000 bhp = 16 knots
Complement
Built by the Marinette Marine Corporation, USA Ex-US PGM 43-4

respectively. Machinery comprises 2-stroke. 6-cylinder, tandem gean
propulsion unit— 1 LH and 1 RH; 500 bhp per unit.
2 IMPROVED YUGOSLAV TYPE GUNBOATS

Y 311 Y312
Dimensions approximately as Y-type above. Built in Burma 1969.
1962, Burmese Navy

56 BURMA CAMEROON
Gunboats— CO/7/.
CAMEROON
7 Ex-UNITED STATES CGC TYPE GUNBOATS Personnel
MGB 101 MGB 102 MGB 104 MGB 105 MGB 106 MGB 108 MGB 110
Displacement, tons 49 standard; 66 full load Base
Dimensions, ft (m) 78 pp 83 oa x 16 x 55 (25-3
,
x 4-9 « 7-7)
Guns 1—40 mm AA ; 1—20 mm AA Douala
Main engines 4 GM diesels; 2 shafts; 800 bhp = 11 knots
Complement 1 Mercantile Marine
Ex-USCG 83-ft type cutters with new hulls built m Burma. Completed in 1960. For Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 16 vessels of 2 895 tons gross
detailed building dates see 1966-67 and earlier editions. Machinery comprises
2-stroke, 6 cylinder, tandem geared, twin diesel propulsion units 1 LH and 1 RH —
drive; 400 bhp per unit. Three of this class are reported to have been sunk.
LIGHT FORCES
,CAr- 5 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
•*«=r 'l+,*^Si^S'
VIGILANT (ex-l/C 6. P 756) AUDACIEUX (ex-VC 8. P 758)
1962, Burmese Navy Displacement, tons 75 standard 82 full load

;
Dimensions, ft (m) 104-2 > 15-5 x 5-5 (31-8 x 4-7 x 1-7)

Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines Mercedes-Benz diesels; 2 shafts; 2 700 bhp = 28 knots
SURVEY VESSELS Range, miles 1 500 at 15 knots
THU TAY THI Complement 15
Ocean Survey ship, 204 feet overall and 1 100 tons displacement, acquired from Former French seaward defence motor launches of the VC type. Built by Constructions
Yugoslavia in the mid-1960's. Complement 99. Mecaniques de Normandie, Cherbourg. Completed in 1957-58 Wg/7anf was officially
handed over from France to the Republic of Cameroon on 7 Mar 1964.
YAY BO (UBHL 807)
Coastal survey vessel, possibly Dutch built with complement of 25 and a displacement ALFRED MOTTO
of 108 tons
Displacement, tons 80 approx.
Dimensions, ft (m) 110x16 {33-6 " 4-9)
SUPPORT SHIP
YAN LON AUNG
Light forces support ship of 520 tons, acquired from Japan in 1967.
TRANSPORTS
PYIDAWAYE
Measuremen 2 217 31 gross
Dimensions, ft (m) 270 » 47 x 1 5 (823 ' 14 3 46)
Mam engines Fleming & Ferguson triple expansion 2 000 ihp
Boilers 2 Scotch (return type)
Range, miles 2 000 ALFRED MOTTO 1973, Y. Bertrand
Complement 88
Former passenger ship. nee since 1962. Bears the Bun

BRIGADIER MBONGA TOUNDA
Dimensions, ft (m) 60 x 13-5 x 4 (18 3 x 41 x V2)
Guns 1—127 mm MG
Main engines Caterpillar Diesel; 2 shafts; 540 bhp = 21 knots
Complement 8
Built by Ch Navals de LEsterel in 1 967. Customs duties.
VALEUREUX
PYIDAWAYE 1964. Burmese Nav
Dimensions, ft (m) 78-1 X 16-3 X 5-1 (23-8 x 50 x 1-6)
1 Ex- U! LCU TYPE Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 Diesels; 2 shafts; 960 hp = 25 knots
LCU 1626 (ex-USS LCU 1626)
Complement 9
Displacement, tons 200 light; 342 full load : by Ch Navals de L'Esterel in 1 970.
Dimensions, ft (m) 135-2 oa x 29 x 5-5 {41-2 x 8-.
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 1 000 bhp = 1
Ex-US utility landing craft. Transferred under MAP in 1967. Used as transport.
2 LCVP
Built by Ateliers et Chantiers de I'Afrique Equatoriale, near Libreville, Gabon
8 Ex-US LCM TYPE
LCM 701 LCM 702 LCM 703 LCM 704 LCM 705 LCM 707
LCM 706 LCM 708 2 LC M
Displacement, tons Built by Carena, Abaidjan, Ivory Coast.
Dimensions, ft (m) 56 X 14 X 4 (77.0 X 4.3 X ;.2)
Main engines 2 Gray Marine diesels; 225 bhp 2 SERVICE CRAFT
US-built LCM type landing craft. Used as local transports for stores and personnel. Locally built.
CANADA 57
CANADA
Establishment
The Royal Canadian Navy was officially established on Attack Carrier fmedium)
4 May 1910, when Royal Assent was given to the Naval 1970 Bonaventure paid off 1 April, towed to Taiwan
Service Act. for scrap, leaving Halifax 27 October
Senior Naval Appointments 1971 Algonquin left Victoria BC for Taiwan 21 April
Crescent left Victoria BC for Taiwan 21 May
Chief of Maritime Operations:
Rear Admiral R. H. Leir Frigates
Commander. tVlaritime Command: Strength of the Fleet 1 973 St. Laurent, Columbia, St. Croix
Rear Admiral D. S. Boyle, CD
Type Active Building Maintenance Ships
Commander, fVlaritime Forces, Pacific:
Destroyers (DDH) 1972 Cape Breton and Cape Scott reduced to hulks
CD Frigates (some with helicopters)
Rear Admiral R. J. Pickford,
Patrol Submarines
Research Vessels
Replenishment Ships
Small Oilers 1 972 Fort Frances
Patrol Escorts (Small)
Research Ships
Diplomatic Representation Tugs
Diving Support Ships and Tender
Gate Vessels 1973 St. John, Oakwood
Senior Naval Liaison Officer, London:
Tugs (Large)
Tugs (Small) Police Patrol Vessels
Captain (N) J. W. Mason, CD Police Patrol Vessels
Hydrofoil
Canadian Forces Attache and Senior Naval Liaison
Officer, Washington:
Commodore A. L. Collier, DSC, CD
Canadian Forces Attache (Naval) Moscow:

L.t Col. W. Draper, CD
Navy Estimates
1971-72: $348 000 000 In an integrated force there is no specific Fleet Air Arm,
1972-73: $363 000 000 but a squadron of Sea King helicopters provides for
1973-74: $394 300 000 ships' needs.
Personnel
(a) 1971; 16 906 (2 379 officers, 14 527 men and

women)
1972: 15 223 (2 590 officers, 12 633 men and
women) lercantile Marine
1973: 16 003 (1985 officers, 14 018 men and Bases
women) Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
(b) Voluntary Service Halifax and Esquii 1 235 vessels of 2 422 802 tons gross
PENNANT NUMBERS
Replenishment Ships
Iroquois 280 Provider AOR 508 Heatherton ATA 527
Huron 281 Protecteur AOR 509 Riverton ATA 528
Athabaskan 282 Preserver AOR 510 Clifton ATA 529
Algonquin 283 Dundalk AOC 501 St. Anthony ATA 531
Dundurn AOC 502 St. Charles ATA 533
Frigates Glenside YTB 500
Saguenay 206 Glenbrook YTB 501
Skeena 207 Glenevis YTB 502
Ottawa 229 Research Vessels
Glendyne YTB 503
Margaree 230 Glenlivet YTB 504
Fraser 233 Sackville AGOR 113 II
Bluethroat AGOR 114

Eastwood YMT 550
Assiniboine 234 Greenwood YMT 551
Chaudiere 235 Endeavour AGOR 171
Quest AGOR 172
Mannville YTS 577
Gatineau 236 Listerville YTS 578
Restigouche 257 Kapuskasing AGOR 173
Laymore AGOR 516
Parkesville YTS 579
Kootenay 258 Merrickville YTS 581
Terra Nova 259 Adamsville YTS 582
Mackenzie 261 Beamsville YTS 583
Saskatchewan 262 Patrol Escort (PFL) Lawrenceville YTS 584
Yukon 263 Marysville YTS 585
Qu'appelle 264 Fundy 159 Queensville YTS 586
Annapolis 265 Chignecto 160 YTS
Plainsville 587
Nipigon 266 Thunder 161 Youville YTS 588
Cowichan 162 Loganville YTS 589
Miramichi 163 YTS
Otterville 590
Chaleur 164
Submarines Gate Vessels
Ojibwa Porte St. Jean

Onandaga Porte St. Louis Miscellaneous
Okanagan Porte de la Peine
Rainbow Porte Quebec Grarrby
58 CANADA
DESTROYERS (DDH]
4 "IROQUOIS" CLASS (DDH)

Name No^ Builders Laid down Launched Completion
Length, feet {metres 398 {121-3) pp 426 {1298) oa
ALGONQUIN 283 Dav'le SB Co, Lauzon 1 Sep 1969 27 Nov 1970 30 Sept 1973
Beam, feet (metres)
)
50 (75 2)
ATHABASKAN 282 Davle SB Co, Lauzon 1 June1969 mid Apr 1971 30 Nov 1972
Draught, feet {metre.s) 14-5 [4-4)
HURON 281 Maime Industries Ltd, Sorel 15 Jan 1969 3 Apr 1971 16 Dec 1972
Aircraft 2 "Sea King" CHSS-2 A/S
IROQUOIS 280 Mar me Industries Ltd, Sorel 15 Jan 1969 28 Nov 1970 29 July 1972
helicopters
Missiles (see note)
Gun, dual purpose 1—5 in (727 mm) 54 cal LA,
single Oto-Melara
A/S 1 Mk 10 "Limbo"
Torpedo tubes 2 triple Mk 32 for A/S homing
torpedoes
Main engines Gas turbines; 2 Pratt & Whitney
FT4A2 50 000 shp + 2 Pratt &
Whitney FT12AH3 7 400 shp for
r-<^k^^.
cruising; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 29 +
Range, miles 4 500 at 20 knots IROQUOIS Class (twin funnels)
(plus air unit, 12 officers + 30
men)
GENERAL
These ships have the same hull design, dimensions and ENGINEERING The ga turbines feed through a Sv\ RADAR SPQ2D Surface warning and Navigation SPS
basic characteristics as the large general purpose frigates double reduction gearbox o two five bladed CP propelh 501 (SPS 12) long range warning M 22 fire control,
cancelled at the end of 1963 (see particulars and
Illustration in the 1963-64 edition). Designed as anti- ELECTRONICS, Mk 22 Weapon Systi
Hollandse Signaal SONAR SOS 505 Hull mounted in 14 ft dome VDS
submarine ships, they are fitted with variable depth and
18 ft towed body aft, SQS 501 Bottomed target class-
hull sonar, landing deck equipped with double hauldown
ification
and Beartrap, flume type anti-rolling tanks to stabilise
the ships at low speed, pre-wetting system to counter MISSILES, Launch system (GMLS) by Raytheon for
radio-active fallout, enclosed citadel, and bridge control Mk III Sea Sparrow missiles. Two quadruple launchers lORPEDOES The Mk 32 tubes are to be used w,th
of machinery. inforward end of the superstructure Mk 46 torpedoes
7975, Canadian Forces

CANADA 59
FRIGATES
AN N APO LI ! Name No Builders Work started Launched Completed
ANNAPOLIS 265 Shipyards Ltd, Halifax July 1960 27 Apr 1963 19 Dec 1964
NIPIGON 266 Industries Ltd, Sorel Q Apr 1960 10 Dec 1961 30 May 1964
Length, feet (metres) 371 {113 1) oa
Beam, feet (metres) 420 (12-8).
Draught, feet (metres) 14 4 (4-4)
Aircraft 1 CHSS-2 "Sea King" helicopter
Guns, AA 2—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal (1 twin)
A/S weapons 1 Mk 10 "Limbo" m after well
Boilers 2 water tube
30 000 shp
Speed, knots 28 (official figure) 30 trials
ANNAPOLIS. NIPIGON
Complement 246 (12 officers, 234 ratings)
These two ships represented the logical development of

the original "St Laurent 'class, through the "Restigouche"
and "Mackenzie" designs. Due to the erection of a nponents were
CLASSIFICATION. Officially classified as DDH.
helicopter hangar and flight deck, and variable depth
sonar only one "Limbo" mounting could be installed.
Also the 50 cal 3 inch mounting had to be moved forward CONSTRUCTION, As these are largely prefabricated RADAR. Search: SPS 12. Tactical: SPS 10. Fire
to replace the 70 cal mounting in the original design. no firm laying down date is officially given. Work on hull Control: X Band.
^.^L,
2BB
1971 , Canadian F areas
4 "MACKENZIE" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed
Displacement, tons 2 380 standard; 2 890 full load MACKENZIE 261 Canadian Vickers Ltd, Montreal 15 Dec 1958 25 May 1961 6 Oct 1962
Length, feet (metres) 3660 (111-5) oa QU'APPELLE 264 Davie Shipbuilding & Repairing 14 Jan 1960 2 May 1962 14 Sep 1963
Beam, feet (metres) 420 (12-8) ^^SASKATCHEWAN 262 Victoria Machinery (and Yarrow) 1 6 July 1 959 1 Feb 1961 1 6 Feb 1963
Draught, feet (mefres) 13-5 (4-7) YUKON 263 Burrard DD & Shipbuilding 25 Oct 1959 27 July 1961 25 May 1963
Guns, AA 4—3 in (76 mm) 2 twin ( 70 cal
fwd, 50 cal aft)
A/S weapons 2 Mk 10 "Limbo" in well aft
30 000 shp
Speed, knots 28
CLASSIFICATION. Officially classified as DDE.
^ -
RADAR.
Control:
Search:
X Band.
SPS 12 Tactical: SPS 10. 'Saskatchewan
Depot Co Ltd,
; launched by Victoria
completed by Yarrow-
3 "RESTIGOUCHE" CLASS Name BuUder Laid down Completed

CHAUDIERE Halifax Shipyards Ltd 30 July 1953 4 Nov 1959
Beam, feet (metres) 420 (12 S)
Guns, AA 4—3 in (76 mm) 2 twin
A/S weapons 2 Mk 10 "Limbo" in well aft

30 000 shp
Speed, knots 28
CHAUDIERE 1970 Canadian Forces

RADAR. Search: SPS 12. Tactical: SPS 10, f
CLASSIFICATION Officially classified
Control: X Band.
60 CANADA
IMPROVED RESTIGOUCHE
U CH E" S Name No. Bui/der Laid down Launched Completed
GATINEAU 236 Davie Shipbuilding & Repairing 30 Apr 1953 3 June1957 17 Feb 1959
KOOTENAY 258 Burrard DD & Shiobuilding 21 Aug 1952 15 June 1954 7 Mar 1959
Displacement, tons 2 390 standard RESTIGOUCHE Canadian Vickers, Montreal 15 July 1953 22 Nov 1954
257 7 June 1958
Length, feet (metres) 371 (113 1) TERRA NOVA Machinery Depot Co 14 Nov 1952
259 Victoria 21 June1955 6 June 1959
Beam, feet (metres) 42 (72 S)
Draught, feet (r J) 14 1 (43)
Guns, AA 2—3 in (76 mm) 70 cal forward
A/S weapons ASROCaftandl Mk 1 'Limbo"
in after well
30 000 shp
Speed, knots 28 plus
CLASSIFICATION. Officially classified ASROC and depth sonar. Dates of refits.

variable
Terra Nova was completed on 18 Oct 1968; Gatineau
completed in 1972 and Kootenay and Restigouche in
CONVERSION. These four ships were refitted with 1973.
ASROC aft and lattice foremast. Work included
ng the after 3 inch 50 cal twin gun mounting and RADAR, Search; SPS Tactical; SPS 10.
one "Limbo" A/S Mk 10 triple mortar, to make way for Control: X Band,
RESTIGOUCHE
ST. LAURENT" CLASS

Displacement, tons 260 standard;
2 2 800 full loao
SAGUENAY DDE 206 Halifax Shipyards, Ltd, Halifax 4 Apr 1951 30 July 1953 15 Dec 1956
Beam, feet (metres) 420 (72S) SKEENA DDE 207 Burrard Dry Dock & Shipbuilding 1 June1951 19 Aug 1952 30 Mar 1957
Draught, feet (me?/-es) 13-2 (40) OTTAWA DDE 229 Canadian Vickers, Ltd, Montreal 8June1951 29 Apr 1953 10 Nov 1956
Aircraft 1 CHSS Sea King helicopter MARGAREE DDE 230 Halifax Shipyards Ltd, Halifax 12 Sep 1951 29 Mar 1956 5 Oct 1957
Guns, AA 2—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal (1 twin) *FRASER DDE 233 Yarrows Ltd, Esquimalt, B.C. 11 Dec 1951 19 Feb 1953 28 June 1957
A/S weapons 1 Mk 10 "Limbo" in after well ASSINIBOINE DDE 234 Marine Industries Ltd, Sorel, Q 19 May 1952 12 Feb 1954 16 Aug 1956
Mam engines English Electric geared turbines
Speed, knots 28 5
GENERAL
The first major warships to be designed in Canada.
In design, much assistance was received from the Royal
Navy (propelling machinery of British design) and the
US Navy.
"Fraser was launched by Burrard Dry Dock h Shipbuilding

but completed by Yarrows Ltd.
CLASSIFICATION. Officially classified as DDH.
GUNNERY. Original armament was 4—3 inch, 50 cal

AA (2 twin), 2—40 mm AA (single), and 2 "Limbo"
mortars.
RADAR. Search: SPS 12. Tactical: SPS 10.
RECONSTRUCTION. have helicopter platforms and

All
VDS. Twin funnels were fitted to permit forward exten-
sion of the helicopter hangar
Gunhouses are of fibreglass. In providing helicopter

platforms and hangars it was possible to retain only one
three barrelled "Limbo" mortar and only one twin 3-inch SAGUENAY, SKEENA, OTTAWA, MARGAREE, ASSINIBOINE.
gun mounting Dates of recommissioning after conver-
sion: Assiniboine28 June 1963, Ottawa 21 Oct 1964,
Saguenay 1 4 May 1 965, Skeena 1 5 Aug 1 965, Margaree
15 Oct 1965, Fraser 31 Aug 1966.
Fraser has lattii radar by the funnels.
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t !JJ».TOfttt,«it, ^îiiimi- ^-..i'"
207
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i »
7577, Wright & Logan
CANADA 61
SUBMARINES
3BRITISH-BUILT"OBERON' CLASS No. Builders Laid down Liunchtd Commiitiontd
^ ./I'/Hl
OJIBWA , „ ,
(ex-0/>>") 72 HM Dockyard, Chatham 27 Sep 1962 29 Feb 1964 23 Sep 1965
(PATROL SUBMARINES) 74 HM Dockyard, Chatham 25 Mar 1965 17 Sep 1966 22 June 1968
ONONDAGA 73 HM Dockyard, Chatham 18 June 1964 25 Sep 1965 22 June 1967
Displacement, tons 2 060 full buoyancy surface;
2 200 normal surface;
2 420 dived
Length, feet (metres) 241 (7:? 5) pp ; 294-2 (900) oa
Draught, feet (mef/-es) 18(5-5)
Torpedo tubes 8—21 In (533 mm), 6 bow and
2 stern
Main machinery 2 Admiralty Standard Range
diesels; 3 680 bhp; 2 shafts;
2 electric motors; 6 000 hp
Speed, knots 1 2 on surface; 17 dived
GENERAL
On 11 1962 the Minister of National Defence
April
announced that Canada was to buy three Oberon class
submarines in UK. The first of these patrol submarines
was obtained by the Canadian Government from the
Royal Navy construction programme. She was laid
down as Onyx but launched as Ojibwa. The other two
were specific Canadian orders. There were some design
changes to meet specific new needs including installation
of RCN communications equipment and increase of air-
conditioning capacity to meet the wide extremes of
climate encountered in Canadian operating areas.
ELECTRONICS. The equipment includes sonar with

fore casing mounted array and X band surveillance radar
installations.
NAMES The name 0/ibwa is that of a tribe of North

American Indians now widely dispersed in Canada and
the USA and one of the largest remnants of aboriginal
population Okanangan and Onondaga are also well
known Canadian Indian tribes.
A
OJIBWA, OKANAGAN, ONONDAGA
7969 Canadian Man
ONONDAGA 1970 Canadian Marili
1 Ex-US "TENCH" CLA!

(PATROL SUBMARINE)
RAINBOW SS 75 (ex-USS Argonaut SS 475)
Displacement, tons face; 2 500 dived

Length, feet (metres) 311-2 (95 0)
10—21 in (533 mm) 6 fwd, 4
6 500 hp diesels;
4 610 hp motors
Speed, knots 20 on surface; 10 dived
Range, miles 12 000 at 10 knots surfaced
GENERAL
Built by Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
down on 28 June 1944, launched on
a replacement for Grilse. Commissioned

1
completed on 15 Jan 1945. Purchased in Dec 1968 as

on 2 Dec 1
Laid
Oct 1944 and
968.
A
Based at Esquimalt for anti-submarine training.
62 CANADA
REPLENISHMENT SHIPS
Ntma Builders Laid down Launched Completed
PRESERVER Saint John Dry Dock Co Ltd, N B 17 Oct 1967 29 May 1969 30 July 1970
PROTECTEUR Saint John Dry Dock Co Ltd. N B 17 Oct 1967 18 July 1968 30 Aug 1969
Displac tons 9 000 light: 24 000 full load

Measurement, tons 22 100 gross 3 250 deadweight
1

Draught, feet (merres) 30(9.7)
Guns, AA 2-3 in (76 mm)
A/S launcher 1 Sea Sparrow fitted
Aircraft 3 CHSS-2 helicopters
Boilers 2 forced draught water tube
Mc engines Geared turbine:
21 000 shp: 1 shaft
Range, miles 4 1 00 at 20, 7 500 at 1 1 -5 knots
GENERAL
Contract price $47 500 000 for both ships. In design
they are an improvement on that of the prototype
Provider. They could carry spare anti-submai
helciopters, military vehicles and bulk equipment fo
seahft purposes. 1 2 000 tons fuel, 1 250 tons ammuni 1971, Canadian Forces
tion.
PRESERVER, PROTECTEUR
PROVIDER AOR 508
Displacement, tons 7 300 light: 22 700 full load

Measurement, tons 20 000 gross: 1 4 700 deadweight
Length, feet (metres) 523 (759-4) pp 555 (769-2) oa
:

Draught, feet (mer/-e5) 32 (98) max
Aircraft 3 CHSS Sea King helicopters
Main engines Double reduction geared turbin
21 000 shp: 1 shaft
Speed, knots 20
Oil fuel, (tons) 1 200
GENERAL 7977, Canadian Forces

Built by Davie Ltd, Lauzon, Quebec.
Shipbuilding
work began in Sep 1960. Laid
Preliminary construction
down on May1 Launched on 5 July 1962.
1961.
Commissioned on 28 Sep 1 963 Cost $1 5 700 000.
Three Sea King helicopters can be accommodated in the winches are fitted on deck for ship-to-ship movements
DESIGN. The helicopter flight deck is aft with the hangar hangar. The flight deck can receive the largest and of cargo and supplies, as well as shore-to-ship require-
at the same level and immediately below the funnel. heaviest helicopters. A total of 20 electro-hydraulic ments when alongside.
2 -DUN" CLASS OILERS
DUNDALK AOC 501 DUNDURN AOC 502

Dimensions, feet 178 8 » 32 2 < 13
Main engines Diesel: 700 bhp = 10 knots
Small tankers, classed as fleet auxiliaries. 7969, courtesy Mr. C. R. Hooper (Master)
MAINTENANCE SHIPS
2 "CAPE" CLASS CAPE BRETON 100 Burrard Dry Dock Co, Vancouver, BC 5 July 1944 7 Oct 1944 25 Apr 1945
CAPE SCOTT 101 Burrard Dry Dock Co, Vancouver, BC 8 June 1944 27 Sep 1944 20 Mar 1945
Dimensions, feet 441 -5 x 57 x 20 mean at standard
displacement.
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Ul.^-si^kiis.'^ z'.^T^'r-.^:^^^^-'"-'^.
GENERAL
Alongside Base Ships for FMU'S on each coast. They
are decommissioned and no further operational role is
planned. These ships, with a number of sisters, were 7977, Canadian Forces
Canada for the R.N.
CAPE SCOTT
originally built in
CANADA 63
RESEARCH VESSELS MISCELLANEOUS

BLUETHROAT AGOR 114 BAY" CLASS Ex-cms (PFL)
Dimensions, feet 150-7 pp 1 57 oa x 33 x 10 Displacement, tons 390 stand rd; 412 full load
;
Main engines Diesel; 2 shafts; 1 200 bhp = 13 knots

Dimensions, feet 140 pp, 152 oa X 280 '
70 aft
Gun 1-40 mm AA
Authorised under 1951 Programme. Built by Geo. T. Davie & Sons Ltd, Lauzon PQ. Main engines 2 GM V-12 diesels; 2 shafts; 2 400 bhp = 16 knots
Laid down on 31 Oct 1952. tons
Oil fuel, 52
Launched on 15 Sep 1955. Completed on 28 Nov
1955 as mine and Loop Layer. In 1957 she was rated Controlled Minelayer, NPC 114. Range, miles 4 500 at 11 knots
Redesignated as Cable Layer (ALC) in 1959, and as Research Vessel (AGOR) and Complement 38 (3 officers, 35 ratings)
GP craft in 1964.
Extensively built of aluminium, including frames and decks. There were originally 1 4
SACKVILLE AGOR 113 vessels of this class. Named after Canadian straits and bays. Designation changed
Displacement, tons 085 standard;
from AMC to MCB
in 1954. After a period as training ships they were redesignated as
1 1 350 full load Patrol Escorts (small) (PFL) in 1972.
Dimensions, feet 190 pp; 205 oa x 33 x 145
Main engines Triple expansion; 2 750 Ihp = 16 knots GRANBY FSE 180 (ex-Victoriaville. DE 320) (DIVING SUPPORT SHIP)
Boilers 2 SE
Built by St. John Dry Dock Co, NB. Launched on 15 May 1941. Completed on Displacement, tons 1570 standard; 2 360 full load (as frigate)
30 Dec 1941. Ex-"Flower" class corvette converted to loop layer. Employed by Dimensions, feet 310 5 oa X 36-5 x 16
Bedford Institute for oceanographic work. Guns, surface 2—4 in twin)
(1
KAPUSKASING AGOR 173

Guns, AA 6 40— mm
(4 single, 1 twin) as frigate
A/S weapons 2 "Squid" triple barrelled depth charge mortars
Boilers 2 Admiralty g-drum type
Displacement, tons 1 040 standard; 1 335 full load Main engines Triple expansion; 2 shafts; 5 500 ihp =19 knots max
Dimensions, feet 225 oa x 35 x 1 1 rnax
Main engines Triple expansion; 2 shafts; 2 000 ihp = 16-5 knots
Complement 140 (as frigate)
Boilers 2, of 3-drum type
Completed July 22 1943. Former "Algerine" class Ocean Minesweeper. Depot ship for Fleet Diving Unit, Atlantic.
Kapuskasing was lent to Dept of Mines and Technical Surveys, and returned to Naval
Service in Nov 1972. 1 ANTI-SUBMARINE HYDROFOIL (FHE)
QUEST AGOR 172
BRAS D'OR
Dimensions, feet 235 oa X 42 X 15.5 Displacement, tons
Aircraft Light helicopter Dimensions, feet 150-8 X 21-5 X 23 (hull borne draught) x 75 (60 knots
Main engines Diesel electric; 2 shafts; 2 950 shp = 16 knots max; draught on foils)
Bow thruster propeller Main engines Pratt & Whitney FT4A-2 gas turbine on foils; 22 000 shp =
Range, miles 10 000 at 12 knots 60 knots
Compit 55 Davey Paxman Diesel when hull borne 2 000 shp =
; 1 5 knots
Builtby Burrard Dry Dock Co, Vancouver for the Naval Research Establishment of the
A prototype craft designed by De Havilland Aircraft (Canada). After very successful
Defence Research Board for acoustic, hydrographic and general oceanographic work.
trials she was laid up ashore at Halifax in 1971
Capable of operating in heavy ice in the company of an icebreaker. Construction
began in 1967. Launched on 9 July 1968. Completed on 21 Aug 1969. Based
at Halifax.
QUEST
ENDEAVOUR AGOR
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 215 wl; 236 oa x 38-5 x 13
Aircraft 1 light helicopter
Main engines Diesel electric; 2 shafts; 2 960 shp 16 knots
Complement 10 officers, 13 scientists, 25 ratings (plus helicopter pilot YMT 11 YMT 12 (DIVING TENDERS)
and engineer)
Displacement, tons
A naval research ship designed primarily for anti-submarine research. Flight deck 48 Dimensions, feet 88 X 20 X 4-8 mean
by 31 feet. Stiffened for operating in ice-covered areas. Built by Yarrows Ltd, Esqui-
mau, BC. Accepted for service on 9 Mar 1965. She is able to turn in 2-5 times her
Main engines GM diesels; 228 bhp = 10-75 knots
own length. Her crowsnest is fitted with engine and steering controls for navigation YMT 1 1 was completed in Jan 1 962 and YMT 1 2 on 7 Aug 1 963, both by Ferguson
in ice. A bulbous bow reduces pitch and she has anti-roll tanks. Two 9-ton Austin- Industries Ltd, Picton, Nova Scotia. They can dive four men at a time to a depth of
Weston telescopic cranes are fitted. There are two oceanographical winches each
250 feet and are fitted with a recompression chamber.
holding 5 000 fathoms of wire, two bathythermograph winches and a deep-sea
There are small diving tenders 6, 8, YMT YMT YMT
9 and 1 0, 70 tons. 75
x 18-5 YMT
anchoring and coring winch. She has acoustic insulation in her machinery spaces. X 8-5 feet, 2 diesels 165 bhp. 1 YMT
(46 ft) was transferred to the Naval Research
Establishment as a yard craft. 2 and YMT YMT
7 are 46 ft wooden hulled single screw
vessels. Two new diving tenders, YSD 1 and YSD 2, entered service in 1965.
Also torpedo recovery vessels /V/mp/f/s/7, YMR 1 20, and Song/jee, YMR 1. The yacht
Oriole, QW
3, used for officer cadet training has been in commission since 1953.
ENDEAVOUR 1970, Canadian Maritime Command
LAYMORE AGOR 516 (ex-AKS 516)
Measurement, tons 560 gross, 262 net

Dimensions, feet 176-5 x 32 x 8
^-1
Main engines GM diesels; 1 000 bhp = 10-8 knots
Former coastal supply vessel, rated as fleet auxiliary and designated AKS. Converted
to research vessel 2 Aug 1965 to Mar 1966 and reclassified AGOR. 1972, Canadian Maritime Command, Official
64 CANADA
Miscellaneous continued Tugs— continued
4 "PORTE" CLASS (GATE VESSELS) 13 "VILLE" CLASS
Ntme No Builders Laid do<Mn Launched Completed
PORTE DE LA REINE 184 Victory Machinery 4 Mar 51 28 Dec 51 19 Sep 52 ADAMSVILLE YTS 582 MERRICKVILLE YTS 581
PORTE QUEBEC 185 Burrard Dry Dock 1 5 Feb 51 28 Aug 51 7 Ocl 52 BEAMSVILLE YTS 583 OTTERVILLE YTS 590
PORTE ST. JEAN 180 Geo T Davie 16 May 50 21 Nov 50 4 June62 LAWRENCEVILLE YTS 584 PARKSVILLE YTS 579
PORTE ST. LOUIS 193 Geo T Oavie 21 Mar 51 22 July 52 28 Aug 52 LISTERVILLE YTS 578 PLAINSVILLE YTS 587
LOGANVILLE YTS 589 OUEENSVILLE YTS 586
Displacement tons 429 full load MANNVILLE YTS 577 YOUVILLE YTS 588
Dimensions teet 125 5 • 26 3 » 13 MARYSVILLE YTS 585
Guns 1—40 mm AA
Main engines Diesel, A/C Electric, stiafi, 600 bhp Dimensions, feet
Complement 3 officers, 20 ratings Main engines 3iesel; 1 shaft; 150 bhp
Small harbour tugs. Majority employed on towing duties at Esquimau and Halifax.
Of trawler design. Multi-purpose vessels used for operating gates in A/S booms,
fleet auxiliaries, anti-submarine netlayers for entrances to defended harbours Can be
fitted for minesweeping Designation changed from YNG to YMG in 1954 All four
used during summer for training Reserves. Port Dauphine was taken over by the
Coast Guard. R.C.M. POLICE PATROL VESSELS
3 75ft PATROL VESSELS
CENTENNIAL STANDOFF NICHOLSON
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 75 oa X 17 y 6-5
Complement 6
Ofwood construction, Nicholson and Standoff bu\\\ by Smith & Rhuland, Lunenburg
NS and completed in 1968 and 1967 respectively, Cen/enn/a/ completed in 1973 by
A.F, Theriault & Sons Ltd, Meteghan, NS. Intended for service on the Atlantic Coast.
8 65 ft PATROL VESSELS
DETECTOR
GANGES
PORTE DE LA REINE 1971 Canadian Forces

TUGS
SAINT" CLASS
Name No. Laid down Launcfied Completed
SAINT ANTHONY ATA 531 15 July 1954 2 Nov 1955 22 Feb 1957
SAINT CHARLES ATA 533 28 Apr 1954 10 July 1956 7 June 1957
Dimensions, feet 151 5 » 33 » 17
Guns 2—40 mm Bofors AA
Mam engines Diesel, 1 shaft, 1 920 bhp
Ocean tugs Authorised under the 1951 Programme All built by the St John Dry
Dock Co
1973, RCMP
SAINT JOHN
Displacement,
CLIFTON (ATA 529) HEATHERTON (ATA 527) RIVERTON (ATA 528) Dimensions, feet 65 » 1 5 x 4
Mam engines 1 Cummins diesel; 1 shaft; 410 bhp = 12 knots
Dimensions, feet 1 04 pp 11 2 oa ,
1 28 1
Coastal patrol police boats built for service on the East and West coasts,
Mam engines Donnnion Sulzer diesel . 1 000 bhp = 11 knots
Complement 17
Large harbour tugs. Clifton was launched on 31 July 1944.

2 55 ft PATROL VESSELS
5 "GLEN" CLASS LITTLE BOW II
Displacement, tons
GLENBROOK YTB 501 GLENLiVET II YTB 504 Dimensions, feet
Mam engines 2 General Motors Diesels; 600 bhp = 16 knots
GLENDYNE YTB 503 GLENSIDE YTB 500
GLENEVIS YTB 502
Coastal patrol vessels built for service on west coast.
Dimensions, feet 80 X 20-7 X 7-2 (aft full load)
Main engines Diesel; 300 bhp = 9 knots 9 PATROL VESSELS (GREAT LAKES)
Big harbour tugs, Glenlivet II is loaned to Halifax Department of Public Works, BRULE MANYBERRIES VALLEYFIELD 11
DAWSON MOOSOMIN II WHITEHORSE

LAC LA RONGE OUTLOOK YELLOWKNIFE
2 "WOOD" CLASS
Ranging from 25 to 41 feet and with speeds up to 30 knots these are all of glass fibre
EASTWOOD YMT 550 GREENWOOD YMT 551
construction except for Brule, Lac La Range and Valleyîeld.
60 oa 16 X 5 (£ X
Dimensions, feet
Main engines 250 hp = 10 knots
full load)
8 PATROL VESSELS (WEST COAST)
ADVANCE DUFFERIN REGINA

Medium harbour tugs. Used as A/S Target Towing Vessels. Launched 944, RELIANCE
1
ATHABASCA DUNCAN
Other medium harbour tugs are: PEARKES SLIDEOUT
FT1 ,FT2. Employed as fire tugs, Hull numbers YMT 556 and 557 respectively. Sister addition there is'the 41 Patrol Vessel Fort Macleod
Ranging from 25 to 52 feet. In ft
fire tug FT3 YMT 558, was taken out of service on 31 Mar 1964 and transferred to Dept
;
Johns Newfoundland. on the East Coast.

of Public Works, St,
CANADA 65
CANADIAN COAST GUARD

Administration Missions
Minister of Transport The Canadian Coast Guard carries out the following missions;
Hon Jean Marchand MP, PC Icebreaking and Escort Icebreaking is carried out in the Gulf of Si Lawrence
and River St Lawrence and the Great Lakes in winter to assist shipping and fo.
Deputy Minister of Transport flood control, and in Arctic waters in summer
Mr. 0. G. Stoner, BA Icebreaker-Aids to Navigation Tenders Installation, supply and maintenance of
fixed and floating aids-to-navigation in Canadian waters
Organize and provide icebreaker support and some cargo vessels for the annual
Northern sealift which supplies bases and settlements in the Canadian Arctic and
Hudson Bay
Commandant {Canadian Coast Guard): 4. Provide and operate special patrol cutters and lifet>oats for marine search and rescue.
Captain I. Green 5. Provide and operate survey and sounding vessels for the St. Lawrence River Ship
Channel
Establishment 6. Provide and weatherships for Ocean Station 'Papa' in the Pacific.
operate
7 Provide and vessel for the repairing of undersea cables
operate
In January 1 ships owned and operated by the Federal Department of Transport
962 all 8 Provide and operate
vessel for environmental research
with the exception of pilotage and canal craft, were amalgamated into the Canadian 9 Provide and operatevessel tor Marine Traffic Control on the St Lawrence river.
Coast Guard, a civilian service. 10, Operate a small fleet of aircraft primarily for aids to navigation ice reconnaissance,
and pollution control work
Fleet Strength
The Canadian Coast Guard comprises 140 ships and craft of all types (including 61
barges). They operate in Canadian waters from the Great Lakes to the northernmost Heavy Icebreakers
reaches of the Arctic Archipelago. Medium Icebreakers
Medium Icebreaking aid to navigation vessels
There are heavy icebreakers, icebreaking ships for tending buoys and lighthouses, Light Icebreaking aid to navigation vessels
marine survey craft, weather-oceanographic ships, and many specialiied vessels for Ice strengthened aid to navigation vessels . . . . . . 4
tasks such as search and rescue, cable lifting and repair, marine research and shallow- Aid-to-navigation tenders .. .. .. .. 10
draft operations m areas such as the Mackenzie River system and some pans of the Northern supply vessels .. .. .. .. 2
Arctic. Search and Rescue— Offshore patrol cutters
The Ship Building and Heavy Equipment Branch of the Department of Defence Great Lakes patrol cutters
Productions arranges for the design, construction and repair of Coast Guard ships and Shore-based hovercraft
also provides this service for a number of other Canadian Government departments. Shore-based lifeboats
Principal bases for the ships are the departments 11 District offices, located at— Shore-based launches
St Johns. Newfoundland. Dartmouth. N S Saint John. N B Charlottetown, P El.:
. ,
St. Lawrence light icebreaking survey and sounding vessel
Quebec and Sorel. Que Prescott and Parry Sound, Ont Victoria and Prince Rupert,
. ;
St. Lawrence ship channel survey and sounding vessels .. .. 6
B.C and at Hay River, on Great Slave Lake.
;
Weather ships for ocean station Papa in the Pacific .. .. 2
Cable repair ship
Environmental research vessel
St. Lawrence River marine traffic control vessel ..
Training vessels
Flag Total
The Canadian Coast Guard has its own distinctive jack, a red maple leaf on a white Aircraft
ground at the hoist and two gold dolphins on a blue ground at the fly.
Canadian Coast Guard vessels have white funnels with a red band at the top and the Fixed wing
red maple leaf against the white. Helicopters
WEATHER SHIPS
Name Laid down Launched Completed Turbo-electric twin screw weather and oceanographic vessels for Pacific Ocean
QUADRA Feb 1965 4 July 1966 Mar 1967 service. Both built by Burrard Drydock Limited. North Vancouver, B.C. They have
VANCOUVER Mar 1964 29 June 1965 4 July1966 bow water reaction system to assist steering at slow speeds.
jet Flume stabilization
systems are fitted. They are turbo-electric powered, with oil-fired boilers to provide
Displacement, tons 5 600 full load the quiet operation needed for vessels housing much scientific equipment. Their
Dimensions, feet 361 2 pp; 404 2 oa " 50 x 17-5 complement includes 15 technical officers such as meteorologists, oceanographers
Aircraft helicopter
1 and electronicstechnicians.
Main engines Turbo-electric; 2 shafts, 7 500 shp = 18 knots
Boilers 2 automatic Babcock & Wilcox D type
Complement 96
VANCOUVER
JOHN CABOT

Dimensions, feet 3133 < 60 X 21 5
Main engines Diesel-electric :2 shafts; 9 000 shp = 15 knots
Complement 85 officers and men
Combination cable repair ship and icebreaker. Built by Canadian Vickers Limited,
Montreal. Laid down in May 1963, launched on 15 Apr 1964 and completed in July
1 965. Designed to repair and lay cable over the bow only. For use in East Coast and
Arctic waters. Bow water jet reaction manoeuvring system, heeling tanks and Flume
stabilisation system Three circular storage holds handle a total of 400 miles of
submarine cable. Personnel include technicians and helicopter pilots. JOHN CABOT 1970, Canadian Coast Guard
66 CANADA
NORTHERN SUPPLY VESSELS Icebreakers— conr/nt/et/
2 FORMER TANK LANDING CRAFT (LCT 8s)

NORMAN MCLEOD ROGERS
Dimensions, feet 295 oa X 62-5 20
Measurement, tons 1 083 to 1 104 gross
Landing craft 2
Dimensions, feet 225 pp: 231-2 oa x 38 « 3
Main engines 4 diesels and 2 gas turbines powering 2
Main engines Diesel; 1 000 shp = 9 knots
2 sfiafts; 12 000 shp = 15 knots
Complement 55
Converted LCT from Great Britain in 1957-61. Built by Harland &
(8)s, acquired
Wolff, Belfast (Puffin and Raven) and Sir Wm
Arrol & Co Ltd, Glasgow (Eider).
A new type of icebreaker for use in the Gulf of St Lawrence and East Coast waters.
All completed in 1946.
Built at the yard of Canadian Vickers Limited, Montreal. This is the world's first
application of gas turbine electric propulsion for booster power in an icebreaker.
Completed in Oct 1969, Officially rated as a Heavy Icebreaker,
2 FORMER TANK LANDING CRAFT (LCT 4s
Displacement, tons 586 full load NORMAN MCLEOD ROGERS 1970, Canadian Coast Guard
Dimensions, feet 1872 X 33 8 X
Main engines Diesel; 920 shp

JOHN A. MACDONALD
Converted LCT (4)s acquired from Great Britain in 1 958. Comple
Landing Craft for Northern Service, no
officially rated as Steel Displacement, tons 9 160 full load
Navigation Tenders, in reserve. Measurement, tons 6 1 86 gross
Main engines Diesel-electric; 15 000 shp = 15-5 knots designed
Completed by Davie Shipbuilding Limited, Lauzon Port Quebec, in Sep 1 960, Officially
rated as a heavy icebreaker.
'96 J Canadian
ICEBREAKERS
JOHN A. MACDONALD 1971 , Canadian Coast Guard
LOUIS S. ST. LAURENT
Displacement, tons 13 000 full load MONTCALM
Dimensions, feet 366-5 03 ' 80 X 31
Aircraft 2 helicopters
Main engines Turbo-electric; 3 shafts; 24 000 shp = 17 75
Measurement, tons 2 022 gross
Range, miles 16 000 miles at 13 knots cruising speed Dimensions, feet 220 X 48 X 16
Complement Total accommodatior^ f' 2i '
Mam engines Steam reciprocating 4 000 ihp = 13 knots
Wolfe was by Canadian Vickers Limited, Montreal, and completed in Nov 1959,
built
This new icebreaker for service in the Arctic and the Gulf of St. Lawrence was built Montcalm was built by Davie Shipbuilding Ltd, Lauzon, P.O., and completed in June
at Canadian Vickers Limited, Montreal. She is larger than any of the former Coast 1957. Officially rated as Medium Icebreaking Aids to Navigation Vessels.
Guard icebreakers This triple screw ship with a steam turbo-electric propulsion
system is the world's most powerful non-nuclear powered icebreaker. She has a
helicopter hangar below the flight deck, with an elevator to raise the two helicopters
to the deck when required She was launched on 3 Dec 1966 and completed in Oct
1969 She is officially rated as a heavy icebreaker.
1972, Canadian Coast Guard

LOUIS S. ST. LAURENT 1971. Canadian Coast Guard
CANADA 67
Icebreakers continued
CAMSELL N. B. McLEAN

Measurement, tons 2 020 gross Measurement, tons 3 254 gross
Dimensions, feet 223-5 X 48 16«
Dimensions, feet 277 < 60 5 ' 196
Main engines Diesel-electnc 4 250 shp = 13 knots
:
Mam engines Steam reciprocating: 6 500 ihp = 13 knots
Completed by Burrard Dry Dock Company Limited, Vancouver, BC
Officially rated as Medium Icebreaking Aids to Navigation Vessel. fax Sfiipyards Limited, Halifax, NS, in 1930. Officially rated as

Dimensions, feet 234 « 49 » 155
Mam engines Diesel; 4 000 bhp; 13 5 knots
Completed In Dec 1970 by Davie Shipbuilding Ltd, Lauzon, Quebec Officially rated
as a Medium Icebreaking Aid to Navigation Vessel.
J. E. BERNIER
^ Displacement, tons 3 096
i Dimensions, feet 231 ' 49 '
^^ s Aircraft
Mam
1 helicopter
250 bhp = 13
3 engines Diesel Electr ic; 4 5
Built by Davie Shipbuilding Co, Ltd, Lauzon Quebec, completed Aug 1967.
CAMSELL 1972 Canadian Coast Guard Officially rated as Medium Icebreaking Aid to Navigation Vessel.
SIR HUMPHREY GILBERT

Measurement, tons 1 930 gross Displacement, tons 1 300 full load
Dimensions, feet 220 » 48 ' 16 3 Dimensions, feet 1795 « 38 « 12
Mam engines Diesel-electric: 4 250 sho = 13 knots Main engines Diesel-eleclric: 2 000 shp 2 knots
Completed by Davie Shipbuilding Limited, Lauzon, Port Quebec, June 1959.
Officially rated as Mec lum Icebreaking Aids to Navigation Vessel. Completed by Canadian Vickers 1962 Officially rated as Ice Strengthened Aid to
Navigation Vessel.
SIMON FRASER TUPPER
Measurements, tons 1 357 gross
Dimensions, feet 204-5 « 42 > 14
JK .. Mam engines
Simon Fraser was completed by
Feb 960 and Tupper by Marine
1
Diesel-electric : 2 900 shp = 13 5 knots designed
Burrard Dry Dock Company Lim.ited, N. Vancouver in

Industries Limited. Sorel Quebec in Dec 1 959.
officially rated as Light Icebreaking Aid to Navigation Vessels.
Both
THOMAS CARLETON
Dimensions, feet 180 « 42 > 13
Main engines Diesel; 2 000 bhp = 12 knots
SIR HUMPHREY GILBERT 1970. Canadian Co Built by Saint John Dry Dock Limited Saint John, NB Completed in 1 960. Officially
LABRADOR rated as a light Icebreaking Aid to Navigation Vessel.

ALEXANDER HENRY
Measurement, tons 3823 gross Displacement, tons 2 497 full load
Dimensions, feet 269 pp: 2900 oa « 63-5 x 29
Measurements, tons 1 647 gross
Aircraft Provision for 2 helicopters
Dimensions, feet 210 » 43 5 « 16
Mam erigmes Diesel-electric: 10000 shp = 16 knots
Mam engines Diesel; 3 550 bhp = 13 knots designed
Built by-Marine Industries Limited, Sorel, Quebec. Ordered in Feb 1949, laid down
Built by Port Arthur Shipbuilding Limited. Port Arthur Completed in July 1959.
on 18 Nov 1949, launched on 14 Dec 1951 and completed for the Royal Canadian
Navy on 8 July 1954, but transferred to the Department of Transport in Feb 1958 Officially rated as a Medium Icebreaking Aid !o Navigation Vessel.
Officially rated as a Heavy Icebreaker She was the first naval vessel to traverse the North EDWARD CORNWALLIS
West passage and circumnavigate North America, when she was Canada's largest and
most modern icebreaker High-tensile steel sides 1-6 inches thick and heeling tanks Displacement, tons 3 700 full load
Aircraft hanger and flight deck aft for operating helicopters. Carries two landing craft
strengthened to resist ice Latest navigational devices, and equipped with instruments
Dimensions, feet 259 » 43 5 « 18
for hydrography, oceanography, meteorology, cosmic ray research, ice reconnaissance
Main engines Steam reciprocating; 2 1 hp = 1 3 5 knots designed
and other scientific purposes. Fitted with Denny Brown stabilisers. Propelling
machinery can be controlled from bridge She was transferred, on loan to the Depart - Built by Canadian Vickers Limited, Montreal. Completed in Dec 1949 eserve.
ment of Transport and subsequently acquired from the Royal Canadian Navy outright. Officially rated as a Light Icebreaking Aid to Navigation Vessel.
Mounting for two 40 mm guns forward, but guns were removed.
EDWARD CORNWALLIS 797?, Canadian Coast Guard
7570, Canadian Coast Guard

WALTER E. FOSTER
d'IBERVILLE Displacement, tons 2 715 full load
Displacement, tons 9 930 full load Dimensions, feet 229-2 « 42-5 » 16
Measurement, tons 5 678 gross Mam engines Steam reciprocating; 2 000 ihp = 2-5 knots
Dimensions, feet 310 " 66 5 x 30-2
Mam engines Steam reciprocating; 10 800 ihp = 15 knots by Canadian Vickers, Limited, Montreal. Completed
Built in Dec 1954 Officially
rated as a Light Icebreaking Aid to Navigation Vessel.
Completed by Davie Shipbuilding Limited Lauzon, Port Quebec, in May 1 953. Officially
rated as aHeavy Icebreaker. SIR WILLIAM ALEXANDER
ERNEST LAPOINTE Displacement, tons 3 555 full load
Displacement, tons 1 675 full load Measurements, tons 2 153 gross.
Measurement, tons 1 179 gross Dimensions, feet 227 5 x 45 x 175
Dimensions, feet 184 x 36 » 15 5 Mam engines Diesel electric; 4 250 shp 5 knots designed
Mam engines Steam reciprocating: 2 000 iph = 13 knots Built by Halifa Shipyards, Limited. Halifax. Completed in June 1959.
959. Equipped
Completed by Davie Shipbuilding Limited. Lauzon. Port Quebec in Feb 1 941 . Officially with Flume Stabilisat
iilisation System. Officially rated as a Medium Icebreaking Aid to
rated as St. Lawrence Ship Channel Icebreaking Survey and Sounding Vessel. Navigation Vessel
68 CANADA
DEPOT SHIP SUPPLY VESSELS
NARWHAL BARTLETT PROVO WALLIS
Measurement, tons 2 064 gross Dimensions, feet 189-3 X 42-5 X 12-5
Dimensions, feet 251-5 X 42 X 120 Engines Diesel; 1 760 bfip = 12 knots
Mam engmes Diesel; 2 000 bhp
In service since 1970. Classed as Ice Strengthened Aid to Navigation Vessels,
Range, miles 9 200 cruising
Complement
Built by Canadian VIckers, Montreal. Completed In July 1963. Officially rated as
MONTMORENCY
Seallft Stevedore Depot Vessel.
"~'~
A' Dimensions, feet 163 X 34 X 11
Main engines Diesel; 1 200 L,hp
V
Built by Davie Shipbuilding Limited, Lauzon, Port Quebec. Completed in Aug 1957.
Officially rated as an Ice Strengthened Aid to Navigation Vessel.
MONTMAGNY
NARWHAL 1970. Canadian Coast Guard
Main engines Diesels; 1 000 bhp
SEARCH AND RESCUE CUTTERS Built by Russel Bros. Owen Sound, Ont. Completed in May 1963.

Main engines Diesel Electric; 7 716 hp = 18 75 knots
Range, miles 6 000
Completed by Davie Shipbuilding Ltd Lauzon Dec 1969. Officially rated as offshore
Patrol Cutter,
400 full load

125 X 260 X 7
Diesels, 760 bhp
It by Geo T Davie & Sons Ltd, Lauzon Completed in Oct 1 959
ALEXANDER MACKENZIE SIR JAMES DOUGLAS

ALERT 1971, Canadian Coast Guard
DARING {ex-Wood. ex-MP 17)
Dimensions, feet 1500 x 30-O x 10-3
Displacement, tons 600 standard Mam engines Diesels; 1 000 bhp
Dimensions, feet 1 78 oa « 29 » 9 2
Mam engines 2 Fairbanks- Morse diesels ; 2 shafts; 2 660 bhp = 16 knots 564 tons gross Built by Burrard Dry Dock Vancouver and completed 1950 and
Corvette type. Built by Geo. T. Davie and Sons Ltd Lauzon. Quebec. Completed in Nov 1956 respectively. These two, and Montmagny and Verendrye, are officially
July 1958. Used for patrol on the east coast of Canada, this ship is built of steel, rated as Aid to Navigation Tenders.
strengthened against ice, with aluminium superstructure. Transferred from the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police Marine Division to the Ministry of Transport in 1971. and
renamed Daring SURVEY AND SOUNDING VESSELS
VILLE MARIE
t Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
Mam engines
493
134-0
full
x
Diesel electric;
load
28-0
1
9-5
000 hp

Dimensions, feet 167-5 x 24-0 x 90
Mam engines Diesels; 1 280 bhp
DARING (ex-Wood) 1966. Director of Marine Services
RACER RALLY RAPID READY RELAY RIDER Displacement, tons 935 full load
Dimensions, feet 166-5 " 35-0 x 9-6
Measurement, tons 153 gross Mam engines Diesels; 1 350 bhp
Dimensions, feet 95-2 x 20 x 6-5
Main engines Diesel; 2 400 bhp = 20 knots designed
Built by Yarrows BC Davie Shipbuilding Ltd, Lauzon, PQ; Ferguson
Ltd. Esquimalt. ;
NS; Burrard Dry Dock, Vancouver; and Kingston Shipyard, respect-

Industries, Picton. Displacement, tons 584 full load
Rider, completed for the Dept of Fisheries, was taken Dimensions feet 140-0 x 35-0 x 10-0
ively. All completed in 1963.
over by the Coast Guard in Mar 1 969. Rapid was placed in reserve in 1 970 Main engines Steam reciprocating
Beaufort and were completed in 1960. There are also two smaller vessels
Ville IVIarie
SPINDRIFT SPRAY SPUME Clenada and Jean Bourdon for the St. Lawrence Ship Channel.
Dimensions, feet 70 X 16-8 x 4-7
Main engines 2 diesels; 1 500 bhp = 19 knots designed ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH VESSEL
Built by Richardson Boats Ltd. Meaford. Or
Cliff J. J. Taylor & Sons, Ltd, Toronto;
and Grew Ltd. Penetanguishene, Ont, respectively.
;
Completed in 1 963-64 for service on PORTE DAUPHINE

Great Lakes Patrol.
Dimensions, feet 1 1 9-3 x 25 x 1 1
-3
Main engines Diesel; 1 shaft; 600 bhp = 12-5 knots
Former gate vessel of the "Porte" class in the Royal Canadian Navy, taken over in 1 958.
DUMIT ECKALOO MISKANAW TEMBAH

Four vessels to navigation in Mackenzie River operations. Small tug/buoy
tender type.
MALLARD MOORHEN
Shore based craft: For search and rescue and patrol duties: Six lifeboats (CG 101-106),
1966 Cdnadun Coast Guard. Official six launches (IVIallard, Moortien. CG 110-113) and one Hovercraft (CG 021).
CHILE 69
CHILE
MINISTERIAL Personnel Strength of the Fleet
Minister of National Defence: (a) 1972: 20 000 ( 1 200 officers 18 300 ratings, 500 Type Active Building
Vice-Admiral Patricio Carvaja! Prado marines) Cruisers 3
1973: 22 000 ( 300 officers. 18 500 ratings, 2 200 Destroyers 4 ( + ?2)
marines) Frigates 3 2
1974: 22 000 ( 300 officers. 18 500 ratings, 2 200 Patrol Submarines 1 2
Commander in-Chief of the Navy: marines) Landing Sfiips (Tank) 2 —
Admlral Jose Torlbio Merino Castro Repair Ships fex-LST) 2
(b) 1 year national service Landing Ships (M) 3 -
Chief of the Naval Staff: Landing Craft fU) 2
Rear-Admiral Hugo Cabezas Disposals Fast Attack Craft (T) 4 -
Large Patrol Craft 5
Frigates Survey Ship 1 -
Sail Training Ship 1
Diplomatic Representation 1 973 Riquelme Transports 2 -

Oilers 3
Chief of the Chilean Naval mission in Great Britain and Submarines Floating Docks 2 -
Naval Attache in London. The Hague and Stockholm: Tugs 7
VIce-Admiral Oscar Buzeta 1972 Thomson Mercantile Marine
Chief of the Chilean Naval Mission , USA and Naval Landing Craft Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
Attache in Washington:
Vice-Admiral Luis Eberhard 1971 Bolados (LCU 95) 138 vessels of 383 886 tons grc
CRUISERS
No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed
LATORRE {ex-Cota Le/on) CL04 Erlksberg Mekaniska Verkstad, Goteborg 27 Sep 1943 17 Nov 1945 15 Dec 1947
Displacement, tons 8 200 standard 9 200 full load ;

Scale 1 inch
Length, feet {metres) 590-5 (180 0) wl; 597 {1820) oa
Draught, feet (merges) 21-5 {6-6) max
Guns, surface 7—6 in {150 mm) 53 cal.
Guns, AA 4—57 mm; 11 40 mm —
Tubes 6—21 inch
Armour 3 in— 5 in {75—125 mm)
Main engines 2 sets De Laval geared turbines;
Boilers 4 Swedish 4-drum type
Complement 610
GENERAL
Radar control arrangements were installed for 6-inch
^
guns. Fitted for minelaying with a capacity of 1 20
mines. Reconstructed in 1951-52, modernised in 1958,
with new radar, 57 mm
guns etc.
GUNNERY. The 6 inch guns are high angle automatic RADAR. Search: LWO 3, Type 227. Tactical: Type 293. TRANSFER. Purchased by Chile from Sweden July
anti-aircraft weapons with an elevation of 70 degrees. Fire Control: X band. 1971.
7573, Chilean Navy
2 "PRAT" CLASS
Laid down Launched Commissioned
Name Builders
New York Navy Yard 12 Mar 1935 30 Nov 1936 18 July 1938
O'HIGGINS (ex-USS Brooklyn, CL 40)
New 24 Jan 1935 2 Oct 1937 25 Nov 1938
PRAT (ex-USS Nashville, CL 43) York S.B. Corp.
Displacement, tons
O'Higgins 9 700 standard; 13 000 full load
Prat 1 000 standard 1 3 500 : full load
Length, feet {metres) 608-3 {185-4) oa
Beam, feet {metres) 69 (27-0)
Draught, feet {metres) 24 (7-3) max
Aircraft 1 Bell helicopter
Guns, surface 15—6 in {153 mm) 47 cal (5
triple) ; 8—5 in {127 mm) 25 cal
(single)
Guns, AA 28—40 mm 24—20 mm ;
Armour, inches {r Belt 4 in— 1J in {102—38);

Decks 3 in-^2 in (76-1-5/);
Turrets 5 in— 3 in {127—76);
C.T. 8 in {203)
Boilers 8 Babcock & Wilcox Express type
Main engines Parsons geared turbines
Speed, knots 32-5
Complement 888 to 975 (peace)
70 CHILE
Cruisers — continued
Former "light" cruisers ot the US "Brooklyn" Class.
Purchased from the United States in 1951 at a price
representing 10 per cent of their original cost
(S37 000 000) plus the expense of reconditioning them
HANGER, The hanger in the hull right aft could
accommodate 6 aircraft if necessary together with engine
spares and duplicate parts, though 4 aircraft was the
normal capacity. Above the hanger two catapults
were mounted as far outboard as possible, and a revolving
crane was placed at the stern extremity overhanging the
aircraft hatch.
RADAH
Search. SPS Ileal; SPS 10.
DRAWING Starboard
plan Drawn in 1971
feet = 1 inch
797?, Chilean Navy,
DESTROYERS
ALMIRANTE" CLASS Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
RIVEROS DDG •
18 Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, Barrow 12 Apr 1957 12 Dec 1958 31 Dec 1960

WILLIAMS DDG 19 Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, Barrow 20 June1956 5 May 1958 26 Mar 1960
Missiles, AA 4 Exocet Launchers
Quadruple launcher for "Seacat
Guns, AA 4—4 in (702 mm); 5—40 mn
A/S 2 Squid 3-barrelled DC mortar
Torpedo tubes 5—21 in (533 mm) quintupled
2 Babcock & Wilcox
Parsons Pametrada geared turbin
Speed, knots 34-5
Complement 266
GENERAL
Ordered in May 1 955. Layout and general arrangements
are conventional. Bunks fitted for entire crew. Both
modernised by Swan Hunter, Williams in 1971 and
Riveros in 1973.
ELECTRICAL. The electrical system is alternatii

current. Galleys are all electric. There (videspre
use of fluorescent lighting Degaussing cables are fitte
RADAR. Plessey AWSI and Target Indication radar

withA10 autonomous displays being fitted at refits
MISSILES British "Seacat" radar controlled short range

surface-to-air weapon installations were fitted at the
Chilean Navy Yard at Talcahuano in 1964 Exocet
WILLIAMS, RIVEROS
fittedduring 1971-72 modernisations.
GUNNERY The four inch guns are disposed in four OPERATIONAL. The operations room and similar spaces
single mountings, two superimposed forward and two are air-conditioned. Twin rudders. Ventilation and
aft They are automatic with a range of 12 500 yards heating system designed to suit Chilean conditions,
(1 1 400 metres) and an elevation of 75 degrees extending from the tropics to the Antarctic.
'^Z ^
mi:j. ^^^^^Mii m *4.
797/, Chilean Navy
2 Ex-US "FLETCHER" CLASi

Builder Launched Commissioned
BLANCO ENCALADA (ex-USS Wadleigh DD 689) DD Bath Iron Works Corpn Bath 7 Aug 1943 19 Oct 1943
COCHRANE (ex-USS Rooks. DD 804) DD Todd Pacific Shipyards 6 June 1944 2 Sep 1944

Length, feet (metres) 376-5 (110 5) oa
Draught, feet (metre 18 (5-5) max
Guns, dual purpose 4—5 in (127 mm) 38 cal.
Torpedo tubes 5—21 in (quintupled)
A/S 2 Hedgehogs; 2 side launching

torpedo racks; 1 DC rack; 6 "K" BLANCO ENCALADA, COCHRANE
DCT
4 Babcock b Wilcox Range, miles 5000 at 15 knots, 1 260 30 knots Complement 250 (14 officers, 236 men).
2 Westinghouse geared turbines; Oil fuel (tons) 650 Accommodation for 324 (24
60 000 shp; 2 shafts Speed, knots 35 officers, 300 men)
CHILE 71
GENERAL
Fermer United States destroyers of the "Fletcher" class.
Trarnsferred to Chile under the Military Aid Program in
1963 Three more destroyers were scheduled for
transfer from the United States Navy to the Chilean Navy
under a new transfer law signed by the President of the
United States in 1966. The ships were to have been
refitted and modernised and adapted to Chilean require-
ments before transfer to the new flag, but the four
Frigates of the "Serrano" class were transferred instead.
RADAR. Search: SPS 6, Tactical: SPS 10.

Control: X Band.
Note. Negotiations in hand for transfer of two e>

"Allen M. Sumner" class (Fram II) in 1974. 7972, Chilean Navy
FRIGATES
2 BRITISH "LEANDER
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
CONDELL PFG 06 Yarrow & Co. Ltd 5 June 1971
LYNCH PFG 07 Yarrow a Co Ltd 6 Dec 1972

Length, feet (metres) 3600( ;09-7)wl 3720(1 73 4) oa ;
Beam, feet (metres) 43 (73?)

Draught, feet (metres) 180 (55) max (props)
Aircraft 1 light helicopter
Missile launchers 4 Exocet launchers
1 quadruple "Seacat"
Guns, duel purpose 2—4-5 in (1 twin)
Boilers 2
Main engines 2 geared turbines; 30 000 shp
Speed, knots 30
Complement 263
GENERAL
Ordered from Yarrow& Co Ltd, Scotstoun in the modern-
isationprogramme of the Chilean Navy. Until the
Swedish cruiser was acquired Condell, laid down on
5 June 1971, was to have been named Latorre.
,_ .,.^TO#^
CONDELL, LYNCH 1973, Yarrow & Co Ltd
3APD TRANSPORT TYPE

SERRANO APD 26 (ex-USS Odum APD 71, ex-DE 670)
ORELLA APD 27 (ex-USS Jack C. Robinson APD 72,
ex-DE 671)
RIQUELME APD 28 (ex-USS Joseph E. Campbell
APD 49, ex-DE 70)
URIBE APD 29 (ex-USS Daniel Griffin APD 38,
ex-DE 54)
Length, feet (metres) 3000 (91-4) wl ; 3060 (93-3) oa
Draught, feet (me(ces) 12-6 (3S)
Guns 1—5 in 38 cal dp, 6—40 mm AA
Mam engines GE turbo-electric; 2 shafts;
12 000 shp = 23 6 knots
2 turbines 6 000 hp each
2 generators 4 500 kW each
Boilers 2 Foster Wheeler '
D "
type
Range, 5 000 at 15 knots
2 000 at 23 knots 7970, Chil.=an Nav
209
GENERAL from the USA, transferred at Orange, Texas 25 Nov 1 966 have been modernised, Requelme was also transferred
These former destroyer escort transports '
(first two) and Norfolk Va 1 Dec 1966 (Uribe). They but is being used for provision of spare pans.
72 CHILE
SUBMARINES
2 BRITISH "OBERON" CLASS
Name No. Builder Laid down Launched Completion
O'BRIEN SS 22 Scotts Greenock 17 Jan 1971 21 Dec 1972 Mid-1974
HYATT SS 23 Scotts Greenock 10 Jan 1972 26 Sep 1973 Late 1974
Displacement, tons 1610 standard; 2 030 surface;

2 410 submerged
Length, feet (metres) 241 i73-5) pp 295-2 {900) oa
;
Beam, feet (metres) 26-5 {81)

Draught, feet (mef/-ex) 18-1 {5-5)
Main machinery 2 diesels 3 680 bhp;
2 electric motors 6 000 shp;
2 shafts, electric drive
Speed, knots 12 surface, 17 submerged
Ordered from Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co,

Ltd, Greenock, late 1 969 as part of a new fleet replacement
and modernisation programme.
1 Ex- US •BALAO" CLASS

SIMPSON SS 21 (ex USS Spot. SS 413)
Displacement, tons 1 526 sta 1 816 surfac

2 425 submerged
Draught, feet (mefz-es) 170(5-2)
4 stern
Main machinery 6 500 hp GM 2-strok
4 610 hp electric motors 7972, Chilean Navy
Speed, knots 20 on surface, 10 submerged
Complement 80
Built at Mare Island Navy Yard, Simpson, launched on

20 May 1944 and completed on 3 Aug 1944, was
transferred end of 1961, Streamlined fleet type.
Thomson, of same class, was paid off for spares in
September 1972.
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
2 ex -US LANDING SHIPS (LST) ELICURA LSM 90 OROMPELLO LSM 94
COMANDANTE ARAYA LST 89 (ex-USS Nye County. LST 1067) Displacement, tons 290 light; 750 full load
COMANDANTE HEMMERDINGER LST 88 (ex-USS New London County Dimens 138 wl; 145 oa 34 « i/-8
^
Diesels; 2 shafts; 900 bhp = 10-5 knots
Oil fuel (tons) 77
Displacement, tons 1 653 standard; 4 080 full load Range, miles 2 900 at 9 knots
Dimensions, feet 328 « 50 » 14 Complement 20
Main engines GM Diesels; 1 700 shp; 2 shafts =11-6 knots
Complement approx. 40
Transferred 29 Aug 1973.

Orompello wqs built for the Chilean Government by Dade Drydock Corporation, Miami,
MOREL LSM 92 (ex-USS Aloto. LSM 444) Florida, and transferred on 15 Sep 1964. Elicura was built at Talcahuano, launched
on 21 April 1 967, and handed over on 1 Dec 1 968.
Dimensions, feet 196-5 wl; 203-5 oa x 34-5 « 7 3
Oil fuel (tons) 60
Complement 60
Former United States i,. -um landing ship launched in 1945, Asplrante Morel
(ex-Aloto) was leased to Chile on 2 Sep 1960 at Pearl Harbour to replace the older
LSM of the same name.
1971, Chilean Navy
jM'
X Lfc. AGUILA
TORO LST 97 (ex-USS LST 277)
REPAIR SHIP
LST 91, ex-ARV 135 (ex-USS Aventlnus, ARVE 3, ex-LST 1092)
Displacement, tons 1 625 light; 4 100 full lo

1972, Chilean Navy
Dimensions, feet 316 Hi; 328 oa « 50 x 1
8—40 mm AA
DIAZ LCU 96 (ex-LCU 1396) TELLEZ LCU 93 (e GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 bhp =11-6 knots
Displacement, tons 143 to 160 light; 309 to 329 full load
Dimensions, feet 105 wl; 119 oa x 32-7 x 5 max
Main engines Diesel; 3 shafts; 675 bhp = 10 knots
Oil fuel (tons) 11 Aguila was United Statesaircraft repair ship (Engine), Built by American Bridge Co.
Range, miles 700 at 7 knots Ambridge, Pa. Laid down on 8 Jan 1945, launched on 24 Mar 1945, and completed
Complement 12 on 19 May 1945. Transferred to the Chilean Navy by USA in 1963 under the Military
Former United States tank landing craft of the LCT (6) type. Aid Program. Also used as a destroyer tender and submarine repair ship. Toro
Transferred in 1960. transferred 2 Feb 1973.
CHILE 73
LIGHT FORCES Light Forces —continued
GUACOLDA PTF 80 QUIDORAPTF82 TEGUALDA PTF 83
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)

Displacement, tc ns 134
Dimensions, feel 7 2
Guns 2—40 mm AA
Tubes 4—21 in
Main engines Diesels: 2 shafts; ^
bhp = 32 knots
Complement 20
Built in Spain at Cadiz to German Lijrssen design, Fresia and Guacolda were delivered
on 9 Dec 1965 and 30 July 1965, respectively, Quidora and Tegualda
1969, Chilean Navy
ALDEA ATF 63 (ex-US AJF 98, Ankara) (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)

Dimensions, feet 1950wl; 2050 oa x 38-5 « 15-5 max
Guns 1—3 in 50 cal AA
Mam engines Diesel Electric; 1 shaft; 3 000 bhp = 15 knots
Complement 85
Former USN fleet ocean tug, launched on 22 June 1943. Transferred on 7 Jan 1971
PAPUDO PC 37 (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, 450
Dimensions, fe 1730 » 230 » 120
Guns 1—40 mm; 4—20 mm
A/S weapons 1 Hedgehog; 4 •K' DCT;
Built in Asmar, Talcahuano, Chile. Completed 27 Nov 1971
1972. Chilean Na\f^
FUENTEALBA WPC 75 ODGER WPC 76 (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons 21 5 max

Guns 3—20 mm AA
Main engines One Cummins diesel 340 hp = 9 kno
Complement 19
Both these vessels were built in Chile by Astilleros Y Maeslronzas De La Armada

(ASMAR); Fuentealba was completed in 22 July 1966 and Odger 21 April 1967,
1972, Chilean Navy
Pennant No Launched
LAUTARO (ex-USS ATA 122) PP 62 27 Nov 1942
LIENTUR (ex-USS ATA 177) PP 60 5 June 1944
(LARGE PATROL CRAFT)

Dimensions, feet 134-5 wl; 143 oa x 33 " 13-2 max
Guns 1—3 in AA; 2—20 mm AA
Main engines GM diesel-electric: 1 500 shp = 12'5 knots
Oil fuel, tons 187
Complement 33
Former United States Navy auxiliary ocean tugs of the ATA type ("Maricopa" class),
originallyocean rescue tugs (ATRs), transferred to the Chilean Navy and reclassified
as patrol vessels. Built by Levingstone Shipbuilding Co, Orange, Texas, USA. FUENTEALBA 7972, Chilean Navy
74 CHILE
SURVEY SHIP Training Ships continued
Four-masted schooner completed in 1952. Built in Spain by the Echevarneta Yard,

YELCHO (ex-USS Tekesta. ATF 93) Pennant No AGS 64
Cadiz, and originally intended for the Spanish Navy. Transferred to Chile on 12 May
675 1So3 Near sister ship of Juan Sebastian da Elcano in the Spanish Navy. Similar to
Displacement, tons 1 235 standard: 1 full load
the Brazilian training ship Almirante Saldanha before her major reconstruction. Re-
Dimensions, feet 1 95 wl 205 oa
,
» 38-5 « 1 5-3 max
Guns 2 — 40 mm AA placed transport Presidente Pinto as traini,ng ship
Main engines 4 diesels/Diesel electric; 1 shaft; 3 000 bhp =

Complement 85 TRANSPORTS
Former United States fleet ocean tug of the ATF type ("Apache" class) fitted with
powerful pumps and other salvage equipment. Yelcho was built by Commercial Iron AQUILES AP-47 (ex-Danish T/aldu
Works, Portland, Oregon, laid down on 7 Sep 1942, launched on 20 Mar 1943, com-
pleted on 1 6 Aug 1 943, and loaned to Chile by the USA on 15 May 1 960, having since 2 660 registered, 462 net; 1 1 395 dw
been employed as Antarctic research ship and surveying vessel. 288 X 44 X 17
1 Slow Burmeister and Wain Diesel; 3 600 bhp
Complement 60 crew plus 447 troops
Ex- Danish MV Jjaldur built in 1 953 by Aalborg Verft, Denmark, bought by Chile in 1967.
TRAINING SKIP 1968, Chilean Navy
ESMERALDA (ex-Don Juan de Austria) BE 43

PILOTO PARDO AP 45
Dii 308-8 260 43 23 max Displacement, tons 1 250 light; 2 000 standard; 3 000 full load
Guns 2—57 Dimensions, feet 269 - 39 » 15
Sail area Total 26 910 sq feet Aircraft 1 helicopter
Mam engines 1 Fiat Auxiliary diesel ; 1 shaft; 1 400 bhp Guns 1-101 6/50; 2—20 mm
Range, miles 8 000 at 8 knots Main engines 2 diesel-electric 2 000 hp = 14 knots
;
Complement 271 plus 80 cadets Complement 44 (plus 24 passengers)

Built by Haarlemsche Scheepsbouw Mij, Haarlem, Netherlands Antarctic patrol

ship, transport and research vessel w h reinforced hull to navigate in ice Officially
listed as transport Delivered in 1 959
ESMERALDA 7377, A. a J. Pavia PILOTO PARD
OILERS
BEAGLE AOG 54 (ex-AOG 8 USS Genesee)

Displacement, tons 4 240 standard
Dimensions, feet 310 « 48 7 » 16
Guns 2—3 inch 50 cal 4—20 mm
^
;
Transferred on loan 5 July 1972.
7372, Chilean Navy

CHILE 75
Oilers continued
ARAUCANO AO 53
Mam engmes B and W diesels; 10 800 bhp = 15-5 knots f17 on trials)
Displacement, tons WSOO Range, miles 12 000 at 15-5 knots
Measurement, tons 18 030 deadweight
497-6 74-9 x 288
'< & Warn, Copenhagan, Denmark, Launched on
—
4 40 mm
.T-»
M * rmm
ni BB
âa«'»4?C.
m
7972. U.S- Navy
ALMIRANTE JORGE MONTT AO 52
Displacement, tons 9 000 standard 1 7 500 full load

;
Measurement, tons 11 800 gross; 17 750 deadweight

Dimensions, feet 548 > 67-5 X 30
Main engines Rateau Bretagne geared turbine 1 shaft : : 6 300 shp = 1 4 knots
Naval supply tanker. Built by Ateliers et Chantiers de la Seine Maritime, Le Trait, France
Laid down in 1954. Launched on 1 4 Jan 1 956. Completed in Mar 1 956.
ALMIRANTE JORGE MONTT T969, Chilean Navy
FLOATING DOCK
2 ex-US ARD
MUTILLA ARD 132 (ex-US /l/?D 32) — (ex-US 4/?D 25) Mutilla leased to Chile 15 May 1960. ARD 25 transferred 20 Aug 1973.

Dimensions, feet 492 x 84 x 5.7 to 33-2 feet
TUGS
COLO COLO ATA 73
1 Ex-US FLEET TUG
Dimensions, feet 126-5 27-0 X 120 mean
X
Main engines Triple expansion; 1 050 shp = 11 knots ALDEA ATF 63 (ex-Ankara ATF 98)
Oil fuel, tons 155
Built by Bow, McLachlan & Co, Paisley. Formerly classed as coastguard vessel.
Rebuilt in 1962-63. Of four sister ships Janequeo was withdrawn from service in
1958, Sobenes in 1965, Galvarino in 1968 and Cabrales m 1971. Displacement, tons 1 235 standard 1 675 full load
ANCUD (YT 104) CORTEZ (YT 128) REYES (YT 120) Dimensions, feet 205 oa X 38 5 X 155
CAUPOLICAN (YT 127) MONREAL (YT 105) Gun 1—3 in
Main engines Diesel electric; 1 shaft; 3 000 bhp ==
16 knots
Fortuna (YT 1 23) and Galvez (YT 1 02) were withdrawn from service in 1 965, Moctez- Complement 85
uma (YT 108) in 1968 and Ugarte (YT 107) in 1971, Yagan (YT 126) was lost in
1964 while assisting a merchant ship during a storm. ransferred in 1971.
76 CHINA
CHINA
Administration Strength of the Fleet The Chinese Navy
Commander-in-Chief of the Navy: Type A ctive Building Despite setbacks under the Manchus, the Chinese have
Vice-Admlral Hsiao Ching Kuang [Estimated] possessed a navy in some force since 200BC. In addition
Diplomatic Representation Destroyers (DDG) 5 they have had the will and capability to use their fleet, as
Frigates 14 (7 « ith 1 ? their expeditions to the Persian Gulf and Africa in the 1 5th
miss les) Century bear witness. So todays navy has a tradition

Defence and Naval Attache in London:
Corvettes 30 4 older than any other except the Greek and Italian and a
Mr. Shih Hsin-Jen
Fleet Submarines 1 modern, rapidly expanding force capable of operations
Missile-Firing Submarines 1 abroad. In the following pages the Chinese Navy is
Patrol Submarines 49 4 —
shown in two parts the new fleet of Hsiao Ching Kuang
(a) 1974; 170 000 officers and men, including 25 000 Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 80 15 and the antique remnants of the Nationalist navy.
naval air force and 28 000 marines Fast Attack Craft (Gun) 455 20? While studying these it must be remembered that not only
(b) 4 years national service Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo) 150 is there a steady building programme of all classes in the
Minesweepers (Ocean) 16 modernised Chinese Yards but also the Chinese have an
Pennant Numbers Minesweepers (Coastal) 10 2? advanced nuclear and missile capability. This combina-
Landing Ships LST 15 ation will make the Chinese navy, already twice as strong
Block numbering system;— LSM-s 18 2? in manpower as the Royal Navy, an important element
Submarines; 100 series; Major Surface Ships; 200 series; LSIL's 15 in the future balance of power East of Suez,
Amphibious Ships; 300 series LCMs 15
Bases LCTs 450
Survey & Research Ships
Chinese Naval Air Force
8
Northern Fleet; Tsingtao, Lu Shun Range Instrumentation Ships 4 ?
With 20 000 officers and men and over 450 aircraft, this
Eastern Fleet; Shanghai, Chusan Supply Ships 8 (+? 2) - is a considerable land-based naval air force. Equipped
Southern Fleet; Huan Pu, Chan Chiang Oilers (small) 8
with about 400 MIG 17 and 19 (and possibly MIG
(The fleet is split with about half in the Eastern Fleet, Boom Defence Vessels 6
21) fighter aircraft and SA2-SAM, with 100 IL 28
the remainder divided between the other two) Escorts (old) 13
Torpedo bombers, Tu-2 bombers, Madge flying boats,
Coast Defence Vessels (Old) 6
River Defence Vessels (Old) 13
Hound Ml 4 helicopters and transport and communication
Mercantile Marine Repair Ship 1 — aircraft this is primarily a defensive force. Chinese
Misc. Small Craft 375 — ingenuity should find little difficulty in getting a proportion
Lloyd's Register of Shipping; of these aircraft afloat, particularly in view of the increasing
323 vessels of 1 478 992 tons gross tempo of their shipbuilding programme.
"THE NEW NAVY"

DESTROYERS
5 + 2 LUTA" CLASS
246 + 4
Displacement, tons 3 250 standard; 3 750 fu loadII
Dimensions, ft (m) 450 X 45 X 15 (137-3 x 13-7 > It,

(approx) 4-6)
Missile launchers 2 Twin SSN-2 type
Guns 4—130 mm (2 twins) 8--57 mn
8-25 mm
A/S weapons 2— A/S rocket launchers
Main engines Geared turbines
Speed 32 +
Range, miles
(estimated) 4 000 at 15 knots
Complement (approx) 300 New Construction DDG 1972 Chinese
GENERAL
Most of the above figures are approximate, designed to RADAR. Airsearch, Slim Net, Cross Slot; Fir
show the anticipated capability of this new class, which Guns, Wasphead; Missiles; Square Tie:
is being built in Luta yard Shanghai (and other yards). COMPLETION. 1 1972, 2 in 1973. Navigation: Neptun.
N9W Construction
CHINA 77
FRIGATES
'KIANGTUNG" CLASS
Displacement, tons 1 500—2 000 tons standard 1 or 2 Twm SS-N 2 reported as laid down in 1971 for launch
Dimensions, ft (m) 350 x 40 approx {106 x 72) 2 or 4 twin 3-9 mch (700
4 Ex-SOVIET "GORDY" CLASS

ANSHAN 201 CHI LIN 203
CHANG CHUIM 202 FU CHUN 204
Length, feet (metres) 357-7 (7090) pp;370 (772<S) oa

Beam, feet [metres) 33-5 (70-2)
Missile launchers 1 twin SSN—
Guns 4—51 in (730 mm): 8—37 mm
A/S 8 DCT
Main engines Tosi geared turbines
Boilers 3-drum type CHANG CHUN (before conversion)
Speed, knots 36
Oil fuel (tons) 540
Range, miles 800 at 36 knots 2 600 : at 1 9 knots
Complement 250
CONVERSION. Three have been converted already and Air Search: Cross Bird. Fire Control: Squa
GENERAL the fourth is in hand for completion (probably) in 1974.
Neptun. IFF: Skipole.
'igation:
Gordy Type 7 of Odero-Terni-Orlando design. All The alterations consist of the replacement of the torpedo
launched in 1936-41. Fitted for minelaying. Two tubes by a twin SS-N-2 launcher and the fitting of twin
transferred in Dec 1 954 and two in July 1 955. 37 mm mounts in place of the original singles.
"KIANGNAN" CLASS
214 231 232 233
Displacement, tons 1000 standard, : 1 350 full A/S weapons The Communist Chinese Navy embarked on a new
Length, feet (metres) 298 (90-8) Main engines lis; 9 000 shp building programme of which this class was the first.
Beam, feet (metres) 33-5 (70-2) Speed, knots These good -sized ships with a deep-water capability are a
Draught, feet (metres) 11 (3-4) Complement sensible complement to the growing submarine fleet and
Guns, dual purpose 3— 3-9 (700nnm) 56cal,
in the enormous number of short range missile boats and
2 6 or 8--37
aft; (i mm GENERAL FPBs with which the Chicom navy is now equipped.
4 or 8—25 (twin) mm Built at Canton and Shanghai between 1965 and 1969. RADAR. Fire Control: Sun Visor.
RIGA" C LA!
CH'ENG TU 205 KUEI YANG 207
KUEI LIN 206 K-UN MING 208

Missile launchers 1 twin SSN— 2 (see Conversion
note)
Guns 3-3-9 in (700 mm) (single)
4-37 mm
A/S 4 DC projectors
note)
Torpedo tubes 3—21 in (533mm) (seeConversion
Mines 50 capacity, fitted with rails
Main engines Geared turbines
Boilers 2
Speed, knots 28
Oil fuel (tons) 300
Complement 150
GENERAL
First of the class, launched on 28 Apr 1956 at Hutang
Shipyard, Shanghai, had light tripod mast, but was later
converted with heavier mast and larger bridge as in the
other three. Second vessel was launched on 26 Sep
1 956. Third vessel was built at Shanghai and the fourth
in 1957. Similar to the Soviet "Riga" class destroyer
escorts. Two were redesigned with modified super-
structure.
Riga' Class 1971

CONVERSION. Two tarted conversion in 1971 for the launchers, Visor for Guns, Square Tie for missiles;; Navigati
replacement of the ti rpedo tubes by a twin SSN-2 Radar. Surface rning: Slim Net. Fire Control: Sun Neptun.
CORVETTES
20 "KRONSTADT "TYPE SUBMARINE CHASERS
Nos. 251 252 253 261 262 263 264 265 266
286 + 10
Dimensions, ft (m) 170 6 X 21 5 X 9 (52 x 6-5 x 2-7)
Guns 1-3-5 in; 2—37 mm AA; 6—12-7 mm AA
A/S weapons 2 Rocket launchers; 2 DC racks
Mines 2 rails for 8-10 mines
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 3 300 shp; speed 24 knots
Complement 65
Six built in 1950-53 were received from USSR in 1956-57. Remainder were built at
Shanghai and Canton, with 1 2 completed in 1 956. The last was assembled by 1 957.
RADAR. Ball Gun, Skinhead.
10 + 4 "HAI NAN" CLASS KRONSTADT class firing Rocket Launchers
Dimensions, ft (m) 200 x 25 x 9 (57 x 7. 6 x 2-7)
Guns 2—3 in (fore and aft); 4/6—25 mm (twins)
Main engines Geared turbines; 3 300 shp (estimated) Chinese built. Low freeboard. The 21 guns are abaft the bridge. Programme
Speed, knots About 20 started 1 963-64 and continues. Skinhe
78 CHINA
SUBMARINES
Note. In 1 visit to West Germany from Pelting of
973 the :s are rare events. However, reports suggest ICBM types and the completion of a solid-propellant
a party led by Professor Chang Wei highlighted Chinese truction of at least one nuclear submarine. factory, suggests that last year's forecast of a Chinese
interest in nuclear propulsion for ships. It also suggests bmed with the known Chinese capability to ballistic-missile nuclear submarine within the 1970's
that the Chinese may be meeting design problems as lid fuelled rockets of theMRBM, IRBM and may not be out of the question.
1 "HA«" CLASS
This is the first report of a possible Chinese nuclear
submarine. With an Albacore hull it was probably laid
down in 1971-72. Its construction may have been
delayed if the problems mentioned in the note above
have been encountered.
1 "MING" CLASS
Displacement, tons Possibly about 1 500tonsstandard
Length, feet Possibly about 250 feet
Armament Possibly 6—21 in tubes
Main machinery Probably diesels and main motors
Believed to have been laid down in 1971-72 which

would give an operational date around late 1 974 or 1 975.
1 "GOLF" CLASS
(BALLISTIC MISSILE TYPE)
Displacement, tons 2 350 surface; 2 800 dived

Draught, feet (merges) 220 (6-7)
Missile launchers tical tubes
Torpedo tubes 10—21 in (533 mm) bow
Main machinery 3 diesels, total 6 000 hp 3 shafts :
3 electric motors, total 6 000 hp

Speed, knots 20 surface: 17 dived
Range, miles 22 700 surface cruismg
Ballistic missile submarine similar to the Soviet "G" class.

Built at Dairen in 1 964. The missile tubes are fitted in the
conning tower. It is not known whether this boat has
been fitted with missiles, although it is possible and
well within Chinese technical capability (see note above
concerning SLBM's)
24 SOVIET "ROMEO" CLASS
(PATROL TYPE)
Displacement, tons 1 100 surface: 1 600 dived

Length, feet (metres) 2460 (750)
Torpedo tubes 6—21 in (bow) 18 torpedoes
Main machinery 2 Diesels, total 4 000 hp:
2 Electric motors, total 4 000 hp;
2 shafts
Speed, knots 1 7 surface 14 dived;
Complement 65
The Chinese arebuilding their own Soviet design
now
"Romeo" class submarines possibly at a rate of 4 a year.
21 SOVIET "WHISKY" CLASS 1 Ex-SOVIET "M-V" CLASS

(PATROL TYPE) (COASTAL PATROL TYPE)
1 030 surface; 1 180 dived

Displacement, tons 350 surface; 420 submerged
Displacement, tons
Draught, feet (merrei) 12-1 (3-7)
Draught, feet (merges) 15(4 6)
Torpedo tubes 6—21 (5-33 ?) 4 bow ;
Guns, AA -45 mm 1 MG
2 stern (20 torpedoes or 40 mines) Torpedo tubes 2—21 in (533 mm)
Diesel-electric: 2 shafts; 4 000 Main machinery 1 000 hp diesels:
Main machinery %,
bhp diesels; 2 500 hp electric 800 hp electric motors
motors ^' Speed, knots 13 surface: 10 submerged
Range, miles 4 000 at 8-5 knots
Speed, knots 17 surface; 1 5 dived
Oil fuel, tons 21
Complement 24
Complement 60
Medium size streamlined, long range submarines similar Designed for coastal operations, latterly used for training
to the "Whisky" class built in the USSR. Equipped and instruction but nearing the end of its life. Four were
W'th snort. Assembled from Soviet components in transferred from the USSR in 1954-55.
Chinese yards between 1956 and 1964.
3 Ex-SOVIET "S-1" CLASS

(PATROL TYPE) ^^^-
S 114
%
S 113 +1
Displacement, tons 840 surface: 1 050 submerc

Beam, feet (metres) 21 (6-4) 'Whisky" Class
Draught, feet (mefres) 13(40)
Main machinery 4 200 hp diesels;
2 200 hp electric motors
Speed, knots 19 surface; 8-5 submerged
Oil fuel, tons 105
Complement 50
Launched in 1939. Transferred from the USSR in 1955.

CHINA 79
LIGHT FORCES
40 SOVIET "OSA" and CHINESE "HOLA" CLAS: 300 "SHANGHAI" CLASS TYPES II, III and IV
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
Displacement, tons 165 standard; 200 full load Displacement, tons 120 standard: 155 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 128 7 « 25-1 5-9 (39-3 " 7-7 » 18)
» Dimensions, ft (m) 128 18 - 5 6 {39 ' 5 5 ' 7 7)
><
IVIissiles, surface 4 SSN-2 system launchers in two pairs abreast aft Guns Type II: 1—57 mm (forward): 2—37 mm (twin, aft); 2—25
Guns 4—30 mm (2 twin, 1 forward and 1 aft) mm (twin, abaft bridge)
engines
IVlain 3 Diesels: 13 000 bhp = 32 knots Types III and IV: 4— 37 mm (twins, forward and aft) :2— 25 mm
Range, miles 800 at 25 knots (twin abaft bridge)
Complement 25 Note. In some boats a twin 75 mm recoilless rifle is mounted
forward
It was reported in Jan 1 965 that one "Osa" class guided missile patrol boat had joined Torpedo tubes Some earlier boats had twin 18 in tubes mounted abaft the
the Navy from the USSR. Four more were acquired in 1966-67, and two in 1968. A bridge
building programme of 10 boats in China a year is assumed. The first boat of the A/S armament 8 DCs
"Hola" class, a Chinese variant of the "Osa", has now joined the fleet. The chief Mines Mineral Is can be fitted but probably for no more than 10 mines
difference is the fitting of a radome aft. Main engines 4 Diesels: 4 800 l}hp = 30 kqots
Complement 25
RADAR. Square Tie and Dri Tilt Qsas"
GENERAL
^ Construction continues
APPEARANCE.
at Shanghai and other yards.
The three types vary slightly in the outline of their bridges
RADAR, Skinhead.
TRANSFERS- About 7 May 1
Lanka in 1972, 2 to Si 970-71
SHANGHAI III and IV C/ass (with 75 mm forward)
"Osa" Class 7972
40 SOVIET "KOMAR" and CHINESE " HOKU" CLASS

(FAST ATTACK CRAFT—MISSILE)

Dimensions, ft (m) 83 7 oa x 1 9 8 < 5 (25-5 x 6 > 7-8)
Missiles, surface 2 "Styx" type launchers
Guns 2 —
25 mm
AA (1 twin forward)
Main engines Diesels: 2 shafts: 4 800 bhp = 40 knots
One "Komar" class guided missile boat was reported as joining the fleet in 1965.
Two more 967 and seven in 1 968 to 1 971
were delivered in 1 A building programme 7970
of 1 a year isThe first boat of the "Hoku" class, a Chinese variant of the
assumed.
.
SHANGHAI IV Class
"Komar", has now joined the fleet. The chief difference is the siting of the launchers 60 "SWATOW CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT —GUN)
clear of the bridge and further inboard, eliminating sponsons. A hydrofoil variant has
also been reported 19 X 6-5 {25-5 x 5-8 x 2)
Dimensions, ft (m) 83 5 X
Guns 4—37 mm, in twin mountings: 2—12 7 mm (some boats

mount a twin 75 mm
recoilless rifle forward)
A/S weapons 8 DC
Range, miles 500 at 30 knots: 750 at 15 knots
Complement 17
"P 6" type motor torpedo boat hulls with torpedo tubes removed. In 1 958 "P-6" hulls
were converted to "Swatow" class motor gunboats at Dairen. Canton, and Shanghai.
TRANSFERS. 1 2 to North Vietnam.
70 "HU CHWAN CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)

Displacement, to
Torpedo tubes 2—21 inch
Guns 4—12 7 mn (2 twins)
Main engines Possibly 2 50 12 Cylinder Diesels:
2 shafts: 2 200 hp = 55 knots (calm conditions)
Range 500 cruising
Komar" Class Hydrofoil torpedo boats, designed and built by China, in the Hutang yard, Shanghai
having been under construction since 1956. At least 25 motor torpedo boats of the
hydrofoil type were reported to be in the South China Fleet in 1968. Of all-metal
construction with a bridge well forward and a low super-structure extending aft.
The guns are mounted one pair on the main deck and one on the superstructure.
Forward pair of foils can apparently be withdrawn into recesses in the hull. Painted
olive green.
TRANSFERS. 30 to Albania, some to North Vietnam.
25 "SHANGHAI" CLASS TYPE I (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)

Dimensions, feet 115 X 18 X 5.5
Guns 1—57 mm (forward) :
2— 37 mm (t
Torpedo tubes Twin 18 in
A/S armament 8 DCs

Mines Minerails can be fitted
Complement 25
The prototype of these boats appeared 1959. Main difference from successors is
lack of midships guns. Skinhead Rada
HU CHWAN
80 CHINA
Light Forces —continued 4-5 "WU SUNG" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
WHAMPOA" (MODIFIED) CLASS Displacement, tons 450 (estimated)
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
Believed generally similar to Soviet "Yurka" class. Building started 1970-71.
Length feet (metres) 80 (approx) (24-4) Note There are also some 60 auxiliary minesweepers of various types including
Guns 1—37 mm (forward); 2—25 trawlers.
Main engines 2 Diesels = 25 knots
Complement 20 AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE FORCES
Seen in Pearl River and Macao areas since 1960, (see also under "OLD NAVY")
7 "P4' CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO) 3-4 "YU LING" CLASS (LSM)
Displacement, tons 25 250 ft— 1 500 ton LSMs building in China since 1971.
Dimensions, ft (m) 62-7 > 11-6 - 5-6 (19-1 x 3 5 =< 1-7)
2—25 mm In addition a total of 450 LCMs is reported.
Guns
Torpedo tubes 2—18 in
Main engmes 2 Diesels: 2 200 bhp; 2 shafts = 50 knots SUBMARINE SUPPORT SHIP
This class have aluminium hulls,
TRANSFERS, 6 to Albania in 1 965, to North Korea and North Vie Displacement, tons 5-6 000
Dimensions, ft (m) 350 x 50 x 20 (1068 » 153 x 61)
Guns 4—37 mm (twins); 4—25 mm (twins)
Reported in 1973.
SURVEY AND RESEARCH SHIPS

(see also under "OLD NAVY")
1 "FAN HUNG" CLASS

P 4 Class TUNG FAN HUNG (AGOR)
80 "P6" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT — TORPEDO) Completed in 1 965, possibly at Shanghai. Similar to Soviet 3 000-ton "Zubov" class.
153 154 155 159 4 SOVIET "T-43" CLASS

For details see under Mine Warfare Forces. Converted from Minesweepers for use
Dimensions, ft (m) 84 « 20 > 6 (25 7 '67' 1-8)
as Survey Ships.
Guns 4—25 mm
Torpedo tubes 2 —
21 in (or mines or DCs)
Main engines
Range, miles
Diesels 5 000 bhp = 43 knots
450 at 30 knots
RANGE INSTRUMENTATION SHIPS (AGM)
Complement 25
4 CHINESE BUILT
This class have wooden hulls. Some were constructed in Chinese yards. All built
since 1966. HSIANG YANG HUNG WU
RADAR. Pothead or Skinhead, Completed Canton 1971-72.
TRANSFERS. 6 to North Vietnam in 1967. HSIANG YANG HUNG SAN +2 others, maybe more
These ships, of varying tonnage but all of an ocean-going size, operate in conjunction
with the Academy of Science.
SUPPLY SHIPS
(see also under "OLD NAVY")
2 "GALATZ" CLASS (AK)
From Romania.
P 6. Class
HAI YUN 318 HAI CHIU 600
5-10 "SHANTUNG" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
Ex-commercial cargo ships, 330 feet long.
Dimensions, ft (m) 80 - 1 6 « 6 (24 4 « 4 9 ' 18)
1 "AN TUNG" CLASS
Guns 4—37 mm (twins)
40 Chinese built AK.
Speed, knots
Reported in 1973— also reported to carry missiles.

2-3 "TAN LIN" CLASS
500 ton AKLs.
MINE WARFARE FORCES 1
There may be another 12 merchant ships operating under naval control.

16 SOVIET "T 43" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
Displacement, tons 500 standard; 610 full load OILERS

Dimensions, ft (m) 190-2 ' 28-2 « 6 9 (580 ' 2-6 ' 61) 3 (?) "LU CHOU" CLASS
Guns 4—37, (2 twin); 4—25
mm AA mm (2 twin)
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 2 000 bhp = 17 knots The existence of these ships, reported as 2 500 tons, has not been confirmed.
Complement 40 3 "LEI CHOU" CLASS
Two were acquired from USSR in 1954-55. Eighteen more were built in Chinese Êl CHOU FOU CHOU + 1 (')
shipyards, the first two in 1 956. The construction of 'T 43" class fleet minesweepers
was stopped at Wuchang, but continued at Canton. 4 converted for surveying. ghips of 1 000-1 500 tons, the number in the class not yet being confirmed.
RADAR Skinhead or Ballqun ,„.,__
2 ex-US "MATTAWEE" CLASS ,
Originally petrol tankers.
2 ex-USSR "TM" CLASS

2 ex-US YARD OILERS
ICEBREAKERS
2 "HAI PING" CLASS
101 -
3 000 ton ships built for commercial use in 1970. Two others may be in service.
CHINA 81
"THE OLD NAVY

ESCORTS
In fact, not
1 nly still in
Displacement Speed Date

tons standard (knots) Guns (launched) Range. miles
Ex-Japanese 1 HUl AN 940 19 5 3-3 9 in 1943 5 000 at 16 kn,

"Ukuru (eH'Shisaka) 4-37 mi
Ex-Japanese CHANG PAI 870 19-5 3-3 9 in 1942 8 000 at 16 kn<
"Etorofu" (ex-OA/) 3-37 mr
Ex-Japanese NAN CHANG 950 20 2-5-1 in 1940 3 460 at 14 kn(
-Uji- (ex-t///) 5-37 mr
Ex-Japanese SHEN YANG 745 16-5 2-5 1 in 6 500 at 150
Ex-Japanese 5 TUNG AN 215 740 17 5 2-3 in 1944 4 500 at 150

CHANG SHA 216 5—37 mr 1945
CHI NAN 217
HSI AN 219
WU CHANG 220
Ex-Cana KUANG CHOU 1 100 165 2-5 1 in

"Castle" (en-Bowmanvdle) 10-37 n
KAI FENG
[e-n-Clover)
LIN I 1 020 16 2-3-9 in 1941
(ex-Heliotrope)
Ex-Australi LOYANG 815 15 2-3 9 in 1941 4 300 at 10 knots
"Bathurst" {ex-Bendigo) 4—37 mr
COAST DEFENCE VESSELS

Class No. Names Displacement Speed Guns Date
(tons standard) (knots)
Ex-US PGM 3 KAN TAIMG -H 2 (ex-PGMs 1 280 20 1-3 m 2^0 mm 1945 (US)
ex-Japanese 1 CHAING YUAN 550 12 1—20 mm 1905
Chinese TING HSIN 500 11 1_3 in 4^7 mm "

2
TUNG TEH
HIVI EFENCE VESSELS
Ex-Japanese ex-YUNG AN 170 12 ^^^^ mm 5—25 mm 1929
ex-YUNG PING
Ex-Japanese ex-CHANG TEH 305 14 2-3 in 1923
Ex-Japanese FU CHIANG 320 16-5 1—3-1 in 8—25 mm 1939

Ex-CHIANG HSI
Ex- British Sandpiper Ex-YING HAO 185 11 1—3-7 in how. 1933
Ex- British Falcon Ex-NAN CHIANG 372 15 1-^-7 in how. 2—6 pdr. 1931
Ex- British Cannet Ex-YING SHAN 310 16 2—3 in 1927
Ex- US Totuila Ex-MEI YUAN 370 12 2-^ in 1927

Ex-TAI YUAN
Ex-Japanese Ex-KIANG KUN 180 14 2^ in 1921
Ex-French Ex FAHU 201 14 1—3 in 1921
Ex-Japanese Ex-HO HSUEH 215 9 2-3 in 1911
Note. The existence of the majority of this list of Old

Ming above must be in doubt. The 1 000 or so men
required to man them would be better employed in the
very large numbers of small craft in this fleet. Full
details and some photographs of the above ships appeared

in the 1971-72 edition.
NAN CHANG showing replacement 5.1 gun 7973 Chinese

82 CHINA
MINE WARFARE FORCES Amphibious Forces continued —

4 Ex-US VMS TYPE (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
Ex-YMS 346 Ex YMS 367 Ex YMS 393 Ex YMS 2017 MIN 301 MIN 312
MIN 303 MIN 313
Displacement, tons 270 standard: 350 full load MIN 306 MIN 319
Dimensions, feet 136 X 24 5 X 6 MIN 311 MIN 321
Guns 1—3 in: 2—20 mm: 2 DCT
Mam engines 2 GM Diesels: 1 000 bhp = 13 knots Displacement, tons 230 light; 387 full load
Dimensions, feet 159 x 23-7 x 5-7
Built of wood in USA in 1 942-43, and transferred to tfie Chinese Navy in 1 948 Some Guns 4—20 or 25 mm
are fitted as gunboats. Ex-YMS 339 was deleted from the list in 1 963 Main engines Diesel: 2 shafts: 1 320 bhp = 14 knots
Two have one funnel, two have two.
Built in USA 1943-54. Reported to be
in fitted with rocket launchers. Some are
fitted as minesweepers. Armament varies.
2 Ex-JAPANESE AMS TYPE (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)

No. 201 (ex-No, 14)
15-20 Ex-US or BRITISH LCU (ex-LCT) TYPE
Displacement, tons 222 Ex-HO CHIEN (ex-USS LCT 515) Ex-HO YUNG (ex-USS LCT 1171)
Dimensions, feet 97-1 oa ' 19-3 x 7-3 max
Guns 1—3-1 4—25 mm (No, in: 201. 1- Displacement, tons 160 light: 320 full load
2—13 mm: 3—77 mm) Dimensions, leet 105 wl; 119 oa x 33 x 5
1 Diesel: 300 bhp = 9-5 knots Main engines Diesel, 3 shafts: 475 bhp = 10 knots
Range, 1 700 at 9-5 knots Oil fuel (tons) 80
Ex-Japanese auxiliary minesweepers. Trawler type No 201, completed in 1943, w; Former United States Navy Tank Landing Craft later reclassified as Utility Landing Craft.
delivered to China at Tsingtau on 3 Oct 1947, and taken over by the Chinese Republic. There are reported to be ten utility landing craft comprising two of the ex-British LCT
(3) class and eight of the ex-US LCT (5) and LCT (6) class.
SURVEY SHIPS BOOM DEFENCE VESSELS

1 Ex-JAPANESE "KAIBOKAN" CLAS: 1 Ex-BRITISH "BAR" CLASS
Speed, knots 175 Ex-Japanese No. 101 (ex-HMS Barlight)
Believed built in 1945. Displacement, tons 750 standard: 1 000 full load
Dimensions, feet 1 50 1738 oa x 32-2 « 95
pp :
Ex-CHUNG NING (ex-Japanese Takebu Maru)

Guns 1 —3 dp: 6 MG
in
Main engines Triple expansion: 850 ihp = 11-75 knots

Boilers 2 single-ended
Displacement, 200 standard
115 X 16 X 6
Boom defence vessel of British "Bar" Class. Built by Lobnitz & Co Ltd, Renfrew,
Main engmes Speed 10 knots
:
Acquired by China in 1 945.
Launched on 1 Sep 1 938. Captured by Japanese in 1 941 .
Former Japanese. Employed for hydrographic and general purpose dutii
Ex-FUTING TREE" CLASS

Displa 160 standard Displacement, tor 560 standard: 805 full load
Dimensions, feet 90 X 20 X 8 Dimensions, feet 146 wl: 163 oa X 30-5 x 11
Main engines Speed 1 1 knots
:
Guns
Main engines Diesel-electric: 800 bhp = 13 knots
REPAIR SHIP Former United States netlayers of the "Tree" class taken over by the Peoples Republic.
TAKU SHAN {ex-Hsing An, ex-USS Achilles. ARL 41 TRAINING SHIP

Dimensions, feet 316 wl: 328 oa X 50 X 11 CH-ANG CHAING

Guns 1—3 in: 8—40 mm AA
Main engines Diesel-electric: 2 shafts: 1 800 bhp knots
Ex-coast defence vessel of 464 tons built in 1929, converted for training.
Launched on 17 Oct 1942. urned and grounded in 1949, salvaged and refitted.
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES SUPPLY SHIPS

5 Ex-US LST TYPE 5-8 Ex-US ARMY FS 330 TYPE
CHANG PAI SHAN Ex-CHUNG 122 (ex-Ch'ing Ling)
CHING KANG SHAN Ex CHUNG 125
CHUNG (ex-USS LST 355) I MENG SHAN (ex-Chung 106, ex-USS
Ex-CHUNG 101 (ex-USS LST 804) LST 589) Ex-US Army FS 146 (ex-Clover) Ex-US Army FS-
Ex CHUNG 102 TA PIEH SHAN Ex-US Army FS 155 (ex-Wo/ef) Ex-US Army FS-
Ex-CHUNG 107 (ex-USS LST 1027) TAI HSING SHAN Ex-TA CHEN (ex-US)
Ex CHUNG 110 SZU CH ING SHAN
Ex-CHUNG 111 (ex-USS /.S7 805)
Ex-CHUNG 116 (ex-USS Z.S7 406) Displacement, tons 1000 standard
Dimensions, feet 175 oa x 32 x 10
Displacement, tons 1 653 standard: 4 080 full load Main engines GM diesels; 1 000 bhp = 12 knots
Dimensions, feet 31 6 wl 328 oa x : 50 x 1 4
Main engines Diesel: 2 shafts: 1 700 bhp = 11 knots
USA 1944-54. Two are reported to be employed as
Built in in
tenders.
There were reported to be 20 ex-US LSTs in naval service, but several are out of com-
mission. Two transferred to N. Vietnam. Eleven other ex-US LSTs were in the mer-
chant service.
TUGS
13 Ex-US LSM TYPE
Ex-HUA 209 (ex-USS LSM
1 "GROMOVOY" CLASS (SALVAGE TUG)
Ex CHUAN SHIM SHUI 153)
Ex HUA 201 (e: USS LSM 112) Ex-HUA 211 Ex-USSR "ROSLAVL" CLASS (SALVAGE TUG)
Ex HUA 202 (e USS LSM 248) Ex HUA 212
Ex HUA 204 (e -USS LSM 430) Ex-HUAIHO (ex-Chinese Wan Fu) 2 Ex-US 149' ATA
Ex HUA 205 (e USS LSM 336) Ex-HUANG HO (ex-Chinese Mei Sheng
Ex HUA 207 (e -USS LSM 282) ex-USS LSM 433) 2 Ex-US 143- ATA
Ex HUA 208 (e -USS LSM 42) Ex-YUN HO (ex-Chinese Wang Chung)
5 Ex-US ARMY 75' YTL
Displacement, tons 743 beaching: 1 095 '
loac
Dimensions, feet 196-5 wl X 203-5 oa >
Guns 4—37 mm (twins)

Main engines Diesel; 2 shafts; 2 80 SERVICE CRAFT
Built in USA in 1944-45. Some were converted for minelaying. Armament varies. There are also reported to be 125 armed motor junks, 100 armed motor launches and
Up to ten of these may be transferred temporarily to commercial operations 1 50 service craft and miscellaneous boats.
COLOMBIA 83
COLOMBIA
Administration Disposals
(a) 1974: 700 officers and 6 500 Frigate

(b) 1 year's national service
1973 Almirante Padilla
Chief of Naval Operations: Strength of thie Fleet
Rear Admiral Eduardo Wills Olaya Oilers
Type A ctive
Chief of Naval Staff: Destroyers 5 1 970 Tumaco. Barran Cabermeia
Rear Admiral Alfonso Diaz Osorio Frigates 4
Submarines 2 (70 tons) Prefix to Ships' Names
Coastal Patrol Craft 25
Survey Vessels 4 Ships names are prefaced by the letters "ARC" (Armada
Transports 6 Republica de Colombia)
Oilers 3
Diplomatic Representative Training Ship 1 Mercantile Ma
Tugs 13
Naval Attachi in Washington: Floating Docks 2 Shipping
Captain Hernando Salas Ramir Floating Workshop 1 I tons gross
DESTROYERS
2 MODIFIED "HALLAND" CLASS
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Completed
SIETE DE AGOSTO 06 Gbtaverken, Gdteberg Nov 1955 19 June 1956 31 Oct 1958
VEIIMTE DE JULIO 05 Kockums Mek Verkstads A/B, Malmo Oct 1955 26 June 1956 15 June 1958

Length, feet (metres) 380 5 1 16 0)w 397 2 {121 -1)01
( :
Beam, feet (metres) 40-7 {12-4)

Guns 6—4-7 (720 mm) (3 twîn
in
turrets) 40 mm (single)
:
4 —
Torpedo tubes 4—21 (533 mm) in
A/S weapons 1 quadruple DC rocket launcher / .'«

Main engines De Laval double reduction geared
30 nominal, 16 economical
2 Penhoet, Motala Verkstad; 568
psi ; 840T
Range, miles 445 at full power
tons
Oil fuel, 524 7 DE AGOSTO 7577, Colombian Navy
GENERAL
Modified Swedish "Halland" Class ordered in 1 954. The
hull and machinery are similar to the Swedish class but
they have different armament (six 4-7 inch instead of four,
no 57 mmguno. four 40 mm
guns instead of six, and four
torpedo tubes instead of eight) and different accommo-
dation arra igements. They have an anti-submarine
rocket projector, more radar and communication equip-
ment, and air conditioned living spaces, having been
designed for the tropics.
ENGINEERING Although the designed speed was 35

knots. It IS officially stated that the maximum sustained
speed does not exceed 25 knots.
RADAR, Search: HSA LWO 3— SGR 114 Tactical:

HSA DA 02— SGR 105. Fire Control: X Band, probably
HSA M 20 series. 1970. Colombian Navy
Ex-FLETCH ER'
No. Builders Launched Completed
ANTIOQUIA (ex-USS Hale. DD 642) DD 01 Bath Iron Works Corporation. Bath, Apr 1943 15 June 1943
Displacement, tons 2 050 standard ; 2 952 fu II load

Length, feet (metres) 3690 (1 1 2-5)pi> :376 5 (1 14-8)oa
Beam, feet (metres)
Draught, feet (metres)
39 5 (72 0)
180 (5-5) max
X
4—5 (727 mm) 38 cal;
in i
6—3 (76 mm) 50 cal (3 twin)
in
A/S weapons 2 fixed Hedgehogs; 1 DC rack
2 side-launching torpedo racks
2 sets GE geared turbines;
Speed knots 35
4 Babcock £t Wilcox; 565 psi;
Boilers
850°F ^4
Oil fuel, tons 650
Complement 300
r>«:i»^,.-r
Former US destroyer of the "Fletcher class". Transferred :--^f:
from the US Navy at Boston, Massachussetts, on 23 Jan
1961.
[J/
RADAR. Search: SPS 6. Tactical: SPS 10. Fire

Control: X Band. 7S70, Colombian Navy
84 COLOMBIA
Destroyers — continued SUBMARINES

UMNER" CLASS 2 TYPE 209 PATROL SUBMARINE!
CALDAS Builder Launched
(ex-USS Willard Keith DD 775) Bethlehem (San Pedro) 29 Aug 1944
SANTANDER Torpedo tubes 8 — 21 with reloads
in bow
Main engines Diesel electric: 1 shaft; 5 000 hp
(ex-USS Waldron DD 699) Federal SB Co
Speed, knots 22 dived
Building by Howaldtswerke, Kiel. Ordered in 1971. Possible delivery 1974.

Draught, feet (/nerz-ex)
Guns
A/S Weapons
19 (5-8)
6—5
2 Fixed
in (twins),
Hedgehogs,
4—3
in (twins) (Caldas only)
2 triple torpedo tubes (Mk 32)

(Santander only)
^»c^ IJ
Main engines 2 geared turbines; 2 shafts; 60 000 shp TYPE 209 1973, IKL
Boilers 4
Speed, knots 34
Range, miles 2 400 at 25 knots; 4 800 at 15 knots
2 MIDGET SUBMARINES
Complement 274
These boats, purchased from Italy and of about 70 tons were delivered in July-August
1972 for assembly in Cartagena.
LIGHT FORCES
CARLOS ALBAN NITO RESTREPO
JORGE SOTO DEL CORVAL
Main engines 2 Diesels = 19 knc
First of class entered service in 1971.
A. M. SUMNER Class
Caldas transferred 1 July 1972 on sale. Santander on 30 Oct. 1973
FRIGATES
CARLOS ALBAN 1971, Colombian Navy, Official
25 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT

3 Ex-US APD's CARLOS E. RESTREPO AN 206 PEDRO GUAL AN 204
ESTEBAN JARAMILLO AN 205
ALMIRANTE BRION (ex-USS Burlê APD 65, ex-DE 215) DT 07 Displacement, tons 85
ALMIRANTE TONO (ex-USS Bassett APD 73, ex-DE 672) DT 04 Dimensions, feet 107 8 pp x 18 x 6
CORDOBA (ex-USS Ruchaml<in LPR 89 ex-APD 89, ex-DE 228) DT 15 Guns 1 —
20 mm AA
Mam engines 2 Maybach diesels; 2 450 bhp = 26 knots
GENERAL
Aimirante Tono was built by Consolidated Steel Co, Orange, Tex, laid down on 28 Nov
1 943, launched on 1 5 Jan 1 944, completed on 23 Feb 1 945 and transferred at Boston,
Mass, on 6 Sep 1 968. Aimirante Brion vjas built by Philadelphia Navy Yard, laid down
on 1 Jan 1943, launched on 3 Apr 1943, completed on 20 Aug 1943 and transferred
on 8 Dec 1968. Cordoba was built by Philadelphia Navy Yard, laid down on 14 Feb
1 944, launched on 1 5 June 1 944 and transferred on 24 Nov 1 969. DT 07 now serving
as riverine hospital ship, for attending native population. Secondary armament
removed to make way for 30 beds.
PEDRO GUAL 7965, Colombian Navy

OLAYA HERRERA AN 203
Dimensions, feet 68-8 x 12-8 « 35
Guns 1 — -50pp mm Browning AA
Main engines 2 Merbens diesels; 570 bhp = 20 knots
Built by Astilleros Magdalena Barranquilla, in 1960
GENERAL RAFAEL REYES AN 01 GENERAL VASOUES COBO AN 02

Dimensions, feet 118 pp ; 124-7 oa « 23 x 5
Guns 1—40 mm
Main engines 2 Maybach diesels; 2 400 bhp = 18 knots
ALMIRANTE BRION 1971, Colombian Navy
Builtby Lurssen Werft, Vegesack. Launched on 1 Nov and 27 Sep 1 955, respectively.
Delivered in May 1956.
ESPARTANA GC 100
1 Ex-US "OEALEY" CLASS Displacement, tons 50
Dimensions, feet 90 wl ; 96 oa x 135 x 4
BOYACA DE 16 (ex-USS Hartley DE 1029) Guns 1—20 mm AA
Mam engines 2 diesels; 300 bhp = 13-5 knots
Dimensions, feet 314-5 oa X 368 x 13-6 Launched on 22 June 1950 at Cartagena Naval Dockyard
Guns 2—3 50 cal
in;
A/S Weapons 2 torpedo tubes
triple
CAPITAN R. D. BINNEY GC 101
Main engines 1 De Laval geared turbine; 20 000 shp; 1 shaft Displacement, tons 23
Boilers 2 Foster Wheeler Dimensions, feet 67 x 10-7 x 35
Speed, knots 25 Main engines Diesels; 115 bhp = 13 knots
Complement 165
Built at Cartagena in 1947. Buoy and lighthouse inspection boat. Named after
Built by New York SB Corpn, Commissioned 26 June 1 957. Transferred 8 July 1 972. first head of Colombian Naval Academy, Lt-Commander Ralph Douglas Binney, RN.
COLOMBIA 85
Light Forces continued — Survey Vessels — continued

ALBERTO RESTREPO LR 125 (1 Oct 1952)
CARLOS GALINDO LR 128 (1954) GORGONA FB 161
HUMBERTO CORTES LR 126 (26 Nov 1952)
JUAN LUCIO LR 122 (2 May 1953) Displacement, tons 560
Dimensions, feet 135 ' 29 5 ' 9-3
Displacement, tons 35 Main engines 2 Nohab diesels; 910 bhp 13 knots
Dimensions, feet 76 8 pp; 81 8 oa x 12 28
Guns 1—20 mm AA, 4 MG
1954. Formerly classified
Main engines 2 GM diesels, 260 bhp = 13 knots
Complement 13
Built at Cartagena. Launch dates above.
ALFONSO VARGAS LR 123 (3 July 1952)

FRITZ HAGALE LR 124 (19 July 1952)
Dimensions, feet 72 pp; 76 oa X 12 X 2-8
Guns 1—20 mm AA; 4 GM
Main engines 2 GM diesels 280 bhp = 13 knots
Complement 10
Built at Cartagena naval base. Designed for operations on

naval officers Launch dates above.
DILIGENTE LR 132 TRIUNFANTE LR 133

INDEPENDIENTE LR 134 VALEROSA LR 137
PALACE LR 130 VENGADORA LR 131
TORMENTOSA LR 136 VOLADORA LR 135
GORGONA 1971. Colombian Na'jy
Launched af the Naval Base, Cartage ia, in 1 952-54. The boats vary in detail
3 'ARAUCA- CLASS GUNBOATS QUINDIO

ARAUCA OF 37 LETICIA CF 36 RIOHACHA CF 35 Displacement, tons 380 light; 600 ful load
Dimensions, feet 131 - 29 8 ' 9
Displacement, tons 184 full load 2 diesels; 300 hp
Dimensions, feet 163 5 oa X 23 5 « 2 8 Complement 17
Gun 2—3 in, dp, 50 cal 4—20 mm ;
Main engines 2 Caterpillar diesels; 916 bhp = 14 knots Launched in 1943. Originally small cargo ship.

Complement 43 (Leticia 39 and 6 orderlies)
BOCAS DE CENIZA
Built by Union Indus rial de Barranquilla (Unial) Colombia. Launched in 1955.
Completed in 1 956. eticia has been equipped as a hospital ship with 6 beds.
Complement 20
TRANSPORTS
CIUDAD DE QUIBDO TM 43

Dimensions, feet 165 x 23-5 x 9
Main engines 1 Main diesel ; 1 shaft; 390 bhp = 11 knots
Oil fuel (tons) 32
Complement 12
Built by Gebr. Sander Delfzijl, in the Netherlands
RIOHACHA 1966. Colombian Navy
1 BARRANQUILLA CLASS GUNBOAT

CARTAGENA CF 33

Dimensions, feet 130 pp: 137-8 oa 23-5 < 2-8 max
Guns 2—3 in; 1—20 mm AA; MG
Main engines 2 Gardner semi-diesels 2 shafts working
600 hp = 15 5 knots
Oil fuel (tons) 24
Complement 39
Built by Yarrow & Co. Ltd., Scotstoun, Glasgow, and launched on 22 Mar 1 930. Sister
ship Santa Marta, CF 32, was withdrawn from service in Dec 1 962. and Barranquilla in
1970.
CIUDAD DE QUIBDO 1971 . Colombian Navy
BELL SALTER (ex-Souris. fi)^-Leccarmaro II) . TM 41.
Main engines 2 GM diesels; 1 500 rpm ; speed 8 ki
HERNANDO GUTIERREZ TF 52 MARIO SERPA TF 51

SOCORRO (ex-Alberto Gomez)
82 X 18 - 2 8
2 GM diesels; 260 bhp

Oil fuel(tons)
Range, miles 650 9 knots at
CARTAGENA 7577. Colombian Navy Complement 12 (berths for 48 troops and medical staff)
SURVEY VESSELS River transports Launched at Cartagena in 1954, 1953 and 1955 respectively.
Named after Army Officers Socorro was converted in July 1967 into a floating
SAN ANDREAS (ex-USS Rockville. PCER 851) LC 151 surgery. Hernando Gutierrez and Mario Serpa were also converted into disoensarv
ships in 1970.
Dimensions, feet 1800 wl; 184-5 oa x 33-6 x 7-0
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 1 800 bhp = 15 knots RAFAEL MARTINEZ
Complement
Former US patrol resci.je escort vessel built by Pullman Standard Car Mfg Co Chicago, Dimensions 57-5 x 15
oa » g
laid down on 1 8 Oct 1943, launched on 22 Feb 1944, completed on 15 May 1944.
acquired on 5 June 969 for conversion to a surveying vessel. Mam engines 2 six-cylinder diesels = 120 bhp
86 COLOMBIA
OILERS TUGS
COVENAS (ex-MT Randfonn) BT 65 PEDRO DE HEREDIA (ex-USS Choctaw, ATF 70) RM 72
Measurement, tons 22 096 gross: 5 096 net; 14 000 deadweight Displacement, tons 1 235 standard; 1 764 full load
Dimensions, feet 515-3 oa x 64 x 30-5 max Dimensions, feet 1 95 wl 205 oa ;
x 38-5 x 155 max
Main engines Diesel; 1 shaft; 6 000 bhp = 14-5 knots Main engines 4 diesels, electrical drive; 3 000 bhp = 16-5 knots
Former United States ocean tug of the "Apache" class. Launched on 18 Oct 1942.
Builtby Gotaverken in 1950. Acquired in 1 966. Capacity 1 36 250 barrels. The oiler
Antonio de Arevalo was withdrawn from service in 1967.
-SHi^fe^^f^.' mp>^^
PEDRO DE HEREDIA 1971. Colombian Navy
BAHIA HONDA RM 74 (ex-USS Umpqua ATA 209)

BAHIA UTRIA RM 75 (ex-USS Kalmia ATA 184)
Lolombian Nav Displacement, tons 534 standard; 858 full load
Dimensions, feet 1339 wl ; 1430 oa x 33.9 x 8
Gun 1—3 in dp
Mam engines 2 GM diesel-electric ; 1 shaft; 1 500 bhp = 13 knc
Complement 45
MAMONAL (ex-US Tonti.AOG 76) BT 62 184 launched 29 Aug 1 944 209 launched 2 Feb 1945
SANCHO JIMENO [ex-Transmere. ex-USS Kiamichi, AOG 73) BT 63
Transferred from the United States Navy on 1 July 1971 on lease,
Measurement, tons 3 150 gross; 3 925 deadweight; 2 063 TENIENTE SORIANO
Dimensions, feet 309 wl, 325 oa »48 2 21-7
Main engines Diesel; 1 shaft; 800 bhp = 10 knots Displacement, tons 54
Complement 33 Dimensions, feet 60 pp; 65-7 oa x 17-5 x 9
Mam engines 6-cylinder diesel ; 240 bhp
ANOAGOYA RM 71
Built by Todd Shipyard, Houston, and St. John's River S.B. Corp., Jacksonvill
Sancho Jimeno was purchased in 1952. Mamonal \Nas transferred
respectively.
Jan 1965. Main engines Caterpillar diesel;
Launched m 1928, Re-engined
ABADIA MENDEZ
Dimensions, feet 52 5 X 11 X 4
Main engines Caterpillar diesel bhp = 8 knots
Built in Germany in 1924. Harbourtug. The e are also the harbour tug. La Colombiana
and the river tug Joves Fiallo. RR 90.
CANDIDO LEGUIZAMO CAPITAN RIGOBERTO GIRALDO

CAPITAN ALVARO RUIZ CAPITAN VLADIMAR VALEK
CAPITAN CASTRO TENIENTE LUIS BERNAL
SANCHO JIMENO 1970, Colombian Navy Dimensions, feet 63 X 14 X 2-5
Main engines 2 G^ I diesels; 260 bhp
TENIENTE MIGUEL SILVA RM

TRAINING SHIP Dimensions, feet
Main engines
73-3
2 die:
17-5 X 3
j; 260 bhp = 9 knots
Displacement, tons 1300 River tug. Built by Union Industrial (Unial) of Barranquilla.
Dimensions, feet 212 « 34 8 X 21 7
Mam engines Auxiliary diesel, 500 bhp = 10 5 knots
FLOATING DOCKS AND WORKSHOP
RODRIGUEZ ZAMORA (ex USN ARD 28)

Dimensions, feet 488 X 81
Complement
Auxiliary Floating Dock.
MANUEL LARA
Small Floating Dock.
CAPITAN ELOY MANTILLA (ex USN YR 66)
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
516
150
(
Complement 24
Floating Workshop.
1971, Colombian Nav In addition there is the repair craft Victor Cubillos.
CONGO COSTA RICA CUBA 87
CONGO COSTA RICA

The Republic of Congo, which became Independent on 15 Aug 1960, formed a naval Mercantile Marine
service, but the patrol vessel Reine N'Califowou (ex-French P 754) which was transfer-
red 16 Nov, 1962 was returned to France on 18 Feb 1965 and then re-transferred to Lloyd's Register of Shippmg: 14 vessels of 9 062 tons gross
Senegal as Sine Sa/oum. Since 1970, at least twelve river patrol boats have been
delivered and are run by a small naval group 150 strong. 3 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
401, 402, 430
Displacement,
Length, feet
Mercantile Marine Gun
Lloyd's Register of Shippmg: 5 vessels of 1 210 tons gross
CUBA
Senior Appointment Naval Establishments Mercantile Marine

Commander in Chief May Aldo, Santamaria
271 vessels of 416 306 tons gross
Personnel
(a) 1974: 6 000 (380 officers 220 subordinate officers

and 5 400 men) Nava/ school:
(b) 3 years nationa At Morro Castle, for petty officers and men
Standard of Efficiency Naval Bases:
Cruiser (so-called)
Mariel and Cienfuegos
The US embargo on exports to Cuba has been running
for over a decade. As a result all ex-USN ships in the 1 972 Cuba
Cuban Navy must be suffering from lack of spares,
though some may have been stripped to provide for Frigates
others. Soviet support for Cuba's armed forces, which
replaced that of the USA, currently runs at about £10m 1973 Antonio Maceo. Jose Mar Maximo Gomez
a year, of which the Navy has a fairshare. This.combmed Naval Airforce
with the training received during Soviet visits, suggests Light Forces
that the standard of tactical and material efficiency may A helicopter force of 15 Mi-4 (Hound) from USSR
be higher than some imagine. 1 973 Donotivo, Matanzas
"THE NEW NAVY'

CORVETTES
12 Ex-USSR "SO I" cla;

Dimensions, ft (m) 138-6 « 20 X 9-2 [423 " 6-1 «
Guns 4—25 mm (2 twin)

A/S weapons 4 five-barrelled rocket launchers
Complement 30
A_'ja_jELa
ransferred from the USSR by Sep 1964, and six more in 1967. mm.
6 Ex-USSR "KRONSTADT" CLAS!

Dimensions, ft (m) 170-6 X 21-3 X 9 [520 x 6-5 " 2-7)
Guns 1—3-5 in; 2—37 mm AA; 4—25 mm AA
A/S weapons 1 DC thrower
Mines 6 on two racks at the stern
Main engines 3 diesels; 3 shafts; 3 030 hp = 24 knots
Complement 65
Former Soviet submarine chasers reported transferred from the USSR in 1962.
RADAR. Surface; Skinhead or Ballgun. Navigation; Don 2x3 IFF; High Pole A. KRONSTADT Class
88 CUBA
2 Ex-USSR "OSA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) 12 Ex-USSR "P 4" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
Displacement, tons 165 standard; 200 full load Displacement, tons 25

Dimensions, ft (m) 1287 X 25-1 « 59 {39-3 ^7-7^7 Dimensions, ft (m) 62 7 x 11 6 « 5-6 (79 7 x 35 x 77)
Missiles 4 SSN-2 launchers in two pairs Guns 2—25 mm AA
Guns 4—30 mm (2 twin, forward, 1 aft)
1 Tubes 2—18 in
Main engines 3 diesels; 13 000 bhp = 32 knots Main engines 2 diesels: 2 200 bhp; 2 shafts = 50 knots
Complement 25 Former Soviet motor torpedo boats, transferred from the USSR in 1962-64.
Two boats of this class were transferred to Cuba from the USSR in January 1972.
With the obvious rundown of the ex- USN ships in the Cuban Navy and the determination
of the Cuban Government to maintain an Independent Naval presence in the Caribbean,
these could be the forerunners of further reinforcements. With the "Komar" class
units there are now twenty hulls mounting 44 of the proven and effective "Styx"
missiles in a highly sensitive area.
1 Ex-US PCE TYPE ESCORT PATROL VESSEL

BONY (ex-USS PCE 893) PE 302
Displacement, tons 640 ndard; 903 full load
18 Ex-USSR "KOMAR- CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) Dimensions, feet 180 wl 184 5 oa ' 33 ' 9-5
Guns 1—3 3—40 mm AA 4—20 mm AA
in dp; ;
Displacement, tons 70 standard; 80 full load A/S weapons Hedgehog; DCT and racks
Dimensions, ft (m) 837 X 19-8 X 50 {25-5 x 6 ? 8) Main engines 12 cylinder diesels; 2 shafts; 1 800 bhp =
Missiles 2 SSN-2 launchers Complement 99
Guns 2—25 mm AA
Main engines 4 diesels; 4 shafts; 4 800 bhp = 40 knots 3uilt in USA. Completed 1943-44. Refitted at Key West 1956.
elve transferred in 1962. Last pa je6 in Dec 1966.
HABANA GC 107 {ex SC 1291) ORIENTS GC 104 (ex-5C 1000)

LAS VILLAS GC 106 (e)'.-SC 1290) PINAR DEL RIO GC 108 (ex-SC 1301)
t. tons 95
feet 107 5 wl; 111 oa X 17 « 6.5
2-20 mm AA
s GM diesels; 2 shafts, 1 000 bhp = 15 knots
Built in the United States by Dingle Boat Works {Orien(e). W.A. Robinson, Inc, Ipswich,
Mass. {Havana and Las Villas), and Perkins & Vaughn Inc, Wickford. Rl {Pinar del
Rio)
KOMAR CLASS
.4.
12 Ex-USSR "P 6" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, ft (m)
66 standard 75 full load
;
84-2 X 20 X 6 (25 7 ' 61 ' 18)

V
Guns 4—25 mm AA (two twin)
Tubes 2—21 in (two single)
Main engines 4 diesels; 4 shafts; 4 800 hp = 43

Complement 25
LEONCIO PRADO GC 101
Transferred in 1962. Pothead 1
Skinhead Radar. Can carry mines or depth charges Dispiacemen t, tons 80
in place of torpedo tubes. Dimensions, feet 110 X 17-7 X 6-2
Gun 1—20 mm AA
Main engine s 2 sets 8-cycle, 2 s 3ke diesels; 1 000 bhp = 15 knots
Oil fuel 2 232 gallons
uilt at Hava a. Lai nched in 1946. Of wooden hulled construction.
LEONCIO PRADO 7966. Cuban Navy

CUBA CYPRUS
Light Forces —continued
GC 11 (ex-USCGC 83351) GC 13 (ex-USCGC 8338Ei) GC 1<\ (ex-USCGC SV 1 SV 2

83395) Displacement, tons
Displacement ions i
45 Dimensions, feet 32 - 1 ' 2 8
Dimensions (ei3t 83 - 16 - 4 5 Mam engines 2 Chrysler Crown, 230 bhp
Guns 1_20 mm AA
Mam engines 2 Sterling Viking petrol motors, 1 200 hp = 18 knots
Auxiliary patrol boats for port patrol, launched in 1953.
Complement 12
Former CS of sar jmbers. Built in USA, Ex-Coast Gu ard Cutters. Launched in
lion Received from US Navy in March 1943.
ENRIQUE COLLAZO (ex-Joaquin Godoy)
Displacement, ton 815

Dimensions, feet 211 ' 24 '
Main engines Triple expar 2 shafts; 672 ihp = 8 knots
GC 32 (ex-USCGC 56191) GC 33 (ex-USCGC 56190) GC 34 (ex-USCGC Scotland. Launched

^laisley, m 1 906, Acquired in 1 950 Cuban
56192) Lighthouse tender
Dimensions, feet 83 » 16 X 45
Guns 1 — 20 mm AA
Main errgines 2 Superior diesels; 460 bhp = 12 knot:
Complement 12
BERTHA SF 10
3uilt in USA. Ex-Cc t Guard cutters. Launched in 1942-43, Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 104 « 19 « 11
2 Gray Marine diesels; 450 bhp
1 944. Lighthouse tender.
R 41 (ex-py 715) R 42 (ex-/°7 716)

10 DE OCTUBRE (ex-ATR 4) RS 210
Dimensions, feet 71 « 19-2 x 5 Displacement, tons 852 standard, 315 full load 1
Guns 2 MG Dimensions, feet 155 wl 165 5 oa « 333 x 16

Main engines 2 Packard gas engines; 3 shafts; 3 600 bhp = 35 knots Main engines Triple expansion; 1 600 ihp = 12 knot;
Boilers 2 Babcock & Wilcox D-type; oil burni
Former motor torpedo boats of the PT type. Built in the USA by Annapolis Yacht
US
Yard Inc. Annapolis, Md. Launched on 9 July 1945 (R 41) and 17 July 1945 (R 42), Former US ocean rescue tug. lilt in the USA, Launched in 1943, Largely of
Sunk during a hurricane on 5 Oct 1 948, but were salvaged and put into service as sea-air wooden construction.
rescue craft.
GRANMA A 11
Yacht which landed in Cuba on 2 Dec 1956 with Dr Fidel Castro and the men who
SV 7 SV 8 began the lib3ration war. Historic vessel incorporated into the Navy as an auxiliary.
Dimensions, feet Length 40

Gun 1—50 cal MG
Main eiigines 2 GM diesels; speed 25 knots Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
Later boats of the SV type assigned to naval stations for coastal patrol, Gun 1 MG
with radar. Main engines 2 diesels
CYPRUS
LIGHT FORCES
Mercantile Marine 2 Ex-GERMAN "R" TYPE

Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 589 vessels of 2 935 775 tons gri Displacement, tons 125
Dimensions, feet 124 x 19 x 4-5
6 "P 4" CLASS Guns 1—40 mm; 1—20 mm
Main engines 2 MAN diesels; 1 800 bhp = 20 knots
Dimensions, ft (m) 62-7 x n-e x 6-5 (19-1 x 35 x 1-7)
Guns 2—25 mm
Tubes 2—18 in
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 200 bhp; 2 shafts = 50 knots
Originally three of this class were taken up from mercantile use and re-armed. One
Four of these were transferred by USSR in Oct 1964 and two in Feb 1965. Also was destroyed by Turkish air attack on 8 Aug 1964 at Xeros, It was reported that
reported that two extra engines have been supplied since that time, there are 10 small craft of about 50 tons, armed with one or two 20 guns. mm
1972 Dr Giorgio Arra

90 DENMARK
DENMARK
Administration Strength of the Fleet Prefix to Ships Names
Commander-in-Chief: Type Names prefixed by HDMS
Vice-Admiral S. Thostrup, RDN Frigates
Corvettes
Diplomatic Representation Submarines (Patrol)
Naval Bases
Fast Attack Craft (Missile)
Defence Attache, London: Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo)
Copenhage I, Arhus, Gronnedal (Greenland)
Colonel H. H. Prince Georg of Denmark, CVO Large Patrol Craft
Coastal Patrol Craft 2
Assistant Defence Attache, London: Minelayers
Captain I. E. Eriksen, RDN Minesweepers (Coastal) New Programme
Minesweepers (Inshore)
In November 1973 the Danish Navy started discussions
Defence Attache. Washington: Depot Ships
with Yarrow Ltd and Vosper Thornycroft Ltd of UK to
Colonel P. B. Nissen, RDAF Oilers (Small)
consider the possible construction of frigates either in
Personnel Icebreakers
the UK or under licence in Denmark. Up to 3 to 4 ships
Royal Yacht
have been mentioned of Type 5 or Type 21.
(a) January 1974: 6 000 officers and men
(Reserve of 3 000 Maritime Home Guard)
(b) 9 months National service
Disposals Farvands Direktoratet
Large Patrol Craft This Directorate of Waters (under the MOD) now controls
the Pilot Service, Lighthouse Service, and Lifeboat
1972 Alholm service. In future the Icebreakers and SAR helicopters
will probably come under this Directorate.
Tenders
Navy Estimates
1970 Hollaenderdybet. Kongedybet
1970-71 441 800 000 Kr Mercantile Marine
Icebreaker 1971-72 478 500 000 Kr
1972-73 520 400 000 Kr Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
1 972 Lillebjarn 1973-74: 583 600 000 Kr 362 vessels of 4 1 06 525 tons gross
FRIGATES
Completed
2 -PEDER SKRAM" CLASS Builders Laid down Launched
Sep 1965
HERLUF TROLLE F 353 Helsingors J. & M. 18 Dec 1964 8
Displacement, tons 2 030 standard; 2 720 full load May 1965
Length, feet (metres) 354 3 (108) pp 396-5 (112 6) oa ;
PEDER SKRAM F 352 Helsingots J. & M, 25 Sep 1964 20

Guns, surface 4-5 in (127 mm) 38 cal
Guns, AA 4—40 mm
A/S weapons DC
Main engines CODOG; 2 shafts:—
2 GM 16-567 D diesels: 4 800
hp: 2 Pratt & Whitney PWA GG
4A-3 gas turbines: 44 000 hp
total output
Speed, knots 28 designed; over 30 max ;
1 8 economical sea
Complement 112
GENERAL
Fast frigates of Danish design built at Helsingor. They
1972, Royal Danish Navy,
were to have been armed, additionally to guns, with HERLUF TROLLE
three 21 inch torpeoo tubes and the "Terne" anti- RADAR Search: Two S Band a
submarine weapon. There is space on the quarter deck Tactical: X Band. Fire Control:
Sea Sparrow in 1974-75.
for installation of Contraves
4 "HVIDBJ0RNEN" CLASS /Va/ne No Builders Laid down Launched Completed

FYLLA F 351 Aalborg Vaerft 27 June 1962 18 Dec 1962 10 July 1963
HVIDBJORNEN F 348 Aarhus Flydedok 4 June1961 23 Nov 1961 15 Dec 1962
INGOLF F 350 Svendborg Vaerft 5 Dec 1961 27 July 1961 27 July 1963
V>CDDEREN F 349 Aalborg Vaerft 30 Oct 1961 6 Apr 1 962 19 Mar 1963

Length, feet (metres) 219-8 (67 0) pp 238 2 (726) oa ;

Aircraft 1 Alouette III helicopter
Gun, dual purpose 1—3 in (76 mm)
Main engines 4 GM 16— 567C diesels; 6 400
bhp : 1 shaft
Speed, knots
Complement 75
GENERAL
Ordered in 1 960-61 Of frigate type for fishery protection
.
and surveying duties in the North Sea, Faroe Islands and

Greenland waters. They are equipped with a helicopter
platform aft.
RADAR. Search S Band combined air and surface

1972, Royal Danish Navy
Navigation: X Bar
MODIFIED
1 Beam, feet (metres) 39 (11-8)
HVIDBJ0RNEN" CLA! Draught, feet (merres) 15(4 5) Speed, knots
Aircraft 1 Alouette III helicopter Complement
Gun, DP 1—3 (76 mm)
in
Length, feet (metres) 244 (74 4) Main engines 4 B.W. Alpha diesels ; 7 440 bhp ;
1970 for completion Oct 1975.
DENMARK 91
CORVETTES
TRITON' CLASS Name No Bu'lders Lturtched Trtnsftrrad
BELLONA F 344 Naval Meccanicia Caslellammare 9 Jan 1955 31 Jan 1957
DIANA F 345 Cantiere del Tirreno Riva. Tngoso 19 Dec 1954 30 July 1955
Displacement, tons 760 standard 873 full load ;
FLORA F 346 Cantiere del Tirreno. Riva. Trigoso 25 June1955 28 Aug 1956
Length, feet (metres) 2428 (740) pp 2503 (76-3) oa :
TRITON F 347 Cantiere Navali di Taranto 12 Sep 1954 10 Aug 1955
Beam, feet (metres) 31 -5 (96)
Draught, feet {metres) 9 '2-7)
Guns, surface 2 3 in (76 rnm) —
Guns. AA 1—40 mm
A/S 2 Hedgehogs; 4 DCT
Main engines 2 Ansaldo Fiat 409T diesels
4 400 bhp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots 18 designed, 20 max 16 sea
Complement 110
GENERAL
All four vessels were built in Italy for the Danish Navy
under the United States "offshore" account. Sisters of
the Italian "Albatros" class.
RADAR. Search: PlesseyAWS 1 . Navigation: S Band.
CLASSIFICATION. Officially classified as corvettes

1 954, but have "f" pennant numbers like frigates.
SUBMARINES
2 "NARHVALEN" CLASS Name No. Laid down Launched Completed
NARHVALEN S 320 16 Feb 1965 10 Sep 1968 27 Feb 1970
Displacement, tons 370 surface: 450 dived NORDKAPEREN S 321 20 Jan 1966 18 Dec 1969 22 Dec 1970
Length, feet (metres) 144-4 (44-3)
Beam, feet [metres) 15 [4-6) ft
Torpedo tubes 8—21 in (533 mm) bow.
Main machinery 2MB Diesels ; 1 500 bhp surface ;
2 electric motors; 1 500 bhp dived

Speed, knots 12 surface; 17 dived
i _4._^
22
arf^^-S' mrr^
These coastal submarines are similar to the German
Improved Type 205 and were built under licence at the
Royal Dockyard. Copenhagen with modifications for
Danish needs. They are fitted with snort and radar. NARHVALEN 7370 Royal Danish Navy
4 "DELFINEN" CLASS Name No Laid down Launched Completed

DELFINEN S 326 1 July 1954 4 May 1956 16 Sep 1958
Displacement, tons 550 standard: 595 surface:
'
SP>EKHUGGEREN S 327 1 Dec 1954 20 Feb 1957 27 June 1959

643 submerged SPRINGEREN S 329 3 Jan 1961 26 Apr 1963 22 Oct 1964
Length, feet (metres) 117-2 (540) rUMLEREN S J28 22 May 1956 22 May 1958 15 Jan 1960
Draught, feet (metres) 13-1(40)
Main machinery 2 & Wain diesels;
Burmeister
1 bhp
200 surface; electric
motors; 1 200 hp submerged
Speed, knots 15 surface and submerged

Range, miies 4 000 at 8 knots
Complement 33
M
uilt in the Royal Dockyard. Copenhagen. Equipped
ith snort and radar. 1972. Royal Danish Navy
LIGHT FORCES
8 200 ton TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) 1 "FYRHOLM" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons 220 LINDHOLM Y 374 (ex-MSK 6)
Dimensions, feet 1 51 x 24 x 8
Guided weapons To be installed Displacement, tons 68
Guns 1—76 mm Oto Melara or 1—57 mm L 70 Bofors Dimensions, feet 65 7 x 16 8 « 7 5
Torpedo tubes 4 — 21 in Main engines Diesel: 120 bhp = 9 knots
Main engines CODAG arrangement of 3 Rolls Royce Proteus gas turbines
plus diesels for cruising on wing shafts Built by Sydhavns Vaerft. Launched in 1945.
Speed, knots 40 max approx
First four ordered in 1 971 to complete in 1 975-76. Further four now building. Lurssen 1 "ALHOLM" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Werft design. Basically similar to "Combattante 11" class. Controllable pitch pro-
pellers. All building at Frederikshavn Vaerft and Flydedok. ERTHOLM Y 371 (ex-MSK 3)
Displacement, tor 70
Gun 1—20 mm AA
2 NEW CONSTRUCTION (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) Main engines Diesel; 120 bhp 10 knots
2 Patrol craft for Greenland service. Built by Frederikssund Vaerft. Launched 1945.
92 DENMARK
FALKEN" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO) BARS0" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Name Pennant No. Laid down Launched Completed BARS0 Y 300 SAMS0 Y 303 FAR0 Y 306
FALKEN P 506 1 Nov 1960 19 Dec 1961 4 Oct 1962 DREJ0 Y 301 THUR0 Y 304 LAES0 Y 307
GLENTEN P 507 3 Jan
1961 15 Mar 1962 15 Dec 1962 ROMS0 Y 302 VEJR0 Y 305 ROMO Y 308
GRIBBEN P 508 15 May 1961 18 July 1962 26 Apr 1963
H0GEN P 509 1 Sep 1961 4 Oct 1962 6 June 1963 Displacement, tons 155
Dimensions, feet 83 7 ' 19-7 X 9-8
Displacement, tons 119 Speed 11 knots
Dimensions, feet 118 ' 178 X 6
Guns 1—40 mm AA: 1—20 m m AA Rated as patrol cutte rs. First six launcfied and compi eted in 19 59. Rem
Tubes 2^11 n (side) 1972-73.
Main engines 3 diesels; 3 sfiafts: 9 000 bfip = 40 knots
Complement 23
Ordered under US offshore procurement in the Military Aid Programme All built
Royal Dockyard, Copenhagen. Named after birds.
7970, Royal Danish Nav
6 " F LY V E F I S K E N " CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO) 1973, Royal Danish Nav
FLYVEFISKEN P 500
HAJEN P 501
2 MAAGEN" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Dimensions, f set 120 ' 1 MAAGEN (Y 384) MALLEMUKKEN Y 385
Guns 1-40 m 1 AA, 1—20 mm AA
Tubes 2—21 in Displacement, tons 190
Main engines 3 diesels 3 shafts; 7 500 bhp = 40 knots Dimensions, feet 88 5 - 21 7 X 9-5
Complement 22 Guns 1-40 mm AA
Main engines 385 hp; 1 shaft; s 11 knots
Three built in Royal Dockyard, Copenhagen, three in Frederikssund Vaerft. All units
are named after fishes. Ordered in 1 952, laid down in 1 953 and launched in 1 954-55. Of steel construction. Built at Helsingor, laid 1 down 15 Jan 1960, launched 1960.
1 "SKARVEN CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
TEJSTEN Y 383
tons 130
Dimensions, feet 82 > 207
Gun 1—37 mm
Main engines Alfa Diesel bhp = 9 knots
It by Holbaek Skibsbyggeri. Launched

SVÊRDFISKEN 1970. Royal Danish Nav iland waters
S0L0VEN" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)

DAPHNE" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
S0L0VEN P 510 27 Aug 1962 19 Apr 1963 June 1964* Name Pennant No Laid down Launched Completed
S0RIDDEREN P 511 4 Oct 1962 22 Aug 1963 June 1964 * DAPNHE P 530 1 Apr 1960 10 Nov 1960 19 Dec 1961
S0BJORNEN P 512 1963
9 July 19 Aug 1964 Sep 1965 DRYADEN P 531 1 July 1960 1 Mar 1961 4 Apr 1962
S0HESTEN P 513 1963
5 Sep 31 Mar 1965 June 1966 HAVFRUEN P 533 15 Mar 1961 4 Oct 1961 20 Dec 1962
S0HUNDEN P 514 18 Aug 1964 12 Jan 1966 Dec 1966 HAVMANDEN P 532 15 Nov 1960 16 May 1961 30 Aug 1962
S0ULVEN P 515 30 Mar 1965 27 Apr 1966 Mar 1967 NAJADEN P 534 20 Sep 1961 20 June 1962 26 Apr 1963
NEPTUN P 536 1 Sep 1962 29 May 1963 18 Dec 1963
Displacement, tons 95 standard. load NYMFEN P 535 1 Apr 1962 1 Nov 1962 4 Oct 1963
Dimensions, fe 90 pp; 96 wl; 99 oa ' 25 5 x 7 RAN P 537 1 Dec 1962 10 July 1963 15 May 1964
Guns 2—40 mm Bofors AA ROTA P 538 19 July 1963 25 Nov 1963 20 Jan 1965
Tubes 4—21 in (side)
Mam engines 3 Bristol Siddeley Proteus gas turbines; 3 shafts; 12 750
bhp = 54 knots 170
GM diesels on wing shafts for crursing = 10 knots 121 3 ' 20 X 6-5
Range, miles 400 at 46 knots 1 — 40 mm AA
Complement 29 A/S weapons 2—51 mm
rocket launchers, depth charges
Mam engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 2 600 bhp = 20 knots (plus
engine; 100 bhp)
The design is a combination of the "Brave" class hull form and "Ferocity" type con-
Complement 23
struction. Seleven ("Sea Lion") and Soridderen ("Sea Knight") were built by Vosper
All built at the Royal Dockyard. Copenhag 4 built under US offshore progr.
Limited. Portsmouth. England ( *delivered to the Royal Danish Navy on 12 and 10
Feb 1965, respectively) and the remaining four under licence by the Royal Dockyard.
;
Copenhagen.
1970. Royal Danish Nav 1970. Royal Danish Nav

DENMARK 93
Light forces— continued

F>CN0" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
ASKO MHV 81 (ex-Y 386, ex-M 560, ex-MS 2)

BAAG0 MHV 84 (ex Y 387, ex-M 561, ex-MS 3)
ENO MHV 82 (ex-Y 388, ex-M 562, ex-MS 5)
F/EN0 MHV 69 (ex M 563, ex-MS 6)
HJORTO MHV 85 (ex-Y 389, ex-M 564, ex-MS 7)
LYO MHV 86 (ex-Y 390, ex-M 565. ex-MS 8)
MAN0 MHV 83 (ex-Y 391, ex-M 566, ex-MS 9)
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 78 8 ' 21 < 5
Guns 1—20
Main engines Diesel 1 sfiaft, 350 blip = 11 knots
Of wooden constructic „.. launched

.m^. in 1941 Former insfior
Used by tfie Maritime Home Guard
3 MHV TYPE
Displacement, 76
Guns 1—20 mm AA
Main engines 200 bhp = 10 knots
Built in 1958. Patrol boats and training craft for tfie Naval Home Guard Of the
fishing cutter type. Formerly designated DMH, but allocated numbers MHV in 1969.
In addition there are some 20 small vessels of the trawler and other types
•
TYPE
Y 343 Y 354 Y 359
Miscellaneous patrol cutters (ex-fishing vessels) all buil 1944 45 Y 342 and Y 347
were removed from the list in 1971.
MINE WARFARE FORCES

4 "FALSTER" CLASS MINELAYERS Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed
FALSTER N 80 Nakskov Skibsvaerft 12 Apr 1962 1 9 Sep 1962 7 Nov 1963
Displacement, tons 1 900 full load FYEN N 81 Fredenkshavn Vaerft 12 Apr 1962 3 Oct 1962 18 Sep 1963
Length, feet (metres) 238 (72 5) pp , 252 6 177 0) oa M0EN N 82 Frederikshavn Vaerft 4 Oct 1962 6Mar 1963 29 Apr 1964
Beam, feet (metres) 41 (72 5) SJ/ELLAND N 83 Nakskov Skibsvaerft 17 Jan 1963 14Junel963 7 July 1964
Missiles To be fitted with Seasparrow
1974-75
Guns, dual purpose —
4 3 in (76mm), 2 twin mountings
Mines 400
Main engines 2 GM— 567D 3 diesels 4 800 shp ;
2 shafts
Speed, knots 1 7
Complement 120
GENERAL
Minelayers of a novel Scandinavian-NATO design
Ordered in 1960-61 All are named after Danish islands.
The steel hull is flush-decked with a raking stem, a full
stern and a prominent knuckle forward The super
structure has a block outline surmounted by a squat
streamlined funnel, two light lattice masts, high angle
director control towers fore and aft and whip aerials
The hull has been specially strengthened for ice navi-
gation
RADAR Search: C Band low coverage Navigation;

5 and X Band. 1972 Royal Danish Navy
LANGELAND" CLASS COASTAL MINELAYER

LANGELAND N 42
Displacement, tons 310 standard. 332 full load
Dimensions, feet 133 5 oa; 1282 pp 23 7 x » 7 2
Guns 2—40 mm; 2—20 mm Mads.
Main engines Diesel; 2 shafts; 385 bhp = 1 6 knots
Complement 37
Laid down in 1950 Launche
973 Rovai Da
94 DENMARK
2 "LOUGEN CLASS COASTAL M N E LAY E RS SLEIPNER
LAALAND N 40 LOUGEN N A 200 ton torpedo recovery/transporter.
Dimensions, feet 105 -5 X 21 2 « 6-5 DEPOT SHIPS
Guns 2—20 mm AA HJA-IPEREN (ex-US LSM 500) A 563
Main engines B & W diesel; 2 shafts; 350 bhp = 10 knots
Complement 31
Built at the Royal Dockyard. Copenhagen ioth laid down in 1940, launched in 1941 Dimensions, feet 203 5 oa « 34 5 « 83
and completed in 1946 The old coasta inelayer Lindormen, N 39, was officially Guns 2—40 mm
stricken from the list in 1970 Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 2 800 bhp = 12 knots
Complement 60
Former United States medium landing ship. Built by Brown Shipbuilding Co, Houston.
Laid down on 17 Mar 1945. Launched on 7 Apr 1945. Completed on 17
May 1945 Transferred to the Royal Danish Navy on 15 May 1953. Depot and
repair ship for motor torpedo boats
7973, Royal Danish Navy tS71.. Royal Danish Navy
8 "SUND" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL HENRIK GERNER (ex-M/S Hammershus) A 542

AAROSUND (ex /5/MS 127) M 571 GULDBORGSUND ( MSC
257) M 575
ALSSUND (en-AMS 128) M 572 OM 0SUND ( MSC
221) M 576
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
2 200 standard
252-7 X 40 - 183
EGERNSUND (ex /5/MS 129) M 573 ULVSUND (ex-MSC 263) M 577
GRONSUND M VILSUND Main engines Burmeister & Wain diesel; speed = 15 knots
(ex /M5C 256) 574 (ex-/MSC 264) M 578
Complement
Dimensions, feet 138 pp 144 oa
; 27 • 8 5 -
Former Danish passenger ship Built in 1 936, Transferred to the Royal Danish Navy
Guns 2—20 mm on 8 Jan 1964, refitted at the Royal Dockyard, Copenhagen, and commissioned as a
Mam engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 1 200 bhp = 13 knots depot ship for submarines.
Complement 35
MSC (ex-AMS) 60 class NATO coastal minesweepers all built in USA. Completed
in 1954-56. Aarosund was transferred on 24 Jan 1955, Alssund on 5 Apr 1955,
Egernsund on 3 Aug 1 955, Gronsund on 21 Sep 1 956, Guldborgsund on 1 1 Nov 1 956.
Omosund on 20 June 1 956, Ulvsund on 20 Sep 1 956 and Vilsund on 1 5 Nov 1 956.
Guldborgsund has been fitted ith charthouse between bridge

employed on surveying duties.
HENRIK GERNER 7977, Royal Danish Navy
OILERS
RIMFAXE (ex-US YO 226) A 568 SKINFAXE (ex-US YO 229) A 569
Displacement, tons 422 light; 1 390 full load
Dimensions, feet 174 oa x 32 x 13-2
Main engines 1 GM diesel; 560 bhp = 10 knots
Complement 23
7975 Royal Danish Navy
Yard oilers transferred to the Royal Danish Navy from the USA on 2 Aug 1962.
'VIG" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
Name No. Laid down Launched
ASVIG M 579 22 Apr 1959 11 May 1960
MOSVIG M 580 22 Apr 1959 14 Sep 1960
SANDVIG M 581 11 May 1960 1 Mar 1961
SAALVIG M 582 14 Sep 1960 14 July 1961
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 1135 » 22 5 " 6-:
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Mam engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts: 000 bhp = 13 knots
Complement
All built at the Royal Dockyard, Copenhagen.
ICEBREAKERS
Note. Icebreakers are controlled by the Ministry of Trade and Shipping, but an
maintained by RDN at Frederikshavn in summer.
Displacement, tons 893 stanoard; 1 400 full load

Dimensions, feet 156-5 » 40-3 x 14-5
Main engines Diesels; electric drive; 3 600 bhp = 12 knots
7970, Royal Danish Navy luilt in 1953. Recently used by RDN for surveying in summer.
DENMARK DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 95
DANBJ0RN ROYAL YACHT
Diesels; Electric drive: ^^ bhp = 14 knots
Mam engines DANNEBROG A 540
Complement 34
Built in 1965
Guns 2—37 mm
Main engines 2 sets Burmeister & Wain 8 cylinder, 2 cycle diesels.
Complement 57
Built at the Royal Dockyard, Copenhagen. Launched on 10 Oct 1931.
DANBJ0RN
STOREBJ0RN
9719, Roya/ Danish Navy
—
Dimensions, feet 197 x 49-2
Built in 1931.
DANNEBROG 1971. Royal Danish Nav
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Under Secretary for the Navy: Type Activ Projected Destroyers

Commodore Francisco A. Amiama Castillo Frigates 3
Corvettes 2 5(?) 1972 Duarte
Chief of Naval Staff: Large Patrol Craft 5
Commodore Manuel A. Logrono Contin Coastal Patrol Craft 7 — Corvettes
LSM 1
Vice-Chief of Naval Staff: LCU 2 I 972 Gerardo Jansen, Juan Bautista Cambiaso, Juan
Captain Francisco A. Marte Victoria Minesweepers (Ocean) 2 Bautista Maggiola
Survey Vessels 2
Personnel
Oilers (Small) 2 Mercantile Marine
(a) 1974; 3 810 officers and men Tugs (Large) 4 Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
(b) Selective fugs (Harbour) 8 18 vessels of 9 381 tons gross
FRIGATES
2 Ex-US "TACOMA" CLASS
Name Pennant No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed
CAP. GENERAL PEDRO SANTANA
{ex-Presidente Troncoso, ex-USS Knoxville, PF 64) 453 (ex-F 104) Kaiser S.Y. Richmond, Cal. 14 Nov 1943 20 Jan 1944 27 May 1944
GREGORIO LUPERON
{ex-Presidente Peynado. ex-USS Pueblo, PF 13) 452 (ex-F 103) Leatham D. Smith S.B. Co, Wis. 15 Apr 1943 10 July 1943 29 Apr 1944
Length, feet (metres) 2980 (90-8) wl: 3040 (92-7) oa

Draught, feet (metres) 12 (3-7); 13-7 (4-2)
Guns 3—3 in (76 mm) single:
4-40 mm (2 twin): 6-20 mm:
4-0-5 in (r2-7mm) MG (2twin)
Main engines Triple expansion: 2 shafts:
5 500 ihp
Speed, knots 19 (designed)
Boilers 2 of three-drum type
tons
Oil fuel, 760
Complement 140
Formerly United States patrol frigates, PF of the "Tacoma"

class similar to the contempory British frigates of the
"River" class. Transferred from the US Navy to the
Dominican Republic Navy in 1 949. Renamed in 1 962.
Probably soon to be id off. 7972, Dominican Navy
1 Ex-CANADIAN "RIVER" CLASS

MELLA (ex-Presidente Trujillo, ex-HMS Carlplace) 451
Displacement, tons
Beam, feet (metres)
1 400 standard: 2 125
301-5 (919)
36 7 (112)
full load \
Draught, feet (mefz-es) 12-0 (3-7) mean
Guns 1—4 in 2 —47 mm : : 1 -40 mm :
4—20 mm (2 twin)
Main engines Triple expansion: 2 shafts:
5 500 ihp
Speed, knots 20
Boilers
Oil fuel,
Range, miles
tons
2 of three-drum type
645
4 200 at 12 knots
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Complement 195 (15 officers, 130 ratings, 50
midshipmen) 1972, Dominican Navy
Built by Davies SB & Repairing Co, Lauzon, Canada. for use as Presidential Yacht with extra accommodation no longer worn. Now carries pennant number 451 as
Launched on 6 July 1944. Completed on 13 Dec 1944. and deck-houses built up aft. Pennant number as a training ship. Renamed Mella in 1962. Used for
Transferred to the Dominican Navy in 1946. Modified frigate was F 101, but as the Presidential Yacht it was training midshipmen.
96 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
CORVETTES
2 Ex-CANADIAN "FLOWER" CLASS
Name Pennant No. Builders Launched Completed
CRISTOBAL COLON (ex-HMCS Lachule) 401 (e« C 101 )
Morion Ltd, Quebec City, P Q. 9 June 1 944 24 Oct 1944
JUAN ALEJANORO ACOSTA (exHMCS Louisbourg) 402 (ex C 102) Morton Ltd Quebec City, P.Q. 13 July 1943 13 Dec 1943
Displacement, tons 1 060 standard; 1 350 fullload

Length, feet (metres) 1 93 (58 8) pp ; 2080 (63-4) oa
Beam, feet (metres) 33(100)
Draught, feet (mefrei) 13-3 [40) mean
Guns, surface 1-4 in (102 mm)
Guns, AA C. Colon: 2-40 mm (twin)
6-20 mm:4-0 5inMG (2tvvin) 1
J. A. Acosta: 1 -40 mm; 6--?0
mm; 2-0-5 in MG
Main engines Triple expansion; 2 750 ihp
Speed, knots 16
Boilers 2 of three-drum type
tons
Oil fuel, 282 l^m
Complement 53
1
Built in Canadian shipyards under the emergency

construction programme during the Second World War.
Transferred to the Dominican Navy in 1947. Pennant
numbers were changed in 1968, 300 being added to all
numbers and letter C suppressed. JUAN ALEJANDRO ACOSTA 1972, Dominican Navy
LIGHT FORCES
3 Ex-USCG WPC TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 2 "ATLANTIDA" C L A S S (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Pennant No Launched
INOEPENOENCIA (ex-USCGC Icarus) 204 (ex-P 105) 1931 PUERTO HEMOSA LA 7 ATLANTIDA LA 1
LIBERTAD (ex-Rafiel Ato: ex-USCGC Thetis) 205 (ex-P 106) 1931 4 "BELLATRIX" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
RESTAURACION (ex-USCGC Gilethea) 203 (ex-P 104) 1932
BELLATRIX GC 106 CAPELLA GO 108 PROCYON GC 103
Displacement, tons 337 standard Displacement, tons 60

Dimensions, feet 1650 X 25-2 X 95 Dimensions, feet 85 x 18 x 5
Guns 1_3 in; 1—40 mm AA; 1—20 mm AA Guns 3— -5 mg
Main engines 2 Diesels; 1 280 bhp = 15 knots Main engines 2 GM Diesels; 500 bhp = 18-7 knots
Range, miles 1 300 at 15 knots Builtby Sewart Seacraft Inc at Berwick, Louisiana. Transferred to the Dominican
Complement 49 (5 officers, 44 men) Navy by USA, Bel/atrix on 18 Aug 1967, Procyon on 1 May 1967 and Capella on 15
Oct 1968. Fourth of class delivered May 1972.
Ex-US Coastguard Independencia was completed by Bath Iron Works
Cutters. in
1932, and Restauracion by John H. Machis ft Co, Camden, NJ, in 1933.
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RESTAURACION 1972, Dominican Navy

CAPITAN ALSINA GC 105 (ex-RL 101) (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
1 US PGM TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Dimensions, feet 92-0 wl; 104 8 oa 19-2 X 5-8
BETELGEUSE (ex-US PGM 11) GC 102
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Displacement, tons 145-5 Main engines 2 GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 000 hp = 17 knots
Complement 20
Dimensions, feet 101 5 ' 21-0 " 5-0
Guns 1—40 mm; 4—20 mm AA (2 twin^;2—0 5 in 50 cal MG Of wooden construction. Launched in 1944 Named as above in 1957.
Main engines 4 diesels; 2 shafts; 2 200 bhp = 2, knots
Complement 20
Built in the USA and transferred to the Dominican Republic under the Military Aid
Programme. Completed in 1966 by Peterson Builders. Transferred on 14 Jan 1966.
CAPITAN ALSINA
RIGEL GC 101 (ex-US AVR) (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons 27 standard; 32-2 full load
Dimensions, feet 630 X 15-5 X 50
Guns 2-50 cal MG
Main engines General Motors V8—71 diesels
Complement 9
Originally built in 1953. Reconditioned by NAUSTA, Keywest USA.

1972, Dominican Navy
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 97
MINESWEEPERS (OCEAN) Survey \/esse\s~continued

us MSF TYPE
SEPARACION (ex-USS Skirmish, TORTUGERO (ex-USS Signet,
CAONABO LA 5
MSF 303) BM 454 MSF 302) BM 455 Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 1 80 wl 184-5 oa
; ^ 330 x 14-5 Main engines 2 motors: 500 hp = 14 knots
Guns 1—3 in: 2—40 mm AA: 6—20 mm AA Complement 6
Mam engines 2 diesels: 2 shafts; 1 710 bfip = 14 knots Acquired for the Hydrographic Service of the Navy in 1960.
Former US fleet minesweepers of the "Admirable" class. Purchased on 13 Jan 1965.
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LA-5
SEPARACION 1972, Dominican Navy

OILERS
2 Ex-US YO TYPE
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES CAPITAN W ARVELO BT 4 CAPITAN BEOTEGUI BT 5
(ex-USS YO 215) (ex-US YO 213)
1 Ex-US LSM Displacement, tons 370 light; 1 400 full load
Dimensions, feet 174-0 x 32-O x 13-0
SIRIO (ex-USS LSM 483) 301 (ex-BA 104) Guns 1-20 mm
Mam engines 1 Fairbanks-Morse diesel : 525 bhp = 8 knots 1
Displacement, tons 734 standard; 1 100 full load Capacity 6 570 barrels
Dimensions, feet 196 wl; 203-5 io mean
oa « 34 x
Complement 27
Main engines 2 General Motors diesels; 2 shafts; 800 blip = 14 knots
Oil fuel, tons 164 Former United States self-propeHed fuel oil barges. Both built by Ira S.
Complement 30 Sons, Inc, Brooklyn, New York. Loaned by the USA in Mar 1964.
Ex-United States LSM Medium Landing Ship), Built by Brown Shipbuilding

Co
Houston, Texas. Laid down on 1 7 Feb 1 945, launched on 1 Mar 1 945 and completed
on 13 April 1945. Transferred to the Dominican Navy in 1 960
TUGS
Republic in 1970.
Refitted in Dominican 1 Ex-US "APACHE" CLASS
MACORIX RM 21 (ex-USS Kiowa ATF 72)
Dimensions, feet 195 wl 205 oa x 33-5
;
x 15.5
Gun 1—3 in 50 cal LA
Main engines Diesel-electric ; 1 shaft; 3 000 bhp = 15 knots
Complement 85
Built in USA— launched 5 Nov 942. Car ries additional salvage equipment.
Transferred 16 Oct 1972.
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ENRIQUILLO (ex-;7 de Julio) 303 (ex-LA 3) SAMANA 302 (6
;
Displacement, tor 150 standard; 310 fljll load

Dimensions, feet 105 wl: 119-5 oa X 36 X 3 mean
Guns 1 AA, 50 cal
Main engines 3 General Motors diesels; 441 bhp = 8 knots
Oil fuel, tons
Complement 17
Both built by Astilleros Navales Dominicanos in 1957-58. The new Samana, LA 2,

replaced the Samana LA 2 lost in bad weather. Enriquilla (ex-17 de Julio) was
launched on 24 Oct 1957. Renamed in 1962
1 Ex-US "MARICOPA" CLASS
CAOMABO RM 18 (ex-USS Sagamore ATA 208)
Dimensions, feet 143 oa x 33 9 x 13
Guns 1—3 in 50 cal
Main engines 2 GM diesel-electric; 1 shaft: 1 500 bhp = 13 k
pfcSili Transferred 1 Feb 1972.

2 "HERCULES" CLASS
HERCULES RP 12 (ex-R 2) GUACANAGARIX RP
Displacement, tons 200 (approx)
Dimensions, feet 700 x 9-015-6 x
Main engines 1 Caterpillar motor; 500 hp; 1 225 rpm

Complement 8 to 1
SURVEY VESSELS Small tugs of coastal type built by Astilleros Navalis Dominicos in 1960.
CAPOTILLO (ex-Camillia) (ex-FB 101) 1
Displacement, tons 337 BOHECHIO RP 16 CONSUELO RP 18 HAINA RP 17

Dimensions, feet 117 x 24 x 7-8 CALDERAS RP 19 MAGUANA RP 14 (ex-R 10) SANTANA RP 15 (ex-R 7)
Main engines 2 Diesels; 880 bhp = 10 knots
-Hi ex-US YTL ISABELA PR 20 (ex-R 1)
Complement 29
Built in the United States in 1911. Acquired from the United States Coast Guard in
Small tugs for harbour and coastal use. Not all of uniform type and dimensions.
1949. Underwent a major refit in Dominican Republic in 1970.
98 ECUADOR
Administration
ECUADOR Strength of the Fleet Prefix to ships Names
Type Active Building
Minister of Defence: Frigates adorian naval vesse
Senor Luis Robles Plaza Corvettes
Fast Attack Craft (Patrol)
Commander-in-Chief of the Navy: Large Patrol Craft Establishments
Rear Admiral Reinaldo Vallejo Vivas Coastal Patrol Craft
LSM's The Naval Academy is in Salinas
Survey Ship
Tugs Naval Bases
Supply Ship (Small)
Auxiliary Dock Guayaquil, Salinas, San Lorenzo and Galapagos
Miscellaneous 3
Personnel
New Construction
(a) 1 974: Total 3 800 (300 officers and 3 500 men)
The Ecuadorian Navy, after considering the purchase of (b) Two years selective National Service
Diplomatic Representation two "Whitby" class frigates from UK is now investigating
new construction frigates.
Mercantile Marine
Naval Attach^ Washington:
in
Frigates Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
Commander M. Valviviezo 1972 Guayas 23 vessels of 75 975 tons gross
FRIGATES
Ex-US APD TYPE
25 DE JULIO D (ex-E 12) (ex-Enright, APD 66,
ex-DE 216)

Dimensions, feet 3060 oa X 370 x 12-6
Guns 1—5 in 38 cal, 4—40 mm
A/S weapons DC racks
Boilers 2 "D" Express
Mam engines GE geared tubines with electric
drive; 2 shafts; 12 000 shp =
23 knots
Complement 204
Former UShigh speed transport (modified destroyer

escort) by the Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. Laid
Built
down on 22 Feb 1943, launched on 29 May 1943 and
completed on 21 Sep 1943. Transferred to Ecuador on
14 July 1967 under MAP. Could carry 162 troops. 1968, Ecuadorian Navy
2 Ex-BRITISH "HUNT" CLASS

(TYPE 1)
Name Pennant No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed
PRESIDENTE ALFARO (ex-HMS Quantock) D 2 (ex-D 01) SB. & Eng Co Ltd, Greenock
Scotts' 26 July 1939 22 Apr 1940 6 Feb 1941
PRESIOENTE VELASCO IBARRA (ex-HMS Meynell) D 3 (ex-D 02) Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Wallsend 10 Aug 1939 7 June1940 30 Dec 1940
Length, feet (metres) 272-3 (830) pp; 280 (854) oa

Guns, AA 2—20 mm
A/S weapons DC throwers, DC racks
Boilers 2 Admiralty 3-drum
Main engines Parsons geared turbines (by
Wallsend Slipway in Presidente
Velasco Ibarra)
Speed, knots 23
800 at 25 knots
Oil fuel (tons) 280
Complement 146
Former British frigates (ex-escort destroyers) of the

"Hunt" class, Type 1, purchased by Ecuador from Great PRESIDENTE ALFARO 7970, Ecuadorian Navy
Britainon 18 Oct 1954, and refitted by J Samuel White
& Co Ltd Cowes, Isle of Wight. Quantock was taken on 16 Aug 1955, renamed Presidente Ecuadorian Navy and renamed Presidente Velasco Ibarra
over by the Ecuadorian Navy in Portsmouth Dockyard Alfaro Sister shi transferred to the in Aug 1955.
CORVETTES
2 Ex-US PCE TYPE
ESMERALDAS P 21 (ex-E 22, ex-E 03) (ex-USS Eunice, PCE 846)
MANABI P 22 (ex-E 23, ex-E 02) (ex-USS Pascagoula, PCE 874)

Dimensions, feet 180 wl; 184 5 oa » 33 x 9-5
Guns 1 —3 in dual purpose; 6^-40 mm AA
A/S weapons 4 OCT; 2 DC Racks
Main engines GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 800 bhp = 15-4 knots
Former United States patrol vessels (180 ft Escorts) completed on 4 Mar 1944 and 31
Dec 1943 respectively and transferred from the US Navy to the Ecuadorian Navy on
29 Nov amd 5 Dec 1960.
1972. Ecuadorian Navy
I
ECUADOR 99
LIGHT FORCES Amphibious SWxps—continued
3 + 3 "MANTA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— PATROL)
MANTA LT 91 TENA LT 93 TULCAN LT 92 Former US Landing Ships Medium Jambeli was laid down by Brown SB Co,
Houston, on 10 May ^îS Jarqui was laid down by the Navy Yard, Charleston, SC
Displacement, tons 119 standard; 134 full load on 3 Mar 1945 and launched on 22 Mar 1945, Purchased from USA in 1958 and
Dimensions, feet 119-4 « 19-1 X 6-6 transferred to the Ecuadorian Navy at Green Cove Springs, Florida in Nov 1 958 Crew
Guns 1—40 mm AA; 1—20 mm AA
Torpedo tubes 2—21 mch
Machinery Diesels; 3 shafts; 9 000 bhp = 35 knots
Range, miles 700 at 30 knots; 1 500 at 15 knots
Complement 19
Built by Lurssen Werft, Bremen 1970-71. 3 Further boats of this class are
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JAMBELI 1967. Ecuadorian Navy
TUGS
CAYAMBE (ex-Lois Rios. ex-USS Cusabo. ATF 155) R 101 (ex-R 51, ex-R 01)

Dimensions, feet 195 wl; 205 oa « 38 5 ' 15 5 max
Guns 1—3 in, 4—40 mm AA 2—20 mm AA ;
Main engines 4 diesels with electric drive, 3 000 bhp = 16 5 knots

Complement 85
Former US "Apache" class fleet ocean tug Launched on 26 Feb 1945 Fitted with
powerful pumps and other salvage equipment. Transferred to Ecuador by lease on
2 Nov 1 960 and renamed Los Rios. Again renamed Cayambe in 1 966
MANTA 1972. Ecuadorian Navy

2 Ex-US PGM TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
GUAYAQUIL (ex-US PGM 76) LC 62 (ex-LC 72)
QUITO (ex-US PGM 75) LC 61 (ex-LC 71)

Dimensions, feet 101 oa X 21 ^ 6
Guns 1—40 mm AA; 2—20 mm
Range, miles 1 500 at cruising speed
Complement 15
US built. Transferred to the Ecuadorian Navy under MAP on 30 Nov 1965.
>i:J-
CAYAMBE 1970. Ecuadorian Navy
SANGAY (ex-Lo/a) R 102 (ex-R 52)

Mam engines Fairbanks Morse diesel, speed - 12 knots
GUAYAQUIL 1967, Ecuadorian Navy
6 ML TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) Built in 1952. Acquired by the Ecuadorian Navy in 1964. Renamed in 1966.
LSP 1 LSP 2 LSP 3 LSP 4 LSP 5 LSP 6 COTOPAXI (ex-fl. T. Ellis) R 103 (ex-R 53)
45 standard; 64 Displacement, tons 150

Displacement, tons full load
135 Dimensions, feet 82 X 21 X 8
Dimensions, feet 76 8 x x 4-2 mean (6-3 max)
Guns Light MG AA Main engines Diesel; 1 shaft; 650 bhp = 9 knots
Main engines Bohn & Kahier diesel; 2 shafts; 1 200 bhp = 22 knots
Former US tug. Built by Equitable Building Co, Incorp, Purchased from the United
Complement States in 1947
9
Built by Hermann Havighorst, Bremen-Blumenthal. Ordered in 1954. First two

MISCELLANEOUS
were delivered in Aug 1 954 and the remainder in 1 955. Pennant Nos. LP 81 to LP 86. CALICUCHIMA (ex-US FS 525) T 34 (ex-T 42) (SUPPLY SHIP).

Dimensions, feet 1 76 x 32 x 14 max
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 500 bhp = 11 knots
Former United States small cargo ship of the Army FS type. Leased to Ecuador on
8 Apr 1963 and purchased in April 1969 Provides service to the Galapagos Islands.
2 Ex-USN YP
ISLA DE LA PLATA UT 111 ISLA DE PUNA UT 112
LSP 6 1963. Ecuadorian Navy
Transferred 1962. Coastguard utility boats.
SURVEY SHIP PUTU MAYO BT 62 (ex-USN YR 34)
Repair barge leased July 1962.
ORION (ex-USS Mulberry. AN 27) 101
ATAHUALPA (ex-US YW 131) T 33 (ex-T 41, ex-A 01) (WATER BOAT)
Dimensions, feet 146 wl 163 oa x 305 x 1
;
1
.3 max Displacement, tons 415 light; 1 235 full load
Guns 1—3 in AA Dimensions, feet 174 x 32 « 15
Mam engines Diesel-electric; 800 bhp = 13 knots Mam engines GM diesels, 750 bhp =115 knots
Complement 35
Builtby Leatham D. Smith SB Co, Sturgeon Bay in 1945. Transferred from USA in
Former United States netlayer. Built by Commercial Iron Works. Portland, Oregon. Mar 1963. Acquired by the Ecuadorian Navy on 2 May 1963.
Launched on 26 Mar 1941. Loaned by US under MAP. Transferred to Ecuador in
Nov 1965.
AMAZONAS (ex-US ARD (AUXILIARY DOCK)
AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS 17)
Measurement, tons 3 500 lifting capacity

JAMBELI (ex-USS LSM 539) T 31 TARQUI (ex-USS LSM 555) T 32
Dimensions, feet 491-7 oa x 81 oa x 32 9 max
Displacement, tons 743 beaching; 1 095 full load Former United States auxiliary floating dock. Built in 1 943-44. Transferred on loan
Dimensions, feet 196-5 wl; 203-0 oa x 34-0 x 10 on 7 Jan 1961. Suitable for docking destroyers and landing ships. Dry dock com-
Guns 2—40 mm AA panion craft YFND 20 was leased on 2 Nov 1961.
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 2 800 bhp = 12-5 knots Note. 1 40 ft CGB transferred by USA 1971.
100 EGYPT
EGYPT
Commander Naval Forces: Alexandria, Port Said, Mersa Matru and Berenice (Ras
Commodore Fuad Zekry Type Active Building Banas) on the Red Sea
Destroyers 5
Frigates 3
Diplomatic Representation Corvettes 12
Submarines (patrol) 12
Assistant Defence Attach^ in London: Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 12
Colonel (Navy) Mohammed Abdel Meguld Azab Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo) 36
LCUs 14
Mercantile Marine
Mmesweepers (Inshore) 2
Traming Ships 2
Lloyd's Register of Shipping
(a) 1974: 15 000 officers and men, including the Coast 4
Tugs
Guard
fb) 3 years National Service 137 vessels of 268 747 tons gross
DESTROYERS
4 Ex-USSR "SKORY" CLASS ' •i3»-e:->iijS,tsûx'
AL NASSER DAMIETTE
AL ZAFFER SUEZ
Length, feet (metres) 395 2 (120 5)
Draught, feet (mefrei) 15-1 (4-6)
Guns, surface 4—5-1
2—3-4
in
in (88 mm); 8—37
(130 mm) 50 cal.
mm
\
(unmodified) 4—57 (quad) ; mm ;
—
4 37 mm (twins) (modified)
mwL.
A/S weapons 4 DCT (unmodified) 2—12 barrel-
led MBU 2500A (Modified)
Torpedo tubes 10-21 in (533 mm) in two
mounts (unmodified) ;1 mounting
with 5 tubes (modified)
Mines 80 can be carried
Boilers 3 Former Skory class destroyers of the Soviet Navy.
Main engines Geared turbines: 2 shafts; Launchedin1951, Al Nasser and 4 /Za^ê/- were delivered
60 000 shp to the Egyptian Navy on 11 June 1956 at Alexandria.
Speed, knots 35 Two more were delivered at Alexandria in Jan 1962.
4 000 at 1 5 knots In April 1967 one pair was exchanged for ships with
Range, miles
Complement 260 modified secondary and A/S armament.
1 Ex-BRITiSH -Z" CLASS Name Builders Laid down Launched Completed

EL FATEH (ex-HMS Zenith) Wm. Denny & Bros 19 May 1942 5 June 1944 22 Dec 1944
Dumbarton
EL FATEH (e

Length feet (metres) 350 r06 8) wl; 362 8 (110 6) oa
(

Draught, feet (metres) 17 1 (5 2) max
Guns, dual purpose 4-4 5 in (115 mm)
Guns, AA 6—40 mm
A/S weapons 4 DCT
Main engines Parsons geared turbines : 2 shafts ;
40 000 shp
Speed, knots 36 75 designed; 31 25 sea
Radius, miles 2 800 at 20 knots
Oil fuel, tons 580
Complement 250
GENERAL
Purchased from Great Britain in 1955. Before being taken
over by Egypt, El Fateh was refitted by John I. Thorny-
croft & Co Ltd, Woolston, Southampton in July 1956,
subsequently modernised by J. S. White & Co Ltd,
Cowes completing July 1964.
RADAR. Search Type 960 Metric wavelength Tactical:

Type 293 S Band Fire Control: X Band
FRIGATES
1 EX-BRITISH "BLACK SWAN' Name No Builders Laid down Launched Completed
CLASS TARIK 42 Yarrow & Co Ltd 31 Oct 1941 25 Aug 1942 13 Jan 1943
(ex-MaIek Faroug. ex-HMS Whimbrel) Glasgow
Length, feet (metres) 283 (86 3) pp 299 5 {91-3) oi ;

Draught, feet (mef/-es) 14 (4 3) max
Guns, surface 6^J in (102 mm)
Guns, AA 4—40 mm 2—20 mm ;
A/S weapons 4 DCT

Main engines Geared turbines; 2 shafts
4 300 shp
Speed, knots 19 75 designed; 18 sea
Oil fuel, tons 370
Complement 180 I-}
Transferred from Great Bri sin in Nov 1949, As flotiHo
leader she had a broad bar painted on her funnel and a
i
1
thinner flotilla band.

EGYPT 101
Fr g a tes
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Name
^ Ex-BRITISH "RIVER" CLASS RASHEED (ex HMS Spey)
Length, feet (metres) 283 (86-3) pp. 301-5 (91 9) oa

Draught, feet (metres) 14 1 (43)
Guns, AA 2 —
40 mm; 6—20 mm
A/S weapons 4 DCT
Main engines Triple expansion; 2 shafts;
5 500 ihp
Speed, knots
Range, miles
Oil fuel, tons
7
640
18
700 at 12 knots
^^3^^,
Complement
1 Ex-BRITISH "HUNT" CLASS

Laid down Launched Completed
;
Length, feet (merges) 273 (83 2) wl; 280 (85-3) oa PORT SAID (exMohamed Ah. No. Builders
e%-lbrahim el AwaL ex-HMS Coimsmo 11 Yarrow & Co, Hd, 12 Dec 1939 5Sep 1940 29 Dec 1940
Scoisloun, Glasgov
Draught, feet (metres) 15-1 (4 3) max
Guns, surface 4—4 in (103 mm) * -«.
Guns, AA 2—37 mm; 2—50 cal (twin)
A/S weapons 2 DCT

fVlain
Speed, knots
engines Parsons geared turbines
19 000 shp
25 max
; 2 shafts ;
* ' ">-.,
«*» gf nmi
Range, miles 2 000 at 12 knots ^ f. , 1 .
Oil fuel,
Complement
tons 280
146 smm- ;:
Transferred from the British Navy to the Egyptian

Navy in July 1950: Sailed for Egypt in April 1951, PORT SAID (i
after a nine months' refit by J. Samuel White & Co Ltd,

Cowes.
6 Ex-USSR "ROMEO" CLASS SUBMARINES

Displacement, tons 1100 surface; 1 600 dived
Main machinery 2 Diesels; 4 000 bhp
2 Electric motors; 4 000 hp
Complement 65
One "Romeo" was transferred to Egypt in Feb 1966.

Two more replaced "Whiskys" in May 1966 and another
pair was delivered later that year. The sixth boat joined
in 1969.
7968. Skyfotos

Displacement, tons T030 surface 180 dived
Length, feet (metres) 240 (73-2) o;
Torpedo tubes
Main machinery
15 (4 6)
6—21 in (533 mm) ,4 bow,
7-fe
2 diesels; 4 000 bhp; SI?5^?SSWS^^^fflffi^8M?£:^SS!^Sg2^S^SSSS«-Sm^S
Speed, knots 1 7 surface; 1 5 dived
Range, miles 13 000 at 8 knots surfaced Romeo Class

Complement
The first four "Whisky" class were transferred from the

Soviet Navy to the Egyptian Navy in June 1 957, Three
more arrived at Alexandria on 24 Jan 1 958. Another was
transferred to Egypt at Alexandria in Jan 1 962. Two were
replaced by "Romeos" in Feb 1966.
Two "Whisky" class sailed from Alexandria to Leningrad
in late 1971 under escort, being replaced the following
year.
CORVETTES
12 Ex-USSR "SO I" CLASS
Displac 215 light; 250 full load
Dimensions, ft (r 138-6 X 20 X 9-2 (42-3 " 61 x 2-8)
Guns 4-25 mm (2 twin mountings)
A/S weapons 4 five-barrelled ahead throwing rocket launchers
Main engines 3 diesel. 6 000 bhp = 29 knots
Complement 30
Former Soviet sijbmarine chasers. Eight reported to have been trans!

USSR to Egypt in 1962 to 1967 and four others
102 EGYPT
LIGHT FORCES
8 Ex-USSR 'OSA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)

128-7 X 25-1 X 5-9 {39-3 x 7 7 x 18)
Dimensions, ft (m)
4 launchers in two pairs abreast for SSN 2 system
4—30 mm (2 twin, 1 forward, 1 aft)
3 diesels; 13 000 bhp = 32 knots
25
Reported to have been delivered to Egypt by the Soviet Navy i 1 966. Four reported
sunk during the Israeli War October 1973.
SHERSHEN Class
i
24 Ex-USSR "P 6" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)

Dimensions, ft (m) 84-2 X 20 X 6 (25-7 x 6-1 ^
Guns 4—25 mm AA
Tubes 2—21 in
Main engines 4 diesels; 4 shafts; 4 800 hp
Complement 25
The first twelve boats arrived at Alexandria on 19 Apr 1956, 6 more in 19

were destroyed by British naval aircraft on 4 Nov 1956, two were sunk by i
4 Ex-USSR "KOMAR" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) destroyer f/ar/7 off Sinai on 1 2 July 1 967, two by Israeli MTBs off Sinai co
July 1 967, two by Israeli air attacks in 1 969, and two in the Red Sea on 22 .
Displacement, tons 70 standard ; 80 full load

Dimensions, ft (m) 83-6 X 198 I
X 50 (
25-5 X 6 X ?S)
Missiles 2 launchers for SSN -2 system
Guns 2—25 mm
Main engines 4 diesels; 4 shafts; '
1 800 hp = 40 knots
Range, miles 400 at 30 k nots
Former Soviet missile boats transferred from the USSR in 1 962 to 1 967. One of this
type was sunk by Israeli jets on 16 May 1970. Two reported sunk in
Israeli War
October 1973.
6 Ex-Y U G OS LAVI AN TYPE

(FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
Displacement, tons 55 standard 60 full load
;
Dimensions, ft (m) 69 pp; 78 08 x 21-3 x 7.3 (23-8 6-5 X 2-4)

Guns 1—40 mm
1»'^f^ Tubes
Main engines 3 Packard motors; 3 shafts; 5 000 bhp = 36 knots
Complement 14
KOMAR CLASS 1966, Col B/orn Borg
Purchased from Yugoslavia in 1956. Similar to the boats of the US "Higgins" class.
6 Ex-USSR "SHERSHEN" CLASS

Dimensions, ft (m) 115-5 X 23 X 5 {35-2 x 7-1 "
Guns 4—30 mm AA (2 twin)

Torpedo tubes 4—21 in (single)
A/S weapons 12 DC
Mam engines 3 diesels; 3 shafts; 13 000 hp
Yugoslavian Navy
Complement
Note. Two Egyptian built patrol be and 2) reported launched
livered from USSR in Feb 1967, two more in Oct 1967, and three since. May 1963.
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
10 Ex-USSR "VYDRA" TYPE (LCU) USSR -SMB 1" TYPE (LCU)

Dimensions, feet 157-5 21-3 X 56
x
Displacement, tons 300 standard, 500 full load Mam engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 400 hp speed = 11 knots
Dimensions, feet 157 4 « 24 6 « 72
Mam engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts;400 bhp = 15 knots Several utility landing craft of the MP-SMB 1, delivered to the Egyptian Navy in 1965,
Predecessors of the "Vydra" type. Can carry 1 50 tons of military equipment.
(The tank landing ship Aka (ex-LST 178) was sunk as a block-ship neai Lake Timsah
Nov 1 956). The LCM type was deleted m 1971
'
Can carry and land up to 250 tons of military equipment and stores inthe Suez canal on 1
EGYPT EL SALVADOR 103
MINEWARFARE FORCES
6 Ex-USSR "T 43" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS-OCEAN) 4 Ex- USSR YU RKA' CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
ASSIUT CHARKIEH
BAHAIRA DAKHALIA ASWAN GIZA
Displacement, tor 500 standard; 610 full load

Dimensions, feet 190 2 X 28-2 X 6 9 (580 » 8 6 « 21)
Gun Dimensions, ft (m) 172 ' 31 ' 8 9 ' (525 x 9 5 x 27)
4—37 mm; 4—25 mm
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 2 000 hp =
1 7 knots
Range, miles Main engines 2 diesels; 4 000 bhp = 18 knots
1 600 at 10 knots
Complement 40
iinesweepers transferred from USSR 1970-71
Three were transferred from the Soviet Navy and delivered to Egypt 1 956-59, and three
since 1970. Miniya was sunk by Israeli air attack in the Gulf of Suez on 6 Feb 1970
but was later replaced.

Dimensions, ft (m) 124-6 X 19.7 X 4-9 (39 x 55
T 43 Class Guns 2—37 mm; 2— MG
Mam engines 2 Diesels; 2 shafts; 1 440 hp =
Complement 30
Reported to have been transferred by the USSR to Egypt in 1962; a third ship may
have been transferred later.
MISCELLANEOUS
1 Ex-BRITISH "BANGOR" CLASS 1 Ex-BRITISH "FLOWER'
A number of Soviet fleet tugs was reported transferred to the Egyptian Navy in 1 966 -Mallow, e\-Partizanka, '.x-Nada)
4 Ex-USSR "OKHTENSKY" CLASS TUGS Displacement, tons 1 060 standard; 1 340 full load
Length, feet (metres) 190 (57-9) pp 205 (62-5) oa ;
NASR (ex-HMS Bude) Beam, feet (metres) 33 (100)

Draught, feet (metres) 14-5 (4-4) max
672 st ndard, 900 full load Gun, surface 1—4 in (702 mm)
1800 a « 28 5 « 9 5 Guns, AA 2 20 — mm
1—3 m; 2—40 mm AA Boilers 2 SE
A/S weapons 2 DCT Main engines Triple expansion; 2 750 shp
Mam engines Triple expansion; 2 shafts 2 400 ihp = 16 kno's (designed) Speed, knots 16
sea speed 1 4 knots Range, miles 7 000 10 knots
Boilers 2 Admiralty 3-drum type Oil fuel (tons) 230
Oil fuel, tons 170 Complement 85
Former "Bangor" class fleet minesweeper acquired from at Britain Built by Former "Flower" class corvette of the British Navy. Taken over by Yugoslavia in 1 943
Lobnitz & Co, Ltd, Renfrew. Laid down on 2 April 1940, ~hed on 4 Sep 1940 (loaned). Returned to the British Navy early in 1949 and transferred to Egypt on 28
and completed on 1 2 Dec 1 941 now virtually a hulk
,
Oct 1949. Now used for training with little sea-going potential.
EL SALVADOR
Pes-sonnel GC 3
130 officers and men Displacement, tons 14

Moreantlle Marine
USCG 40 ft type built in 1950.
Lloyds Register of Shipping; 10 vessels of 1 506 tons gross
PATROL BOATS
C 1 (ex-Fle-Ja-Lis) GC 2 (ex-Nofiaba)
Dimensions, feet 72 oa X 16 X 5-5 Displacement, tons 33
Guns 1—20 mm Dimensions, ft (m) 65 X 163 >
50 (19-8 X 4-9 X 7-5)
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts speed 12 knots Guns 3MG
Complement 16 Main engines GM Diesels 1 600 hp = 25 knots
Former British HDML type. Purchased from commercial sources Built by Sewart, USA in 1967. Transferred Sept 1967.
104 ETHIOPIA
ETHIOPIA
Administration Naval Establishments
The Imperial Ethiopian Navy, founded in 1955, is one of the three Services under the "Haile Selassie I" Massawa: Naval Base and College, established
Ministry of National Defence. The Commander-in-Chief is His Impenal Majesty, Embaticalla: Manne Commando Training School.
The Deputy Commander-in-Chief has his Naval Headquarters in Addis Ababa. Assab; Naval Base, expanding to include a ship repair facility
Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Ethiopian Navy: Personnel

Rear Admiral H.I.H. Prince Alexander Desta
1974: 1 380 officers and men
Chief of Staff:
Colonel Taye Telahun
Mercantile Marine
fâval Officer in Charge, 'Haile Selassie f Naval Base, Massawa-
Lloyd's Register of shipping: 25 vessels of
Captain P. W. Stewart, RN(Retd) 48 903 tons gross
MINESWEEPERS (COASTAL) LIGHT FORCES

1 Ex-NETHERLANDS "WILDERVANK" CLASS 5 PGM TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
MS 41 (ex-f/sf, M 829) PC 11 (ex-USCG WVP 9530A) PC 13 (ex-USN PGM 53)

PC 12 (ex-USCG WVP 95310) PC 14 (ex-USN PGM 54)
Displacement, tons 373 standard, 417 full load PC 15 (ex-USN PGM 58)
Dimensions, feet 149 8 oa < 28 « 7 5
Guns 2—40 mm AA Displacement, tons 145-5 full load
Main engines 2 diesels: 2 shafts, 2 500 bhp = 14 knots Dimensions, feet 101-5 X 21 X 5
Oil fuel, tons 25 tons Guns 1—40 mm AA; 1—50 cal MG
Radius, miles 2 500 at 10 knots Main engines 4 diesels; 2 shafts; 2 200 bhp = 21 knots
Complement 38 Range, miles 1 500 at cruising speed
Western Union type I'nesweeper of the -Wildervank" class built in Complement 20

,c.^^ cc "o "'"J the Netherlands
Pui'thased by Ethiopia and transferred from the Royal
'•"
1971 Netherlands Navy
1970, Imperial Ethiopian Navy
"CAROLINE" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

M. 4
JOHN
"i^mt-- CAROLINE GB
JACQUELINE GB
22
24 PATRICK
GB 21
GB 23
Length, feet
Guns 2— -50 calibre machine guns
Speed, knots 20 approx
Complement
Built by Seward Seacraft Inc, Berwick, La, Caroline and John were delivered in 1966,
Jacqueline and Patrick in 1967. Their C' mplement is 3 officers and 4 ratings or 2
officers and 5 ratings.
TRAINING SHIP
ETHIOPIA (ex-USS Orca. AVP 49) A 01

Dimensions, feet 300 wl, 310 8 oa « 41 X 13.5 max
Guns 1—5 in 38 cal; 5—40 mm AA
Mam engines 2— sets diesels; 2 shafts; 6 080 bhp = 18 2 knots
Complement 215 to- .i
Former United States seaplane tender Built by Lake Washington Shipyard, Houghton
Wash Laid down 13 July 1942, launched on 4 Oct 1942 and completed on 23 Jan,
1944. Transferred from the US Navy in Jan 1962. T~ W GB ^^
7970, imperial Ethiopian Navy
LANDING CRAFT
There are 4 of the US LCM type.
1972. Imperial Ethiopian Navy

7972, Impenal Ethiopian Navy
FINLAND 105
FINLAND
Administration Strength of the Fleet Hydrographic Department
-Chief Finnish Nav Type Active Building Th IS office a nd 1[he Survey Ships come un der
i
ral J. K. Pirhonen Frigates 2 of Trade aind Industry

Corvettes 2
Diplomatic Representation Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 1
Fast Attack Craft (Gun) 15 Coast Guard

Naval Attache in London: Large Patrol Craft 4
Ml
Captain Erik Wihtol Transports (LCUs) 11 All Coast Guarc Vessels come under the
1
Tugs 6
Cable Sfiip 1
Icebreakers 8
Icebreakers
Coastguard Vessels 14
Naval Attache in Moscow: Disposals work for the Board of Nav
All these ships
Colonel Henrik Anttlla
Naval Attachi in Paris: COASTGUARD VESSELS

Lieutenant-Colonel Erkki Palmujoki 1970 VMV 11, 13, 19 and 20 lercantile Marine
1971 Aura
Personnel Lloyd's Register of Shipping;
390 vessels of 1 545 626 tons gr.
(a) 1972: 2 000 (150 officers and 1 850 ratings)
1973; 2 500 (200 officers and 2 300 ratings) Treaty Limitations
1974; 2 500 (200 officers and 2 300 ratings)
(b) 9 months National Service Tfie Finnisfi Navy is limited by tfie treaty of Pans
1947 to 10 000 tons of ships and 4 500 personnel.
Submarines and motor torpedo boats are prohibited.
FRIGATES
UUSIMAA- CLASS
HAMEENMAA UUSIMAA

Length, feet {metres) 298-8 (91)
Guns 3—3-9 in (700 mm) dp single;
2—40 mm; 2—30 mm (twin)
A/S weapons 1 Hedgehog; 4 DC projectors
Mines 50 (capacity)
Mam engines Geared turbines; 2 shafts;
25 000 shp
Speed, knots 28
Boilers 2 modified in 1971,
Former Soviet frigates of the Riga" class. Purchased
Range, miles 2 500 at 15 knots from the USSR and transfern Control; Wasphead,
i to the Finnish Navy on RADAR Search; Slimnet. Fire
Complement 150 A,
23 Apr 1964 and 12 May 196 respectively. Armament Sun Visor A Navigation; Neptun. IFF; High Pole
MATTI KURKI (ex-HMS Porlock Bay, ex-Loch Sea-

forth, ex-Loch Muick)
Length, feet (metres) 2860 (87 2) pp; 307-5 (93-7) oa
Draught, feet (mefres) 15-2(4-6)
Guns 4-4 in (102 mm); 2 twin;
6_40 mm AA (2 twin, 2 single)
5 500 ihp
Speed, knots 18
Oil fuel, tons 724
Complement 160
Former "Bay" class. Built by Charles
British frigate of the
^.iAf]%^
Hill & Sons, Bristol. Laid down on 22 Nov 1944, %M^
launched on 14 June 1945 and completed on 8 Mar
1946. Transferred in Mar 1962. Employed as a
training ship (Koululaiva).
RADAR Search and Tactical Type 293. 7972, \N right 6 Logan
CORVETTES
2 "TURUNMAA" CLASS
TURUNMAA
Dimensions, ft (m) 243-1 X 25-6 X 7-9 (74-1 x 7S
X 2-4)
1—4-7 in (720mm) automatic
dp forward; 2—40 mm AA;
2—30 mm AA (1 twin) aft
A/S weapons Depth charge projectors
Main engines CODOG (combined diesel or
gas turbine). 3 Mercedes-Benz
diesels; 3 990bhp; 1 Rolls Royce
Olympus gas turbine; 22 000 hp
= 35 knots
Complement 70
Ordered on 23 1956 from Wartsila-yhtyma Oy

Feb
Shipyard, Helsinki. Flush-decked. Rocket flare guide
rails on sides of 4-7 Fitted with Vosper Thorny-
in turret.
croft fin stabilisers equipment. Karjala was launched on
1 6 Aug 1 967 and completed on 21 Oct 1 968. Turunmaa 7977, Finnish Navy
was launched on 1 1 July 1 967 and completed on 29 Aug
1968.
RADAR. Search and Tactical; X Band. (HSA).

106 FINLAND
LIGHT FORCES
ISKU (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) VALPAS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, ton 115 Displacement, tons 540
Dimensions, feet 86-5 x 28-6 « 6-6 Dimensions, ft (m) 159-1 " 27-9 x i2-5 (48 5 ' 8-5 - -31
Missile launchers 4 SSN-2 system launchers Main engines Diesel: 1 800 bhp = 15 knots
Completed in 1 971
Guided missile craft of novel design completed for the Finnish Navy in 1970.
Built
at the Reposaaron Konepaja The construction combines a missile boat armament
on a landing craft hull The missile launchers are of similar type to Soviet SSN-2
system.
''f
1971, Finnish Navy

v«lP^^
-.^.l..- ,
SILMA (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)

^^^gbrnJH^^ -.
Dimensions, ft (m) 160 8 * 27 2 x 1 -8 {49 1
X 8-3 X 3-6)
Mam engines 1 800 bhp = 15 knots
^^^^^^^»
1972, Finnish Navy
1
Coast Guard vessel built by Laivateollisuus, Turku, in 1962-63.
13 "IMUOLI'^ CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)

Dimensions, ft (m) 72 2 x 21 -7 « 5-0 (22 " 66 x 7-5)
% ,"tfim
Guns 1—40 mm; 1—20 mm
A/S vkieapons DCs
Mam engines 3 diesels; 2 700 bhp = 40 knots
Complement 15
Designed Turk J. Fir< four were launched

five more Fitted ith X Band radar. 1964, Finnish Navy
UISKO (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)

Dimensions, ft (m) 141 24 « 12-8 [43
-^
x 7 5 x 3-9)
Mam engines 1 800 bhp = 15 knots
Coast Guard vessel built by Valmet, Helsinki. Launched in 1 958. Completed in 1
2 "VASAMA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)

VASAMA 1 VASAMA 2 UISKO
Dimensions, ft (m) 670 pp 71-5; oa x 195 x 60 (21 8 oa - 5 9 ^ 1i
Guns 2—40 mm
Main engines 2 Napier Deltic diesels; 5 000 bhp = 42 knots TURSAS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Complement 20 „ ,„„
,

Dimensions, ft (m) 131-2 x 23.5 x 14 (40 " 7-2 x 4-3)
British -Dark' type built by Saunders Roe (Anglesey) Ltd, Beaumans, in 1955-57.
Guns 1—3 in; 1—40 mm AA; 2—20 mm AA
Main engines Diesel; 620 bhp = 12 knots
Built by Crichton-Vulkan, Turku. Launched in 1933. Belongs to the Coast Guard.
fe H.
1968, Finnish Navy
1970, Finnish Navy
FINLAND 107
Dimensions, feet 118 1 » 21 7 » 7 5
Gun 1—20 mm AA
Coast Guard patrol boat built by Lalvateolllsuus, Turku, Finland In 1964.
IM
RIHTNIEMI 1968, Finnish Navy
MINE WARFARE SHIPS

KEIHASSALMI
Dimensions, feet 23
Guns 2—40 mm AA 4—30 mm : (twins)
Mines Up to 100 capacity
Main engines 2 Wartslla diesels; 2 shafts; 2 000 bhp = 15 knots
Complement 60
Of improved "Ruotsinsalmi" type, built at Valmet, Helsinki under contract dated June
1955. Launched on 16 Mar 1957. Armament modified in 1972. X Band Search
and Tactical radar
1971, Finnish Navy
KOSKELO" CLASS
KAAKKURI KOSKELO TELKKA
KIILSA KUOVI KUiKKA '^Wi^^W:^'-^
Displacement, tons 75 andard, 97 full load

Dimensions, feet 95 X 16-4 X 4-9
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 2 shafts:
Complement 8
KEIHASSALM
and strengthened aga ist Ice, Koskelo and Kuikka were completed
Built of steel m 1 956.
Remaining six were completed in 1958-60. RUOTSINSALMI

Dimensions, feet 150 « 23 » 5
Guns 2—40 mm AA 2—20 mm AA ,
Mines Up to 1 00 capacity
Main engines 2 MAN diesels; 2 shafts; 1 200 bhp = 15 knc
Complement 60
Built by Crichton-Vulcan, Turku. Laid down in 1937. Launched In May 1940.

Completed m Feb 1941.
1968, Finnish Navy
B "R" CLASS
RAISIO (No. 4) ROYTTA (No. 5) RUISSALO (No. 3)

Dimensions, feet 108-3 X 18 X 5.9
Guns
A/S weapons
Main engines
1—40 mm 1—20 mm
1 Squid mortar
;
2 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 2 500 bhp = 17 knots

M-i^^
Built by Lalvateolllsuus, Turku, 1959.
uxfi^''
RUOTSINSALMI
MISCELLANEOUS
6 NEW CONSTRUCTION GRP TYPE
(MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
1969, Finnisii Navy Dimensions ft (m) 84 X 23 {25-6 x 7)
Guns 1/2—20 mm
Main engines 2 Diesels; 600 shp
Complement 15
RIHTNIEMI (No. 1) RYMATTYLA (No. 2)
Building in Finland for completion 1974-75.
Dimensions, feet 101-7 X 18-7 X 59 KORSHOLM (HQ SHIP)
Guns 1 —
40 mm; 1—20 mm
Main engines 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 1 400 bhp = 15 knots Displacement, tons 650
Dimensions, feet 160-8 x 27-9 x io-8
Speed, knots 10-5
Built by Rauma-Repela Shipyard. Ordered in July 1955, launched in 1956 and
delivered on 20 May 1957. Controllable pitch propellers. Converted merchant ship of the small passenger and cargo type.
108 FINLAND
Miscellaneous —continued
6 "KALA" CLASS PUTSAARI (CABLE SHIP)

Displacement, tons 60 Dimensions, ft (m) 147-6 x 38-5 x 9-8 (44-8 x lJ-7
Dimensions, ft (m) 81 8 " 26-2 x 6 (24-9 x 8 x 1-8)
Main engmes 2 dieseis; 360 bhp = 9 Icnots
Built by Rauma-Repola, Rauma. Launched in Dec 1965.
Launched in 1956. Completed in 1959. Of LCU (utility landing craft) type.
ICEBREAKERS
2 NEW CONSTRUCTION
URHO
Dimensions, ft (m) 337 8 X 77- X 24-6 {103 X 23-5 x 7-5)
Main engines Diesel-electr 5 diesels 20 000 bhp = 17
Complement 57
The first icebreaker of new construction considerably larger then the "Tarmo" class
icebreaker was ordered on 11 Dec 1 970. She is scheduled to be completed in January
1975. The second was ordered on 14 April 1971 for completion in Jan 1976. Fitted
Niv with two screws aft, taking 60%of available power and one forward, taking the remain-
1963. F,nn,sh
der. Both from the Wartsila company.
5 "KAVE" CLASS (SMALL TRANSPORTS)

KAVE 1-4 and 6
3 "TARMO" CLASS
Displacement, tons 30 TARMO VARMA aPU
Dimensions, ft (m) 75 8 x 16 4 x 59 (23 1 x 5 x /.gj
Gun 1—20 mm 27-7 x 6-4)
Dimensions, ft (m) 281 71
« x 21 {85-7 x
Main engines 2 Diesels; 370 hp = 9 knots
Mam engines Wartsila-Sulzer diesels; electric drive; 4 shafts (2 screws
LCU type. Built 1956-60. forward 2 screws aft); 12 000 bhp = 17 knots
Built by Wartsila, Helsinki. Tarmo was completed in 1963, Varma in 1968 (launched
29 Mar) and Apu on 25 Nov 1970,
ÂVt 4 J 961, Finnish Navy
3 "PANSIO- CLASS (TUG TYPE)

PANSIO (1947) PORKKALA (1940) PUKKIO (1939)
1963, Finnish Navy
Displacement, ton: 162 standard

Dimensions, ft (m 920 x 21 5 X 90 (28-1 x 66 x 2-7) 3 "KARH U" CLASS
Main engines Diesels; 300 bhp = 9 knots Displacement, tons 3 540
Dimensions, ft (m) 243 2 X 57 x 20 {74-2 x 77-4 x 6-1)
Built by Valmet, Turl u. Launch dates above Vessels of the tug type used as trans- Main engines Diesel-electric; 4 shafts; 7 500 bhp = 16 knots
ports, mmesweepinc tenders, minelayers and patrol vessels. Can carry 20 mines.
Builtby Wartsila, Helsinki. Karhu was launched on 22 Oct 1957, and completed at
theend of 1958. Murtaja was launched on 23 Seo 1958.
PIRTTISAARI" CLASS TUGS Sampo was completed in 1960 There is also the combined Finnish/West German
owned, Finnish manned, icebreaker HANSA, of the "Sampo" class completed on
PIRTTISAARI (ex D« 7) PYHTAA (exD/? 2) PURHA (ex-D/? 10) 25 Nov 1966, which operates off Germany in winter and off Finland otherwise.
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, ft (m) 39 x 20 X 8-5 (21 X 6-1 x 2-6)
Gun 1—20 mm Displacement, t 4 415
Main engines I diesel; 400 bhp = 9 knots Dimensions, ft 254-8 wl; 274 oa x 63-7 x 20-3 (77-7: 83 6 x 19-4 x 6-2)
Main engines Diesels with electric drive ; 4 shafts 1 4 000 bhp = 16-5 knots
;
Oil fuel (tons) 740

Former US Army Tugs. Launched in 1943-44. General purpose vessels used as
Builtby Wartsila, Helsinki, Launched and completed 1953. Built for deep-
minesweepers, minelayers, patrol vessels, tenders, tugs or personnel transports. DR 2
work. Two propellers forward and aft.
and DR 7, were adapted as the Coast Artillery transports Pyhtaa and Pintisaari in
1958 and 1959, respectively.
SISU
Dimensions, ft (m) 194-8wl;210 2 oa x 46-5 16-8 (59-4:64-1 x 14-2 x 51)
Guns 2—3-9 in AA
Main engines 2 sets Atlas Polar Diesels with electric drive; 2 shafts and a
bow propeller; 4 000 hp = 16 knots
Complement 100
Built by Wartsila, Helsinki, Launched on 24 Sep 1938.
COASTGUARD VESSELS
NV 1-10
10 ton craft of 20 knots built 1956-59.
VMV 11, 13, 19, 20

1970. Finnish Ntvy,
35 ton craft with a 20 mm gun— first pair built 1935, second pair
FRANCE 109
FRANCE
Strength of the Fleet
Administration 30 Frigates or corvettes
35 Avisos
Conseil Supirieur de la Marine: Building 5 SSBN
Amiraux De Joybert and lehle or 20 Patrol Submarines (or Fleet)
Projected 30 Patrol craft
Attack Carriers (Medium)
MHC and MSC as necessary
(Nuclear 5 Replenishment Oilers
powered) Logistic Support and Maintenance Ships
Vice-Amiraux Joire Noulens and SanguinettI Cruisers 2 2 Assault Ships
Destroyers 22 Landing Ships and craft
C in C Atlantic Theatre (CECLANT) and Frigates 27
Prifet Maritime Transports
de la Deuxieme Region (PREMAR DEUX): (+?Type 50 LRMP aircraft
VIce-Amlral d'Escadre Daille A 70) Carrier borne aircraft
Submarines (Strat Missile) 4 2 Helicopters
Prefet Maritime de la Premiere Rig ion {PREMAR UN): 1 (Diesel
Contre-Amiral Frederic Moreau powered) 1971-75 New Construction Plan
Submarines (Fleet) — 1 Helicopter Carrier
C in Theatre (C EC MED) and Prefet
C Mediterranean Submarines (Patrol) 19 3 Guided Missile Destroyers ('Corvettes") "C 70" Type
Maritime de la Troisieme Region {PREMAR TROIS): Corvettes 25 3 Guided Missile Destroyers "Corvettes") "C 67" Type
(
Vice-Amiral d'Escadre Brasseur-Kermadec Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 1

14 Escorts (officially rated as Avisos) "A 69" Type
Large Patrol Craft 4 3 Nuclear Powered Ballistic Missile Submarines
C in C French Naval Forces, Polynesia: Coastal Patrol Craft 2 4 Patrol Submarines
Vice-Amiral Clavene LPD 2 2 Patrol Boats (for overseas service)
LST 5 1 Fleet Replenisnment Ship
Diplomatic Representation LCT 13 2 Small Landing Ships (Transpoits)
LCM 14
Minehunters 5
Naval Attache in Washington: Minesweepers (Inshore) 3 Sea Control Ship
Contre-Amiral Gelinet Surveying Ships 7
Coastal Survey Ships 4 1 974 Arromanches
Naval Attache in Moscow: Inshore Survey Craft 2
Capltaine de Valsseau Cahuac Tankers (UR) 4 Cruiser
Tankers (Support) 5
Naval Attache in Ottawa: Maintenance Ships 2 1973 De Grasse
Capltaine de Fregate Sauvage Depot Ships 5 Destroyer
Repair Ships (ex-LCT) 5
Trials Ships 3 6/1971 Surcouf Forward section sank after collision-
Boom Defence Vessels 15 after section used for spares
Torpedo Recovery Vessels 2
Victualling Supply Ship 1
Frigate
Store Ship 1
Light Transports 2 1971 Gustave Z6d6 (Command Ship)

Small Transports 14 Submarines
Personnel Tenders 8
Tugs 54
(a) 1970: 69 300 (4 880 officers 64 420 ratings) Miscellaneous 14
1971: 68 586 (4 732 officers, 63 854 ratings)
1972: 68 308 (4 604 officers. 63 704 ratings) Survey Ship
1973: 67 600 (4 400 officers, 63 200 ratings)
1974: 67 700 (4 500 officers, 63 200 ratings) 1973 La Coquille
(personnel to be increased by 5 000 under the 15-year Submarine Service
re-equipment plan) Service Forces
National Service 12 months

Now known as Force Oceanique Strategique (POST) 1972 Lac Chambon, Lac Tchad
(b)
with HQ at Houilles near Pans, SSBN (SNLE) force 1973 Medoc
based at He Longue Brest with a training base at Roche-
Douvres and VLF W'T station at Rosay, Patrol submarines Trials Ship
are based at Lonent and Toulon. Plans for nuclear
fleet submarines are included in the 15 year plan 1973 Arago
BDV
15- Year Re-equipment Plan 1972 Tarantule
Mercantile Marine
This programme provides for the following fleet by 1985:
Miscellaneous
Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 2 Aircraft carriers
376 vessels of 8 288 773 tons gross 2 Helicopter carriers 1970 6 Water Boats
NAVAL AIR ARM

NAVAL AIR ARM
Squadron Base Aircraft Task
Squadron Base Aircraft Task Number
Number
Embarked Squadrons Maritime Patrol Squadrons
4F Lann Bihoue BR1050 "Alize" Patrol & A/S 21F Nimes Garons BR 1150 "Atlantic" MP
6F Nimes Garons BR1050 "Alize" Patrol & A/S 22F Nimes Garons BR 1150 ""Atlantic"" MP
11F Landivisiau ETD IVM Fighter Bomber 23F Lann Bihoue BR 1150 ""Atlantic" MP
12F Landivisiau F8E "Crusader" Interceptors 24F Lann Bihoue BR 1150 "Atlantic"" MP
14F Landivisiau F8E ""Crusader" Interceptors 25F Lann Bihoue Neptune P2H MP
16F Landivisiau ETD IV P Reconnaissance
17F Hyeres ETD IV M Fighter Bomber Training Squadrons
31 F St. Mandrier HSS 1 A/S
32F Lanveoc Poulmic Super-Frelon A/S 55S Aspretto Nord 262, SNB 5 Twin-engine
33F St. Mandrier HSS 1 Assault conversion
J. d'Arc J. d'Arc or St. Mandries HSS 1 Training 56S Nimes Garons C 47 Flying School
SRL Landivisiau MS 760 Paris Support 59S Hyeres ET IV,BR 1050 Fighter School
CM 175 "Zephyr"
Support Squadrons SVS Lanveoc Poulmic MS 733 Naval School
Recreational
2S Lann Bihoue Navajo, Nord 262 Support Esalat Dax Dax AL 11 Helicopter School
1st& 2nd Region
3S Hyeres Navajo, Nord 262 Support 3rd Regio Overseas Detachments
10S St. Raphael Nord 2504, BR1050 Trials CEPA
Navajo MS 733 New Caledonia Tontouta C 54. C 47 Support and
20S St. Raphael AL 11, AL 111 Trials CEPA Liaison
AL 111 ASM Malagasy Diego Suarez C 47 Support and
HSSI Super Frelon Liaison
22S Lanveoc Poulmic AL 11, AL 111 Support 2nd
AL 111 VSV Region CEP Formations
SAP
23S St. Mandrier ALII AL111 Support Sectal Pac. Hao AL 111 Support
3rd Region SAR 27S Hao Super-Frelon Support
SSD Dugny C Nord 262
54, Support 12S Papeete Neptune P2H MP
Navajo
110 FRANCE
PENNANT NUMBERS
R Aircraft and Helicopter Carriers M Coastal and Inshore Minesweepers l Landing Ships A Auxiliaries— conf/n(/ed
97 Jeanne d'Arc 609 Narvik 9003 Argens

98 Clemenceau 718 Pachyderms
610 Ouistreham 9004 Bidassoa
719
99 Foch B^lier
612 Alencon 9007 Tneux
724 Belouga
613 Bernlval 9008 Dives
727 Araign6e
S Submarines 615 Cantho 9009 Blavet
728 Scoioion
616 Dompaire 9021 Ouragan
730 Libelluie
Le Foudroyant 617 Garigliano 9022 Orage
9061 LCT 731 Persistante
Le Redoutable 618 Mytho
Le Terrible 9070 LCT 733 Saintonge
619 VInh-long 735 Hibiscus
LIndomptable 620 Berlaimont
9071 LCT
9072 LCT 736 Dahlia
Le Tonnant 621 Origny
9073 LCT 737 Tulipe
Narval 622 Autun
9074 LCT 738 Capucine
Marsouin 623 Baccarat 739
9081 Workshop Oeillet
Dauphin 624 Colmar 740
9082 Workshop Hortensia
Fiequin 632 Pervenche
9083 Workshop 741 Armoise
Arethuse 633 Pivoine 742
9084 Workshop Paquerette
Argonaute 635 Reseda 749 La Prudente
Espadon 9091 LCT
638 Acacia
9092 LCT 750 La Perseverante
Morse 639 Acanthe 751 La Fidfele
Amazone 9093 LCT
640 Marjolaine 753 La Decouverte
Anane 9094 LCT
668 Azalee 755 Commandant Robert G raud
Daphne 9095 LCT
669 Begonia 756 Esperance
Diane 9096 LCT
670 Bleuet
9097 Issole 757 DEntrecasteaux
Dons 671 Cameha 758 La Recherche
Flore
9099 LCT
672 Chrysanthen 759 Marcel Le Bihan
Galatee 674 Cyclamen 760 Cigale
Junon 675 Eglantine 761 Criquet
Venus 677 Giroflê (CTM LCMs 1-14) 762 Fourmi
Psyche 678 Glaieul 763 Grillon
Sirene 679 Glycine 764 Scarabee
Gvmnote 680 Jacinthe 765 Locuste
681 Laurler
766 Estafette
682 Lilas
770 Champlain
683 Liseron 771 Francis Gamier
684 Lobelia
777 Luciole
C Cruiser
685 Magnolia 780 L'Astrolabe
Mimosa 781 Boussole
687
Muguet 785 Zelee
61 1 Colbert 688
691 ex-SC 525 789 Archeonaute
Antares 791 Corail
703
704 Algol
707 Vega
D Missile Leaders and Destroyers
710 P6gase and Support Ships
712 Cybele
602 Suffren
603 Duquesne 713 Calliope
714 Clio 603 Henry Poincar6
609 Aconit
610 715 Circe 608 Moselle
611 Duguay-Trouin 716 Ceres 610 lie dOl^ron
612 De Grasse 737 Capricorne 614 Falleron
622 Kersaint 740 Cassiopee 615 Loire
623 Cassard 741 Eridan 617 Garonne 601 Acajou
624 Bouvet 743 Sagittaire 618 Ranee
625 Dupetit Thouars 747 Betelgeuse 619 Aber Wrach
626 Chevalier Paul 749 Phenix 620 Jules Verne 608 Bambou
627 Maill6 Br^z^ 750 Bellatrix 621 Rhm 612 Bouleau
628 Vauquelin 751 Denebola 622 Rhone 613 Faune
629 DEstr6es 625 Papenoo 620 Chataigner
755 Capella
630 Du Chayla 626 La Charente 623 Charme
756 Cephee
631 627 La Seme 624 Chene
757 Verseau
632 Gu6pratte 628 La Saone 628 Oukome
758 Aries
629 La Durance 629 Cormier
633 Duperr6 759 Lyre
630 Lac Tonle Sap 630 Noyer
634 La Bourdonnais 765 Mercure
635 Forbin 632 Punaruu 635 Equeurdville
773 Violette 638
636 Tartu 637 Maurienne Marronier
784 Geranium 640
637 638 Sahel Papayer
Jaur6guiberry 787 Jonquille
643 Aunis 642 Paguerette
638 La Galissonniere
710 Georges Leygues 644 Berry 644 Frene
711 Dupleix 646 Triton 652 Haut Barr
712 Montcalm 648 Archimede 654 H.etre
649 Etoile 655 Heveat

P Patrol Vessels, Coastal Escorts 661 Korrigan
650 La Belle Poule
652 Mutin 662 Dryade
630 Llntr6pide 663 Latainer
F F rigates. Escorts and Corvettes 653 La Grande Herm
635 LArdent 660 Hippopotame 664 Lutin
637 LEtourdi 666 Manguier
725 Victor Schoelcher 661 Infatigable
638 LEffront6 668 Meleze
726 Commandant Bory 665 Goliath
639 Le Frondeur 669 Merisier
727 Amiral Charner 666 Elephant
640 Le Fringant 671 Morgane
728 Doudart de La Gree 667 Hercule
641 Le Fougueux 686 Paletuvier
729 Balny 668 Rhinoceros
642 LOpiniatre 688 Peuplier
733 Commandant Rivifere 669 Tenace 689
643 LAgile Pin
740 Commandant Bourdais 644 LAdroit 670 Implacable 695 Platane
748 Protet 645 LAIene 671 Le Fort 696 Alphee
749 Enseigne Henry 646 LAttentif
672 Utile 706 Chimfere
761 Le Corse 647 673 Lutteur 708 Saule
LEn)ou6
762 Le Brestois 674 Centaure 709 Sycomore
648 Le Hardi
763 Le Boulonnais 675 Isfere 710 Sylphe
650 Arcturus
764 Le Bordelais 651 La Malouine 682 Alidade 711 Farfadet
765 Le Normand 652 La Lorientaise 683 Octant 712 Treberon
766 Le Picard 653 La Dunkerquoise 684 Coolie 713 Faune
767 Le Gascon 654 La Bayonnaise 685 Robuste 717 Ebene
768 Le Lorrain 655 La Dieppoise 686 Actif 718 Erable
769 Le Bourguignon 656 Altair 687 Laborieux 719 Olivier
770 Le Champenois 657 La Paimpolaise 688 Valeureux 720 Santal
771 Le Savoyard 658 Croix du Sud 692 Travailleur 735 Merlin
772 Le Breton 659 Canopus 698 Petrel 736 Melusine
773 Le Basque 660 Etoile Polaire 699 Pelican 738 Marronier
774 LAgenais 661 Jasmin 701 Aionc 740 Papayer
775 Le Bearnais 662 706 Courageux 741 Elfe
776 LAIsacien 730 La Combattante 710 Myosotis 743 Palangrin
777 Le Provencal 752 VC2 711 Gardenia 760 PB
778 Le Vend6e?i 753 VC3 716 Oiseau des lies 761 PB
FRANCE 111
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
2 "CLEMENCEAU" CLASS Note. It was announced on 22 Jan 1 974 that a nuclear- suggested that this ship might carry Harriers as well
Displacement, tons 27 307 normal; 32 780 full load powered aircraft-carrier of some 18 000 tons would be helicopters.
Lenath, feet [metres) 780 8 (235 0)pp 869 4 (265 0)oa :
laid down in 1975, to be operational in 1980, It is
Beam feet {metres) 104 1 (31 7) hull (with bulges)
Width feet (metres) 1680 (51 2) oa Launched Completed
Draught feet (metres) 24 6 (7 5) 28 2 (8 6) screws
CLEMENCEAU r gg Brest 21 Dec 1957 22 Nov 1961
f'OCH R 99 Chantier de L'Atlantique 28 July 1960
Aifcraft Capacity 40, including jet aircraft. 15 July 1963
Each carries 3 Flights— 1 of
Etendard IV, ^ of Crusader, 1 of
Breguet/4//z^
Catapults 2 Mitchell- Brown steam, Mk. BS 5
Armour Flight deck, island superstructure
and bridges, hull (over machinery
spaces and magazines)
Guns 8—3 9 in (100 mm) AA auto-
matic in single turrets
Main engines 2 sets Parsons geared turbines;
Speed, knots 32 max (33-4 trials) ; 24 sustained
6 steam pressure 640 psi {45 kg/

;
cm^), superheat 842°F (450'C)

knots; 3 500 at full power
Oil fuel, tons 3 720 1972, French Navy
Complement 239 (179
CLEMENCEAU
2 officers, 2 060 men)
GENERAL ELECTRONICS. Comprehensive DF and ECM equip-
First aircraft designed as such and built from
carriers ment. Both fitted wtih SENIT 4 Tactical data automation
the keel to becompleted in France Authorised in 1953 system.
and 1955. Clemenceau ordered from
respectively
Brest Dockyard on 28 May 1954 and begun in Nov FLIGHT DECK. Angled deck incorporated, two lifts, RADAR. One DRBV 20C One DRBV23B; Two DRBI
;
1955 Foch begun at Chantiers de lAtlantique a St measuring 52 5 » 36 feet,, one on the starboard deck 10; One DRBV 50; One DRBC 31.
Nazaire, Penhoet-Loire, in a special dry dock (contract edge, two steam catapults for aircraft up to 1 1 tons, and
provided for the construction of the hull and propelling two deck landing aids. The flight deck measures 543 x
machinery) and completed by Brest Dockyard. 96 8 feet and is angled at 8 degrees. SONAR. One SOS 505
GUNNERY. Originally to have been armed with 24— 2 25 inch (100 n) in 1958 The 100 mm guns were of BULGES. Foch was completed with bulges These
inch guns in twir- mountings, but the armament was new desig Rate of tire 60 rounds per minute. having proved successful, Clemenceau was modified
revised to 1 2—3-9 inch ( 100 mm) in 1 956 and to 8—3 9 similarly on first refit, increasing her beam by 6 feet.
1971, French Ntvy,

112 FRANCE
CRUISERS
Name No. Builders Ordered Laid down Completed
JEANNE D-ARC (ex-ia Resolue) R 97 Brest Dockyard 8 Mar 1957 7 July 1960 30 Sep 1961 July 1963 30 June 1964
(trials) (service)
Displacement Ions 1 000 standard 1 2 365 full load

,
Lennlh feet (metres) 564 2 (172) pp: 597 1 (752 0) oa

Beam, feet (metres) 78-7 (24 0) hull
Draught, feet (metres) 24 (7 3) max
Flight deck 203 4 X 68 9 (62 « 21 0)
Aircraft Heavy A/S helicopters (4 in peace-

time as training ship, 8 in war-
time)
Guns 4—3 9 (100 mm) AA single
in
Main engines Rateau-Bretagne geared turbines,

26 5 designed
4; working pressure 640 psi
(45 kglcm^). 84rf (450-C)
Range miles 6 000 at 15 knots
Complement 906 (44 officers, 670 ratings and

192 cadets)
GENERAL
Authorised under the 1 957 estimates. Used for training
'-'*^^^^
officer cadets in peacetime in place of the old training
cruiser Jeanne d'Arc (which was decommissioned on 28
July 1964 and sold for scrap in Dec 1965 at Brest). In
wartime, after rapid modification, she would be used as a
commando ship, helicopter carrier or troop transport with
commando equipment and a battalion of 700 men. The
lift has a capacity of 1 2 tons. The ship is almost entirely
air-conditioned.
MODIFICATIONS. Between first steaming trials and

completion for operational service the ship was modified
with a taller funnel to clear the superstructure and obviate
the smoke and exhaust gases swirling on to the bridges.
JEANNE DARC 7972, courtesy W. A. Fuller, £sg
ELECTRONICS. The ship is almost as well equipped with

electronic apparatus as the aircraft carrier Clemenceau.
RADAR. One DRBV 22D; one DRBV 50; one DRBN

32; one DRBI 10.
SONAR. One SQS 503.
NAMES The name La Resolue was only a temporary

one until the decommissioning of the training cruiser
Jeanne d'Arc which was relieved by La Resolue in 1964
when the latter ship took the name Jeanne d'Arc, on 16
^-v.1 I
'^^^
JEANNE DARC
JEANNE DARC French Navy

FRANCE 113
Name Pennant No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed Commissioned

COLBERT C611 Brest Dockyard Dec 1 953 1956 (floated out of dry dock) 1958 end of 1957)
(trfals 5 May 1959

beam, feet (metres) 64-6 (79-7)
Draugfit, feet (metres) 25-2 (7-7) screws
Missile launchers 1 twm'Masurca" surface-to-air aft
Guns 2—3-9 in (700 mm) smgle
automatic; 12—57 mm in 6 twm
mountings, 3 on each side
Armour 50—80 mm belt and 50
deck mm
Main engines 2 sets CEM-Parsons geared
32 1 5 economical sea
;
4 Indret multitubular; 640 psi

(45 kglcm^) 842'F (450°C)
;

Complement 796 (69 officers, 727 men) as
Flagship after reconstruction
Provision was made inthe original design for her to be

fitted with guided missiles. She was equipped as
command ship and for radar control of air strikes.
ELECTRONICS. Senit data automation system; Radar

intercept equipment; wireless intercept equipment; two
Knebworth Corvus dual-purpose launchers for CHAFF.
RECONSTRUCTION. Between April 1970 and October
1972 she underwent a complete reconstruction and
1973. French Na^
rearmament. The gunnery systems were altered to those
given above, the "Masurca" surface-to-air missile system
was fitted and helicopter facilities were installed on the
quarter-deck. Reductions in the original armament
schedule saved 80 mill francs from the original refit cost
of 350 mill, francs.
MISSILES. Co/i)e/-f carries 48 Masurca missiles. M

mod 3 semi-active. radar homing version.
RADAR. One Decca RM416 (navigation); one DRBV

50 (surveillance); one DRBV 23C (air surveillance)
one DRBV 20 (warning); two DRBR 51 (f.c) one -
DRBR 32c; two DRBC 31; one DRBI 10D (heighi-

finder).
GUNNERY. Prior to Apr 1 970 the armament comprised

sixteen 5 inch (727 mm) dual purpose guns in eight
twin mountings, and twenty 57 Bofors anti-aircraftmm
guns in ten twin mountings.
SONAR. Hull mounted set.
1973, French Navy

114 FRANCE
DESTROYERS
2 "SUFFREN' Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Trials Operational

DUQUESNE D 603 Brest Dockyard Nov 1964 12 Feb 1966 July 1968 Apr 1 970
SUFFREN D 602 Lorient Dockyard Dec 1962 15 May 1965 Dec 1965 July 1967

Draught, feet (metres) 200 (6 /)
Missile launchers Twin "Masurca" surface-air
Guns 2—3 9 in (700 7) automatic
single AA
2—30 mm (automatic, single) AA
A/S weapons "Malafon" rocket/homing torpedo
single launcher 1 3 missiles carried
Torpedo tubes 4 (2 each side) for A/S homing
torpedoes
Main engines Double reduction geared turbines
34
4 automatic, working pressure
640 psi (45 kgJcm^) superheat ;
842-F (450-C)
5 000 at 18 knots;
2 400 at 29 knots
426 (38 officers, 388 men)
GENERAL
Ordered under the 1960 Programme The structure
provides best possible resistance to atomic blast Equipped
with gyro controlled stabilisers. Air conditioning of
accommodation and operational areas
ELECTRONICS Senit I action data automatic system.
1973 French Navy

KADAR. One DRBN 32 search and navigation set; one
DRBI 23 Lband stacked-beam three dimensional air
surveillance and target designator in radome; one DRBV
50 surface surveillance radar; two DRBR 51 Masurca
fire control; one DRBC 32A fire control for forward guns
MISSILES. Carry 48 Masurca missiles, a mix of Mk 2

Mod 2 beam riders and Mk 2 Mod 3 semi-active homers.
SONAR. One DUBV 23 hull-mounted set and a DUBV

43 VDS.
^,_^^ ;feA^^^^^feâ.-^-^ 1973. French Navy
A/S can
3 "GEORGES LEYGUES" CLASS GEORGES LEYGUES D 710 HELICOPTER. The Lynx, as well as
when armed
its
with 4
role,
AS
DUPLEIX D 711 have an anti-surface role 1
(C70 TYPE) MONTCALM D 712

; Speed, knots 30 (19-5 on diesels)
Dimensions, ft (m) 455-9 oa x 45-9 (759 " 14) Complement 242
Aircraft 2 WG
1 3 "Lynx" helicopters with
Mk L6 torpedoes & ASM

Missile launchers 4 "MM 38" ("Exocet");
Masurca in A/A version
Guns 2-3-9 in (700 mm)
A new C 70 type of so-called "corvette". Three are
A/S Weapons Malafon in A/S version
new construction programme. Georges
the
included in
Leygues down June 1974 for trials in 1977 and
laid
service in 1978. Dupleix to be laid down in 1975 for
Torpedoes 10 tubes in 2 mountings for Mk L5 trials in 978
1 and Montcalm to be laid down in 1 975 for
Main engines CODOG 2 Rolls Royce Olympus tnals 1979.
One DUBV 23
;
is planned for completion by 1985, half SONAR. hull-mounti

gas turbines; 2 SEMT-Pielstick A total of 24
diesels; 2 shafts VP screws being an A/S version like G. Leygues and half A/A. one DUBV 43 VDS
FRANCE 115
Destroyers— conf/nt/ec/
3 "TOURVILLE" CLA<;S Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Trials
TOURVILLE D 610 Lonent Mar 1970 13 May 1972 Nov 1972

(F67 TYPE OX-C-67A) DUGAY-TROUIN D 611 Lorient
D 612 Lonent 1972 1975
DE GRASSE

Length, feet (metres) 510-3 [152-8) oa
Draught iee\(metres) 18-7 (57)
Aircraft 2 WG 13 Lynx ASW helicopters
6 "MM 38- ("Exocef)
3-3-9 in (100 mm) AA
A/S Weapons "Malafon" rocket/homing torpedo

(13 missiles)
Torpedoes 2 mountings for Mk L5
Main engines Rateau geared turbines; 2 shafts;
54 400 shp
Speed, knots 31
Boilers 4 automatic
Range, miles 5 000 at 18 knots l^ .» '—
Developed from the "Aconit" design. Originally rated

as "corvettes" but reclassified as "frigates" on 8 July
1971 and given "D" pennant numbers like destroyers.
RADAR. OneDRBV26;oneDRBV51 ;oneDRBC32D;

two Decca Type 1226; Senit.
- - M.,. -» .
SONARS. 1 DUBV 23 hull-mounted;

one DUBV 43 VDS.
1973, French Navy
1 TYPE 56
Builders
Completed
Name July 1962
GALISSONNIERE Lorient Naval Dockyard
Displacement, tons 2 750 standard; 3 740 full load;

Length, feet (metres) 435 7 (132-,
Draught, feet (metres) 15-4 (4-7) aft; 18 (5-5) screws
..M^^
Aircraft 1 A/S helicopter
A'S weapons "Malafon" rocket/homing torped-
oes, 1 launcher
Guns 2—3-9 in (700 mm) AA auto- ^kti r^
Torpedo tubes
matic, single
6— 21-7in(550m/77)ASM,2triple
:z
for Mks K2 and L3 LA GALISSONltRE
Main engines 2 sets geared turbines; 2 shafts;
63 OOOshp (72 OOOon trials,light)
Boilers 4 A & C de B Indret 500 psi (35 ;
kglcm^); 617°F (380°C)

Speed, knots 34 (32 full load) ARMAMEMT. First French combata ship to be armed RADAR. One DRBN 32; one DRBV 50 search/naviga-
Range, miles 5 000 at 18 knots with Malafon. This is the reason ir the two 3-9 in tion set , one DRBV 22 L- band search set, one DRBC32A
Oil fuel, tons 725 (700 mm) guns instead of the 3 or 4 reviously planned, X band fire-control.
Complement 333 (20 officers, 313 men) Frances first operational guided mi lie ship.
GENERAL
Designed as a flotilla leader. Same characteristics as
regards hull and machinery as T 47 and T 53 types, but
differentarmament. She has a hangar and a platform
for landing a helicopter. When first commissioned she
was used as an experime
anti-submarine weapons.
^^11
7572, A a J. Pavia
LA GALISSONNieRE
116 FRANCE
2 TYPE 47 (LEADERS) Name Pennant No. Builder Laid down Launched Completed
CASSARD D 623 A. C. Bretagne Nov 1951 12 May 1953 14 Apr 1956
CHEVALIER PAUL D 626 F. C. Gironde Feb 1952 28 July 1953 22 Dec 1956

Guns 6—5 in (127 mm) (twins)
4—57 mm AA (twins)
Torpedoes 2 triple mountings (550 mm) for
Mk K2 and L3
Main engines 2 geared turbines; 63 000 shp;
2 shafts
Speed, knots 34 (32 fully laden)
TYPE 47 (Leaders)
Oil fuel, tons 800
GENERAL
Built of pre-fabricated sections, all welded. Achieved
36 knots on trials.
RADAR.
one DRBC
OneDRBV20;one DRBV11 ;oneDRBV32;
1 1 one DRBC 34.
;
i^
J"--^«-^^^- '«r«..^l_ i^^^lffiiî^^fc^^g^
D6S3
^^^^
SONAR. One DUBV 1 ; one DUBA 1. CASSARD (leader type) 1972, Dr Giorgio Arra
Name Pennant No. Builder Laid down Launched Completed

4 TYPE 47 (DDG) KERSAINT D 622 Lorient June 1951 3 Oct 1953 20 Mar 1956
BOUVET D 624 Lorient Nov 1951 3 Oct 1953 13 May 1956
DUPETIT THOUARS D 625 Brest Mar 1952 4 Mar 1954 15 Sep 1956
DU CHAYLA D 630 Brest July 1953 27 Nov 1954 4 June 1957
Draught, feet (mefres) 17-7(5-4)
Missiles Single Mk 13 Tartar launcher (40
missiles— SMI or SMIA)
Guns 6—57 mm AA (twins)
Torpedoes 2 mountings (550 mm)
triple
for Mk
K2 and L3
A/S weapons 375 mm Mk
54 projector
Main engines 2 geared turbmes; 63 000 shp;
2 shafts
TYPE 47 (DDG)
Range, miles 5000 at 18 knots RADAR. One DRBV 20 (search); one SPS 39A or B;
tons
Oil fuel, 800 oneDRBVSI (navigation) ;twoSPG51B (tartar control)
Complement 278 (17 officers, 261 men) one DRBC 31 Senit.
;
SONARS. One DUBA 1 ; one DUBV 24.
7572, French Navy

FRANCE 117
1 TYPE 47 (MODIFIED) Pennant No. Builder Launched Completed

D 633 Lonent 23 June 1956 8 Oct 1957

Length, feet (metres) 435-7 (t32-8) oa
Beam, feet (metres) 41-7 (I27)
Draught, feet (metres) 15-4 (4-7} aft: 180 (5-5) screws
Aircraft 1 WG13 Lynx helicopter
Missiles 4 MM38 Exocet
Gun 1—3 9 in (WO mm)
Torpedo tubes 1 mounting for Mk L5
Mai engines 2 sets geared turbines; 2 shafts'
63 OOOshp (72 000 on trials light) ;
4 A & C de B Indret; 500 psi (35

kgjcm^) 61 7°F (380'C)
:
Speed, knots 34 (32 full load)

Oil fuel, tons 725
GENERAL
After serving as trial ship from 1 967-71 she was convert-
ed at Brest to her present state in 1972-73.
RADAR. OneDRBV26;oneDRBV51 ;oneDRBC31c

Senit.
SONAR DUBV 23 hull-mounted; DUBV 43 VDS.
7974 Conire Amiral M. Adam
4 TYPE 53
LA BOURDONNAIS D 634 Aug 1954 15 Oct 1955 Mar 1958
FORBIN D 635 Aug 1954 15 Oct 1955 1 Feb 1958
TARTU D 636 At. Chantiers de Bretagne Nov 1954 2 Dec 1955 5 Feb 1958
JAUREGUIBERRY D 637 Gironde Sept 1954 5 Nov 1955 July 1958

Guns 6—5 in (727 mm) (twins);
(Forbin 4—5 in) 6—57 mm ;
(twin) ; 2—20 mm
Torpedoes 2 triple mountings (550 mm) for
Mk K2 and L3
A/S weapons 375 mm Mk 54 projector
2 shafts
Speed, knots 34 (32 fully laden) SURCOUF Class (Group D)
Oil fuel, tons 800
FORBIN (with helo platform) 1973, French Navy

118 FRANCE
Oestroyers— continued
GENERAL RADAR. One DRBV 22A (air search) ; o
Air-direction sh\ps—Forbin has helicopter platform aft
one DRBV 31 , Tacan ; Senit,
in place of Y mount. SONAR. One DUBA 1 ; one DUBV 24.
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JAUREGUIBERRY 7972, Dr Giorgio Arra
5 TYPE 47 (AS W) Name Pennant No. Builder Laid down Launched Completed
Displacement, tons 2 750 standard; 3 900
MAILLE BREZ£ D 627 Lorient Oct 1953 26 Sept 1954 4 May 1957
full load VAUQUELIN
Length, feet (metres) 434'6 (132-5) D 628 Lorient Mar 1953 26 Sep 1954 3 Nov 1956
DESTRgES D 629 May 1953 27 Nov 1954 19 Mar 1957
Draught, feet (merz-es) 14-4 (4-4)
CASABIANCA D 631 F. C. Gironde Oct 1953 13 Nov 1954 4 May 1957
Guns 2—3-9 mm)
GUEPRATTE D 632 A. C. Bretagne Aug 1953 8 Nov 1954 6 June 1957
in {700 (singles);
2—20 mm
A/S weapons 1 Malafon; 1 375 mm Mk 54
projector
Torpedo tubes Two triple mountings (550 mm)
for Mk K2 and L3 ^^teJfc
2 shafts
TYPE 47 (ASW)
Oil fuel, tons 800 RADAR OneDRBV22/: oneDRBV50,oneDRBN32, SONARS One DUBV 23 hull
Complement 320 (21 officers, 299 men) two DRBC 23A, Senit one DUBV 43 VDS
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1 "ACONIT" CLASS
ACONIT D

Draught, feet (mef/-es) 18 9 (5i
Missiles, A/S 'Malafon" rocket/homing torpedo
MM 38 Exocet to be fitted
Guns 2—3 9 in (700 mm) AA
A/S weapons 1quadruple 1 2 in (305mm) mortar
Torpedoes 2 launchers for Mk L5
Main engines Rateau geared turbine; 1 shaft,
28 650 shp
2 automatic
Speed, knots 27
Rated as "Corvette". Laid down at Lorient in Jan 1966

and launched on 7 Mar 1970, commissioned 15 May
1971 for service in 1972.
RADAR. One DRBV 13 (S-band surveillance); one

DRBC 32B (X-band fire control) one DRBN 32 (search/
;
navigation set) one DRBV 32A; Senit.

;
SONAR. One hull-mounted DUBV 23;

oneVDS type DUBV 43.
FRANCE 119
FRIGATES
9 "CO ANDANT RIViCR^" CLAS; Name No. Launched Completed
AMIRAL CHARNER F 727 Mar 196C Dec 1962
Displacen 750 standard: 2 250
BALNY F 729 Mar 1962 Feb 1971
IS 1
{Ba/ny 650 standard

full
950
load COMMANDANT BORY F 726 Oct 1958 Mar1964
load)
1 , 1 full
COMMANDANT BOURDAIS F 740 Apr 1961 Mar1963
Length, feet (metres) 321 5 (98 0) 338 (103)
COMMANDANT RIVlgRE F 733 Oct 1958 Dec1962
Beam, feet (metres) 37-8 (7 7-5)
pp ; oa
DOUOART DE LA GREE F 728 Apr 1961 Mar1963
Draugfit,feet(mer/-ei) (JS) mean 14-1
ENSEIGN HENRY F 749 Dec 1963 Jan 1965
1 2 5 ; {4- J) max PROTET F 748 Dec 1962 May 1964
Aircraft light helicopter can land aft
AA
1
3—3-9 VICTOR SCHOELCHER F 725 Oct 1958 Dec 1962

Guns, in (100 mm) automatic.
singles (Ba/ny, Henry and Bour-
dais 2 only) 2—30 ; mm
A/S 1—12 in (305 mm) quadruple
mortar
Torpedo tubes 6—21 (533
in mm) (triple) for
Mk K2 and L3
Mam engines 4 SEMT-Pielstick diesels 1 6 000 ;
bhp; 2 shafts; (except Balny:

CODAG ; 2 diesels (1 6 cyl) ; one
TG Turbomeca M38; 1 shaft;
VP screw).
Speed, knots 25 max (266 trials)
Range, miles 4 500 at 1 5 knots (Balny 8 000 at f.-TS.
^
12 knots) %if^
^^î. .* ^.
'"^^Mîmmm^k
rÂ^S^.-,- %T-y
COMMANDANT BOR^ (974 Wr qb' ^nd Loga
COMMANDANT RIVIERE Class
soldiers inan emergency, as well as two 30 ft LCAs. tional diesels in 1 973. Victor Schoelcher acts as traii
Balny s trials continued for several years. Commandant ship. Com. Belo class of Portugal is similar.
Bourdais commissioned as fishery protection ship for
GENERAL Newfoundland and Greenland in Mar 963 Commandant
1
RADAR Search:DRBV 22A. Tactical: S Band.
All built by Lorient Dockyard. Fitted for operations Bourdais and Enseigne Henry had helicopter platforms Control X Band DRBC 32A One DRBV 50 :
under widely differing conditions. Capable of accepting rigged in place of X Gun in 1973-74 Commandant one DRBN 32.
a light helicopter aft. Can carry a force of up to 80 Bory had experimental m achinery 'placed by conven- SONAR. DUBA
r
e 3, one SOS 17.
LE NORMAND" CLASS Name No. Builders Laiddown Launched Completed

(E 52 TYPE) L'AGENAIS F 774 Lorient Aug 1955 23 June1956 14 May 1958
LAtSACIEN F 776 Lorient July 1956 26 Jan 1957 27 Aug 1960
Displacement, tons 1 250 standard; load 1 702 full LE BASQUE F 773 Lorient Dec 1954 25 Feb 1956 18 Oct 1957
Length, feet (metres) 311-7 (95 0) pp; 325-8 (99-8) oa LE BEARNAIS F 775 Lorient Dec 1955 23 June1956 18 Oct 1958
Beam, feet (metres) 33-8 (703) LE BRETON F 772 Lorient June 1954 2 Apr 1955 20 Aug 1957
Draught, feet (metres) 11-2 (3-4) aft; 13 5 (4-7) screws LE BOURGUIGNON F 769 Penhoet Jan 1954 28 Jan 1956 11 July 1957
Guns, AA 6—2-25 in (57 mm), m twin LE CHAMPENOIS F 770 A. C. Loire May 1954 12 Mar 1955 1 June 1957
mountings (4 only in F 771, 772 LE GASCON F 767 A. C. Loire Feb 1954 23 Oct 1954 29 Mar 1957
773) 2—20 mm LE LORRAIN F 768 F. Ch de la Medit July 1953 13 Feb 1954 3 Nov 1956
NORMAND
;
A/S Sextuple Bofors ASM (lance- LE F 765 F. Ch. de la Medit July 1953 13 Feb 1954 3 Nov 1956
roquettes) mortar forward (except LE PICARD F 766 A. C. Loire Nov 1953 31 May 1954 20 Sep 1956
F 776, 777, 778 with 1—12 in LE PROVENCAL F 777 Lorient Feb 1957 5 Oct 1957 6 Nov 1959
(305 mm) quadruple mortar) LE SAVOYARD F 771 F. Ch. de la Medit Nov 1953 7 May 1955
2 DC mortars, 1 DC rack LE VENDEEN F 778 F. Ch. de la Medit Mar 1957 27 July 1957 1 Oct 1960
Torpedo tubes 12 ASM (4 triple mountings aft)
for Mk K2 and L3
Boilers 2 Indret;
pressure 500 psi (352 kgjcm^) ;
superheat 725°F (385°C)

Mam engines Parsons or Rateau geared turbines
20 000 shp
Speed, knots 27 (on trials they exceeded 29 kts) =ZL
Oil fuel (tons) 310
Complement 205 (13 officers, 192 men) L'ALSACIEN, IE PROVENCAL, LE VENDgEN LE NORMAND Class
GENERAL
The E 52 type have similar characteristics to the E 50
type as regards hull and machinery but are easily dis-
tinguished in that they have the ASM tubes aft and the
heavy hedgehog or ASM howitzer forward while the E 50
type have the ASM torpedo tubes forward, L'Agenais,
L'Alsacien, Le Basque, Le Bearnais, Le Breton, Le
Provencal and Le Vendeen have a different arrangement
of bridges. L'Alsacien, Le Provencal and Le Vendeen
are of the E 52B type and have the Strombos-Velensi
modified funnel cap.
RADAR. Search; DRBV 22A. Fire Control: One DRBV

32; one DRBC 31.
SONAR. OneDUBV24;one DUBAI (except 771 , 772, 972 Dr Giorgio Arra

773, one DUBV and one DUBA 1).
1
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120 FRANCE
frigates— continued
4 E50 TYPE Name Builders Laiddown Launched

LE BORDELAIS 64 F Ch de la Med May 1952 11 July 1953 7 Apr 1 955
Displacement, tons 1 250 standard: 1 528 for trials; LE BOULONNAIS 63 A C Loire Mar 1952 12 May 1953 5 Aug 1955
1 702 full load LE BRESTOIS 62 Lorient Navy Yard Nov 1951 16 Aug 1952 19 Jan 1956
Length, feet (metres) 311-7 (950) pp; 327-3 (998) oa LE CORSE 61 Lorient Navy Yard Oct 1951 5 Aug 1952 15 Apr 1955
Beam, feet [metres) 33-8 (10-3)
Draught, feet (metres) 13-5 (4-1) screws
Guns, AA 6—2-25 in (57 mm) (twins);
2—20 mm
A/S weapons 1—375 mm Mk 54 rocket launcher
Torpedo tubes 12 tubes (four triple mounts
forward) for Mk K2 and L3
2 Rateau A & C de B geared
turbines; 20 000 shp; 2 shafts
27 (29 on trials) economical
;
speed 14
Oil fuel, tons 292
y:.-;
GENERAL
Le Bordelais has Strombos-Velensi type modified funnel
cap. Le Brestois has similar mast arrangement to that
in Le Provencal.
GUNNERY. Le Brestois had a single 3 9 in (100 mm) LE BRESTOIS (showing 100 1971 , Dr Giorgio Arra
automatic AA gun mounted in place of the after twin
57 mm mounting for experimental purposes and after
her refit, completed in 1963, she retained this mounting.
RADAR. Search; DRBV 20; one DRBN 32;

one DRBC 31.
SONAR. One DUBV
E 50 Type
7972, Dr Giorgio Arra
12 NEW CONSTRUCTION TYPE A69 Name

D'ESTIENNE DORVES
No.
F 781
Builde r Laiddown Launched
June1973
Trials
July 1974
Service
July 1975
Aug 1972 1
Displacement, tons 950 standard; 1 170 load

AMYOT DINVILLE F 782 Lorien Sep 1973 Sep 1974 July 1975 July 1976
Length, feet (metres) 262 5 (80 0) 03

full
DROGOU F 783 Oct 1973 Sep 1974 Aug 1975 July 1976
DETROYAT F 784 1974 1975 Feb 1976 July 1977
Beam, feet (metres) 338
9-8
(10-3) — F 7^5 Lorien 1974 1975 Mar 1976 May 1977
Draught, feet (metres) (30) + 7 future construction
Guns 1—3-9 in (700 mm) AA; 2—20
mm AA
A/S weapons 1—375 mm Mk54 Rocket launcher
Torpedoes 4 fixed tubes for Mk L3 and L5
2 SEMI PC2V diesels;
Pielstick
2 shafts; controllable pitch
propellers; 11 000 bhp
Speed, knots 24 (22 with 80% power)
GENERAL
Primarily intended for coastal A/S operations— officially
classified as "Avisos". Also available for overseas patrols
and can carry a detachment of 2 officers and 29 men.
TYPE (A70 similar hull)

RADAR. One Decca type 202 navigation set; one
DRBV 51 stabilised surveillance and target designator;
One DRBC 32E fire control; one DRBN 32.
SONAR. One hull mounted sonar DUBA 25.
NEW CONSTRUCTION TYPE A70

Very similar to the type A 69, ships of this type are
planned for building in the near future with Lorient acting
as the lead yard. The details and remarks listed for
—
Type A 69 apply also to Type A 70 in addition the latter
will mount two MM
38 Exocet launchers with associated
radar.
D'ESTIENNE D'ORVES after launciiing 1973, French Navy

FRANCE 121
SUBMARINES
5 NUCLEAR POWERED BALLISTIC
MISSILE TYPE (SIMLE)
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Completion Operational
LE REDOUTABLE S 611 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 30 Mar 1964 29 Mar 1967 Trials 1969 1 Dec 1971
LE TERRIBLE S 612 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 24 June 1967 12 Dec 1969 Trials 1971 1 Jan 1973
LE FOUDROYANT S 610 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 1969 4 Dec 1971 Trials May 1973 July 1974
L'INDOMPTABLE S 613 (Q 258) Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 1971 Aug 1974 Dec 1975
1975 July 1978
LE TONNANT S 614 (Q 259) Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 1973

Missile launchers 16 tubes amidships for "Polaris
type ICBIVI's; range 1 400 miles
Torpedo tubes 4—21-7 inch (18 torpedoes)
Nuclear reactor 1 pressurised water-cooled
Main machinery 2 turbo-alternators; 1 electric
motor; 15 000 hp; 1 shaft
Auxiliary propulsion 1 diesel
Complement Two alternating crews each of
GENERAL
Le Redoutable was the first French nuclear powered,
ballistic missile armed submarine and the prototype of the
"Force de dissuasion" of five such vessels which the
Navy plans to have in the late 1 970s. The diesel has oil
bunkerage for a range of 5 000 miles. The decision to
build a fourth unit of this class was announced on 7
Dec 1967 and the fifth in Feb 1972. Divmg depth
over 700 feet.
MISSILES. First boats armed with MSBS -1 of 18
tons launch weight with a range of 1 400 les- The

last three boats will have M-2 missiles (199 tons and
1 875 miles range). Both M-1 and M-2 have a 500 KT _
head. Further improvements planned include the M-20 Lh HLUOU
missile (M2with thermonuclear head) and M-4 with a
range in the 3 000 mile bracket and fitted with MRV o RADAR. Le Redoutable is equipped with Calypso X REACTOR. The reactor is a natural-water-cooled type
MIRV. Both these developments are unlikely until thf Band radar for navigation and attack. Has passive ECM running on enriched uranium, feeding twin turbines and
late 1970s. and DF systems. two turbo-alternators.
LE REDOUTABLE, LE TERRIBLE, LE FOUDROYANT
1 EXPERIMENTAL MISSILE TYPt No Builders Completed

S 655 Cherbourg Naval Dockyard 1 7 Oct 1 966
Draught, feet (me(/-es) 25(7-6)
Missile launchers 4 tubes for MSBS
Main machinery 4 sets 620 kW diesel electric: HULL G^mnote was the hull laid down in 1958 as
2 electric motors; 2 shafts; An experimental submarine for testing ballistic missiles the nuclear powered submarine Q 244 which was
2 600 hp for the firstFrench nuclear powered deterrent submarines, cancelled in 1959. The hull was still availat^le when a
Speed, knots 11 surface; 10 dived and for use as an underwater laboratory to prove equipment trials vessel for the French 'Polaris' type missiles was
Complement 78 (8 officers, 70 men) and arms for nuclear powered submarines required and was completed as Gymnote.
1970, French Navy

122 FRANCE
Submarines — continued
1 NEW CONSTRUCTION
FLEET SUBMARINE
SNA 72
It was announced in 1973 that a nuclear-propelled fleet machinery are in progress at Cadarache. Present plans in 1976. Two squadrons of these submarines are
are for a comparatively small boat of some 3 000 tons forecast, one to be stationed at Brest and the other at
submarine would be included in the 1974 budget. This
is to have a single reactor and one screw studies — of the with a speed of 25 knots plus. She Is due to be laid down Toulon from 1 982.
AGOSTA" CLASS Name Builder Laid down Launched Operational

AGOSTA Cherbourg 7 Feb 1972 Jan 1974 April1976
BEVEZIERS Cherbourg 7 May 1973 Apr 1974 June 1976
Displacement, tons 1200 standard: LA PRAYA Cherbourg 1974 Oct 1975 1976
1 725 dived OUESSANT Cherbourg 1974 Jan 1976 1977
Beam, feet {metres) 22-3 (6-8)
Draught, feet (/ s) 17-7 (54)
Tubes 21-4 in {550 mm)
20 reload torpedoes
Main machinery Diesel-electric; 2 SEMT Peilstick
diesels 3 600 hp; 1 main motor
4 600 hp; 1 cruising motor;
1 shaft
Speed, knots 12 surfaced; 20 submerged
Range, miles 9 000 at 9 knots (snorting);
350 at 3-5 knots (dived)
Endurance 45 days
GENERAL
New type of patrol submarines of high performance, the
building of which was announced in 1970 under the
third five-year new construction plan 1971-75.
RADAR, Possibly X Band Calypso Th D 1030 or 1973, Cols Bleus

for search/navigation.
SONAR. DUUA1 active sonar with transducers forward
and aft; DSUV passive sonar with 36 hydrophones;

passive ranging; intercept set.

9 -DAPHNE" CLASS DAPHNE
No.
S 641
Builder
Dubigeon Mar 1958 20 June1959 1 June 1964
DIANE S 642 Dubigeon July 1958 4 Oct 1960 20 June 1964

Displacement,_tons 869 surface; 1 043 dived DORIS S 643 Cherbourg Sep 1958 14 May 1960 26 Aug 1964
Length, feet (metres) 189-6 (57-S) FLORE S 645 Cherbourg Sep 1958 21 Dec 1960 21 May 1964
Beam, feet {metres) 22-3 {6-8) GALATEE S 646 Cherbourg Sep 1958 22 Sep 1961 25 July 1964
Draught, feet {metres) 15-1 {4-6) JUNON S 648 Cherbourg July 1961 11 May 1964 25 Feb 1966
Torpedo tubes 12—21-7 in {550 mm) 8 bow VENUS S 649 Cherbourg Aug 1961 24 Sep 1964 1 Jan 1966
4 stern PSYCHE S 650 Brest May 1961 28 June 1967 July 1969
Main machinery SEMT-Pielstick diesel-electric SIRENE S 651 Brest May 1961 28 June 1967 Mar 1970
1 300 bhp
surface; 1 600 hp
motors dived; 2 shafts
Range, miles 2 700 at 12-5 knots (surfaced);
4 500 at 5 knots (snorting) ;
_^,
Speed, knots
3 000 at 7 knots (snorting)
13-5 surface; 16 dived ^^^n iL
^ ^^1 K^
GENERAL
1972. Dr Georgia Arra
Improved "Arethuse" class with diving depth about VENUS (showing new sonar dome)
1 000 ft {300 metres).
MODERNISATION. In hand from 1971 to improve

sonar and armament.
RADAR X Band Calypso II for search/navigation.
SONAR DUUA 1 active sonar with transducers for

ward and aft, passive ranging; intercept set.
FOREIGN ORDERS. South Africa (3), Pakistan (3),

Portugal (4), Spain (building in Spain) (4). 1972, Dr. Giorgio Arra
FRANCE 123
Submarines —continued
Name No. Programme Builders Laid do A/n Launched Completed
4 "ar£thuse" class AMAZONE S 639 1954 Cherbourg Dec 1955 Apr 1958
3 1 July 1959
ARETHUSE S 635 1953 Cherbourg Mar 1955 Nov 1957
9 23 Oct 1958
ARGONAUTE S 636 1953 Cherbourg Mar 1955 29 June1957 11 Feb 1959
ARIANE S 640 1954 Cherbourg Dec 1955 12 Sep 1958 16 Mar 1960
Displacement, tons 400 standard; 543 surface;
669 submerged
Length, feet {metres) 162 7 (49-6)
Draught, feet (mefres) 13-1 (40)
Torpedo tubes -21 7 in (550 mm) bow, 4
Main machinery 12-cyl. SEMT-Pielstick diesel-
electric; 1060
surface; bhp
1 300 hp motors dived; 1 shaft
Speed, knots 12 5 surface; 16 dived
GENERAL
An excellent class of small submarmes with a minimum
number of ballast tanks and a diving depth of about
600 feet. 1972 Or Giorgio Arra
Name No Programme Builders Laid down Launc hed Completed
6 "NARVAL' CLASS NARVAL S 631 1949 Cherbourg June 1951 11 Dec 1954 1 Dec 1957
Displacement, tons 1 320 standard 1 635 surface; MARSOUIN S 632 1949 Cherbourg Sept 1951 21 May 1955 1 Oct 1957
1 910 dived DAUPHIN S 633 1950 Cherbourg May 1952 17 Sep 1955 1 Aug 1958
Length, feet (metres) 257-2 (77-6) REQUIN S 634 1950 Cherbourg June 1952 3 Dec 1955 1 Aug 1958
Beam, feet (metres) 25-6 (7-8) ESPADON S 637 1954 Normand Dec 1955 15 Sep 1958 2 Apr 1960
Draught, feet (mefres) 18-5 (5-4) MORSE S 638 1954 Seme Maritime Feb 1956 10 Dec 1958 2 May 1960
Torpedo tubes 6—21-7 in (550 mm) bow;
14 reload torpedoes; capable of
minelaying
Main machinery Diesel electric, three 12-cyl
SEMT-Pielstickdiesels;two2 400
hp electric motors 2 shafts ;
Speed, knots 1 5 surface; 18 dived
Range, miles 15 000 at 8 knots (snorting)

Endurance 45 days
GENERAL
Designed as oceangoing standard submarines. Improved
versions based on the German XXI type. Dauphine MORSE (showing modified connmg fin Giorgio Arra
Marsouin. Narval and Requin were built in seven pre-
fabricated parts each of 10 metres in length. and Espadon and Morse in succession at Lorient followed ENGINEERING. New main propelling machinery instal-
by the other three, were given
a new power
diesel electric led on reconstruction during 1965 to 1970 includes
plant as well as new weapon and detection equipment diesel-electric drive on the surface with SEMT-Pielstick
RECONSTRUCTION During a five-year reconstruction Sonar similar to that in the Daphne class. Alcatel diesels. The original main machinery was Schneider
programme, announced in 1965 and completed by the DLT-8-4E torpedo control system. See altered appear- 4 000 bhp 7 cyl. 2 str. diesels for surface propulsion and
end of 1970, these submarines, Requin in Spring 1967 ance of Morse and Dons. 5 000 hp electric motors submerged.
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
NOTE— SEE BATRAL CLASS UNDER "TRANSPORTS"
2 LANDING SHIPS (DOCK) (TCD)
OURAGAN L 9021 ORAGE L 9022

Displacement, tons 5 800 light; 8 500 full load;
15 000 when fully immersed
Length, feet (metres) 488 9 (1 49 0)
feet (metres) 70 5 (21 5)
Draught, feet (metres) 16-1 (4 9): 28 5 (8 7) max
Guns 2^17 in (120 mm) mortars;
6—30 mm
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 8 640 bhp
Speed, knots 17
Built at Brest Dockyard. Ouragan was laid down in

June 1 962, launched on 9 Nov 1 963, completed for trials
in 1964, and commissioned in Jan 1965. Orage was

laid down in June 1966 launched on 22 Apr 1967 and
1970, Contre Amiral M. Adam
completed in Mar 1968 Bridge is on the starboard
side. Fitted with a platform for four heavy helicopters.
Able to carry EDICs loaded with eleven light tanks each,
or 18 loaded LCMs, also 1 500 tons of material and
equipment handled by two 35 ton cranes. Orage is
allocated to the Pacific Nuclear Experimental Centre.
Can carry 350 troops normally or 470 for short periods.
SONAR. One SOS-17 in Ouragan.
ORAGE OURAGAN
7569, French Navy

124 FRANCE
Amphibious Forces — continued CORVETTES

5 LANDING SHIPS (TANK) 14 "LE FOUGUEUX'
ARGENS L 9003 BIDASSOA L 9004 DIVES L 9008 L'ADROIT (5 Oct 1957) P 644 L'tTOURDI (5 Feb 1958) P 637
BLAVET L 9009 TRIEUX L9007 L' AGILE (26 June 1954) P 643 LE FOUGUEUX (31 May 1954) P 641
L'ALERTE (5 Oct 1957) P 645 LE FRINGANT (6 Feb 1959) P 640
L-ATTENTIF (5 Oct 1957) P 646 LE FRONDEUR (26 Feb 1959) P 639
Displacement, tons 1 400 standard; 1 765 normal; 4 225 full load L'ARDENT (17 July 1958) P 635 LE HARDI (17 Sep 1958) P 648
Dimensions, ft (m) 328 oa » 50 X 14 (102-1 x 15-5 x 3-2) L'EFFRONTE (27 Jan 1959) P 638 L'INTREPIDE (12 Dec 1958) P 630
Guns —
2 40 mm AA; 4 — 20 mm AA
(Argens, Trieux) 1 4-7 — i
L'ENJOUE (5 Oct 1957) P 647 L'OPINIATRE (4 May 1954) P642
mortar 3 40 ; — mm
AA (Bidassoa, Blavet. Dives)
Main engines SEMT-Pielstick diesels; 2 shafts; 2 000 bhp = 11 knots
Range, miles 18 500 at 10 knots Dimensions, ft (m) 170 pp X 23 X 6-5 (53 x 7-3 x 3-1)
Complement 85 (6 officers and 79 men.) Plus 170 troops (normal) Guns 2—40 mm Bofors AA 2—20 mm AA
; (P 641—3 only)
A/S weapons 1 hedgehog; 4 DC mortars; 2 DC racks; (P 641—3 only);
Built by Chantiers Seine Maritime (Bidassoa, Dives) and Chantiers de Bretagne, 1—120 mm A/S mortar; 2 DC mortars; 2 DC racks (rest)
Nantes (others). Launched on 7 Apr 1959, 30 Dec 1960, 1 5 Jan 1960, 29 June 1960 Tubes L'Intrepide has a tube mounted on the stern
and 6 Dec 1958, respectively. All commissioned in 1960-61. Can carry: 4 LCVP's, Main engines 4 SEMT-Pielstick diesel engines coupled 2 by 2 ;
3 240 bhp = 18-6 knots (22 knots on trial)

1 800 tons of freight, 335 (up to 807 if required) troops (329 in bunks, 552 in hammocks).
Blavet and Trieux are fitted as light helicopter carriers with a hanger before the bridge Range, miles 3 000 at 12 knots; 2 000 at 15 knots
and can carry two Alouette III. Complement 63 (4 officers, 59 men)
L'Agile, Le Fougueux and L'Opiniatre were built in France under a USA offshore
order. Five more were built under the 1 955 and six under the 1 956 estimates. These
have a different armament, and modified bridge. L'Agile is employed on fishery
protection duties.
SONAR. One DUBA 2 (P 641— 3); one QCU2. (remainder)
SIMILAR CLASSES. Four "Boavista" class (Portugal) and one in Yugoslavia.
1971 . Or Giorgio Arra
11 LANDING CRAFT (TANK) (EDIC)

1
L 9091 (7 Jan 1958) L 9094 (24 July 1958) L 9071 (4 Nov 1967)
L 9092 (2 Dec 1958) L 9095 (11 Apr 1958) L 9072 (1968)
L 9093 (17 Apr 1958) L 9096 (11 Oct 1958) L 9073 (1968)
L 9070 (30 Mar 1967) L 9074 (22 July 1969) «f.-
-"/^^r," «
Dimensions, ft (m) 193-5 X 39-2 X 4-5 (59 x 12 « 1-3)

Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines MGO diesels; 2 shafts; 1 000 bhp = 8 knots
and 15 men) L'INTREPIDE (tube on stern) 7972, Dr. Giorgio Arra
Complement 16 (1 officer,
Seven were built by C. N. Franco Beiges, two by Toulon Dockyard, two by La Perrifere.
Launch dates above. Can carry 11 lorries or 5 Light Fighting Vehicles.
6 -LA DUNKERQUOISE" CLASS

LA DUNKERQUOISE (ex-Fundy) P 653
LA MALOUINE (ex-Cowlcham) P 651
LA BAYONNAISE (ex-Chignecto) P 654
LA PAIMPOLAISE (ex-Thunder) P 657
LA DIEPPOISE (ex-Chaleur) P 655
'"jM\ LA LORIENTAISE (ex-Miarmachi) P 652
L 9092 1970, French Navy

Displacement, tons 370 full load; 470 standard;
ISSOLE L 9097 (LCT) Dimensions, ft (m) 140 pp; 152 oa X 28 X 8-7 (50 9-2 X 2-1
Gun -40 AA
Displacement, tons 600 full load Mam engines General Motors diesels; 2 shafts; 2 500 bhp
Dimensions, feet 160-8 x 32 x 72 Oil fuel (tons: 52
Main engines 2 diesels; 1 000 bhp 12 knots Range, miles 4 500 at 1 1 knots
Built at Toulon in 1957-58. Coaster' th bow doors and ramp.
La Bayonnaise (launched 12 May 1952), La Malouine (launched 12 Nov 1951) and

La Paimpolaise (launched 1 7 July 1 953) were transferred to the French flag at Halifax
on 1 Apr 1954, Dunkerquoise (launched 17 July 1953) on 30 Apr 1954, and La
Dieppoise (launched 21 June 1952) and La Lorientaise (launched in 1953) on 10 Oct
1954. All similarto the "Bay" class in the Royal Canadian Navy. All transferred from
minesweeping to overseas patrol operations 1973. They have been air conditioned.
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ISSOLE 1969, Godfrey H. Walker
LCT 9061 (ex-HMS Buttress, LCT(8) 4099)
Dimensions, ft (m) 231-2 5-9 (70-5 x 11-9 ^ 1-8)

x 39 x
Guns 2—20 mm; 1 120mm mortar —
Main engines 4 Paxman diesels; 2 shafts; 1 840 bhp = 9 knots
LA DIEPPOISE 1971, French Navy
Former Brirish landing craft bought in July 1965.
14 LCM 's
CTM 1 to 14 SIRIUS" CLASS
Displacement, tons 56 standard; 150 full load ALTAI P 656 CANOPUS P 859
Dimensions, ft (m) 92-8 x 21 x 3.9 (28-3 x 6-4 x 1-2) ARCTURUS P 650 ETOILE POLAIRE P 660
Main engines Hispano diesels; 2 shafts; 225 hp = 9-5 knots CROIX DU SUD P 658
Complement 6
details) transferred
All of "Sirlus" class minesweepers (s Minewarfare Section for
90 tons for coastal patrol operations 1 973.
Can carry up to in coastal or protected
FRANCE 125
LIGHT FORCES
LA COMBATTANTE P 730 (FAST ATTACK CRAFT-MISSILE) Y 760 (ex-P 9786) Y 761 (ex-P 9785)
Displacement, tons 180 standard; 202 full load Displacement, tons 45

Dimensions, ft (m) 147-8 X 24-2 X 6-5 (45 " 7 4 2-5) Dimensions, feet 79-3 x 14-8 x 4-2
Gun 1—30 mm AA Guns 8-0-5 MG (four twin mountings)
Launchers 1 quadruple for SS 11 ; 1 for 14 flares Main engines 2 Daimler-Benz diesels; 2 shafts; 1 000 bhp = 18 knots
Main engines 2 SEMT-Plelstick diesels; 2 shafts; controllable pitch
propellers; 3 200 bhp = 23 knots Built by Burmelster-Bremen and Bodenwerft-Kressbronn. Completed m 1954.
Complement 25 (3 officers, 22 men) JASMIN (ex-M 776) P 661 PETUNIA (ex-M 789) P 662
Authorised under the 1960 Programme. Built by Constructions M§caniques de 2 ex-"Ham" class MSI's used for patrol duties. See Minewarfare Forces for details.
Normandie. Laid down in April 1 962, launched on 20 June 1 963, and completed on
1 Mar 1964. Of wooden and plastic laminated non-magnetic construction. Was
fitted for trials of the MM
38 missile system (Exocet)
MINE WARFARE FORCES
CIRCE" CLASS (MINEHUNTERS)
-I CYBELE M 712 CALLIOPE M 713 CLIO M 7V

CIRCE M 715 CERES M 716
Displacement, tons 460 standard; 495 normal; 510 full load

Dimensions, ft (m) 152-6 x 29-2 X 8-0 (46-5 x 89 x 25)
Gun 1—20 mm
Main engines Diesels; single axial screw; 1 800 bhp = 15 knots
Range, miles 3 000
at 12 knots
LA COMBATTANTE 1972. Dr Giorgio Ana Ordered in 1968. Built by Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie, Cherbourg.
Circe launched 15 Dec 1970, in service 18 May 1972; Clio launched 10 June 1971,
2 NEW CONSTRUCTION (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) in service 18 May 1972; Calliope launched 21 Nov 1971, in service 28 Sept 1972;
Cybele launched Jan 1972, in service 28 Sept 1972; Ceres launched 10 Aug 1972
IIDENT GLAIVE Mar 1973.
Displacement, tons 115 standard; 130 full load MINEHUNTING. All ships are fitted with DUBM 20 minehunting sonar. The 9 foot
Dimensions, ft (m) 121-4 X 18 X 5-2 (37 x 55 y long PAP is propelled by two electric motors at 6 knots. Fitted with a television
1-6)
camera, thia machine detects the mine and lays its 100 kgm charge nearby. These
Missiles 6— SS 12
Gun 1 —
40 mm are then detonated by an ultra-sonic signal.
Main engines Diesels; 3 600 hp = 25 knots
Range, miles 1 500 at 1 5 knots MINESWEEPING. These ships carry no normal minesweeping equipment.
Complement 15
Laid down in 1973.
1 Ex-US SC TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)

M 691 (ex-CW 101, e-K-SC 524)

Dimensions, ft (m) 107-5 wl ; 110-6 oa x 18-8 x 6-5 (33-7 x 57 x 2)
Main engines 2 GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 000 bhp = 15 knots
Complement 25
Of wooden construction. Launched in 1943. Acquired from the USN in 1944.

TRANSFERS
P 699 was transferred to the Ivory Coast Republic and re-named Patience (now defunct)
and P 700 was transferred to the Senegalian Republic and re-named Senegal.
1 FAIRMILE ML TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)

OiSEAU DES ILES A 716
Displacement, tons 140 full load 7572, French Navy

Dimensions, feet 111-5 x 18-4 x 4-3 (34 x 5-6 1-3)
Speed, knots 11-5
Former Fairmile motor launch was allocated to the Navy for training frogmen. 12 Ex-US MSO "BERNEVAL" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
2 VC TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) NARVIK (ex-AM512) M 609 MYTHO (ex-AM 475) M 618
OUISTREHAM (ex-/»/W513) M 610 VINH LONG (ex-/1/M 477) M 619
VC 2 P 752 VC 3 P 753 ALENCON (ex-AM 453) M 612 BERLAIMONT (ex-/4/M 500) M 620
BERNEVAL (ex-AM 450) M 613 AUTUN (ex-AM b02) M 622
Displacement, tons 70 standard; 80 full load CANTHO (ex-AM 476) M 615 BACCARAT (ex->l/M 505) M 623
Dimensions, ft (m) 104-2 X 15.5 X 5.5 (31.8 X 4-7 X 1-7) GARIGLIANO (ex-A'M 452) M 617 COLMAR (ex->1W514) M 624
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 2 shafts; 2 700 bhp Displacement, tons 700 standard; 780 full I
Range, miles 1 500 at 1 5 knots Dimensions, ft (m) 165 wl; 171 03 X 35 X W-7 X 3-2)
Complement 15 Gun 1—40 mm AA
Main engines 2 GM
diesels; 2 shafts; 600 bhp 13-5 knots
Completed in 1 958 and 1 959. Built by the Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie, Range, miles 3 000 at 10 knots
Cherbourg (VC 3) and Liirssens in Germany (VC 2). Complement 56 (4 officers, 52 men)
TRANSFERS The USA transferred to France eight new AMs in 1953, and four in 1954. Three
VC (P751). To
1 Mauritania 1969.VC 4 (P 754). To Congo and subsequently more transferred in 1 956. Origny is classified and fitted as an oceanographic research
to Senegal {Sine Saloum) in 1966. VC 5 (P 755). To Senegal (Casamance) Jan vessel but is Navy owned and manned. Bir Hacheim M61 4 (ex-AM 451 ) was returned
1963. VC 5 (P 756). To Cameroon (Vigilante) Jan 1964. VC 6 to disposal. to the US Navy at Brest on 4 Sept 1970 and transferred to Uruguayan Navy, being
VC7 (P757). VC8 (P758) To Madagascar in 1963, returned and subsequently renamed Maldonado.
to Cameroon (Audacieux) 1 968 VC 9 (P 759) To Ivory Coast (Perseverance) 1963. APPEARANCE. Autun, Baccarat, Berlaimont, Colmar, Narvik, Origny and Ouistreham
VC11(P761). To Tunisia (/sf/Ato/) 1960 VC12(P762) To Morocco (f/ SaWi?) have a taller funnel
1972, Dr. Giorgio Arra AUTUN (tall funnel type)

126 FRANCE
Mine Warfare Forces continued Minewarfare Forces— continued

1 7 'SIRIUS" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL) 1 SPECIAL TYPE (DBI) (MINESWEEPER-COASTAL)
ALGOL (15 Apr 1953) M 704 DENEBOLA (12 July 1956) M 751
ANTARES (21 Jan 1954) M 703 ERIDAN (18 May 1954) M 741 MERCURE M 765
ARIES (13 Mar 1956) M 758 LYRE (3 May 1956) M 759
BELLATRIX (21 July 1955) M 750 PHENIX (23 May 1955) M 749 Displacement, tons 333 light; 365 normal; 400 full load
BETELGEUSE (12 July 1954) M 747 PeCASE (21 June 1 955) M710 Dimensions, ft (m) 137-8 pp; 145-5 oa x 27 x 8-5 (44-4 x 83 4)
CAPELLA (6 Sep 1955) M 755 SAGITTAIRE (12 Jan 1955) M 743 Guns 2—20 mm AA
CAPRICORNE (8 Aug 1956) M 737 VEGA (14 Jan 1953) M 707 Main engines 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 2 shafts; Kamewa variable pitch
CASSIOPEE (16 Nov 1953) M 740 VERSEAU (26 Apr 1 956) M 757 propellers; 4 000 bhp = 15 knots
CEPHEE (3 Jan 1956) M 756 tons
Oil fuel, 48
Displacement, tons 365 standard: 424 full load Complement 48
Dimensions, feet 140 pp, 152 08 X 28 X 8-2
Guns 1—40 mm Bofors AA 120 ; mm Oerlikon AA (several have Ordered in France from Mecaniques de Normandie under the "off-shore" programme.
2—20 mm AA) Laid down in Jan 1955. Launched on 21 Dec 1957. Completed in Dec 1958
SIGIV.A free piston generators and Alsthom or Rateau- FOREIGN SALES
Bretagne gas turbines or SEMT-Pielstick 16-cyl fast diesels; Six built for W. Germany.
2 shafts; 2 000 bhp = 1 5 knots (1 1 -5 knots when sweeping)
Oil fuel(tons)
Range, mlies 3 000 at 1 5 knots
Complement 38
Of wooden and aluminium Launch dates above. Of same general
alloy construction.
characteristics as the British "Ton" class, but of different hull construction. Propelled
by Alsthom or Rateau gas turbines with SIGMA free piston generators, except Aries,
Bitelgeuse, Capella, Cephie, Lyre, Phinix and Verseau, which have SEMT-Pielstick
light diesels. 16 vessels were built under the "off-shore" programme.
TRANSFERS
D 25, D 26 and D 27 were allocated to Yugoslavia. Fomathaut, Orion, Pollux and
Procyon were returned to the USN in 1970, Achernar and Centaure in 1971.
MERCURE J968, ^,e„c/, /vai^v
3 Ex-BRITISH "HAM" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
fA GERANIUM (ex-Tibenham) M 784

JONQUILLE (ex-Sulham) M 787
VIOLETTE (ex-Mersham) M 773
M^^^^^'î^:: .
^•€1 Displacement, tons 140 standard: 170 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 100 pp 106-5 oa x 21-2 x 5.5 (324
:
x 6-5 x 1-7)
Gun 1—20 mm Oerlikon AA forward
Mam engines 2 Paxmandiesels 550 bhp = 14 knots (9 knots
; when sweeping)
Oil fuel, tons 1 5
1971, courtesy Admiral M Adam Complement 12 (2 officers, 10 men)

Former British inshore minesweepers of the "Ham" class transferred to France under
the US "off-shore" procurement programme in 1955.
24 Ex-US "ACACIA" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
SURVEY SHIPS
PERVENCHE (ex-/1/WS 141 )
M 632 CYCLAMEN (ex-AMS ^^S) M 674 D'ENTRECASTEAUX A 757
PIVOINE (ex-AMS 125) M 633 EGLANTINE (ex-AMS 117) M 675
RESEDA (ex-AMS 126) M 635 GIROFLEE (ex-AMS 85) M 677 Displacement, tons 2 400 II load
ACACIA (ex-/l/MS 69) M 638 GLAIEUL (ex-AMS 120) M 678 Dimensions, ft (m) 295-2 42-7 X 12-8 (89 X 13 X 3.9)
ACANTHE (ex-AMS 70) M 639 GLYCINE (ex-AMS 118) M 679 Main engines 2 dies electric; 1 000 kW; 2 controllable pitch propellers;
MARJOLAINE (ex-Aconit, JACINTHE (ex-AMS 115) M 680 Speed :1 5 knots
ex-AMS 66) M 640 LAURIER (ex-AMS 86) M 681 Auxiliary engines 2 Schottel trainable and retractable
AZALEE {ex-AMS 67) M 668 LILAS (ex-AMS 93) M 682 Range, miles 10 000 at 12 knots
BiGONIA (ex-AMS 83) M 669 LISERON (ex-AMS 98) M 683 Complement 81 (9 officers, 72 men)
BLEU£T (ex-AMS 116) M 670 LOBELIA (ex-AMS 96) M 684
CAMfLIA (ex-AMS 68) M 671 MAGNOLIA (ex-AMS 87) M 685
This ship was specially designed for oceanographic surveys and built at Brest
CHRYSANTH^ME MIMOSA (ex-AMS 99) Completed 10 Oct 1970. Accommodation for 38 scientists. Hangar for Alouette II
M 687
(ex-AMS 113) MUGUET (ex-AMS 97) M 688
helicopter.

Dimensions, ft (m) 1362 pp: 141 oa X 26 X 8-3 (43 2-6)
Guns -20 AA
Main engines 2 GM diesels: 2 shafts: 1 200 bhp = 13 knots
Oil fuel, tons 40
GENERAL
The USA agreed in Sep 1952 to allocate to France in 1953, 36 new AMS (later re-
designated MSC) under the Mutual Defence Assistance Programme, but only 30 were
finally transferred to France in 1953.
ALTERATIONS. Ajoric (ex-M 667) A 701 is a diving-school tender and Gardenia

D'ENTRECASTEAUX 7577, Courtesy Admiral M Adam
(ex-M 676) A 71 1 is a clearance-diving training ship.
ESPERANCE (ex-Jacques Coeur) A 756
TRANSFERS. Three were returned to the USA
Saigon for Indo-China,
after delivery to ESTAFETTE (ex- Jacques Cartier) A 766
and two of these were allocated to Japan (AMS95and144). Three were not delivered,
two having been allocated to Spain (139 and 143) and one to Taiwan (140). Marguerite Displacement, tons 956 standard; 1 360 full load
(ex-AMS 94) was returned to the USN at Toulon in Nov 1969 and transferred to the Dimensions, ft (m) 196-1 x 32-2 x 14-8 (63-5 x 5-5 x 5-9)
Uruguayan Navy, renamed Rio Negro. Pavot (ex-MSC 124) and Renocule (ex-MSC Main engines MAN diesels; 1 850 bhp = 15 knots
1 42) were returned to the USN on 24 March 1 970 and transferred to the Turkish Navy.
Coquelicot (ex-M 673) to Tunisia 1973. Complement 29 (5 officers, 24 men)
Former trawlers built in 1962 at Gdynia and purchased in 1968-69. Adapted as
survey ships commissioning in 1969 and 1972.
Esperance has a normal foremast in place of the crane in Estafette.
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PERVENCHE 7977, Dr Giorgio Arra ESTAFETTE 7575, French Navy

FRANCE 127
Survey Ships continued Survey Ships— continued

LA RECHERCHE (ex-Guyane) A 758 ALIDADE (ex-Eve/yne Marie) A 682 OCTANT (ex-Michel Marie) A 683
Displacement, tons 810 standard: 910 full load Displacement, tons 128 standard; 133 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 221-5 oa X 34-2 x 13 (67-5 10-4 X 4-5) Dimensins, ft (m) 78 " 20 X 10-5 (24 x 6-1 x 3-2)
Main engines 1 Werkspoor c 1 535 bhp = 13-5 knots Main engines 2 diesels; 1 shaft; variable pitch; 200 bhp = 9 knots
Complement 23 (2 officers, 21 men) (plus 43 surveyoi Range, miles 2 000 at 7 knots
Former passenger motor vessel built by Chantiers Zeigler at Dunkirk. Launched on

17 Sep 1951. Purchased in 1960 and converted by Cherbourg Dockyard into a
Two small fishing trawlers purchased by the Navy and convened into survey craft by
surveying ship. Commissioned into the French Navy m Mar 1961 and her name the Constructions M6caniques deNormandie at Cherbourg as tenders to La Recherche.
changed from Guyanelo La Recherche. To improve stability she was fitted with bulges. Wooden hull and steel upperworks. Alidade floated up after conversion on 15 Nov
Now comes under the Colonial ministry. 1962 and Octant on 20 Dec 1962. Commissioned in 1963.
Sp j'-^B«iJ!U,mc5-
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LA RECHERCHE 7970, French Navy

ERNEVAL" CLASS
DOMPAIR M 616 ORIGNY M 621
OCTANT 7970.
Dimensions, ft (m) 171 X 35 X 10-5 (52-2 " 10-7 x 3-2) CORAILA791 (INSHORE SURVEY CRAFT).
Gun 1 40 mm—
Main engines 2 GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 600 bhp = 13-5 knots Launched in 1957. 50 tons with complement of 7, Operating in New Caledoni;
Range, miles 3 000 at 10 knots To be replaced by Marc Joly who will take over her name.
Complement 52
Origny launched Feb 1 955 —
Minesweeper Ocean of "Berneval" class. Converted ZELEE A 785 (INSHORE SURVEY CRAFT)
for Oceanographic research 1961-62. Dompaire launched 1955. Converted as
survey ship in 1970. Operating as inshore survey launch in French Polynesia,
LA DECOUVERTE (ex-Amalthê. ex-Plantagenet, ex-Barwood) A 753

Displacement, tons 750 standard; 927
159-7 X 30-7 X 13 (49
full load
X 9-3 x 4-8)
SERVICE FORCES
Dimensions, ft (m)
Main engines Triple expansion;
Cylindrical
720 ihp = 9-5 knots 2 NEW CON STRU CTI ON (UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT TANKERS)
Boilers
Complement 33 plus 25 surveyors
LA DURANCE A 629
Formerly the British boom defence vessel HMS Plantagenet {ex-Barwood) built by
Lobnitz & Co Ltd, Renfrew and launched on 23 Feb 1 939. She became the commercial Displacement, tons 17 450 standard; 19 950 full load
oil research ship Amalthee under the French flag in 1 960, She was purchased for the Dimensions, ft {m) 515-9 x 69-5 (757-3 x 21-2)
French Navy in 1969 and converted as a survey ship. Guns 2—40 mm
Main engines 2 diesels SEMT-Pielstick 16 PC 3; 20 000 hp = 1 9 knots
Complement 149 (45 passengers)
GENERAL
—
Building at Brest laid down 1973 for completion in 1976. Beam fuelling both sides
as well as astern. Helicopter hangar. Classed as P.R.E. (Petrolier Pravitailleur
d'Escadre).
LA CHARENTE [ex-Beaufort) A 626 (UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT TANKER)

Dimensions, ft (m) 587-2 x 72 x 30-3 (779 x 27-9 x 9-3)
IWSJffif^
Main engines 1 General Electric geared turbine; 1 screw = 17-5 knots
Boilers 2
Former Norwegian tanker built by Haldnes Mek. Verksted Tbnsberg in 1957. Purchased
by the French Navy in May 1964.
LA DECOUVERTE 7970 courtesy Admiral M Adam

L'ASTROLABE A 780 BOUSSOLE A 781

Dimensions, ft (m) 137-8 X 27 X 8-2 (42-7 x 85 x 2-9)
Guns 1—40 mm AA; 2 MG
Main engines 2 Baudouin DV.8 diesels; 1 shaft; variable pitch propeller;
800 bhp = 13 knots max
Authorised under the 1961 Programme. Specially designed for surveys in tropical
waters. Built by Chantiers de la Seine Maritime. Le Trait. Laid down in 1 962, launched
on 27 May and 11 Apr 1963 respectively, and commissioned in 1964.
LA CHARENTE 79ff9, Admiral M. Adam
IS£RE (ex-La Mayenne, ex-Caltex Strasbourg) A 675

(UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT TANKER)
^
Dimensions, ft (m) 559 x 71-2 x 30-3 (770-4 x 27-7 x 9-3)
fS'"* /\7ao
Main engines
Boilers
Complement
1
2
single geared Parsons turbine; 8

260 shp = 16 knots
Built by Seine Maritime. Launched on 22 June 1959. Former French tanker.

Purchased in 1965. Fitted for beam fuelling as well as stern rig.
r972, French Navy

128 FRANCE
Service Forces —continued Fleet Support Ships— continued
LA SAONE A 628 LA SEINE A 627
SAHEL A 638
Displacement, tons 630 light; 1 450

(UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT TANKERS) full load
Measurement, tons 650 deadweight
Dimensions, ft (m) 176-2 x 29-5 x i4-5 (,53-7 " 9 x 4-5)
Dimensions, ft (m) 525 x 72-5 x 33 (160 * 22-1 ^ 10)
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Parsons geared turbines; 2 shafts; 15 800 shp = 18 knots
Main engines
Boilers 3 Penhoet
Complement 200
Completed in Aug 1951 by Chantiers Naval de Caen. Fuel carri
Ordered as fleet tankers. Completed as merchant tankers in 1948. Returned to the

French Navy from charter company in Sep 1 953. La Seine was fitted as a fleet replen-
ishment ship in 1 961 La Saone in 1 962. They carry 1 1 500 tons of fuel, 275 tons of
,
food and wine tanks holding 82 000 litres. Fitted with automatic tensioning.
1972, Dr. Giorgio Arra

CLASS (DEPOT SHIPS)
1972 Dr. Giorgio Arra
Name No. Laid down Launched Completed
GARONNE
FLEET SUPPORT SHIPS LOIRE
A
A
617
615
Nov 1963
July 1965
Aug 1964
8
Oct 1966
1
1 Sep 1965
10 Oct 1967
LAC TONLE SAP A 630
RANCE A 618 Aug 1964 15 May 1965 5 Feb 1966
RHIN A 621 May 1961 17 Mar 1962 1 Mar 1964
(SUPPORT TANKER) RHONE A 622 Feb 1962 8 Dec 1962 1 Dec 1964
Displacement, tons 800 liglit; 2 700 fullload
X <37 X 158
Displacement, tons 2 075 standard; 2 445 full load (Flhin, Ranee and Rhone)
Dimensions, ft (m) 235 (77 7 x 11-3 " 4-8)
2 320 standard (Garonne and Loire).
Guns 3—20 mm AA Dimensions,, feet 302-0 331 -5 oa x43-0 x 1 2-1
pp
Main engmes 2 Fairbanks-Morse diesels; 1 150 bhp Guns 3 40— mm AA (except Garonne)
Range, milrs 6 300 at 1 1 knots
Aircraft 1/3 Alouette helicopter (except Garonne and Loire)
Complement 37 (2 officers, 35 men) Landing craft 2 (LCP)
Main engines 2 SEMT-Pielstick diesels; 1 shaft; 3 300 bhp = 16-5 knots
Ex-US Oil Barge acquired in 1945, 13 000 at 13 knots
Range, miles
Complement Rhine and Rhone 71 (5 officers, 66 men) and about 100
technicians; Ranee 150 (10 officers, 140 men) and about
118 extras; Garonne 221 (10 officers, 211 men);
Loire 175 (13 officers, 162 men)
Designed for supporting various classes of ships. Have a 5 ton crane, carry two
LCP (S) and have a helicopter platform (except Garonne). Rhin and Rhone have a
hangar and carry an Alouette helicopter. Ranee carries three in her hangar and Loire
has only the helicopter platform. Garonne is designed as a Repair Workshop, Loire
for minesweeper support. Ranee for laboratory and radiological services, Rhin for
electronic maintenence and Rhone for submarine support. Loire and Rhone are
currently operating in support of North Atlantic fishery patrols.
RADAR. 1 DRBV 50 (in Rhin and Rhone)
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1973 French Nav
PAPENOO (ex-Norwegian Bow Queen) A 625

PUNARUU (ex-Norwegian Bow Cecil) A 623 (SUPPORT TANKERS)

272-2 X 45-6 x I8-O) (83 x 13-9 x 55)
RHIN (LOIRE similar) 7572, Dr. Giorgio Arra
Dimensions, ft (m)
Main engines 2 Diesels; 1 vp screw; 2 050 hp = 12 knots (bow screw
addition)
Two small oilers added to the navy in late 1969.
ABER-WRACH (ex-CA 1) A 619 (SUPPORT TANKER)
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, ft (m)
Gun
Main engines
'
220 standard; 3 500 full load
284 oa X 40 X 15-8 (86-6 x 72 2
1—40 mm AA
1 diesel; vp propeller; 3 000 bhp = 12 knots
x 4-8) Sl^^^^— !-^*' , ^g^^
.-i^B^^m
Built at Cherbourg. Authorised in 1 956. Ordered in 1 959. Laid down in 1961. The 1972, Dr. Giorgio Arra
after part with engine room was launched on 24 Apr 1963. The fore part was built
on the vacated slip, launched and welded to the after part. Complete hull floated
up on 21 Nov 1963. Commissioned in 1966.
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7555, French Navy
ABER WRACH 7970, French Navy
AUNIS (ex-Regina Pads) A 643 (STORE SHIP)

Dimensions, ft (m) 284-5 X 38 X 15 (55.5 77-6 X 4-6)
Main engines MAN diesels geared to 1 shaft; 2 400 bhp = 12 knots
Built by Roland Werft, Bremen. Launched on 3 July 1956. Purchased in Nov 1966
from Seatto, Ambrosino & Pugliese and converted in Toulon 1972-73. Employed as French Navy
trials ship in Operation Cormoran.
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Fleet Support Sh'tps—contmued Fleet Support Ships—continued
MAURIEIUNE (ex-M/S Brazza) A 637 (MAINTENANCE SHIPS) 4 REPAIR SHIPS (Ex-LCT)
MOSELLE (ex-Foucauld) A 608
L 9082 L 9083
Dimensions, ft (m) 480 oa x 62 « 22 3 (746,3 x 18 9 x 6-9)
Main engines 2 Doxford diesels; 2 shafts; 8 800 bfip = 15 knots
Dimensions, ft (m) 1935 " 39 x 5 (55 x 77.9 x /.g)
Mam engines 2 Diesels MGO; 1 000 bhp = 8 knots
Former motor passenger sfiips of tfie Chargeurs Riunis (West Africa Coast Service) Built in 1964-65 by Ch N. Franco-Beige. Repair facilities grafted onto LCT hulls
Built by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd, Wallsend-on-Tyne. First pair are fitted with mechanical workshops, 9083 with electronic workshops and
Launched on
14 Oct and 17 July 1947. Completed in 1948. Maurienne was purchased in Nov 9084 is primarily an electrical stores ship.
1964, converted at Brest in 1965 and admitted to active service on 8 Mar 1966;
helicopter landing platform aft. Moselle was converted in 1967 (no platform). Used
as Base Ships in Pacific Trial Centre.
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EDIC 9082 7972, Df. Giorgio Arra
BERRY (ex-M/S Medoc) A 644 (VICTUALLING STORES SHIP)

7972, Dr Giorgio Ana
Dimensions, ft (m) 284-5 oa x 33 x -15 (35 7 » 116 ' 4-6)
Mam engines 2 MWM diesels coupled on one shaft 2 400 bhp =; 1 5 knots
Built by Roland Werft, Bremen. Launched on May

and refitted in 1964-66.
1 1 958. Purchased m Oct 1 964
JULES VERNE (ex-Acfieron) A 620 (MAINTENANCE SHIP)
Dimensions, ft (m) 482-2 x 705 x 21-3 (147 x 27-5 x 6-5)
Main engines 2 diesels SEMT-Pielstick; 1 shaft; 21 500 hp = 18 knots
Ordered in 1961 budget, originally as an Armament Supply Ship. Role and design
changed— now rated as Engineering and Electrical Maintenance Ship Launched
30 May 1970.
1 REPAIR SHIP (Ex-BRITISH LCT)

Dimensions, ft (m) 187-3 x 38-9 x 4-5 (57-7 x //a x 1-3)
Main engines 2 Paxman Diesels; 1 000 hp = 8 knots
UK in 1964— used as Mechanical Workshop.

7969, French Navy
TRIALS RESEARCH SHIPS

HENRI POINCARE [ex-Maina Marasso) A 603
Dimensions, ft (m) 565-0 pp; 590-6 oa x 72-8 x 28-9 {180 x 22-2 x 94)
Guns 2—20 mm
Main engines 1 Parsons geared turbine; 1 shaft;
Boilers 2 Foster Wheeler high pressure wa'
Complement 305 (21 officers, 9 civilians, 275 men)
Built by Cantieri Riuniti de Adriaricos, Monfalcone. Launched in Oct 1960. Former

Italian tankei. Purchased in Sep 1 964. Converted in Brest dockyard from 1 Oct 1 964
to Mar 1968. To work with the experimental guided missile station in the Landes
(SW France). Named after the mathematician and scientist.
AIRCRAFT. Can land on heavy helicopters and has space for two large or five light
helicopters in her hangar.
OPERATIONS. She is primarily a missile-range-ship and to enable her to plot the

trajectory etc of missiles fired from land or sea she is equipped with three tracking
radars, a telemetry station, transit nav-aid, cinetheodollte, infra-red tracking as well as
an up-to-date fit of hull-mounted sonar, meteorological and oceanographic equipment.
HENRI POINCARE 1969. French Navy,
RADAR. In addition to tracking radars, one DRBV 22D.
ILE d-OLERON (ey.-Munchen, ex-Mur) A 610

Length, feet {metres) 350 (706-7pp; 377 5 (7 75 2)oa
Draught, feet (merrex) 21-3(6-5)
Main engines MAN 6-cylinder diesels; 1 shaft,
3 500 bhp
Speed, knots 14 5
Oil fuel, tons 340
Complement 195 (15 officers, 180 men) ^^Z? JT.*" —»!«'—T'rT^ ^r...--;
Launched in Germany in 1939. Taken as a war prize NB\Q
Formerly rated as a transport Converted to experimental
guided missile ship in 1 957-58 by Chantiers de Provence
^^-^'--h^'iî^^^f immmmm
and I'Arsenal de Toulon, Commissioned early in 1959.
Equipped with stabilisers. ILE dOLERON '970 French Navy
-J--r-^ EXPERIMENTAL. When en converted was designed for the "Malaface". Latterly fitted with one launcher for
experiments with two lai
aunchers for ship to air missiles, target planes. Now fitted for trials on MM 38 ("Exocet ).
^~- I
the medium range "M asurca" and the long range RADAR. One DRDV 22C, one DRBV 50, one DRBI10.
ILE DOLERON and one launcher for ship to shore missiles. The missile system tracking radar operates in C band.
130 FRANCE
Trials Research Sh'tps— continued Boom Defence Vessels— continued

TRITON A 646 NEW CONSTRUCTION
1

Dimensions, ft (m) 242-7 X 38-9 " 12 {74
17-8 » 3-7) x
Main engines 2 MGO V Diesels driving a Voith Schneider screw aft; Displacement, tons 842 standard; 905 full load
2 electric motors driving a Voith Schneider forward Dimensions, ft (m) 178-1 X 34-8 (54-3 x 10-6)
Speed, l<nots 13 Main engines Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 1 shaft
Range, miles 4 000 at 13 knots Range, miles 5 200 at 12 knots
Complement 62 (4 officers, 41 men + 5 officers and 12 men for diving) Complement 37 (1 officer, 36 men)
GENERAL
Under sea recovery and trials ship to replace Elie Monnier. Equipped with a helicopter
platform. Launched at Lorient on 7 Mar 1970 and in service 1972. Support ship
for the 2-man submarine Griffon.
OPERATIONS. Operated by G.E.R.S (Groupe d'Etude et de Recherches Sousmarins)

for trials of submarmes and deep-sea diving equipment. Underwater TV, decompres-
sion chamber and laboratories are fitted. Available as submarine rescue ship.
RADAR. Navigational
SONAR. Special equipment for deep operations.

V jif .^jaJs-fliT
SUBMARINE. The 1 6 ton G/-///on can d to 2 000 f : and be used for deep recovery
operations
7573, French Navy
CIGALE (ey(-AN 98) A 760 FOURMI (ex-Â/ 97) A 762

CRIQUET (ex-/5A/ 96) A 761 GRILLON (ex-AN 95) A 763
SCARABEE (ey.-AN 94) A 764

Dimensions, ft (m) 151-9 oa X 33 5 x 10-5 (463 x 70-2
Guns 1—40 mm Bofors AA; 4—20 mm AA
Main engines 2, 4-stroke diesels, electric drive, 1 shaft
Complement 45
1972, Frencfi Navy
US off-shore order. Sister ship G 6 was allocated to Spain. Cerberus transferred to
Netherlands and subsequently to Turkey as AG 6. Criquet was launched on 3 June
2 D E E P S U Ell ERGENCE VEHICLES 1954, Cigale on 23 Sep 1954, Fourmi on 6 July 1954, Grillon on 18 Feb 1954 and
Scarabee on 21 Nov 1953.
ARCHiMEDE A 648
Built in Toulon.68-9 feet long with displacement 65 tons. Diving depth 36 000 feet
(77 000 metres). Marcel /e Dihan acts as tender.
Built in Toulon. 52 feet long with displacement 30 tons. Diving depth 13 000 feet
{4 000 metres).
1 ARCH A E LOG ICAL RESEARCH CRAFT

ARCHEONAUTE A 789
Builtby Auroux, Arcachon August 1967. 120 tons full load and 96 feet long {293
metres). For underwater archaeological research carries a complement of 2 officers,
4 men, 3 archaeologists and 6 divers,
1 RADIOLOGICAL RESEARCH CRAFT

7577, French Navy
PALANGRIN Y 743
Acquired 1969. Of 44 tons with single diesel.

5 Ex-US AN TYPE NETLAYERS
BOOM DEFENCE VESSELS ARAIGNEE {ex-Hackberry, ex-Maple) A 727
LI BELLULE (ex-/?osewoorf) A 730
LOCUSTE (ex-Locust) A 765
LA FIDELE A 751 LA PERSEVERANTE A 750 LA PRUDENTE A 749 A
LUCIOLE (ex-Sandalwood) 777
SCORPION (ex-Yew) A 728
Dimensions, ft {m) 142-8 X 32-8 X 9-2 {43-5 x 10 x 2-8) Displacement, tons 560 standard; 850 full load
Main engines 2 Baudoin diesels; 1 shaft; 620 bhp = 10 knots Dimensions, ft (m) 1460 wl; 163-0 oa x 30-5 x 11-7 (50 x 9-3 x 4-8)
Range, miles 4 000 at 10 knots Guns 1—3 in AA; some MG
Complement 30 (1 officer, 29 men) Main engines 2 GM diesels; diesel-electric ; 1 shaft; 1 300 bhp = 13 knots
Net layers and tenders built by Atel. Ch. La Manche. Dieppe, {La F/de/e and La Prudente)
and Atel. Ch La Rochelle {La Pers6v6rante). Launched on 26 Aug 1968 {La Fidele), Launched on 6 Mar 1941, 1 Apr 1941, Feb 1941, 6 Mar 1941 and 25 Aug 1941
14 May 1968 {La Persivirante) and 13 May 1968 {La Prudente). Diesel-electric respectively. Locuste was purchased i 1966, Luciole in 1967, Libellule in 1969.
drive, 440 kW. 25 ton lift. The others were transferred in 1944.
LA PRUDENTE 1970. French Navy 1970, French Navy

FRANCE 131
Boom Defense Vessels cont.
MARCEL LE BIHAN {ex-Greif) A 759

Dimensions, ft (m) 236-2 X 34-8 x 10-5 max {72 10-6 X 3-2)
Guns 4 20— mm AA (twins)
Main engines 2 GM diesels; 2 sfiafts; 4 400 bfip 3 knots
Complement 53 (3 officers, 50 men), accommodation for 22 ^
Former German aircraft tender. Built by Lubecker Fleudewerke. Launched in 1936.

Completed in 1937. Transferred by USA in Feb 1948. 4-1 in gun and 2—40 mm
removed. Tender for batfiyspfiere Archimide.
MARCEL LE BIHAN 7977, Dr Giorgio Arra
COMMANDANT ROBERT GIRAUD

(ex.-lmmelmann) A 755 (ex-F 755)
Length, feet (metres) 2390 (72-9) pp; 2560 (780) oa

Draught, feet (mefrex) 12-0 (5-7)
Main engines 4 MAN diesels; 2 shafts;
5 720 bhp
Oil fuel, tons 236
Complement 39 iT-f
Ex-German aircraft Norderwerft,
tender. Built by
Hamburg. Launched in Dec 1 941 Transferred by Great .
Britain in Aug 1 946, with Paul Goffeny. The diesels are f. '
J'-'^Z^ssksbA
coupled two by two with hydraulic transmission on two
shafts. Crane lift 18 tons.
PERSISTANTE A 731
Main engines 500 hp COMMANDANT ROBERT GIRAUD 7972. Dr Giorgio Ar.
TORPEDO RECOVERY VESSELS TRAIMSPORTS

"BATRAL" TYPE (LIGHT TRANSPORTS)
PELICAN (ex-Kerfany) A 699 CHAMPLAIN A 770 FRANCIS GARNIER A 771
Displacement, tons 362 standatd; 425 full load Displacement, tons 750 standard; 1 250
full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 121-4 x 28-0 x 13-1 (37 x 8-6 x 4) Dimensions, ft (m) 262-4 X 42-6 x
7-5 (80 x 13 >
Tubes One Guns 2—40 mm; 2—81 mm

Mortars
Main engines Diesel; 1 shaft; 650 bhp = 11 knots Main engines 2 Diesels; 2 shafts; 1 800 hp =
Complement 19 Range, miles 3 500 at 13 knots
Complement 37
BuiltinUSAin1951. 'urchased in 1 965 and converted from tunny fisher into torpedo
recovery craft in 1 96 Fitted with bow doors, and stowage for vehicles above and below decks. Helicopter
landing platform. Can carry a company of 5 officers and 133 men with 12 vehicles.
Built at Brest, launched 17 Nov 1973 for completion 1974,
BATRAL TYPE 7974 French Navy
SMALL TRANSPORTS
(SMALL TRANSPORTS)
ALPHEE Y 696 ELFE Y 741 KORRIGAN Y 661

ARIEL Y 604 FAUNE Y 613 MORGANE Y 671
DRYADE Y 662
7 972, Dr. Giorgio An.
Dimensions, ft (m) 132-8 x 24-5 x 10-8 (40-5 x 7-5 " 3-3)
Main engmes 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 1 640 bhp = 15 knots
Complement 9
Ariel was launched on 27 Apr 1 964. Korrigan on 6 Mar 1 SQA.AIphee on 1 June 1 969.
£/fe on 14 Apr 1970, Faune on 8 Sept 1971 Dryade\n 1973, Morgane in May 1973.
All built by S. F. de CN. except Y671 by A. du Mourillon. Can carry 400 passengers.
PETREL (ex-Cap Lopez) A 698

Displacement, toi 227 standard; 318 full load
Dimensions, ft (r I) 98-4 x 25-6 X 11-5 (30 X 7-S x 3-5)
Main engines 2 Baudouin diesels; 1 vp screw; 600 bhp = 10 knots
Complement
Daubigeon 960. Purchased 965 and converted from tunny fisher to torpedo
Built in 1 1
t , âflsati-*^
recovery craft. ,- , ^, ,^^,^- ^ ...^-,,.^^.,.»^^
7972, courtesy Admiral

^
M. Adam
SYLPHE Y 710

Dimensions, ft (m) 126-5 x 22-7 X 8-2 (38-5 " 6-9 x 2-5)
Main engines MGO diesel; 1 shaft; 425 bhp = 12 knots
Complement 9
Small transport for personnel, built by Chantiers Franco-Beige in 1 959-60.

132 FRANCE
Tugs— continued
Small Transports cont.
2 NEW CONSTRUCTION
SAINTONGE (ex-Santa Maria) A 733
92-7 x 25 x 13 (28-3 x 7-6 x 4)
Dimensions, ft (m)
Measurements, ton 300 standard; 990 full weight Main engines 1 MGO diesel; 1 000 hp = 11 knots
Dimensions, ft (m) 177x 28 » 10-5 (54 " 8-5 x 3-2)
Mam engines 1 diesel 1 shaft; 760 bhp = 10 knots
:
;uilt at Lorient. Delivery, one at Toulon Jan 1974, one at Brest May 1974.
Complement 1
ACTIF A 686 HERCULE A 667 ROBUSTE A 685
Built by Chantiers Duchesne et Bossifere, Le Havre, for a Norwegian owner under the COURAGEUX A 706 LABORIEUX A 687 TRAVAILLEUR A 692
name of Sven Germa. Launched on 1 2 July 1 956. Purchased in Apr 1 965 from the LE FORT A 671 LUTTEUR A 673 VALEUREUX A 688
firm of H. Seal &
Co, Fort de France for the Pacific Nuclear Experimental Centre.
UTILE A 672
FALLERON (ex-German Welle) A 614 Displacement, tons 230

Displacement, 200 standard; 429 full load Main engines 1 MGO diesel; 1 050 bhp = 11 knots
1280 X 220 X 7 8 (396-7 " 2-3)" Range, miles 2 400 miles
Main engines 1 Sulzer diesel; 280 bhp = 8 knots Complement 15
Range miles 1 600 at 8 knots
Complement Courageux, Hercule, Robuste and Valeureux were completed in 1960 and the other
four in 1962-63 at Le Havre, andF. Ch.de la Mediterranee for service at Cherbourg
MELUSINE Y 736 MERLIN Y 735 (Lutteur). Toulon (Actif, Robuste and Travailleur) and Brest (Hercule, Laborieux and
Valeureux).
Dimensions, ft (m) 103-3 X 23 2 X 79 (3; 5 x 7.? x 2-4)
Main engines MGO diesels; 2 shafts; 960 bhp = 11 knots
HIPPOPOTAME (ex-Utrecht) A 660 RHINOCEROS A 668
Small transports for 400 personnel bull 1 1966 by Chantiers Navals Franco- Beiges at
Chalon sur Sa6ne. Both laid down Dec 1966 and accepted on 1 June 1968. Displacement 640
Their home port is Toulon. Main engines -electric; 1 850 shp = 12 knots
TREBERON (ex-B 254) Y 712 A 660 built as USN ATA of Mar/copa class. Former Netherlands high sea tug. Built in
1943. Purchased by the French Navy in Jan 1964 to be used at the Experimental
Displacement, tons 120 standard; 140 full load Base in the Pacific.
Dimensions, ft (m) 820 " 19-7 x 9.5 (25
2-9) » 6 "
Main engines Diesel; 1 shaft; 120 bhp = 8 5 knots
Former German danlayer used as small personnel transport for local port service.
BELIER A 719 PACHYDERME A 718
LUTIN (ex-Georges Clennenceau) Y 664
Displacement, tons 900 standard; 1 185 and 1 115 full load respectively
Displacement, tons 68 Main engines 2 000 ihp = 12 knots
Main engines 400 hp = 10 knots Oil fuel (tons) 180
Range, miles 3 000
Purchased in 1965. Ex-vedette. Detection school, Toulon.
DIVING TENDERS INFATIGABLE (ex- Polangen) A 661
Displacement, 715
Ex-minesweepers Ajonc A 701 and Gardenia A 711 of "Acacia" class and Main engines 1 300 ihp = 11 knots
Note.
Myosotis A 710 of "Ham" class operate as Diving Tenders.
ARMOISE (ex-M 772) A 741 HORTENSIA (ex-M 783) A 740

CAPUCINE (ex-M 782) A 738 OEILLET(ex M 774) A 739 IMPLACABLE (ex-Fohn II) A 670
DAHLIA (ex-M 786) A 736 PAQUERETTE (ex-M 775) A 742
HIBISCUS (ex-M 785) A 735 TULIPE (ex-M 771) A 737 Displacement, tons 800
Main engines 1 300 ihp = 11 knots
Ex-MSI's of "HAM" class. See under Minewarfare Forces for details.
BELOUGA A 724 (ex-Cote dArgent)

ELEPHANT (ex-Bar) A 666
Dimensions, ft (m) 853 x 226 x 9-8 (26 » 6-9 * 3) Displacement, tons 810 standard; 1 180 full load
Main engines 1 Baudouin DV 8 diesel; 400 bhp = 9-5 knots Main engines 2 000 ihp = 12 knots
Tunny fisher built 1 958. purchased in 1 966 for conversion into a diving tender. Used
for training groups of up to 16 clearance divers.
COOLIE A 684
SSBN TENDER. A 200-ton service lighter of 000 hp for nuclear

1 1 fuel elements of
Main engines 1 000 hp
SSBNs was launched on 26 Oct 1967 for delivery in May 1968.
SAIL TRAINING SHIPS GOLIATH A 665

CHIMERE Y 706 FARFADET Y 711
Main engines 900 hp
Auxiliiry sail training ships built at Bayonne 1 971 Tenders to the Naval School.
LA BELLE-POULE A 650 L'ETOILE A 649

BAMBOU Y 608 HAUT-BARR Y 652
Displacement tons 227
Dimensions, ft (m) 128 oa X (32-3 * 7 x 3-2)
23-7 x n-s HARBOUR TUGS. Of 200 tons and 11 knots.
Main engines Sulzer diesels; 120 bhp = 6 knots
29 of 105 tons and 10 knots.
Auxiliary sail vessels. Built by Chantiers de Normandie (Fecamp) in 1932. Accom-
modation for 3 officers, 30 cadets, 5 petty officers, 1 2 men. Attached to Navy School. Y 601 Acajou Y 607 Balsa, Y 61 2 Bouleau, Y 620 Chataigner, Y 623 Charme, Y 624
Chene Y 628 Oukomi, Y 629 Cormier, Y 630 Noyer. Y 635 Equeurdville, Y 644 Frene.
LA GRANDE HERMINE (ex-Minestral) A 653 Y 654 Metre Y 655 Hev6a, Y 663 Latanier, Y 666 Manguier, Y 668 Mileze, Y 669
Merisier Y 686 Palituviir, Y 688 Peuplier, Y 689 Pin, Y 695 Platane. Y 708 Saule
in 1963 in replacement for Dolphin
Ex sailing fishing boat built in 1936. Purchased Y 709 Sycomore, Y 71 7 Ebene, Y 71 8 Erable, Y 71 9 Olivier, Y 720 Santal, Y 738 Marroneir
(ex-Simone Marcelle) as the School of Manoeuvre Training ship. Length 46 feet. Y 740 Pa payer.
MUTIN A 652
A small 57 ton coastal tender built

Navigation School.
in 1 927. Auxiliary diesel and sails attached to the
WATER BOATS
TUGS
TENACE A 669 CENTAURE A 674 Dimensions, ft (m) 164-8 x 27 x 9 (50-2 x 8-2 x 2-7)

Guns —
2 20 mm AA
Main engines Triple expansion; 1 shaft; 875 ihp = 10 knots
Dimensions, ft (m) 167-3 oa 37-8 (51 " X 11-5)
Main engines 2 diesels; Kort engines 4 600 hp = 1 5 knots Built by A. C. Bretagne.
Complement 42 CATARACTE
New oceangoing tugs. A 669 built by Joelkers, Hamburg, A 674 built at La Pallice
1972-74. Small water carrier of 330 tons and 10 knots.
GERMANY (Federal Republic) 133
GERMANY (Federal Republic)

Bundesmarine Administration Strength of the Fleet
Mercantile Marine
Chief of Naval Staff, Federal German Navy: Type Active B uilding
Vice-Admiral Heinz KiJhnle (Pro/ected)
Destroyers 11 —
Commander-in-Cf)ief of the Fleet: Frigates 6 (10)
Vice Admiral Paul Hartwig Corvettes 6
Submarines— Patrol 28 2
Fast Attack Craft (Miss le) 12 18
Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo) 29 —
Diplomatic Representation LCUs 22
LCM-s 28 —
Minesweepers— Coasta 18 Hydrographic Service
Minesweepers — Inshore 44 —
Depot Ships 13 This serviC' under the direction of the Ministry of
—
;
Naval Attache in Washington: Repair Ships 3 (1 small) Transport, Civilian manned with HQ at Hamburg,
Captain Andreas Wiese Replenishment Tankers (Small) 6 — Survey shi| are listed at the end of the section.
Support Tankers 5 —
Naval Attache in Paris: Supply Ships 9 —
Captain Carl Hoffmann Ammunition Transports 3 —
Mine Transports 2 —
Training Ship 1
—
Sail Training Ships 2 —
Personnel Misc. Tenders 5
Rescue Launches 7 _
(a) 1970: 39,000 (3 900 officers, 35 100 men Tugs— Ocean 16
1971; 35 000 (3 200 800
officers, 31 men —
Tugs Harbour 9 —
1972; 35 900 (4 500 400
officers, 31 men Icebreakers 3 Destroyers
1973; 36 000 (4 550 officers, 31 450 men Coastguard Craft 8+ — 1972 Z1
1974; 36 000 (4 550 officers, 31 450 men Survey Ships 6 —
(Includes Naval Air Arm) Fishery Protection Sh ps 7 —
(b) 15 months National Service Experimental Ships 10 — 1972 Scharnhorst BPid Gneisenau
Non-naval Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo)
1972 Marder, We/he
1973 Fuchs, Haher, Jaguar, Kranich, Leopard, Luchs,
Panther Pingu/n, Reiher
Future Development
Interest is being shown by the Naval Staff in various

and varied projects. Minesweepers Coastal
(a) Development of more powerful ship-to-ship missiles. Naval Air Arm 1973 6 •Vegesack" class
(b) Development of SAM's and ASM's,
6 000 men total
(c) Installation of coastal missiles.
2 LRPM squadrons (15 Breguet Atlantic)
(d) Construction of 250 ton hydrofoils of US Tucumcari 4 Fighter bomber squadrons (60 F104G)
type.
1 Helicopter squadron (re-equipping with 22 Se
(e) New frigates 500 tons with guided weapons to
of 2 Mk 41— First pair delivered June 1973). Supply Ship
replace Hamburg, Z, and Koln Classes— planned. 1 Communication aircraft (20 DO 28) 1972 /4r)ge/n Transferred
DESTROYERS
lODIFIED "ADAMS" CLASS DDG
Name No Builders Laid down Launched Completion
LUTJEiyiS D 185 (USN-DDG 28) Bath Iron Works Corp 1 Mar 1966 11 Aug 1967 12 Mar 1969
MOLDERS D 186 (USN-DDG 29) Bath Iron Works Corp 12 Apr 1966 13 Apr 1968 12 Sep 1969
ROMMEL D 187 (USN-DDG 30) Balh Iron Works Corp 22 Aug 1967 1 Feb 1969 24 Apr 1970
Displacement, tons 3 370 standar 4 500 full load

Length, feet (metres) 431 (131 4) 440 (1341) oa
Draught, feet (mefAes) 20 (6 7)
Missile launchers 1 Tartar single
Guns, dual purpose 2—5 in (727 mm) s.ngle
A'S launchers Asroc . 2 triple torpedo . 1 DCT
4 Combustion Engineering,
1 200 psi (84 4 kg cm-)
Mam engii Geared steam turbines
70 000 shp. 2 shafts
Oil fuel, tons 900
Speed, knots 35
Destroyers basically of the "Charles F. Adams" type : but

modified to suit Federal German requirements and practice
and presenting a different silhouette. 1965 contract.
Cost $43 754 000. Due for modernisation from Autumn
1974, starting with Pommel. SS^^g 1974, Federal
JiiiihlliMli'l
German Navy
RADAR. SPS 52 three dimensional air search and

target designator with aerial on after
funnel. SPS 50
air surveillance with aenal on mainmast.
Two SPG 51
Tartar fire control aerials abaft after funnel. One SPS 10
surface warning set. One GFCS 68 for gun armament
Tacan beacon. Satir 2 ADA system (believed similar to
Senit 2).
SONAR. Probably SOS 23.

LUTJENS Class
134 GERMANY (Federal Republic)
Destroyers— conr/>7fye(y
P^
ld72
4 "HAMBURG" CLASS Name No- Builders Laid down Launched
Aug 1962
Completed
BAYERN D 183 Stulcken Sohn Har 1961 14 6 July1965
;
HAMBURG D 181 Stulcken Sohn, Har 1959 26 Mar 1960 23 Mar 1964
Length, feet {metres) 420 (128) wl 439-7 {7340) o
:
HESSEN D 184 Stulcken Sohn, Har 1962 4 May 1963 8 Oct 1968
Beam, feet (metres) 44 (73 4) SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN D 182 Stulcken Sohn. Han 1959 20 Aug 1960 12 Oct 1964
Draught, feet (metres 17 (5-2)
Guns, dual purpose 4—3-9 m (WO mm) single
Guns, AA 8—40 mm, 4 twin
A/S weapons 2 Bofors 4-barrel DC Mortars:
1 DCT
Torpedo tubes 5—21 in (533 mm). 3 bow and 2
stern: 2—12 in for AS torpedoes
Boilers 4 Wahodag: 910 psi (64kglcm^),
860T (460X)
2 Wahodag dr geared turbines:
68 000 shp: 2 shafts
35-8 max: 18 economical sea
Range, miles 6 000 at 13 knots: 920 at 35
knots
GENERAL
All named after countries of the German Federal Republic.
Capable of minelaying
ELECTRONICS. FCS for Bofors A/S launcher. Torpedoes

and DC from Hollandse. ECM fitted.
RADAR. All Radar by Hollandse Signaalapparaten.

One air warning LW 02/3. One DAO 2 target designator.
One nav/surface warning set. Two M45 100 mm fire
control sets. Two M45 40 mm fire control sets.
HAMBURG Class
1971. Wright & Logar^

Destroyers — continued
4 Ex- U S '
FLETCHER" CLASS German
N»ma No. Builders Laid dov Launched Completed cornmissionad
Z 2 (ex-USS Ringgold. DO 500) D 171 Federal SB & DD Co, Port Newark 25 June 1942 11 Nov 1942 24 Dec 1942 14 July 1959
Z 3 (ex-USS Wadsworth. DO 516) D 172 Bath Iron Works Corporation, Maine 18 Aug 1942 10 Jan 1943 16 Mar 1943 6 Oct 1959
Z 4 (ex-USS Claxton. DO 571) D 178 Consolidated Sieei Corporation. Orange 25 June 1941 1 Apr 1942 8 Dec 1942 15 Dec 1959
Z 6 (ex-USS Dyson. DO ill) D 179 Consolidated Steel Corporation, Orange 25 June 1941 15 Apr 1942 30 Dec 1942 23 Feb 1960
Displacement, Ions 2 100 standard: 2 750 full load

Length, feet (metres) 368-4 (?;2.3)wl;376 5(n4«)oa
Guns, dual purpose 4—5 in (127 mm) 38 cal.
Guns, AA 6-3 in (76 mm) 50 cal., 3 twin
mountings
A/S 2 hedgehogs. 1 DC rack
Torpedo tubes 5-21 in (533 mm), quintuple
bank, 2 ASW tubes
4 Babcock & Wilcox 569 psi (40
kglcm^) 85rF (455"C) .
Mam engines 2 sets GE geared turbines

60 000 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots 35 max 1 7 economical sea speed
;

Oil fuel (tons) 540
Complement 250
GENERAL
Former US "Fletcher" class destroyers. Their loan from
the United States for five years was extended. First ship
arrived at Bremerhaven on 14 Apr 1958. Ringgold was
transferred by the USA at Charleston, S.C. on 14 July
1969. Capable of minelaying.
RADAR. Search: SPS 6. Tactical: SPS

Control: GFCS 56 and 68.
FRIGATES
6 "KOLN" CLASI /Vamp No. Builders Launched

AUGSBURG F 222 H C Stulcken Sohn Hamburg 15 Aug 1959 7 Apr 1962
Displacement, tons 2 100 standard: 2 550 full load BRAUNSCHWEIG F 225 H C Stulcken Sohn, Hamburg 3 Feb 1962 16 June 1964
Length, feet (metres ) 360 9 (770) EMDEN F 221 H C Stulcken Sohn, Hamburg 21 Mar 1959 24 Oct 1961
Beam, feet (metres) 36 1 (770) KARLSRUHE F 223 H C Stulcken Sohn, Hamburg 24 Oct 1959 15 Dec 1962
Draught, feet (metre: ) 112 (34) KOLN F 220 H C Stulcken Sohn, Hamburg 6 Dec 1953 15 Apr 1961
Guns, dual purpose 2-3 9 in (700 mm) LUBECK F 224 H. c Stulcken Sohn. Hamburg 23 July 1960 6 July 1963
Guns, AA 6—40 mm: 2 twin and 2 single
A/S 2 Bofors 4-barrel DC mortars
(rocket launchers)
Torpedo tubes 2 for ASW
torpedoes
Mam engines Combined diesel and gas turbine
plant: 4 MAN 16-cyl. diesels,
total 1 000 bhp 2 Brown-Boveri
2 :
gas turbines. 24 000 bhp:

total 36 000 shp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots 32 max 23 economical sea speed
:
,
Range, miles 920 at full power

Oil fuel, tons 333
Complement 210
GENERAL
Ordered in Mar 1957. All ships of this class are named
after towns ofWest Germany. Capable of minelaying
i^îw
ELECTRONICS Hollandse FCS for Bofors A/S launchers
M9 torpedo fire control
RADAR. All by Hollandse. One DA 02 target designat-

or.One nav/surface warning set. Two M45 100 mm
fire control sets. Two M45 40 mm fire control sets.
ENGINEERING. Each of the two shafts is driven by two

diesels coupled and geared to one BBC gas turbine
Controllable pitch propellers. A speed of 32 knots is
reported to have been attained on full power trials.

Frigates—co/7f/>7t/e(y
l^#S-..3'*
BRAUNSCHWEIG
CORVETTES
HANS BURKNER Y 879 Built by Roland Werft, Bremen-Hemelingen. Some have computer house before bridge,
Thetis commissioned on 1 July 1 961 Hermes on 1 6 Dec 1 961 Najada on 1 2 May 1 962,
, ,
Displacement, tons 982 standard, 1 TOO lull load Triton on 1 Nov 1 962, Theseus on 1 5 Aug 1 963. Combmed nav/surface warning radar.
Dimensions feet 265 2 oa - 30 8 « 10 HSA M9 series torpedo control.
Guns 2—40 mm AA (twin mounting)
A/S weapons 1 DC mortar (four-barrelled) 2 DC racks
Main Engines 4 MAN diesels, 2 shafts. 13 600 sfip = 2
Complement 50
Torpedofangboot. Built by Atlaswerke, Bremen. Launched on 16 July 1961.

Completed on 18 May 1963. Named after designer of German pre-First World War
battleships.
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THESEUS (blockbridge type)
HANS BURKNER
THETIS" CLASS
HERMES P 6112 THESEUS P 6115 THETIS P 6111

NAJADE P 6113 TRITON P 6114

229 7 X 27 X 7 5
2—40 mm AA (twin ng) (To be replaced by
Oto Melara)
A/S weapons Bofors DC mortar (Hermes 2 tubes)
Main engines 2 MAN diesels; 2 shafts; 6 800 bhp = 24 knots
Complement NAJADE (forebndge type) 1970. Skyfotos
SUBiÂKIMES
18 NEW CONSTRUCTION TYPE 206
U 13 S 192 U 20 S 199 U 27 S 176
U 14 S 193 U 21 S 170 U 28 S 177
U 15 S 194 U 22 S 171 U 29 S 178
U 16 S 195 U 23 S 172 U 30 S 179
U 17 S 196 U 24 S 173
U 18 S 197 U 25 S 174
U 19 S 198 U 26 S 175
Displacement, tons 500 nominal. 600 submerged

Beam, feet (metres 15-4 (4-7)
Torpedo tubes 8 bow
Main engines Diesel-electric ; 1 shaft; 1 800 hp
Speed, knots 17 max submerged
Complement 22
Authorised on 7 June 1969 from Howaldtswerke

Deutsche Werft (8) and Reinstahl Nordseewerke (10).
U 13, U 14, U 16, U 17, U 18, and U 19, were comple-

ted in 1973. Launch dates of remainder as follows'
U20, 16 Jan 1973 —
U 21, 9 Mar 1973 U 22, 27 Mar —
1 973 —
U 23, 22 May 1 974 —
U 24, 24 June 1 973 — 1973, Howaldtswerke, Kiel
U 25, 23 May 1 973 —
U 26, 20 Nov 1 973 U 27, 21 —
Aug 1973 —
U 28, 22 Jan 1974 —
U 29, 5 Sep 1973
— U 30, 26 Mar 1974.
Submarines— continued
11 TYPE 205
U1 (21 Oct 1961) S 180 U 7 (29 May 1963)5186
U2 (25 Jan 1962) S 181 U 8(11 Oct 1963)5187
U4 (22 Aug 1962) S 183 U 9 (20 Oct 1966)5 188
US (22 Nov 1962) SI 84 U 10 (20 July 1967)5 189
U 6 (22 Apr 1963) S185 U11 9 Feb
( 1968)5190
U12(105ep 1968)5191
Displacement, tons 370 surface; 450 submerged

Length, feet (mstres) 142 7 (43-5) oa
Torpedo tubes 8 in bow
Main engines 2MB diesels; total 1 200 bhp
2 electric motors, total 1700 bhp
single screw
Speed, knots 10 on surface; 17 submerged
Complement 21
GENERAL
All built by Howaldtswerke, Kiel in floating docks.
Original launch dates above. Fitted with schnorkel. First
submarines designed and built by Germany since the
end of the Second World War. U 4-12 were built to a
heavier and improved design. U1 and U 2 were modified
accordingly and refloated on 17 Feb 1967 and 15 July
1966 respectively. U 1 was reconstructed late 1963 to
4 Mar 1965. (See original appearance in the 1962-63 1973, Howaldtswerke. Kiel
and 1963-64 editions). U 4-8 are sheathed with zinc.
U9-12 have hulls of different steel alloys of non- magnetic different steel alloys of non-magnetic properties. U 7 RADAR French Thomson-CSF Calypso, nav/attack
properties. U 7 snd U 1 1 entered service on 22 May 1 968 and U 11 entered service on 22 May 1968 and 21 June set. Passive DF.
and 21 June 1 968, respectively. U 1 2 was completed on 1 968, respectively U 1 2 was completed on 1 4 Jan 1 969.
14 Jan 1969. U 3 of this class lent to Norway on 10 July U 3 of this class lent to Norway on 10 July 1962 and
1962 and temporarily named Kobben (S 310), was temporarily named Kobben (S 310), was returned to TORPEDO EQUIPMENT The boats are trimmed by
Germany in 1964 and decommissioned on 15 Sep 1967 the stern to load through the bow caps. Also fitted for
returned to Germany in 1964 and decommissioned on
for disposal. minelaying Fire control by Hollandse Sig Mk 8
15 Sep 1967 for disposal.
1 CONVERTED TYPE XXI

WILHELM BAUER (ex-U 2540) Y
Displacement, tons 1 620 surface; 820 submerged

Length, feet (metres) 252-7 (770) pp
Beam, feet (mefres) 21 -7 (6-6)
Draught, feet (rr s) 20-3 (6-2)
Torpedo tubes 4—21 in (533 mm) in bow
Main engines Diesel-electric drive
2 diesels total 4 200 bhp
2 electric motors total 5 000 hp
Speed, knots 15-5 surface; 17-5 submerged
Launched in 1944 by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg. Sunk

on 3 May 1945. Raised in 1 957. Rebuilt in 1 958-59
at Howaldtswerke, Kiel. Commissioned on 1 Sep 1960.
Used for experiments on submarine equipment. Conn-
ing tower was modified.
WILHELM BAUER 1973. Howaldtswerke, Kiel
LIGHT FORCES
10 NEW CONSTRUCTION TYPE 14;
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)

561 P6111 S64 P6114 S67 P6117 S 69 P 6119
562 P6112 S 65 P6115 S 68 P6118 S 70 P 6120
S 63 P 6113 S 66 P 6116
Displacement, tons 295 nominal; 378 full load

Dimensions, ft (m) 2000 x 24-6 8-5 (57
-^ 7-8 * 2-4)
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Missiles 4 launchers for "Exocet" 38 MM

Guns 2—76 mm AA (Italian Oto Melara)
Torpedoes 2—21 in wire guided aft
Main engines 4 MTU diesels; 4 shafts = 38 knots
Range, miles 1 300 at 30 knots 16 000 hp
Complement
GENERAL ^ u .
Ordered in 1 972. To be completed from 1 974 to 1 976 to replace ten torpedo boats of
,
the "Jaguar" class. Final funds allocated 13 July 1972. First laid
down late 1972.
Builders S 61 -64, 66, 68 and 70 at Liirssen and S 65, 67 and 69 at
• Kroger, Rendsburg.
ELECTRONICS.
Believed that data automation system AGIS is being fitted to
permit use of Type 143 ;
control ship for concerted operation of Type 148 boats.

MODEL TYPE 143 7574, Federal German Navy
All by Hollandse Signaal. WM 27 in radome for Exocet, gun and torpedo control
Light Forces— continued

20 NEW CO tUSTRU CTI O N TYPE 148 Displacement, tons 225 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 1 39 4 79 {42-5 x 7-2 x 2-4)
x 23-4 x
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) Guns 2—40 mm AA Bofors L 70 (single)
Tubes 2—21 in wire-guided torpedoes
for Seal
S 41 P 6141 S 42 P 6142 S 43 P 6143 S 44 P 6144 Main engines 4 Mercedes-Benz 20 cyl diesels 4 shafts ; 1 2 000 bhp
S 45 P 6145 s 46 P 6146 S 47 P 6147 S 48 P 6148 = 40-5 knots
:
S 49 P 6149 s 50 P 6150 S 51 P 6151 S 52- P 6152 Complement 39

S 53 P 6153 s 54 P 6154 S 55 P 6155 S 56 P 6156
S 57 P 6157 s 58 P 6158 S 59 P 6159 S 60 P 6160 Originally units of the "Jaguar" class, but, after conversion, known as the "Zobel '
Displacement, tons 234 standard; 265 full load class. Two M 20 series Radars in radome for control of guns and torpedoes. Three
Dimensions, ft (m) 154-2 X 230 X 5-9 (47 x 7 x 2) built by Kroger, Rendsburg and seven by Lurssen, Vegesack.
Missiles 4 launchers for "Exocef 38 MM
Guns 1—76 mm AA (Oto Melara) 1—40 mm AA (Bofors) ;
Main engines 4 MTU diesels; 4 shafts; 14 400 bhp = 38-5 knots

Oil fuel, tons 39
GENERAL
Ordered in Oct 1970. To be completed from 1973 onwards to replace the "Jaguar"
class. All to be operational by end 1975. Builders: Constructions Mecaniques de
Normandy. Cherbourg. Eight hulls contracted to Lurssen but all are to fit-out in
France, Up to S 49 commissioned by Spring 1974.
Launch an d completion dates;

Launched Completion
S 41 27 Mar 1972 30 Oct 1972
S 42 12 Dec 1972 8 Jan 1973
S 43 7 Mar 1973 9 Apr 1973
S 44 5 May 1973 14 Junel973
S 45 3 July 1973 Aug 1973
7573, Stefan Terzibaschitch
S 46 9 Apr 1973 May 1973
S 47 20 Sep 1973 Oct 1973
S 53 and 54 laid down Oct 1973.
RADAR. X-Band nav radar. Triton C-band air and surface search and target designator
with IFF aerial POLLUX X-band tracking radar Thomson-CSF VEGA-POLLUX PCET
control system and radar for control of EXOCET, torpedoes and guns.
"JAGUAR" CLASS
Less 1 FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
sophisticated than type 143.
ALBATROS *
P 6069 GREIF'' P 6071 PELIKAN P 6086
ALK P 6084 HABICHT* P 6075 SEEADLER'^ P 6068
BUSSARD" P 6074 ILTIS P 6058 SPERBER* P 6076
DOMMEL P 6091 KONDOR* P 6070 STORCH P 6085
ELSTER P 6088 KORMORAN* P 6077 TIGER
FALKE * P 6072 LOWE P 6065 WOLF P 6062
GEIER* P 6073
Displacement tons 160 standard; 190 load fu 1
Dimensions, ft (m) 139'1 X 23-4 X 7-9 (42-5 x 7-2 x 24)

Guns 2-40 mm
AA Bofors L 70 (single
Tubes 4—21 in (2 torpedo tubes can be removed for 4 mines)
Main engines Mercedes-Benz 20 cy or Maybach 16 cyl diesels
4 shafts; 12 000 bhp = 42 knots
Complement 39
32 boats were built by Lurssen, Vegesack in 1 957-62 and eight by Kroger, Rendsburg
in 1 958-64. Of composite construction, with steel frames, mahogany diagonal carvel
hulls, alloy bulkheads and superstructure. Units marked * are type 141 with Maybach
1974, Federal German NavY diesels. Remainder are Type140 with Mercedes-Benz diesels. Ten were converted
into Type 1 42, see above. All to be paid off by 1 975 on replacement by Types 1 43 and
10 "ZOBEL" CLASS 148. Some may be available tor foreign sale.
(TYPE 142 FAST ATTACK CRAFT TORPEDO)

DACHS P 6094 P 6095 OZELOT P 6101
FRETTCHEN P 6100 P 6099 PUMA P 6097
GEPARD P 6098 P 6096 WIESEL P 6093
ZOBEL P 6092
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DOMMEL 1971. Giorgio Arra
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
28 LCM TYPE

Dimensions, ft (777) 77-1 x 2I -4 x _ {23-5 x 6-5
Main engines 1 320 hp = 10 knots
Similar to US LCM 8 Type. Built 1965-67.
22 LCU TYPE
BARBE L 790 FELCHEN L 793 LACHS L 762 SALM L 799
BRASSE L 789 PLUNDER L 760 MAKRELE L 796 SCHLEI L 765
BUTT L 788 FORELLE L 794 MURANE L 797 STdR L 766
DELPHIN L 791 INGER L 795 PLOTZE L 763 TUMMLERL 767
DORSCH L 792 KARPFEN L 761 RENKE L 798 WELS L 768
ROCHEN L 764 ZANDER L 769

Dimensions, ft (m) 136 5 X 28 9 X 6 9 (42 " 8-8 x 2-1)
Gun 1—20 mm AA
Main engines GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 380 bhp = 12 knots
Complement
Similar to the United States LCU (Landing Craft, Utility) type. Provided with bow
and stern ramp. Built by Howaldt, Hamburg, 1964-67. To carry 160 tons load. 1970. Stefan Terzibaschitsch
MINE WARFARE FORCES

18 "LINDAU" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS-COASTAL
and MINEHUNTERS)
CUXHAVEN M 1078 KONSTANZ M 1081 tObingen M 1074

DiJREN M 1079 LINDAU M 1072 ULM M 10R3
FLENSBURG M 1084 MARBURG M 1080 vOlklingenM 1087
FULDA M 1068 MINDEN M 1085 WIELHEIM M 1077
GOTTINGEN M 1070 PADERBORN M 1076 WETZLAR M 1075
KOBLENZ M 1071 SCHLESWIG M 1073 wolfsburg M 1082
Displacement tons 370 standard; 425 fu II load

Dimensions, feet 137-8 pp; 147-7 oa x 27-2 X 8-5
Gun 1 — 40 mm AA
Main engines Ma ybach diesels; 2 s lafts; 4 000 bhp = 1 7 knots
Complement 46 STIER (decompression chamber
Lindau, first German built vessel for the Federal German Navy since the Second World
War, launched on 1 6 Feb 1 957. Basically of NATO WU type but modified for German
requirements. Built by Burmester, Bremen-Berg. Seventeen were built in German
yards in 1958-60. The hull is of wooden construction, laminated with plastic glue.
The engines are of non-magnetic materials. The first six, Conttingen, Koblenz, Lindau,
Schleswig, Tubingen and Wetzlar. were modified with lower bridges in 1958-59. 10 "F R AU E VLOB" class (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
Schleswig was lengthened by 6-8 feet in 1960— all others in 1960-64. Fulda and
Flensburg were converted into minehunters in 1968-69 as part of a total of twelve ACHERON Y 1661 FRAUENLOB Y 1652 MEDUSA Y 1655
ships to be so converted. ATLANTIS Y 1660 GEFION Y 1654 MINERVA Y 1657
DIANA Y 1658 LORELEY Y 1659 NAUTILUS Y 1653
UNDINE Y 1656
Gun 1—40 mm AA
Main engines Diesels = 14 knots
Complement 24
Built by Kroger Werft, Rendsberg, Launched in 1965-67, Completed in 1965-68.

Originally designed as Kustenwachboote or coastguard boats with "W" pennant
numbers. Rated as mshore minesweepers in 1968 with the "M" hull numbers.
Re-allocated "V numbers in 1970.
SCHiJTZE" class (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)

atair M 1067 NEPTUN M 1093 SKORPION
CASTOR M 1051 PERSEUS M 1090 SPICA
DENEB M 1064 POLLUX M 1054 STEINBOCK
FISCHE M 1096 PLUTO M 1092 STIER
GEMMA M 1097 REGULUS M 1057 WAAGE
HERKULES M 1095 RIGEL M 1056 WEGA
JUPITER M 1065 SCHUTZE M 1062 WIDDER
MARS M 1058 SIRIUS M 1055 FRAUENLOB 1973, Stefan Terzibaschitscfi
Dimensions, feet 144-5 pp; 154-5 oa x 22-3 x 7-2
Guns 1—40 mm AA (some still have the designed 2—40 mm)
(except Stier)
Main engines Maybach diesels; 2 shafts; Escher-Wyss propellers;
3 600 bhp = 24-5 knots
HOLNIS Y 836 (ex-M 2651) (MINESWEEPER— INSHORE)

Castor, Fische, Gemma, Mars, Pollux, Regulus, Rigel, Schiitze, Sirius, Skorpion,
Spica, Steinbeck, Stier, Waage, and Wega were built by Abeking 8- Rasmussen, Displacement, tons 180
Lemwerder; Deneb, Jupiter, Pluto, and Widder by Schurenstedt, Bardenfl; Atair, Dimensions, feet 116 8 x 24-3 x 6-9
Wertu/es, /Vepfun, and Perseus by Schlichting.Travemijnde. The design is a develop- Guns 1—20 mm AA
ment of the "R" boats of the Second World War. All this class are named after Main engines 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 2 shafts; 2 000 bhp = 14-5 knots
stars. Stier, former hull number M 1061, carries no weapons, but has a decompres- Complement 21
sion chamber, being security vessel for submarines. All completed in 1 959-64.
Formerly classified as inshore minesweepers, but re-rated as fast minesweepers in.
Now serving for test and evaluation purposes. Holnis was launched on 22 May 1 965
and completed in 1966 by Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerde, as the prototype of a
1966
new design of Binnenminensuchboote projected as a class of 20 such vessels but she
is the only unit of this type, the other 1 9 boats having been cancelled. Hull number
changed from M 2651 to Y 836 in 1970.
1973, Stean Terzibaschitsch

Mine Warfare Forces— continued

2 "NIOBE" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE) 8 "ARIADNE" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
HANSAY806 NIOBE Y 1643
AMAZONE (27 Feb 1963) Y 1650 HERTHA (18 Feb 1961) Y 1647
Displacement, tons 1 50 standard ; jII load ARIADNE (23 Apr 1960) Y 1644 NIXE (3 Dec 1962) Y 1649
Dimensions, fe 1152 > 21 FREYA (25 June 1966)Y 1645 NYMPHE (20 Nov 1962) Y 834
Gun 1—40 mm AA GAZELLE (14 Aug 1963) Y 1651 VINETA (17 Sep 1960) Y 1646
Main engines Hansa: 1 Mercedes-Benz diesel 1 shaft; 950 bhp = 14 knots ;
Niobe- 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 2 shafts; 1 900 bhp = 16
Complement Displacement, tons 184 standard; 210 full load

Dimensions, feet 124 3 » 27 2 « 66
Built bv Kroger Werft. Rendsburg. Launch dates above. Completed in 1958. The Guns 1 —40 mm AA
post-war prototype vessels of the category, formerly designated Kustenwichboota or Main engines 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 2 shafts;
Binnanminensuchboote or inshore minesweeper*
coastal patrol vessels but re-rated as Complement 23
in 1966. Named alter former cruisers. Htnsi serves as support ship for minedivers.
Nioba (photograph in the 1967-68 edition) serves for test and evaluation purpose*.
Launch dates above All completed by Krogerwerft. Rendsburg, in 1960-63. All
named after former cruisers. 1897-1900, Formerly classified as patrol boats (Kust-
enwachboote) but re-rated as inshore minesweepers in 1966, and given new M hull
numbers in Jan 1968, and Y hull numbers in 1970.
^*^«
T970. Stefan Terzibaschitsch
SERVICE FORCES
12 "RHEIN" CLASS (DEPOT SHIPS)
DONAU 69 LECH 56 RHEIN

ELBE 61 MAIN 63 SAAR
ISAR 54 MOSEL 67 WERRA
LAHN 55 NECKAR 66 WESER

except Lahn and Lech
2 460 standard; 2 680 full load
Length, feet (metres) 304 5 (92 8) wl 323-5 (98 6) oa ;
Beam, feet (mefres) 38-8 (7;-8)

Draught, feet (mefz-es) 11-2 (3-4), 12-2 (3 3) in Lahn
and Lech
Guns, AA 2—3 9 in (700 mm); none in
Lahn. Lech .
4—40 mm
Main engines 6 Maybach or Daimler diesels;
Diesel-electnc drive in Isar, Lahn,
Lech, Mosel. Saat
11 400 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 21-7 max. 15 economical sea
speed
Oil fuel, tons 334 1973, Federal German Navy
Complement 110 (accommodation for 200)
198 (Lahn and Lech)
GENERAL
Elbe, Mosel Rhein, and Ruhr were built by Schliekerwerft,
.
Hamburg, Isar by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg, Weser by

Elsflether Werft, Neckar by Liirssen, Bremen-Vegesack,
Saar by Norderwerft, Hamburg. Donau by Schlichting, RADAR. All by Hollandse. Search: HSA DA 02.
Travemunde. Lahn and Lech by Flender. Lubeck. Main, Fire Control; Two HSA M 45 for 100 mm and 40 mm.
Werra by Lindenau. Kiel-Friedrichsort All completed in
1961-64. Rated as Depot Ships for minesweepers STATUS Five of these comparatively new ships, namely
(Isar, Mosel, Saar), submarines (Lahn, Lech), Type 206 Donau, Isar, Lahn, Lech and Weser, were placed in
submarines (Rhein), and motor torpedo boats (others) reserve by July 1968. This was part of the economy
but these ships with their 39 in 700 mm) guns could (
programme announced by the Federal German Navy in
obviously be used in lieu of frigates. Sep 1967.
2 Ex-US LST (REPAIR SHIPS)
ODIN (ex-USS Diomedes. ARB 11. ex-LST 1119) A 51

WOTAN (ex-USS Ulyssai, ARB 9, ex-iSr 967) A 513
Displacement, tons 1625 light; 3 600 full load; (revised official figures)
Dimensions, feet 316 wl, 328 oa « 50 « 11
Guns 4—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 GM diesels, 2 shafts; 1 800 bhp = 11-6 knots .>i.n
Oil fuel (tons) 600
MEMMERT Y 805
The small repair ship Memmert Y 805 (ex-USN 06, e-K-lndia, ex-BP 34),
rated as torpedo repair ship, salvage vessel with 1 derrick.
Service Forces— co/??.

FRANKENLAND (ex-Munsterland, ex-Powe//) A 1439 (e 4 ' WALCH E NSE E" CLASS (SUPPORT TANKERS)
(REPLENISHMENT TANKER)
AMMERSEE A 1425
Displacement, tons 16310 TEGERNSEE A 1426
Dimensions, feet 521 8 X 70 2 X 37 5
Main engines Diesels; 5 800 bhp = 13-5 knots Displacement, tons 2 000
Dimensions, feet 233 ' 36 7 x 13 5
Built by Lithgows, Glasgow. Launched in 1950. Commissioned on 29 Apr 1959. Mam engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 1 400 bhp = 12-6 knots
Built by Lindenau, Friedrichsort, Launched on 22 Sep 1966, 22 Oct 1966, 10 July

1965 and 25 Feb 1 966 and commissioned on 2 Mar 1967 23 Mar 1 967, 29 June 1 966
and 6 Oct 1967 respectively.
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E M SLAN D' CLASS (REPLENISHMENT TAJ>JKERS)
EMSLAND (ex-Antonio Zotti) A 1440 (ex-Y 828)

MiiNSTERLAND (ex-Angela Germona) A 1441 (ex-Y 829)
Measurement, tons 6 200 gross (Emsland) ; 6 191 (Munsterland)

Dimensions, feet 461 X 54-2 X
CRDA;4800
25-8 8 "LUNEBURG" CLASS (SUPPLY SHIPS)
Main engines Diesel; bhp (Emsland), Fiat 5 500 bhp
(Munsterland) = 13 knots
COBURG A 1412 LONEBURG OFFENBURG
Built by CRDA Monfalcone, and Ansaldo, Genoa, respectively. Both launched in FREIBURG A 1413 MEERSBURG SAARBURG
1943. Completed in 1947 and 1946 respectively. Purchased in 1960 from Italian QLUCKSBURG a 1414 NIENBURG A 1416
owners. Converted in 1960-61 by Schliekerwerft, Hamburg, and Howaldtswerke,
Hamburg, respectively. Commissioned 7 Nov 1 961 and 1 6 Oct 1 961 Civilian crew. .
Displacement tons 3 254
Dimensions feet 341 2 « 43 3 ' 13 8
Gur>s 4_40 mm AA
Main engines 2 Maybach diesels. 2 shafts. 5 600 bhp
Complement 103
Luneberg, Coburg, Glucksburg, Meersburg and Nienburg were built by Flensburger

Schiffbau and Vulkan, Bremen, others by Blohm & Voss. Hamburg. Commissioned
on 9 July, 27 May, 9 July, 9 July, 25 June, 1 Aug, 27 May and 30 July, respectively,
1968.
MUNSTERLAND
2 "BODENSEE" CLASS (REPLENISHMENT TANKERS)

BODENSEE (ex-Unkas) A 1406 (ex-A 54) WITTENSEE (ex-Sioux) A 1407
Measurement, tons 1 230 deadweight; 980 gross
Main engines Diesels; 1 050—1 250 bhp = 12 knots
Built by P. Launched on 19 Nov 1955 and on 23 Sep

Lindenau, Kiel-Friedrichsort.
1958, respectively. Commissioned on 26 Mar 1959.
1974. Federal German Navy
-Claere Jung) A 1428 (SUPPORT TANKER)

EIFEL (ex-Friedrich Jung) A 1429 (REPLENISHMENT TANKER) Dimensions, feet 303 2 X 43-5 X 21-7
Ljilt in 1953 by Norder-Werft, Hamburg, Purchased in 1963 for service as an oiler
the Bundesmarine. Commissioned on 27 May 1963.
Built by Norder-Werft, Hamburg. Launched on 29 Mar 1958. Purchased
for service in the Bundesmarine. Commissioned on 27 May 1963.
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Service Forces —continued

1 "ANGELN" CLASS (SUPPLY SHIP)
2 "WESTERWALD" CLASS (AMMUNITION TRANSPORTS)
DITHMARSCHEN {ex-Hebe) A 1409
ODENWALD A 1436 WESTERWALD A 1435
Dimensions, feet. 296 9 X 43 6 X 20 3
Dimensions, feet 347-8 X 46 X 12 2
Main engines Pielstick diesels: 1 shaft; 3 000 bhp = 14 knots 4—40 mm AA
Guns
Complement 57
Main engines Diesels; 5 600 bhp -
Complement 60
Built by Atsliers et Chantiers de Bretagne, Nantes. Purchased from shipowners
Built by LiJbecker Masch in 1966-67. Odenwald launched on 5 May 1966 and
S.N. Caennaise, Caen. Launched on 7 May 1 955 and commissioned on 1 9 Dec 1 959. \ s
commissioned on 23 Mar 1967 and Westerwald v\ launched on 25 Feb 1966 and
commissioned on 1 Feb 1967.
'\ 1 WW *-
DITHMARSCHEN 1972. Wnght & Logan
SCHWARZWALD (ex-Amalthee) A 1400 (AMMUNITION TRANSPORT)

Dimensions, feet 263-1 < 39 x 15.1
Guns 4—40 mm AA Bofors
Main engines Sulzer diesel ; 3 000 bhp = 15 knots
Built by Ch. Dubigeon, Nantes. Launched on 31 Jan 1956, Purchased from the 2 "SACHSENWALD' CLASS (MINE TRANSPORTS)
Soc Navale Caennaise in Feb 1960.
SACHSENWALD A 1437 STEIGERWALD A 1438

Dimensions, feet 363-5 X 45-6
11-2 x
Guns 4—40 mm AA (two twin mountings)
Main engines 2 diesels 2 shafts 5 600 hp = 1 7 knots
; ;
Range, miles 3 500

Complement 65
Built by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg as mine transports. Laid down on 1 Aug 1 966 and
9May1966. Launched on 1 Dec 1 966 and 10 Mar 1 967. Both commissioned on
20 Aug 1969. Have mine ports in the stern and can be used as minelayers.
SCHWARZWALD
F W- C LA! (WATER BOATS)

FW 1 FW 2 FW FW 4
3 FW 5
Displacement, tons 590 (revised official figure)
Dimensions, feet 144 4 « 25 6 X 82
Mam engines MWM diesel, 230 bhp knots
Built by Germania in 1963-64. SACHSENWALD
DEUTSCHLAND" CLASS
No Builders Laid dow Launched Completed
(TRAINING SHIP) A 59 Nobiskrug, Rendsburg 1959 5Nov 1960 25 May 1963
Displacement, tons 4 880 normal 5 500 full load;
Length, feat (metres) 452 8 (?JS 0) pp 475-8 (/45-0)oa ;
Beam, feet (metres) . 52 5 (160)

A/S weapons 2 Bofors 4-barrel rocket launchers
Guns, dual purpose 4—3 9 in (100 mm) single
Guns, AA 6—40 mm, 2 twin and 2 single
Torpedo tubes 4 for A/S ; 2 for surface
Boilers 2 Wahodag 768 psi(54*m/cm=)
: ;
870-F (465-C)
6 680 bhp diesels (2 Daimler-
Benz and 2 Maybach) 2 shafts ;
8 000 shp double reduction MAN

geared turbines. 1 shaft
Speed, knots 22 max (3 shafts); 17 (2 shafts)
14 economical (1 shaft)
Oil fuel, tons 230 furnace; 410 diesel

Complement 554 (33 officers, 271 men,
250 cadets)
GENERAL
FirstWest German naval ship to exceed the post-war
limit of 3 000 tons. Designed with armament and
machinery of different types for training purposes. The
name originally planned for this ship was Berlin. Ordered
in 1956, Carried out her first machinery sea trials on
15 Jan 1963 DEUTSCHLAND 1974. Federal German Navy
RADAR. All by Hollandse. Search: HSA LW 02/3.

Tactical: HSA DA 02 One nav/surface warning radar.
Fire Control: HSA 2 M45 00 mm and 40 mm fire control.
1
HSA fire control for Bofors A/S launcher, torpedoes and

DC
DEUTSCHLANO
GORCH FOCK A 60 (SAIL TRAINING SHIP)
Displacement tor 1 760 standard: 1 870 full load
Dimensions feel 229 7 wl: 257 oa « 39 2 » 15 8
Main engines Auxiliary IVIAN diesel 800 bhp = 11 knots :
Sail area, sq ft 21 141 (speed of up to 15 knots under sail) NORDWIND Y 834 (SAIL TRAINING SHIP)
Radius miles 1 990
Complement 206 (10 officers, 56 ratings 140 cadets) Displacement, tons 100
Sail improved 'Horst Wessel" type. Barque rig. Launched by
training ship of the r/lain engines Diesel; 150 bhp knots. (Sail area 2 037-5 sq ft)
Blohm & Voss, Hamburg, on 23 Aug 1958 and commissioned on 17 Dec 1958. A
photograph appears in the 1968-69 to 1970-71 editions. Ketch, ex-Kreigsfischkutter (KFK). Photograph in the 1954-55 edition. There are
over 70 other sailing vessels of various types serving for sail training and recreational
purposes. Achat, Alarich, Amsel, Argonaut, Borasco, Brigant, Dankwan. Diamont,
Dietrich, Drossel Dompfalf, Fafnir, Fink, Flibustier. Freibeuter, Gemot, Geiserich,
Geuse, Giselher, Godicke, Gunnar, Gunter, Hadubrand, Hagen, Hartnaut Hildebrand,
Horand, Hunding, Jaspis, Kaper, Klipper, Korsar, Kuchkuch, Lerche, Likendeeler,
Dimensions, ft (m) 81 8 x 16-5 3 (24-9 X 50 X 0-9) Magellan, Michel, Mime, Meise, Mistral. Monsun, Nachtigall, Ortwin. Ostwind,
Speed 17 knots Pampero. Pirol, Ruediger. Samum. Saphir, Schirocco, Seeteufel. Siegfried, Siegmund.
Siegura Smaragd. Star, Stieglitz, Stortebecker. Taifun, Teja, Topas, Tornadon, Totila
iuilt in 1966-67. Vitalienbruder, Volker, Walter, Wate Westwind. Wiking. Wittigo. Zeisig.
RESCUE LAUNCHES Tugs — continued

4 -KW TYPE FEHMARN A 1458 HELGOLAND A 1457
FL 5 Y 857 (ex-W 11) FL 7 Y 859 (ex-W 13)
Fl 6 Y 858 (ex-W 12) FL 8 Y 860 (exW 14) Displacement, tons 1 310
Displacement, tons 45 standard; 60 full load Gun 1—40 mm AA
Dimensions, ft (m) 93-5 oa x 155 x 4-0 {28 5 x 4-7 x 1-2) Main engines Diesel-electric; 4 MWM diesels: 2 shafts; 3 800 hp = 16-6
Guns 2—20 mm
Main engines 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 2 000 bhp = 25 knots
Complement 14 Bergungsschlepper or salvage tugs. Built by Unterweser, Bremerhaven, Launched
on 25 Nov 1 965 and 8 Apr 1 965 and commissioned on 1 Feb 1 967 and 8 Mar 1 966.
;uilt in 1951-53. All are similar to US Coast Guard 93-ft type.
AMRUM Y 822 NEUWERK Y 823
Displacement tor 262 standard

Dimensions, feet 100-7 oa X 25-2
Main engines 1 Deutz diesel 1 100 bhp = 2 knots
Juilt by Fr. Schicha Launched in 1961. All completed in 1962-63.
PELLWORM (ex-USN 102) 500 tons, 12 knots
HARBOUR TYPE. There are also nine small harbour tugs all completed in 1958-60:—
Blauort Y 803, Knechtsand Y 81 4, Langeness Y 81 9, Lutje Horn Y 81 2, Mellum Y 81 3,
Nordstrand Y 817, Scharhorn Y 815 Trischen Y 818 and Vogelsand Y 816 and three
completed in 1 970 by Schichau, Bremerhaven of 1 22 tons and 800 hp;- Neuende, Eller
Bek, Heppens.
ICEBREAKERS
HANSE
= L 9 Y 861 (ex-D 2763) FL 10 Y 862 (ex-D 2765) FL 11 Y 963 (ex-D 2766)
Displacement, tons 70 Dimensions, feet 243 2 x 57 x 20
Dimensions, ft (m) 95-2 x 4-2 (29 ^ 5 " 7-3)
15-6 x Mam engines Diesel-electnc ; 4 shafts; 7 500 bhp = 16 knots
Main engines Maybach diesels; 2 shafts; 3 200 bhp = 30 knots
Range, miles 600 at 20 knots Builtby Warisila Oy, Helsinki. Finland. Laid down on 12 Jan 1965. Launched on
17 Oct 1966 Completed on 25 Nov 1966. Commissioned on 1 3 Dec 966. Although 1
3uilt by Kroger, Rendsburg. Completing in 1955. owned by West Germany she sails under the Finnish flag, manned by a Finnish crew.
Only when the winter is so severe that icebreakers are needed in the southern Baltic
willshe be transferred under the German flag and command. She is of improved
'Karhu" class. She does not belong to the Bundesmarine.
<4
EISBAR A 1402 EISVOGEL A 1401
Dimensions, feet 125-3 oa X 31 2 7-9 (15 1 max)
x
Guns Can carry 1 —40 mm AA

Bofors
Main Engines 2 Maybach diesels: 2 shafts; 2 400 bhp =
Juiltby J. G. Hitzler, Lauenbu Launched on 9 June and 28 Apr 1960, and com-
nissioned on 1 Nov and 1 1 P 1 961, respectively.
TUGS
BALTRUM JUIST NORDERNEY
ELLERBEK LANGEOOG SPIEKEROOG
HEPPENS NEUENDE WANGEROOGE
Displacement, tons 854 standard: 1 024 full load
Gun 1—40 mm AA
Main engines Diesel-electric; 2 shafts; 2 400 hp = 13-6 knots
Complement 35
Built by Schichau, Bremerhaven. Wangerooge, prototype, salvage tug, was launched

on 4 July 1 966. Wangerooge commissioned on 9 Apr 1 968, iangeoog and Sp/eAreroog
on 14 Aug 1968. Baltrum on 8 Oct 1968.
EXPERIMENTAL SHIPS Experimental Ships— con?.
EIDER (ex-Catherine, ex-Dochet) Y 1663 (ex-A 50) (MC TRAINING SHIP)

4 Ex-COASTAL MINESWEEPERS
ADOLF BESTELMEYER (ex-BYMS 2213) HERMAN VON HELMOLTZ
H. C. OERSTED (ex-Vmstra. ex-NYMS 247) RUDOLF DIESEL (ex-fi>'/WS2279)
Dimensions, feet 164 pp: 177 2 oa « 27-5 « 140
Guns 1—40 mm AA 1—20 mm AA (removed
; in peacetime)
Main engines Displacement, tons 270 standard; 350 full load
Triple expansion; 1 sfiaft; 750 ihp = 12 knots
Dimensions, feet 136 « 24-5 " 8
Oil fuel, tons 130
Former British "Isles" type minesweeping trawler. Built m Canada by Davie & Sons,
Lauzon, Employed as a mine clearance training vessel. She has been Of US YMS type. Built in 1943. Adiof Bestelmeyer. Y 881, and ftudo/f Diesel
in 1942.
civilian manned since 1 Jan 1968. Y 889, are used for gunnery purposes. W. C. Oersted, Y 877, was acquired from the
Royal Norwegian Navy. Herman von Heimholtz, Y 878, commissioned on 18 Dec
1962, is used as a degaussing ship.
WILHELM PULLWER Y 838 of 130 tons and 19 knots. Built in 1966.
HEINZ ROGGENKAMP Of 785 tons and 12 knots. Built in 1952.

OSTE (ex-USN 101, Puddefjord) A 52 (RADAR TRIALS SHIP)
FRIEDRICH VOGE Y 888, Of 179 tons.
Dimensions, feet 160 ^ 29-7 17 KARL KOLLS Y 887. Of 1 89 tons.
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 Sulzer diesels; 1 shaft; 400 bhp = 14 knots OTTO MEYCKE. Diving Trials.
Mekaniske Vaerkstad. Oslo, Taken over from the US Navy,
2 TANK CLEANING VESSELS

FORDE JADE
Of 600 tons, completed in 1967.
COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
^ Same particulars as FL 5-8 (Rescue Launches)
TMI (ex-British MMS)

Displacement, ons 140
OSTE (as radar testing ship) 1970. Stefan Teriibaschitsch
Speed, knots 10
Built in 1944,
KW 2, 3 and 8
EMS (ex-USN 104, ex-Harle) Y 1662 (ex-A 53) (DIVING TENDER) Displacement, tons 112
Speed, knots 8
Dimensions, f 1857 oa X 29 155 Built in 1943, Trawler type used as
Guns 4—20 mm
Main engines Sulzer diesels 000 bhp = 12
COASTGUARD VESSELS
Built in 1941 by Kremer & Sohn, Elmshorn.
(BUNDESGRENZSCHUTZ— SEE)
Note. This paramilitary force consi; of about 1 000 men who operate the craft
below as well as helicopters.
8 LARGE PATROL CRAFT

ALSFELD BG 16 ESCHWEGE BG 15
BAD BRAMSTEDT BG 12 NEUSTADT BG 11
BAYREUTH BG 17 ROSENHEIM BG 18
DUDERSTADT BG 14 UELTZEN BG 13

Guns 2—40 mm
Mai nengines 3 Diesels; 4 500 hp = 30 knots
between 1 969 and late 1 970— BG 1 3 by Schlichting, Travemijnde.the remainder

All built
by Lurssen, Vegesack. Form two flotillas BG 11-14 the 1st and BG 15-18 the 2nd.
A third flotilla of smaller craft has been formed.
WALTHER VON LEDEBUR Y 841

SURVEY SHIPS
Displa 725
Dimensions, feet 2198 « 34 8 « 89 Note. These ships operate for the Deutsches Hydrographisches Institut, under the
Main engines Msybach diesels; 2 shafts; 5 000 bhp Ministry of Transport.
Wooden hulled vessel Bijilt by Burmester, Bremen-Berg. Launched on 30 June 1966.

METEOR (Research Ship) 3 085 tons, launched 1964, Complement 55
KOMET (Survey and Research) 595 tons, launched 1969, Complement 42
1
GAUSS (Survey and Research) 074 tons, launched 1949, Complement 40

1
SODEROOG (Survey Ship) 211 tons, launched 1956, Complement 16

ATAIR (Survey and Wrecks) 148 tons, launched 1962, Complement 13
WEGA (Survey and Wrecks) 148 tons, launched 1962, Complement 12
7 FISHERY PROTECTION SHIPS

Note. Operated by Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
ANTON DOHRN of 1 950 tons and 15 knots

FRITH JOF of 2 150 tons and 15 knots.
MEERKATZE of 1 000 tons and 12 knots.
NORDENHAM of 975 tons and 16 knots.
POSEIDON of 935 tons and 12 knots.
UTHORN of 110 tons and 9 knots
WALTHER VON LEDEBUR WALTHER HERTWIG of 2 500 tons and 15 knots.
GERMANY (Democratic Republic) 145
GERMANY (Democratic Republic)

Administration Strength of the Fleet GRENZBRIGADE KUSTE (GBK)
Commander-in-Chief, Vollfsmarine:
Type Active The seaborne branch of the Frontier Guards, this is a
Vice Admiral Willi Ehm
Frigates
force of about 3 000 men Their various craft are difficult
Corvettes 18 to disentangle from those of the Navy, many being taken
Fast Attack Craft— Missile 12 from that list. Where possible mention of this is made
Fast Attack Craft— Torpedo 55 in the note.';.
Fast Attack Craft— Patrol 4 (1
Landing Craft 18
Minesweepers— Ocean
Minesweepers— Coastal 44
Intelligence Ships
Survey Ships
Supply Ship
Support Tankers
Buoy Tenders
Ice Breakers
(a) 1973:1 700officersand 1 5 200 men (including GBK) Tugs 18 IVIercantile Marine
1 974: 1 750 officers and 1 5 300 men (including GBK) Tenders
Training Ships and Craft 12 Lloyds Register of Shipping:
(b) 18 months National Service Cable Layer 432 vessels of 1 219 037 tons gross
FRIGATES
2 Ex-SOVIET "RIGA" CLASS 14 "HAI" CLASS
BAD DOBERAN LUBZ RIBNITZ-DAMGARTEN
ERNEST THALMANN 141 KARL MARX 142 BiJTZOW LUDWIGSLUST STERNBERG
GREVESMliHLEN PARCHIM TETEROW
600
GADEBUSCH PERLEBERG WISMAR
Displacement, tons 1 200 standard; 1 full load
Dimensions, feet 298-8 X 33-7 x n Displacement, tons 300 standard; 370 full load
Guns 3-3-9 in single; 4—37 mm AA twin
Dimensions, feet 174 pp; 187 oa " 19 X lO
Tubes 3-21 in Guns 4—30 mm (2 twin)
A/S weapons 4 depth charge projectors; 2 rocket launchers A/S weapons 2 MBU1 800 5 barrelled launchers
Main engines Geared turbines; 2 shafts; 25 000 shp = 28 knots Main engines 2 gas turbines, diesels; 8 000 bhp = 25 knots
Oil fuel(tons) 300 Complement 45
Complement 150 Built at Peenewerft, Wolgast. The prototype vessel was completed in 1963, All
were in service by the end of 1969, and the programme is now completed. Pennant
Designed to carry 50 mines. Sister ships Friedrich 24 and Karl Liebnecht 1 23
Engels 1
numbers are in the 400 series.
were scrapped in 1971. A fifth ship of this type was burnt out at the end of 1959
and became a total wreck. Two of these hulks are beached at Warnemunde,
197U S Breyer
KARL MARX 7965 Werner Kahlmg LIGHT FORCES

12 Ex-SOVIET "OSA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
CORVETTES ARVID HAMACK MAX REICHPiETSCH
OTTO TOST
AUGUST LUTTGENS
4 USSR "SO-I" CLASS FRITZ GAST PAUL EISENSCHNEIDER
HEINRICH DORRENBACH PAUL WIECZOREK
21 422 423 424 JOSEF SCHARES RICHARD SORGE
KARL MESEBERG RUDOLF EGELHUFER
Dimensions, ft (m) 138 X 20 X 9-2 (42-3 6-1 ^ 2-8) >^ Displacement, tons 165 standard; 200 full load
Guns —
4 25 mm AA (2 twin mounts) Dimensions, feet 128-7 X 25-1 X 5-9
A/S weapons 4 MBU 1 800 5 barrelled launchers; 2 DCT Missile launchers 4 mountings in 2 pairs abreast aft for "Styx"; SSN-2A
Main engines 3 diesels; 6 000 bhp = 29 knots Guns —
4 30 mm (2 twin, 1 forward, 1 aft)
Range, miles 1 100 at 13 knots Main engines 3 diesels; 13 000 hp = 32 knots
Complement 30
Most valuable and powerful boats for coastal operations. Pennant numbers in the
Fitted with mine rails. These vessels belonged to the coast guard (GBK) but have 700 series.
now been returned to the navy.
*'i^-âl&£^^^
1970. Niels Gartig
1965, Reinecke
146 GERMANY (Democratic Republic)
15 Ex-SOVIET "SHERSHEN" CLASS 18 "KB 123" CLASS (PATROL CRAFT)

(FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO) Displacement, tons about 25
Dimensions, ft (m) 64 X 16-4
ADAM KUCKHOFF FIETE SCHULZE
ARTHUR BECKER FRITZ HECKERT This class (total uncertain) was introduced in 1971 for operations on rivers and inland
BERNHARD BASTLEIN HANS COPPI waterways by the GBK. It appears to be fast and unarmed, though small arms are
BRUNO KUHN RUDOLF BREITSCHEID certainly carried.
EDGAR ANDRE WILHELM FLORIN
ERNST SCHNtLLER
Displacement, tons 150 stand

Dimensions, ft (m) 115-5 X :
Guns 4-30 mn
A/S weapons 12 DC
Tubes 4-21 in (smgle)
Main engines 3 Diesels ; 13 000 bhp; 3 shafts = 41 knots
Complement 16
Acquired from the USSR. Four were delivered m 1968-69. the first instalment of a ^^^
flotilla. They do not differ from the Soviet boats of the class. Pennant numbers
811-5, 831-5, 851-5
i^%.«*W^«''"?f
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
SHERSHEN C/ass
ROBBE" CLt
EBERSWALDE GRIMMEN LUBBEN
40 "ILVIS" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO) ELSENHUTTENSTADT HOYERSWERDA SCHWEDT
Displacement, tons 20 Displacement, tons 600 standard; 800 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 55-8 X 1052-5 (77 x 32 x -8)
X
Dimensions, feet 1968 x 32-8 X 6-6
Tubes 2—21 in (torpedoes fired over stern). Some have three tubes Guns 2—57 mm AA (1 twinl; 4—25 mm AA (2 twin)
(Type 3) Mines can be carried in place of torpedo tubes Main engines Diesels = 12 knots
Ma engmes Diesels; 3 000 bhp = 30 knots
Amphibious vessels of a type midway between the nding ship and landing craft
No guns. Numbered in a 900 series. Several different types of this class exist, categories.Launched in 1962-64.
varying m hull material and silhouette, eg. Type 1 are flush-decked and Type 2 have a
raised forecastle. With the torpedo tubes removed these boats are used to land frogmen
and raiding parties. Displacement and dimensions given are for Type 2. Others vary
slightly. Built by Mitteldeutschland, starting in 1962.
7577, S Breyer
977, S Breyer
ROBBE CLASS" 7
4 Ex-SOVIET "P6" CLSSS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT-PATROL)

LABO" CLASS
;
Dimensions, ft (m) 84-2 X 20 X 6 (25-7 x 61 x 1-8) GERHARD PRENZLER HEINZ WILKOWSKI ROLF PETERS
Guns 4—25 mm (2 twin mountings)
Main engines 4 diesels: 4 800 bhp; 4 shafts = 43 knots max Displacement, tons 150 standard; 200 full load
Range, miles 450 at 30 knots Dimensions, feet 131-2 X 27-95-9X
Complement 25 Guns 4—25 mm AA (2 twin)

Acquired in I
Originally there were 27. Wooden hull,
1957-60 from the USSR.
Most been scrapped or converted. Four have had their tubes removed
of this class has Landing craft of a lighter type. Built by Peenewerft, Wolgast. Launched in 1 961 -63
and been transferred to the GBK with pennant Nos G81-84. Pot Head
radar.
1969, S Breyer
P 6 Class No 864 (Tubes now removed) 7570, Niels Gartig LABO Class
GERMANY (Democratic Republic) 147
MINE WARFARE FORCES

6 "KRAKE" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
INTELLIGENCE SHIPS
KARL-MARX-STADT POTSDAM
LEIPZIG ROSTOCK
Both of "Kondor I" Class. For details see under Minewarfare Forces,
Dimensions, ft (m) 229-7 x 26-5 x 12-2 {70 x 81 » 3-7)
Guns 1—3-4 in; 10—25 mm AA paired vertically
A/S weapons 4 DCT
Mines Can carry 30 HYDROGRAPH
Complement 90 Displacement, tons 500
Dimensions ft (m) 167 x 28 8 x — {50 9 » 8-7
Main engines Diesel; 540 hp = 1 1 knots
Built in 1956-58 at Peenewerft, Wolgast, Four completed in 1958, were originally Built in 1960 by Volkswerft, Stralsund.
for Poland. Appearance is different compared with the first type, the squat wide
funnel being close to the bridge with lattice mast and radar. Fitted for minelaying.
On 1 Mar 1961 they were given the names of the capitals of districts etc, of East Ger-
many. Pennant numbers are 221 to 223 and 811-13.
SURVEY SHIPS
ALFRED MERZ KARL F. GASS

Built in 1952-55. Of 200 tons and 9-5 knots. Seiner type.
ARKONA DASSER ORT STUBBEN KAMMER

Built in 1956. Of 55 tons and 10 knots.
"Krake" Class No. 222 1970, Niels Gartig
JORDAN MAGNETOLOG
44 "KONDOR" I and II C L A S S (MINESWEEPERS- COASTAL)
Built in 1954. Of 135 tons and 10 knots. Similar to "KEK" Class.
AHRENSHOOP GREIFSWALD STRASBURG

ANKLAM KLUTZ TANGERHUTTE FLAGGTIEF
BERGEN KUHLUNGSBORN TEMPLIN
BITTERFELD KYRITZ UCKERMUNDE Built in 1953. Of 30 tons and 8 knots
BERNAU NEURUPPIN VITTE
OEMMIN NEUSTRELITZ WARNEMUNDE
DESSAU PASEWALK WEISSWASSER
GENTHIN PREROW WOLGAST
GRAAL-MURITZ ROBEL ZERBST
ROSSLAU ZINGST + 15
TRAINING SHIPS
Displacement, tons 245 standard; 280 full load 2 KS2 CLASS
Dimensions, ft (m) 154-2 x 23-0 x 6-6 {47 ^ 7 ^ 2)
Guns 2—25 mm 2—30 mm
(Kondor I)
or
6—25 mm (twins) (Kondor II)
GENERAL Main engines Speed = 13 knots
A new class of medium fast minesweepers and patrol vessels built at Peenewerft.
Five units were operational in 1970 and 15 by the end of 1971. They replace the Built in 1957. Coastal boats rated as schulschiffe or training vessels. The 20 boats
small minesweepers of the Schwalbe' class Type II has additional length and extra of the "KS 1" GBK were deleted from the list in 1971.
class in the
MG's. First appearing in 1 971 . Production continues.
PENNANT NUMBERS
These have been changed with some frequency. At present the following is as near
as can be offered: *
Type I (Total 19) Prototype-V31 . Attached to GBK;-G1 1 -16. G21 -26. Conver-
sion for torpedo recovery- B73 and B74. Conversion to AGi's
Meteor and Komet.
n..,£?^
m.
10 TRAINING SHIPS
KONDOR II CLASS 1973, S, Breyer Sailing vessels and old minesweepers attached to the Naval Academy.
148 GERMANY (Democratic Republic)
SERVICE FORCES FREESENDORF
1 "BASKUNCHAK" CLASS (SUPPLY SHIP)

Danlayer built in 1963.
LUMME
Small divmg tender. Tug type.
Dimensions, tt (m) 227 x 29 x 12-3 [70 x 8-9 x 3->
Speed, knots 13
Tanker converted to act as supply ship.
8 BUOY TENDER!
BREITLING GOLWITZ LANDTIEFF RAMZOW

ESPER ORT GRASS ORT PALMER ORT ROSEN ORT

Mam engines 1 diesel ; 580 hp = 11-5 knots
1973. S. Brewer
Delivery 1970-72.
3 TYPE 600 (SUPPORT TANKERS)
HIDDENSEE POEL
Displacement, tons 600 DWT
Dimensions, feet 1 95 oa x 29-5 x i2-5 max
Main engmes 2 diesels; 2 800 bhp = 14 knots
Complement 26
Built at Peenewerft, Wolgast, in 1960-61.

ICEBREAKERS
STEPHAN JANSEN
Of 2 500 tons and 13 knots built in 1965. Of Soviet "Nikitch" class.
EISBAR EISVOGEL
Of 550 tons and 12 knots built in 1957.
1971. S. Breyer
TUGS
3 "700" CLASS
3 "KUMO" CLASS Of 800 tons and 12 knots.
3 "H" CLASS
H 35 H 36
Dimensions, ft (m) 118 x 24 x 89 (36 " 7-3 x 2-7) Of 700 tons and 14 knots.
Speed, knots 10
luilt in mid-1 950's. Rugen is a torpedo Trials Ship and the other two general tenders.
WISMAR
Of 700 tons and 14 knots.

Dimensions, ft (m) 180-5 x 31-2 x 11-5 (55 x 95 x 3-4)
11 HARBOUR TUGS
1 Ex-SOVIET "KAMENKA" CLASI

Note. Gesellschaft fur Sport und Technik (GST) (Association for Sport and Technical
Science) controls fifteen training ships Ernst Thalman, a retired "Habicht I" Class
DORNBUSCH minesweeper; Ernst Schneller, "Tummler" class; Partisan, and Pionier of 80 tons;
Freundschaft of 200 tons; F. L. Jahn of 100 tons; and the sail training ships Wilhelm
Cable layer of 700 tons with bow rollers. Pieck, Seid Bereil, Jonny Scheer, Max Reichpietsch II and Knechtsand II.
GHANA 149
Administration
GHANA Naval Base
Commander of the Navy: Commodore Kelvm Dzang Tema, near Accra
Personnel
(a) 1 300 (150 officers, 1 150 ratings) Mercantile Marine

(b) Voluntary Service Lloyds Register of Shipping; 73 vessels of 165 565 tons gross
CORVETTES 2 Ex-BRITISH "HAM" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
KROMANTSE" CLASS AFAOZATO iK-Ollrmghtm)

(I M ^2 YOGAGA {en-Milham) M 1
Displacement tons . 120 standard; 159 full load

KROMANTSE f 17 Dimensions, feet 100 pp; 107 5 oa « 22 X 5.
Guns 1-15 mm AA
'displacement, tons 380 light; 440 standard; 500 full load Mam engines 2 PaxmaH diesels; 1 100 =
Dimensions, feet 162wl; 177 oa > 28 5 x 13 (props) Oil fuel,tons 15
Guns 1^1 in; 1^*0 mm AA (see notes) Range, miles 2 000 at 9 knots
A/S weapons 1 Squid triple-barrelled depth charge mortar Complement 22
Main engines 2 Bristol Siddeley Maybach diesels; 2 shafts; Ma/ham commissioned on 2 Oct 1959, and Ottringham commissioned on 30 Oct
7 100 bhp = 20 knots (5 700 hp = 18 knots se 1959, sailed forGhana on 31 Oct 1959, and were transferred from the Royal Navy
Oil fuel, tons 60 to the Ghana Navy at Takoradi at the end of Nov 959 and renamed after hills in Ghana.
1
Range, miles 2 000 at 16 knots; 2 900 at 14 knots Fitted with funnel.

54 (6 + 3 officers, 45 ratings)
Anti- jbmarine vessels of a novel type designed by Vosper Ltd, Portsmouth, a joint
th Vickers-Armstrong's Ltd, one ship being built by each company. Com-
prehensively fitted with sonar, air and surface warning radar. Vosper roll damping fins,
and air conditioning throughout excepting machinery spaces. Generators 360 kW.
The electrical power supply is 440 volts, 60 cycles ac. A very interesting patrol vessel
design, an example of what can be achieved on a comparatively small platform to
produce an inexpensive and quickly built anti-submarine vessel. Kromantse was
launched by Vosper Ltd at the Camber Shipyard, Portsmouth, on 5 Sep 1963, and
commissioned on 27 July 1964. Keta was launched at Newcastle on 18 Jan 1965,
and commissioned on 18 May 1965.
RADAR Search. Plessey AWS 1 7966, Ghana Navy
LIGHT FORCES
ID" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
ELMINA P 13 KOMENDA P
Displacement, tons 120 standard: 142 load

full
Dimensions feet 1 1 »vl ; 1 1 7 5 oa ' 20

« 7 Cscrews)
Guns 1_40 mm. 60 cal Bofors AA
A/S weapons Depth charge throwers

Mam engines 2 Davey Paxman diesels 2 shafts ; , 1 000 bhp = 1 8 knots (m,
Complement 19
'..«ii-._.«.- ffl^yru..,^
USSR "POLUCHAT I
(COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

MINESWEEPER FORCES P 20 P 21
1 Ex-BRITISH "TON" CLASS (MINESWEEPER- COASTAL) Displacement, tons 86 standard; 91 fu load
Dimensions, feet 98 pp X 15 X 4 8
EJURA iat-Aldingion) M 16
Guns, AA 2 — 14-5 mm
(twin mounting)
Main engines 2 model M50-3 diesels; 2 shafts;
Displacement, tons 360 standard; 425 full load 1 200 bhp = 18 knots
Dimensions, feet 140 pp; 153 oa x 28 8 x 8 2 Oil fuel, tons 9 25
Guns 1—40 mm AA forward; 2—20 mm AA aft Range, miles 460 at 17 knots
Mam engines Deltic diesels; 2 shafts; 3 000 bhp = 15 knots max Complement 16 (2 officers. 14 ratings)
Oil fuel (tons) 45
Ranee 2 300 at 13 knots USSR. Completed
Built in the in Aug 1 963, Acquired m 1 967. Si;
Complement 27 was scrapped in 1970.

Lent to Ghana by Britain
1969. Ghana Navy
657
225 pp; 231-3 oa x 39 x 33 forward, 5 aft
4 Paxman, 1 840 bhp = 9 knots cruising
Acquired from Britain in 1965 and arnved in Ghana waters in July 1965. Used as a
base workshop at Teme Naval Base. Is kept operational, and does a fair amount of
1971. Ghana Navy. seatlme in general training and exercise tasks.
150 GREECE
GREECE
Chief. Hellenic Navy: Type A ctiv Building

Vice-Admiral P. Avapakis Destroyers 11 Destroyers
Frigates 4
Corvettes 5 1972 Doxa. Niki (Cleaves
Deputy Chief: Patrol Submarines 7
Fast Attack Craft— Missile 4
Rear-Admiral P. Konialis Fast Attack Craft— Torpedo 12 Submarine
Large Patrol Craft 5
Landing Ships 14 1 972 Poseidon
Commander of the Fleet:
Rear Admiral P. Kalogeropoulos LCUs 8
Minelayers— Coastal 2
Minesweeper— Coastal 15 Patrol Craft
Survey Vessels 5
Support Tankers 2 1971 Antiploiarkhos Laskos, Ploiarchos Meletopoulos
Harbour Tankers 6
Salvage Ship 1 M inesweepers— Coastel
Repair Ship 1
Lighthouse Tenders 2 1972 Kichu
Tugs 10 1973 Afroessa, Kalymnos, Karteria, Kerkyra, Papalos,
Zakynthos
Survey Vessel
Naval AttachS in London: 1973 A. Idhi

Captain I. K. Papageorgiou
Minesweeper Depot Ship
Naval Attache in Washington:
Captain X. Douginas Prefix to Ship's Names 1 973 Hermes
Naval Attache in Cairo:

H.S. (Hellenic Ship) Tugs
Captain P. Vossos 1 972 Aegeus
Naval Attache in Bonn:
Captain P. iVlarinos
Water Boat
1972 Kaliroe
Mercantile Marine
Personnel Naval Bases
(a) 1974; 17 600 (1 900 officers and 15 700 ratings)
(b) 2 years National Service
Salamis and Crete
DESTROYERS
1 Ex-US GEARING FRAM 11" CLASS
3 Ex-US "GEARING FRAM I" CLASS
No. Builder Commissioned Transferred

Name 17 Nov 1945 3 Dec 1973
— (ex-USS Arnold J. Isbell, DD 869) D
D
214
212
Bethlehem (Staten Is.)
30 Oct 1945 1 July 1972
KANARIS (ex-USS Stickell. DD 888) Consolidated Steel Corpn.
D 213 Bethlehem (Quincy) 8 Mar 1946 7 Oct 1973
KONTOURIOTIS (ex-USS Rupertus. DD 851) 11 Dec 1944 3 Feb 1971
THEMISTOCLES (ex-USS Frank Knox, DD 742) D 210 Bath Iron Works

Guns 6—5 In (127 mm) 38 cal dp
(twin) (210 only) 4—5 in (twin)
;
in Fram I's
A/S weapons 2 fixed Hedgehogs, (210 only) ;

1 ASROC 8-barrelled launcher
and facilities for small helicopter
in Fram I's
Torpedo tubes (Mk 32)

2 triple
Main engines 2 Westinghouse geared turbines;
Speed, knots 34
Complement 269 (16 officers, 253 men) THEMISTOCLES (FRAM II) 1972, Helenic Navy
Themistocles was a Fram II Radar Picket conversion,

Kanaris was a Fram Radar Picket conversion and the
I
other pair Fram DD conversions.

I
KANARIS (FRAM I)
1973. Helenic Navy
GREECE 151
1 Ex-S "ALLEN M. SUMNER'
CLASS
Name No. Builder Commissioned Transferred

MIAOULIS (ex-USS Ingram, DD 694) D 211 Federal SB & DD Co 10 Mar 1944 July 1971
Displaci It, tons 2 200 standard : 3 320 full load

Length, {metres) 376-5 (114-8) oa
Beam, feet (mi 40-9 (12-4)
Draught, feet (r 190 (58)
Guns 6—5 in (127 mm) 38 cal dp
A/S weapons 2 triple torpedo launchers, Mk 32 ;
2 ahead throwing hedgehogs
Main engines 2 geared turbines; 2 shafts;
60 000 shp
Boiler's 4
Speed knots 34 approx
Complement 269 (16 officers, 94 POs, 159
men)
Former fleet destroyer of the "Allen M. Sumner" class
which had been modernised under the FRAM II pro- 7973, Hellenic Navy
IS "FLETCHER" CLAI
Name No. Builder Laid down Launched Completed
ASPIS (ex-USS DD 582)
Conner. D 06 Boston Navy Yard 16 Apr 1942 18 July 1942 8 June 1943
LONCHi (ex-USS Hall. oO 583) 56 Boston Navy Yard 16 Apr 1942 18 July 1942 6 July 1943
NAVARINON (ex-USS Brown. DD 546) D 63 Bethlehem (S. Pedro) 27 June 1942 22 Feb 1943 10 July 1943
SFENDONI (ex-USS Aulick. DD 569) 85 Consolidated Steel Corp, Texas 14 May 1941 2 Mar 1942 27 Oct 1942
THYELLA (ex-USS Bradford. DD 545) D 28 Bethlehem (S. Pedro) 28 Apr 1942 12 Dec 1942 12 June 1943
VELOS (ex-USS Charette. OD 581) D 16 Boston Navy Yard 20 Feb 1941 3 June 1942 18 May 1943
Length, feet (metres) 376 5 (114 7) oa
Draught, feet (mefAes) 18 (5 5) max
Guns, dual purpose 4—5 in (727 mm) 38 cal, in
Aspis. Lonchi. Sfendoni and Velos,
5 in Navarinon and Thyella
Guns, AA 6—3 in(76m/n),3twin, in>4spM,
Lonchi, Sfendoni and Velos.
10 —40 mm (2 quadruple, 1 twin)
inNavarinon and Ttiyella
A/S weapons Hedgehogs; DCs
Torpedo tubes 5—21 in (533 mm), quintuple
bank, in Aspis, Lonchi, Sfendoni
and Velos, none in Navarinon and
Thyella
Torpedo racks Side-launching for A/S torpedoes
Boilers 4 Babcock & Wilcox; 615 psi
(43 3 kmlcm^) 800-F (427-C)
Main engines 2 sets GE geared turbines; 7977. Major Aldo Praccaroli
Speed, knots 35 designed, 30 to 32 max
Range, miles 6 000 at 15 knots; 1 260 to 1959, respectively, Sfendoni at Philadelphia on 21 Aug
1 285 at 30 to 32 knots 1 959. Navarinon and Thyella at Seattle, Wash, on .27
Oil fuel, tons 506 Sep 1962. Aspis means Shield.
Complement 250
Transferred fromUSA, Aspis, Lonchi and Velos at Long RADAR. Search: SPS 6, SPS 0. Fire Control; GFC
Beach, Cal, on 15 Sep 1959, 9 Feb 1960 and 15 June 56 and 63 systems.
FLETCHER Class (4 guns)
FRIGATES
us "BOSTWICK" DE TYPE
No. May 1944
AETOS (ex-USS Slater, DE 766)
D 01 Tampa SB Co. 9 Mar 1943 13 Feb 1944 1
lERAX (ex-USS Elbert, DE 768) D 31 Tampa SB Co Apr 1943

1 23 May 1944 12 July 1944
LEON (ex-USS Eldridge. DE 173) Federal SB & DD Co 22 Feb 1943 25 June 1943 27 Aug 1943
D 54
PANTHIR (ex-USS Garfield Thomas, DE 193)
D 67 Federal SB & DD Co 23 Sep 1943 12 Dec 1943 24 Jan 1944

Guns, dual purpose 3-3 in (76 mm) 50 cal
Guns, AA 6-40 mm. 3 twin
14—20 mm. 7 twin
A/S weapons Hedgehog, 8 DCT. 1 DC rack
Torpedo racks Side launching for A/S torpedoes
Mam engines 4 sets GM diesel -electric
6 000 bhp. 2 shafts
Speed, knots 19 25 max
Oil fuel (tons) 316
Complement 220 (war)
Former US destroyer escorts of the "Bostwick" class.
Aetos and lerax were transferred on 15 Mar 1951 and
Leon and Panthir on 15 Jan 1951. Their 3—21 inch
torpedo tubes In a triple mount were removed. Meanings
of names are Eagle, Falcon, Lion and Panther, respectively. 7972, Hellenic Navy,
152 GREECE
CORVETTES
B R ITI
Name
S E
ARMATOLOS (ex-HMS Aries) M 12 Toionio Shipyard 19 Sep 1942
MAHITIS (ex-HIVlS Postillion) M 58 Redfern Constiuciion Co 14 Nov 1942
030 standard 325 full load
Displacement, ions 1
225 (68 6) oa
1
NAVMACHOS (ex Hf^S Lightfoot) M 64 Redlein Construction Co 31 Aug 1942
Length feet (melres) POLEMISTIS (ex-HIVIS Gozo) M 74 Redfern Construction Co 18 Ua, 1943
35 5 (108)
Beam, feel (metres)
115 (3 5) max PYRPOLITIS lex-HMS Arcturus) M 76 Redlern Construction Co 27 Jan 1943
Guns, dual purpose 2-3 in (76 mm) US Mark 21
(1 in Pirpolitis. none in Mahitis)
Guns. AA 4-20 mm (US) 2IVIG
A/S weapons 2 to 4 DCT
Main engines 2 triple expansion, 2 shafts
2 700 ihp = 16 knots max
Boilers 2 Yarrow. 250 psi (17 6 kg cm^)
Oil fuel, tons 235
Range, miles 5 000 at knots 2 270 at 4-5
knots
1 ; 1
i
Complement 85
Former Britishocean minesweepers of the "Algerine'
class. Acquired from the Executive Committee of Surplus
Allied IVIaterial. Latterly employed as Corvettes. The
armament of Mahitis was removed when she became a
training ship. Armatolos and Navmachos were used as
au.xiliaries and others as personnel transports.
3i.W...J^ ^..
W-^L^t.
737/. Hellenic Navy
ex-ALGERINE Class
SUBMARINES
4 TYPE 209 "GLAVKOS" CLASS
GLAVKOS S 110
NEREUS Sill
PROTEUS
TRITON
S 113
S 112
i
Displacement, tons 990 surfaced: 1 290 dived
Length, feet (mefres) 177-1 (540)
Torpedo tubes 8—21 in (with reloads) bow
Main machinery Diesel-electric; 4 MTU; Siemens
diesel-generators; 1 Siemens
electricmotor; 1 shaft
Speed 10 surfaced; 22 dived
Range 50 days
Complement 31
1373, Hellenic Navy
Designed by Ingenieurkontor, Lubeck for construction

by Howaldtswerke, Kiel and sale by Ferrostaal Essen all
acting as a consortium.
A single-hull design with two ballast tanks and forward
and after trim tanks. Fitted with snort and remote
machinery control. The single screw is slow revving.
Very high capacity batteries with GRP lead-acid cells
and battery cooling— by Wilh. Hagen and VARTA.
Active and passive sonar, sonar detection, equipment,
sound ranging and underwater telephone. Fitted with
two periscopes, radar and Omega receiver. Fore-planes
retract.
Glavkos launched Sep 1970, completed Sep 1971,
Nereus in Sep 1971 and Feb 1972, Triton in 1971 and
Sep 1 972, Proteus in 1 971 and 1 973.
7973, Hellenic Navy
Name Builder Completed Transferred

TRIAINA (ex-USS Scabbard Fish SS 397) Portsmouth Navy Yard 29 Apr 1944 26 Feb 1965
Displacement, tons 1 816 surface; 2 425 submerg(

Torpedo tubes 10—21 in (533 mm), 6 bow,
stern
Main engines 6 500 bhp diesels (surface)
4 610 hp motors (submerged)
Range, miles 12 000 at 10 knots (surface)
Complement 85
Originally one of the wj 'Balao" class later having

1970, Hellenic Navy
a streamlined fin fitted.
GREECE 153
1 Ex-US "GUPPY IIA" CLASS Submar\no»— continued

/Vame No. Builder Completed Transferred
PAPANIKOLIS (ex-USS Hardhead SS 365) S 114 Manitowoc SB Co. Apr 1944 26 July 1972
Length, feet (metres) 30b {93-2)

Torpedo tubes 10—21 mch; 6 bow, 4 stern
Main engines 3 Diesels; 4 800 shp/2 Motors,
5 400 shp; 2 shafts
Speed 1 7 surface; 15 dived
Range, miles 12 000 at 10 knots (surface)
Complement 84
Hardhead built by Manitowoc SB Co Commissioned
April 1944. Transferred 26 July 1972
PAPANIKOLIS 1373, Hellenic Navy

1 Ex-US "GUPPY III" CLASS
Name Builder Completed Transferred
KATSONIS (ex-USS Remora SS 487) S 115 Portsmouth Navy Yard 3 Jan 1946 29 Oct 1973
Displacement, tons 1 975 standard; 2 450 dived
Dimensions, ft (m) 326 x 27 X 17 (99-4 8-2^ 52) >>
Torpedo tubes 10—21 in; 6 bow 4 stern

Main machinery 4 Diesels; 6 400 hp;— 2 electric
motors; 5 400 shp; 2 shafts
Range, miles
Complement
12 000 at 10 knots (surfaced)
85 itmmaMimniit
L ...,,.
Originally of the wartime "Tench" class, subsequently

converted under the Guppy II programme and,in1961-62
to Guppy III. Amongst other modifications this involved
the fitting of BaG-4 Sonar (Puffs) for dived fire-control,
in addition to the BQR-2 array sonar.
LIGHT FORCES
LA COMBATTANTE" CLASS 5 "TJELD" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILES)
CALYPSO P 54 EUNIKI P 55 KYMOTHOI P 53 NAVSITHOI P 56
ANDROMEDA KASTOR
KYK0NOS
Dimensions, feet 1542 X 23-3 X 8-2 Displacement, tons 69 standard; 76 full load
Missiles 4 MM 38 Exocet surface-to-surface Dimensions, feet 75 pp, 804 oa x 24 6 » 6 9
Guns 4—35 mm AA (2 twin) Torpedo tubes 4—21 In
Torpedo tubes 2 aft for wire-guided torpedoes

Guns 2 — 40 mm AA
Main engines 2 Napier Deltic T 18 37 K diesels, 3 100 bhp = 43 knots
Main engines 4 diesels; 4 shafts; 12 000 bhp = 36-5 knots Complement 22
tons
Oil fuel, 39 bunkerage
Range, miles 850 at 25 knots Andromeda and Imionos were taken over in Feb 1967 from Mandal, Norway. Kastor
Complement 40 (4 officers, and 36 men) and Kykonos, and the third pair, P/gassos and Toxotis, were delivered in succession
1969 from Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie Cherbourg.
Calypso launched 26 Apr 1971, completed Apr 1972. £i/n/Ar/ launched 8 Sept 1971
completed June 1972 Kymothoi launched 26 Jan 1971, completed Dec 1971
Navsithoi launched 20 Dec 1971 complptpd July 1972
ANDROMEDA jgjj^ Hellenic Navy
1 VOSPER "BRAVE" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
ASTRAPI P 20 (exStrahl P 6194)

Dimensions, feet 96 (full); 99 oa « 25 « 7 (props)
Torpedo chutes 4—21 in side launching
Guns 2—40 mm AA
Main engines 3 Siddeley Marine Proteus gas
Bristol lines ; 3 shafts ;
NAVSITHOI 1973, Hellenic Navy 12 750 bhp = 55 5 knots
5 "SILBERMOWE' CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
DOLPHIN (ex-Sturmmowe) FOINIX (e\-Eismdwe) p 27

DRAKON (ex-Silbermowe) POLIKOS (ex-Raubmowe) P 17
POLIDEFKIS (ex-Wildschwan) P 18
Displacement, tons 1 1 9 standard ; 1 55 full load

Torpedo tubes 2—21 In
Guns 1—40 mm AA; 2—20 mm AA (1 twin)
Old S-Boote taken over from Germany 17 Dec 1968. Built by Lurssen, Veoesack,
1951-56.
154 GREECE
Light Forces—continued AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
Built by Vosper. Portsmouth Launched on 10 Jan 1962. Commissioned in Federal 1 Ex-US LSD
German Navy on 21 Nov 1962 Transferred to Royal Hellenic Navy in Apr 1967
Refitted by Vosper m 1968 Of similar design to British "Brave" class. NAFKRATOUSSA (ex-USS Fort Mendan. LSD 21) L 153
1 VOSPER "FEROCITY" CLASS Displacement, tons 4 790 light; 9 375 full load
Dimensions, feet 457 8 oa ' 72 2 « 18 max
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO) Guns 8—40 mm AA
Main engines Geared turbines; 2 shafts; 7 000 shp = 15-4 knots
AIOLOS P 19 (ex-Pfeil P 6193) Boilers 2
Displacement tons 75 standard 80 full load

.
Dimensions, feel 92 wl; 95 oa « 23 9 » 6 Built at Boston Navy Yard. Laid down on 2 Jan 1945. Launched on 22 May 1945
Torpedo chutes 4—21 in side launching
Completed on 31 Oct 1945. This dock landing ship taken over from USA in 1971
replacing the previous Nafkratoussa (ex-Hyperion, ex-LSD 9) out of service in 1971
Guns 2—40 mm AA
Mam engines 2 Bristol Siddeley Marine Pri gas turbines, 2 shafts, as Headquarters ship of Captain, Landing Forces,
Portsmouth
Built by Vosper, Launched on 26 Oct 1961 Commissioned in German
Navy on 27 June 1962 Transferred to Royal Hellenic Navy in Apr 1967 Refitted
by Vosper in 1968 Based on design of Vosper prototype ferocity
1972, Hellenic Navy NAFKRATOUSSA 1973, Hellenic Navy
3 PGM TYPE
ANTIPLOIARKHOS PEZOPOULOS (ex-PGM 21, ex-PC 1552) P 70
PLOTARKHIS ARSLAtUOGLOU (ex-PGM 25, ex-PC 1556) P 14
PLOTARKHIS CHADZIKONSTAIMDIS (ex-PGM 29, ex-PC 1565) P 96

Dimensions, feet 170 wl; 174-7 oa » 23 x 10 8 (max)
A/S weapons Hedgehog; side launching torpedo racks; depth charges
All launched in 1943-44. Acouired from USA in Aug 1947. The two 40 mm AA 8 Ex-US LST s
guns were removed and a hedgehog was installed in 1963.
KRITI (ex-USS Page County, LST 1076) L 171
IKARIA (ex-USS Potter County, LST 1086) L 154
LESBOS (ex-USS Boone County, LST 389) L 172
RODOS (ex-USS Bowman County. LST 391) L 157
SYROS (ex-USS iS?" 325) L 144
CHIOS (ex LST 35) l 195
L'MNOS (ex LST 36) l 158
SAMOS (ex iS7-33) l 179
Displacement, tons 1 653 standard; 2 366 beaching; 4 080 full load

Dimensions, ft (m) 328 X 50 X 14 (700 x 15-3 x 2-9)
Guns 8—40 mm; 6—20 mm (Rodos 10—40 mm)
Main engines 2 GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 700 bhp =11-6 knots
ANTIPLOIARKHOS PEZOPOULOS 1973. Hellenic Navy
Former United States tank landing ships. Cargo capacity 2 100 tons. Ikaria, Lesbos
and Rodos were transferred to the Royal Hellenic Navy on 9 Aug 1 960. Syros was
on 29 May 1 964 at Portsmouth, Virginia, under MAP. Kriti was transferred
transferred
ir Mar 1971. Last three under lease-lend in 1943.
2 LSSL TYPE
PLOTARKHIS MARIDAKIS (ex-USS LSSL 65) L 94 (ex-P 94)
PLOTARKHIS VLACHAVAS (ex-USS LSSL) 35 L 95 (ex-P 95)

Dimensions, feet 157 « 23 2 « 5 7
Guns 1—3 in; 4—40 mm AA (2 twin); 4—20 mm AA
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 1 600 bhp = 14 4 knots
Built by Albina Engine & Machinery Works Inc. Portland, Oreg, and Commercial Iron
Works, Portland, and launched on 14 Nov and 17 Sep 1944, respectively. Plotarkhis
Vlachavas was transferred from USA on 1 2 Aug 1 957 and Plotarkhis Maridakis in June
1972, Hellenic Navy
1958. Given L instead of P pennant numbers in 1971
GREECE 155
Amphibious Forces—continued Amphibious Forces — continued
5 Ex-US LSM's 8 Ex-US LCU's

IPOPLIARKHOS CRYSTALIDIS USS LSM 541)
(ex L 165
IPOPLIARKHOS DANIOLOS (ex USS LSM 221) L 163 LCU 763 {Kithnos) LCU 827 (Sciathos) LCU 1229 [Kea)
IPOPLIARKHOS GRIGOROPOULOS (ex USS iS/M 45) L 161 LCU 677 (Sifnos) LCU 852 (Skopelos) LCU 1379 (Karpathos)
IPOPLIARKHOS ROUSSEN (ex USS LSM 399) L 164 LCU 971 (Kimotos) LCU 1382 (Kassos)
IPOPLIARKHOS TOURNAS (ex USS LSM 102) L 162
Displacement, tons 743 beaching; 1 095 full load Dimensions, feet
Dimensions, feet 196-5 wl; 203-5
105 wl, 119 oa X 32 7 » 5 max
oa x 34-2 x 8-3
Guns 2—40 mm AA; 8—20 mm AA Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines
Mam Engines Diesel, 3 shafts, 440 bhp = 8 knots
Diesel direct drive; 2 shafts; 3 600 bhp = 13 knots Complement 13
Former US Landing Craft of the LCU {ex-LST (6)) type. Sciathos and Scopehs
Utility
Former US Medium Landing Ships. LSM 541 and LSM 557 were handed over to >tieie acquired in 1969. Kea. Kithnos (original No. 149) and Sifnos were transferred
Greece at Salamis on 30 Oct 1958 and LSM 45, LSM 102, LSM 227 and LSM 399 from USA in 1961. and Karpathos (original No. 146) Kassos and Kimolos
in 1962.
at Portsmouth, Virginia on 3 Nov 1958. All were renamed after naval heroes killed These LCUs are referred to by their hull numbers and not by name. There are
also
during World War 2. 13 LCMs and 34 LCVPs all transferred from USA
IPOPLIARKHOS TOURNAS 757/, Hellenic Navy 1971, Hellenic Navy
MINE WARFARE FORCES

2 COASTAL MINELAYERS
AKTION {ex-LSM 301, ex-MMC 6) N 04
AMVRAKIA {ex-LSM 303, ex-MMC
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
720 standard;
203-5 oa x 34-5
1
7) N 05
100
x
full
8-3
load
max
r
Guns 8—40 mm dp (4 twin) ; 6—20 mm AA (single)
Mines Capacity 100 to 130
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 3 600 bhp = 12-5 knots
Complement 65
Former US Medium Landing Ships. Both built at Charleston Naval Shipyard. Aktior,
was launched on 1 Jan 1945 and Amvrakia on 14 Nov 1944. Converted in the USA
Into all purpose seagoing minelayers for the Royal Hellenic Navy. Underwent extensive
rebuilding from the deck up. Twin rudders. Transferred on 1 Dec 1953. 1971, Hellenic Navy
5 ex.- US MSC TYPE 60
ANTIOPI (ex-Belgian Herve. M 921, ex-USS MSC 153) M 205

ATALANTI (ex-Belgian St. Truiden, M 919 ex-USS MSC 169} M 202
NIOVI (ex-Belgian Laroche, M
924 ex-USS MSC 171) M 254
FAEDRA (ex-Belgian Malmedy, M
922, ex-USS MSC 154) M 206
THALIA (ex-Belgian Blankenberge, M
923, ex-USS MSC 170) M 210

Dimensions, feet 145-0 oa X 27-9 x 80 feet
Guhs 2 — 20 mm Oerllkon (1 twin)
1970, Hell'^nic Navy Complement 38 officers and men
Former Belgian vessels taken over on 29 July 1969 (Herve and St. Truiden) and 26
Sep 1969 (Laroche, Malmedy and Blankenberge)
10 Ex-US "BLUEBIRD" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS-COASTAL)
AEDON (ex-/WSC 310) M 248 DAFNI (ex-MSC 307) M 247

AIGLI {ex-MSC 299) M 246 DORIS (ex-MSC 298) M 245
ARGO (ex-/WSC 317) M 213 KICHLI (ex-MSC 308) M 241
AVRA (ex-MSC 318) M 214 PLEIAS (ex-MSC 314) M 240
ALKYON (sx-MSC 319) M 211 KISSA (ex-MSC 309) M 242

Dimensions, feet 138 pp;-144 oa X 28 X 8-2
Guns 2—20 mm AA (twin)
Main engines 2 GM diesels; 2 shafts; 880 bhp
Complement 39
Built in USA for Greece. Aedon, Aigli, Dafni, Doris, Kichli and Kissa, were completed
and transferred in 1964-65, Argo and Avra in 1968, Alkyon and Pleias in 1969-70.
Built of wood and non-magnetic materials. 1971, Michael D. J. Lennon
156 GREECE
SURVEY VESSELS Service Forces— co/7f.
ATALANTI ZEUS (ex-YOG 98) A 372 (PETROL CARRIER)
Of 383 tons, launched in 1954 with a complement of 35.

Dimensions, feet 165 « 35 x 10
Former US yard petrol carrier. Launched in 1944. Capacity 900 tons.

VEGAS {ex-BYMS 2078) A 478
Of 350 tons and with a complement of 33.

SIRIOS {ex-Poseidon. ex-Empire Faun) A 345 (HARBOUR TANKER)
Former coastal minesweeper of the wooden hulled BYMS type.
Formerly on loan from Great Britain, but purchased outright in 1962 This ship was
renamed Sirios when the name Poseidon was given to the submarine Lapon acquired
from the USA in 1958. Capacity 850 tons.
ANEMOS A 469 (ex-German KFK KWl)
Displaced 112 tons, was launched in 1944 and has a complement of 16, Added
the Navy List in 1969.
VIVIESA471 (HARBOUR TANKER)

HEFAISTOS (ex-USS Josiah Wil/ard G/bbs,l-AGOH 1, ex-USS San Carlos, AVP 51
A 413 Originally a water carrier. Capacity 687 tons.

Dimensions, feet 3000 wl 31 0-8 oa x 41 2 » 1 3-5
;
Mam engines 2 Fairbanks-Morse diesels. 2 shafts; 6 080 bhp = 18 knots PROMETHEUS A 374 (HARBOUR TANKER)
Launched in 1959. Capacity 520 tons.
Former US seaplane tender converted for oceanographic research. Built by Lake

Washington Shipyard, Houghton, Wash. Laid down on 7 Sep 1942, launched on 20
Dec 1b42 and completed on 21 Mar 1944. Transferred to the Hellenic Navy on
7 Dec 1971 .
KRONOS (ex-/slay, ex-Dresden) A 373 (HARBOUR TANKER)

Displacement, tons 311 Capacity 1 10 tons
'^
T**W ORION (ex-US tanker Y 126) A 376 (HARBOUR TANKER)

Formerly small United States yard tanker. Capacity 700 tons.
Dr Giorgio Arra
1 SURVEYING LAUNCH
Of 25 tons, launched in 1940. Complement 9.
SERVICE FORCES
UPPORT TANKER!
ARETHOUSA (ex-USS Natchaug. AOG 54) A 377
ARIADNI (ex-USS Tombigbee, AOG 11) A 414 1969, Hellenic Navy
Measurement, tons 2 575 deadweight; cargo capacity 2 040

Dimensions, feet 292 wl 310-8 oa « 48 5 x 15 7 max
Guns 4—3
;
SOTIR {ex-Salventure) A 384 (SALVAGE SHIP)

in dp: 50 cal
Complement
^ ^3 (6 officers, 37 men)' r^ . . , aa^ standard
j j , -i^,^ < j
^ Displacement,
i
tons 1 440 ; 1 700 full

,, ,
load
Former US petrol earners. A 377
by Cargill Inc, Savage, Minn. Laid down on
built Dimensions, feet 216 37-8 x 13 max
oa x
1 5 Aug 1 944. Launched on 1 6 Dec 1 944. Transferred from the USA to Greece under ^^'" engines Triple expansion 2 shafts ; ; 1 500 ihp = 12 knots
the Mutual Defense Assistance Program at Pear Harbour Hawaii in July 1959
A414 Oil fuel (tons) 310
transferred 7 July 1972. Complement 60
Former British Royal Fleet Auxiliary ocean salvage vessel of the "Salv" class. On
loan from Great Britain. Equipped with a decompression chamber.
1972. Hellenic NavY SOTIR 1972, Dr Giorgio Arra

GREECE GABON 157
SAKIPIS {ex-KNM EWda, ex-USS ARB 13, ex-USS iSr 50) A 329 (REPAIR SHIP) SKYROS A 485
Displacemeni ions 350

Displacement, tons 3800 standard ; 5 000 full load
Dimensions, feet 316 wl. 328 oa » 50 ' 11 max Acts as Lighthouse Tender
Guns 12—40 mm AA 12—20 mm AA
;
Main engines GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 800 bfip

Complement 200
ST LYKOUDIS let Chania ex-HMS Nasturlium) 481
Former US tank landing ship. Built by Dravo Corporation, Pittsburgh. Laid down
on 29 Aug 1943, launched on 16 Oct 1943, completed on 27 Nov 1943. Converted Displacemeni ions 1 020 standard, 1,280 full load
to a repair ship in 1952 by Puget Sound Bridge & Dry Dock Co. Taken over by the Dimensions leet 190 pp. 205 oa « 33 « 14 5
Royal Norwegian Navy at Seattle on 14 Nov 1952. Returned to the US Navy on 1 Main Engines Triple expansion. 2 750 ihp = 14 knots
iransferred to Greece on 16 Sep 1960 at Bergen Norway. Boilers 2 SE
July 1960.
Oil fuel (ions) 230
Former corvette of the British "Flower" type Launched in 1940. Sold to Greece as
a merchant ship in 1948, Now acts as Lighthouse Tender.
THETIS (ex-USS AN 103) A 307 (NETLAYER)
Displacemetn, tons 680 standard; 805 full load

Dimensions, feet 1 46 wl 1 69-5 oa
;
x 33-5 x 11 B max
Guns 1— 40 mm AA; 4—20 mm AA
ST. LYKOUDIS
Main engines MAN diesels; 1 shaft; 1 400 bhp = 12 knots 1969, Hellenic Navy
Complement 48
Built by Kruger, Rendsburg as a US offshore order. Launched in 1959. Taken over

by the Royal Hellenic Navy on 9 Apr 1960.
ACCHILEUS (exConfidint) ATROMITOS A 410 PERSEUS (ex-Sr772)

AIAS CIQAS ROMALEOS
AMTAIOS (•x-Busy) MINOTAVROS TITAN
ATLAS (ex-f 5) («x-Th,s»as. tx-ST 539) SAMSOM («-f 16)
Herakliswas officially deleted from the list in 1966. Aegeus in 1968 Kentravros ir.
1969 and Aegeus in 1972.
5 WATER BOATS
STYMFALIA TRICHONIS
THETIS 797/, Hellenic Nav
GABON
Mercantile Marine Bases
(a) 1974: 100 officers and men
Volunteers Lloyds Register of Shipping: 9 vessels of 12 428 tons gross Libreville, Port Gentil
(b)
PATROL BOATS
PRESIDENT ALBERT BERNARD BONGO PRESIDENT LEON M'BA GCO 1
Displacement, tons 80 Displacement, tons

Dimensions, ft (m) 104 x 1 9 x 5 (32 x 5-8 x ;-5) Dimensions, ft (m) 5 X 5 (2S X 6-3 X 7-5)
Guns 2-20 mm Guns -75 ri; 1—12-7 mm MG
Main engines 2 MTU diesels; 2 700 hp = 30 knots Main engines Diesel 12-5 knots
Gabon, launched ofl 1 6 Jan
Built by Chantiers Naval de I'Esterel. Delivered March 1972. Fitted with radar and
echo sounder.
BOUET-WILLAUMEZ (ex-HDML 1021).
Dimensions, ft (m) IQQ 153 x x 5-9 (21-6 x 4-7 x 1-8)
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 Diesels; 300 hp = 12 5 knots
Complement 8
Launched in 1943. Transferred in 1961 by France and still, apparently, going strong.
NOTE, Plans exist for a 60 ft Patrol Boat and four LCVP s.
PRESIDENT ALBERT BERNARD BONGO 1972, Chanters Navals de Liesterel

158 GRENADA GUATEMALA GUINEA GUYANA
GRENADA P 401
2 Ex-USCG UTILITY BOATS MK
XIMICHE P 402
IV
Note. Grenada was granted self-government, In association with Great Britain (who
was responsible for her defence) on 3 March 1967. Full self-government was achieved
Transferred Aug 1 963. i
In February 1 973.
2 28ft COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
Mercantile Marine P 281 P 282
Lloyd's Register of Shipping; 2 vessels of 226 tons gross Striker Utility Patrol Craft modified for one GM 6-53 Diesel.
PATROL BOAT 1 Ex-US LCM 6 MK VI

Displacement, tons 15 CHIMALTENANGO 561
Dimensions, ft (m) 40 > 1 2 2 (12 2 37 -
Guns 3 MG Transferred Jan 1966.

Mam engines 2 Diesels; 370 hp = 22 knc
1 Ex-US REPAIR BARGE YR 40
Delivered by Brooke Marine, Lowestoft early in 1972,
Transferred July 1962.
GUATEMALA GUINEA
I
On Jan 1 959 Guatemala announced the establishment of a navy for coastguar d work,
5
Subsequently the navy was assigned missions of search and rescue and the support
Personnel
of amphibious operations. The commissioning of a Marine Elevator (Synchr ollft) at
Santo Tomas on 23 June 1973 (230 ton lift) has greatly improved this navy' s repair
facilities
Personnel
Mercantile Marine
(a) 1974; 400 (50 officers and 350 men, including 10 officers and 200 men
Marines)
(b) 2 years National Service egister of Shipping; 9 vessels of 15 538 tons gross
Bases
LIGHT FORCES
Santo Tomas de Castillas (Atlantic) ; Sipacate (Pacific)
Mercantile Marine
P 6" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
Lloyd's Register of Shipping; 6 vessels of 8 222 tons gross 84-2 X 200 X 60 (25-7
Dimensions, ft (m) x 61 " 18)
Guns 4—25 mm AA
2 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT Tubes 2—21 In (or mines or depth charges)
Mam engines 4 Diesels; 4 shafts; 4 800 bhp = 43 knots
UTATLAU P 851 — P 852 Range, miles 450 at 30 knots
Complement 25
Dimensions, ft (m) 85 « 18-7 ' 3 (25-9 " 57 < -9) It seems unlikely that the torpedo a s operational.
Guns 2 MG
Main engines 2 GM Diesels; 2 200 bhp = 23 knc 2 Ex-USSR "POLUCHAT CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Complement 12 (2 10
officers, ratings) P 425
Built by Sewart, Florida to "Commercial Cruiser' desl( Displacement, tons 86 standard: 91 fullload
Dimensions, ft (m) 980 pp x 150 X 4-8 (29-9 " 4-6 x 7.5)
Guns 2—14-5 mm AA (1 twin)
Oil fuel, tons 9-25
Complement 16 (2 14 ratings)
officers,
4 Ex-USSR "MO VI CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

Dimensions, ft (m) 83-6 X 19-7 X 40 (25-5 1-2)
Guns 4-25 mm (twm)
A/S weapons DC mortars and racks
Main engines 4 Diesels; 4 shafts; 4 800 hp = 40 knots
Transferred 1972-73. Radar— Pot Head.
LANDING CRAFT
2 SMALL UTILITY TYPE
Recent visits by conslderiable numbers of Soviet ships may have increased these
numbers.
1973, Guatamalian Navy

GUYANA Mercantile Marine
Lloyds Register of Shipping; 42 vessels of 13 735 tons gross
3 65ft COASTAL PATROL CRAFT

P 652 P 653 PATi?OL LAUNCHES
Displacement, tons 32 Mercantile Marine
Dimensions, ft (m) 64 5 3 {19-7 X 5-2 X -9)
Guns 2 MG Lloyd's Register of Shipping; 42 vessels of 13 735 tons gross
Main engines 2 GM Diesels = 25 knots
Complement 10 (2 officers, 8 ratings) MARGAY OCELOT
Built by Halter (US). Delivered 1972 Displacement, tons
Dimensions, ft (m) 40 X 12 X 3-5 (72-2 X 3-7 x ?-7)
2 63ft COASTAL CRAFT (ex-SAR CRAFT) Guns 7-62 mm general purpose machine guns
Main engines 2 Cummins diesels; 370 hp = 19 knots
P 631 P 632 Range, miles 150 at 12 knots
Complement 6
Dimensions, ft (m) 63-3 x 15-4 x 3 {J9-3 x 4-7 x 0-9) They have glass fibre hulls with aluminium superstructures. Completed 29 Apr 1971
Guns 2 MG (Jaguar) 21 May 1971 (Margay), 22 June 1971 (Ocelot).
Main engines 2 GM Diesels 8V71 = 25 knots
Complement 10 (2 officers, 8 men) Note. Three 110 ft Patrol craft ordered in 1970. No more news..
HAITI HONDURAS HONG KONG HUNGARY 159
HAITI HONDURAS, BRITISH

2 PATROL CRAFT
BELIZE PBM 01 BELMOPAN PBM 02
(a) 1974: Total 300 (40 officers and 260 men)
(b) Voluntary service Dlsplacennent, tons 15
Dimensions, feet 40 X 12 « 2
Guns 3 MG
Main engines 2 Diesels; 370 hp = 22 knots
Built by Brooke Marine, Lowestoft.
COAST GUARD VESSELS

DESSALIIMES (ex-USS Tonawanda, AN 89) GC 10
Displacement, tor 650 standard, 785 full lo

Dimensions, feet 168 5 y 33 ^ 108
Main engines Busch-Sulzer diesel-electi
Former United States Navy netlayer of the "Cohoes" class. Built by Leatfiam D'
Smitfi SB. Co. Launched on 14 Nov 1944. Loaned to Haiti in 1960 for five years.
HONG KONG
AMIRAL KILLICK (ex-USCG Black Rock. WAGL 367) GC 7 Mercantile Marine
160 Lloyds' Register of Shipping: 98 vessels of 342 529 tons gross

Length 114
1955, commissioned
7-78 FT VOSPER THORNYCROFT PATROL CRAFT
Former buoy tender purchased from the US Coast Guard in in
Jan 1956. Dfsplacement, tons 80

Dimensions, feet 78 5 oa « 17-2 x 5-5
Guns 1—50 cal MG
VERTIERES GC Main engines Two Cummins diesels; 1 500 hp = 20 knots
LA CRETE A PIERROT (ex-USCG 95315) GC 8

Complement 16
Dimensions, feet 95 ^ 1 9 « 5
Gun 1—40 mm AA
Main engines 4 diesels: 2 shafts: 2 200 bhp = 21 knots Steel hulled craft built by Vosper Thornycroft Private Ltd, Singapore. Delivered May
Range, miles 1 500 1972 to May 1973 to the Royal Hong Kong Police,
Complement 15
Note. There are also about 40 smaller patrol boats manned by the Poli(
Former US Coast Guard steel cutters. Built at US Coast Guard Yard, Curtiss Bay,
Maryland. La Crete a Pierrot was acquired on 26 Feb 1 956. Vertieres was transferred
to Haiti at Norfolk, Virginia in Oct 1956 and commissioned in Dec 1956.
16 AOUT 1946 (ex-SC 453) GC 2

Guns
Main engines
2—40 mm; 2—20 mm
Diesels; 2 shafts;
Submarine chaser of the SC type acquired during 1947 from the US Navy.
1 000 = 15 knots HUNGARY
Launched in 1943. Laid up in reserve. Diplomatic Representation
Military and Air Attache London: Lieut Colonel Karoly Meszaros
SAVANNAH GC Personnel
Displacement, tor (a) 1974: 500 officers and men

Dimensions, feet 83 X 16 X 4-2 (b) 2 years national service
Main engines Diesels: 2 shafts; 200 bhp = 9 knots
Complement 12 Mercantile Marine
Ex-USCG cutter 56200, built in the USA in 1944 and acquired in 1944. Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 21 vessels of 53 580 tons gross
ARTIBONITE (ex-US LCT) GC 5

10 100 ton PATROL CRAFT
Dimensions, feet 120-3 oa x 32 x 4-2
5 LC U s
Main engines 3 diesels; 675 bhp = 8 knots

Complement 12
Former US tank landing craft. Salvaged by Haitian Coast Guard after grounding and
converted. Laid up in reserve having been damaged by grounding in Mar 1956.
SANS SOUCI (ex-Captain James Taylor)
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 300 bhp =10
Employed, when required, as the Presidential Yacht.
HONDURAS
rt
:-*£
There are three small coastguard cutters.
Mercantile Marine
Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 58 vessels of 74 030 tons gross No. 542-007 7372, Hungarian River Guard
160 ICELAND
ICELAND
Strength of the Coast Guard
Mercantile Marina
5 Patrol Vessels; colour: dark grey
2 Whalecatchers
1 Patrol Aircraft and helicopter
The Coast Guard Service (Landhelgisgaezlan) deals with
fishery protection, salvage, rescue, hydrographic research, Personnel Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
surveying and lighthouse duties. 1974: 120 officers and men 325 vessels of 142 777 tons gross
COAST GUARD PATROL VESSELS
Mam Built at Aalborg, Denmark. Launched in 1951. Completed and commissioned in

Displacement, ions 1 150
late 1 951 . Rated as coastal inspection and salvage vessel. Fitted with helicopter
Dimensions feel 204 33
platform during refit in 1972.
Guns
Main engines 2 diesels 2 shafts, 8 000 bhp - 19
Complement
The first new consir iclion patrol vessel (or the Icelandic Coast G
about eight years P 0)ecied in Feb 1965 Built by Aalborg Vaerll
down in May 1967 Completed in 1 968
969 Icelandic Coast Guard Service,
ODINN
Measurement, tons 1 000
Dimensions feet 187 pp . 33 13 Displacement, tons 716
Guns 1 —
57 mm Dimensions, feet 106 « 33 X 13
Mam Engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts, 5 000 bhp Guns 1 small to be mounted
Complement 22 Main engines 1 diesel; 1 000 bhp = 12 knots
Complement 12
Designed as a coast guard vessel Built at Aalborg Vaerft A/S, Denmark, Laid
down in Jan 1 959, Launched in Sep 1959 Completed in Jan 1960. To be refitted Built as a lighthouse tender in the Netherlands in 1962. Acquired by Iceland for
with a new tripod mast in 1972 duty in the Coast Guard Service In 1969.
7967, Icelandic Coast Guard Service
ALIERT
1969. Icelandic Coast Guard Service
Dimensions, feet Length: 1112
Guns 1—47 mm
Mam engines 1 Nohab diesel. 650 bhp 12 5 knots
Complement 15
Launched in 1956. Completed and commissioned for service In Apr 1957.
refitted in 1972.
EW CONSTRUCTION
THOR A new patrol vessel is under construction for delivery, possibly in 1974.
Order from Aarhus and Aalborg, Denmark 29 Aug 1973.
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 183-3 pp; 206 oa k 312 x 13
Guns —
2 57 mm
Main engines 2 diesels 3 200 bhp = 17 knol
Complement
;
NOTE. Two 20 knot whale-catchers requisitioned in 1972.
22
INDIA 161
INDIA
Administration Naval Air Arm
Chief of the Naval Staff: (a) 1974: 30 000 officers and ratings (ir Squadron No Aircraft Role
Admiral S. N, Kohli Air Arm) 300 Seahawk FGA6 Strike
(b) Voluntary service 310 Ahze 1050
Flag Officer C in C, Western Naval Command:
ASW
321 Alouette III SAR
Vice-Admiral J. Cursetji Strength of the Fleet Sea Kings ASW
331 Alouette III ASW
Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet: Type Active Alize,Alouette Training
Rear-Admiral S. Parkash Attack Carrier (Medium) 1 561 HTZ16, Devon Training
Cruisers 2 Hughes 300,
Flag Officer C in C, Eastern Naval Command: Destroyers 3 Alouette III
Vice-Admiral K. L. Kulkarni Frigates 23
Patrol Submarines 4
Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet: Fast Attack Craft— Missile 8
Rear-Admiral R. L. Pereira Large Patrol Craft 3
Coastal Patrol Craft 14 Naval Bases and Establishments
Flag Officer, Southern Naval Area: Landing Ships 1
Rear-Admiral S. H. Sarma Landing Craft Bombay (C in C Western Fleet, barracks and mam
4
Minesweepers— Coastal 4 Dockyard) ,
Minesweepers — Insfiore 4 Vishakapatnam (C in C Eastern Command, submarine

Diplomatic Representation Survey Sfiips 4 base, dockyard and barracks) ,
Submarine Tenders 1
Cochin (FO Southern Area Naval Air Station, barracks
Naval Adviser in London: Submarine Rescue Ships 1
and professional schools) ,
Rear Admiral R. K. S. Ghandi Replenishment Tanker 1

Lonavala and Jamnagar (professional schools) :
Support Tankers Calcutta, Goa, and Port Blair small bases only
2
Naval Attache in Bonn: Harbour Tankers 2
Captain L. Ramdas Repair Ship 1
Ocean Tug 1
Naval Attache in t<Jloscow:
Captain I. J. S. Khurana Prefix to Ships Names
Naval Adviser, Dacca: IS (Indian Ship) Lloyds Register of Shipping:
Captain R. B. Mukherjee
430 vessels of 2 886 595 tons gross
AIRCRAFT CARRIER {Attack Medium)
Name No Builders Engineers Laid down Launched

VIKRANT (ex-HMS Hercules) R 11 Vickers-Armstrong Ltd. Parsor line Sleam Turbine Co 14 Oci 1943 22 S«o 1945
1 Ex- B R ITI S H AJESTIC" CLASS Acquired from Great Britain in Jan 1957 after having FLIGHT DECK. The aircraft including strike and
been suspended in May 1946 when structurally almost anti-submarine operate from an angled deck with
aircraft,
complete and 75% fitted out Taken in hand by Harland steam catapult, landing sights and two electrically
:
& Wolff Ltd, Belfast, in Apr 1957 for completion in 1961 operated lifts.
Length, feet {metres) 630 {192 0) pp 700 {213 4) oa

,
Commissioned on 4 Mar 1961 and renamed Vikrant.
Beam, feet (metres) 80 [24 4) hull AIRCRAFT, Still equipped with Seahawks although HABITABILITY. Partially air-conditioned and insulated
Width, (eet {metres) 128 {39 0) re-equipment is planned. Harrier trials in mid-1972 for tropical service, the ship's sides being sprayed with
Draught, feel (merres) 24 {7 3) showed promise, but subsequently the IN is understood asbestos cement instead of being lagged Separate
Aircraft 21 capacity VTOL
to have preferred Soviet Yakovlev aircraft due to messes and dining halls.
Guns, AA 15-40 mm; 4 twin, 7 single
problems in purchasing the Harrier.
Boilers 4 Admiralty 3-drum, 400 psi
700-F ENGINEERING Engines and boilers are arranged en
fâin engines Parsons single reduction geared echelon, one set of turbines and two boilers being installed
turbines, 40 000 shp; 2 shafts side by side in each of the two propelling machinery RADAR Search: Type 960. Type 277 Tactical Type
Speed, knots 24 5 designed spaces, on the unit system, so that the starboard propeller 293. Miscellaneous: Type 963 Carrier Controlled
Complement 1 343, designed accommodation shaft is longer than the port Approach
1971. John G. C 'lis

162 INDIA
CRUISERS
Builders Engineers Ltid down Launched Complefd
MYSORE (ex- HMS N-gena) Vickers-Armstrongs. Hd Tyne Parsons 8 Feb 1938 18 July 1939 23 Sep 1940

;
Length, feet (metres) 538 ( f64 0)pf 549 ( ?67 3)wl

:
555 5 (169 3) oa
Draugfit. feet (metres) 21 (6-4) max
Guns 9—6 in (152 mm), 3 triple.
8—4 (102 mm) LP. 4 twin;
Xî^s
in
1 2 —
40 mm AA 5 twin. 2 single
,
Side 4i in— 3 in (114— 76 mm).

Deck 2 in (51 mm) ;
gfr^j-
Conning tower 4 in (102 mm).
Turrets 2 in (51 mm)
ZL
Parsons geared turbines 4 shafts ;
72 500 shp
Speed, knots 31 5
Compfement 800
GENERAL
Formerly a "Colony" class cruiser in the Royal Navy.
Purchased from Great Britain on 8 Apr 1 954 for E300 000.
Extensively refitted and reconstructed by Cammell Laird
& Co Ltd, Birkenhead, before commissioning. Formally
handed over to the Indian Navy at Birkenhead and
renamed Mysore on 29 Aug 1957. Involved in two
serious collisions, the second in late 1972 with BeaSi
resulting in two months of repairs.
RADAR. Search: Type 960, Type 277. Tactical: Type

293. Fire Control: X Band.
RECONSTRUCTION. Ship formerly had tripod masts.

During reconstruction the triple 6 inch turret in "X"
positionand the 6—21 inch torpedo tubes (tripled) were
removed, the bridge was modified, two lattice masts were
stepped, all electrical equipment was replaced and the
engine room and other parts of the ship were refitted.
DRAWING Starboard elevation and plan.

1971 Scale 125 feet = 1 inch 1971, Roland RoOwell
Name Budders Launched Completed

DELHI (ei HMS Achilles) C 74 Cammell Laird b Co Ltd, Birkenhead 1 Sep 1932 5 Oct 1933

Length, feet (metres) 522 ( 755- 7)pp 544 5 ; ( 766 0)oa
Draught. feet (mef/-es) 200 (6 7) max
Guns 6-6 in (152 mm): 8-4 in (702
mm) AA; 14—40 mm AA; 4—3
pdr saluting
Armour 4.n-2inside;1 in gunhouses; 1 In
bridge; 2 in deck
Mam engines Parsons geared turbines; 4 shafts
72 000 shp
Speed, knots 32
Boilers
Oil fuel, tons
4 Admiralty 3-drum type
1 800
jtlifeU-c:
Complement 800
Formerly a "Leander" class light cruiser in the Royal

Navy. Purchased from Great Britain and delivered on
5 July 1948. Refitted in 1955, Now used for training.
RADAR. Search: Type 960. Type 277. Tactical: Type

293. Fire Control: Earl/ design.
TORPEDO TUBES. In 1958 the onglnal eight 21 Inch

torpedo tubes, in two quadruple banks, were removed,
and the forecastle deck plating was consequently
extended aft to the twin 40 mm AA gun mounting abreast
the boat stowage.
HISTORICAL. As HIMS Achilles, then lent to the Royal

New Zealand Navy, this ship, with A/ax and HMS HMS
Exeter, defeated the German battleship Adminl GrttSpee
in the Battle of the River Plate on 13 Dec 1939.
DRAWING. Starboard elevation and plan.

1971. Scale: 122 feet - 1 inch
INDIA 163
DESTROYERS
3 Ex-BRITISH "R'
Name \o Builders Begun Laur^ched Coir^pleled Transferred
RANA (e«-HMS Raider) D 115 Cammell Laud b Co Lid Birkenhead 16 Apt 1941 1 Apr 1942 16 Nov 1942 9 Sep 1949
RAJPUT (ex-HMS Rolherhan D 209 John Brown & Co Lid Clydebank 10 Ap. 1941 21 Mar 1942 27 Aug 1942 29 July 1949
RANJIT <ex HMS Redoubt) D 141 John Brown & Co Ltd Clydebank 19 June 1941 2 May 1942 1 Oct 1942 4 July 1949
Displacement, tons 1 725 standard 2 424 . full load

Length, fee! (metres) 339 5 ( 70J 5)wl; 362 ( HO 3)oa
Draught, feet (meffej) 17 1 (5 2)
Guns 4—4-7 in (120 mm), 4—40 mm
AA
A/S weapons 4 DOT
Torpedo tubes 8—21 in (2 quadruple) in Rant
Main engines Parsons geared turbines; 2 shafts
40 000 shp
Speed, knots 32
Oil fuel, tons 490
Complement 240
First British destroyers with officers accommodation

forward instead of aft. Refitted and modernised before
transfer. Arrivsd in Indian waters in Jan 1950 Con-
stitute 11th Destroyer Squadron of which Rajput is
Leader
RADAR. Search; Type 293 Fire Control: Early design.
FRIGATES
6 NF.W CONSTRUCTION Main engines 2 geared turbines. 30000 shp Note: In February 1974 India concluded an agreement
"LEANDER" CLASS Speed, knots
Oil fuel, tons
30 max with France for the construction of A69 Avisos (see
French section) at Mazgaon Dockyard. Bombay The
HIMGIRI F 234 NILGIRI F 233 +4 Range, miles first is expected to be laid down in 1975.
Complement
Displacement, tons 2 450 standard, 2 800 lull load
Length, feet [metres) 360 (70S 7) wl 372 (113 4) oa ,
First major warships built in Indian yards Of similar
Beam, feet (metres) 43 [13 1) design to later (broad beam) "Leander" class general
Draught, feet s) 18 (55)
(
purpose frigates in the Royal Navy All ordered from
Aircraft 1 Wasp helicopter Mazagon Docks Ltd, Bombay Nilgiri was laid down in
2 "Seacat" quadruple launchers Oct 1 966. launched on 23 Oct 1 968 and was commission-
2—\-5 in (115 mm) 1 twin ed on 3 June 1972. Himgiri was launched on 6 May
2 40 — mm 1970. The third ship was laid down on 14 Sep 1970.
A/S weapons 1 "Limbo" 3 barrelled DC mortar Three further ships of the class are projected to complete
Boilers 2 at yearly intervals. LEANDER Class
PETYA" CLASS
ANDROTH KAMORTA P
ANJADIP P 173 KATCHAL P 181
ARNALA KAVARATTI P 180
KADMATT P 178 KILTAN P 179
Displacement, tons
Beam, feet (metres)
Draught, feet (/ne?/-es)
950 standard;
2500
29-9 (91)
105 (5-2)
1 150 full load
(76-2) ml; 270 (82,3) oa •^'^.l^^ Ht

^
Guns 4—3 (76in dp, 2 twin mm)
A/S weapons 4 MBU 2 500; 1 6 barrelled rocket
launchers
Torpedo tubes 5—16 in ("K" Series); 3—21 in PETYA- CLASS
("A" Series)
Main engines 2 gas
turbines; 30 000 hp;
2 diesels; 2 shafts; 6 000 hp
Speed, knots 34
Transferred to the Indian Navy : ince 1969. Pennant
numbers of two units are reported t 1 be PI 79 and PI 81.
RADAR. "K" series. Head Net A. 'A" series. Slim Net,
WHITBY" CLASS Name Builders Launched

TALWAR Cammell Laird 6 Co Ltd, Birkenhead 18 July 1958
TRISHUL (Leader) Hariand £t Wolff Ltd. Belfast 18 June 1959

(Talwar), 2 557 (Trishul)
Length, feet (metres) 360 (109-7) pp 369-8 (7 72-7) oa
Beam, feet (me//-es) 41 (72-5)
Draught, feet (merr-es) 17-8(5-4)
Guns, surface 2—4-5 in (7 75 mm)
Guns. AA 4—40 mm (1 twin before
"Limbos". 2 singles abaft funnel) TALWAR, TRISHUL
A/S weapons 2 "Limbo" 3-barrelled DC
mortars
Main engines 2 sets geared turbines;
Speed, knots 30 max
Oil fuel, tons 400
Complement 231 (11 officers. 220 men)
GENERAL
Built in Great Britain and generally similar to the Briti
frigates of the "Whitby" class, but slightly modified
suit Indian conditions.
RADAR. Tactical: Type 293. Fire Control: X Band. A. a J. Pa via

164 INDIA
Frigates— continued
3 -LEOPARD- CLASS
Name No. Builders Launched Completed
BEAS F 137 Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd, Newcastle-on-Tyne 9 Oct 1958 24 May 1960
BETWA F 139 Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd, Newcastte-on-Tyne 15 Sep 1959 8 Dec 1960
BRAHMAPUTRA (e,^-Panlher) F 31 John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank 15 Mar 1957 28 Mar 1958
Displacement, tons 2 251 standard ; 2 51 5 fullload

Length, feet {metres) 320 {97 5) pp ; 3300 ( /00-6)wl
339 8 {r03-6) oa
Draught, feet (mefres) 16 (4 3) max
Guns 4 —4-5 In {114 mm), 2 twin;
4—40 mm AA
VS weapons 1 Squid 3-barrelled DC mortar
Main engines Admiralty standard range diesels
2 shafts; 12 380 bhp
Speed, knots 25
Complement 210
BRAHMAPUTRA 1971, Indian Navy,
Brahmaputra (Leader), originally ordered as Panther iox class, but modified to suit Indian conditions.
the Royal Navy on 28 June 1951, was the first major
warship to be built in Great Britain for the Indian Navy
since India became independent. All three ships are Search: Type 960. Tactical; Type 293.
BEAS, BETWA, BRAHMAPUTRA generally similar to the British frigates of the "Leopard" C Band forward and aft.
2 "BLACKWOOD" CLASS Buildei!, Launched Completed

ex Stephen b Sons Lid Govan Glasgow 19 Aug 1958 July 1959
Samuel Whiiu b Co Lid Cowes Isle of Wight 14 Oct 1958 1959
Length, feet {metres) 300 {91-4) pp, 310 {94 5) oa

Beam, feet {metres) 33 {10 0)
Draught, feet {metres) 15 5 {47)
Guns, AA —
3 40 mm (single)
A/S weapons 2 'Limbo' 3-barrelled DC mortars KIRPAN, KUTHAR
Boilers Babcock & Wilcox
Main engines 1 geared turbines;
set
1 5 000 shp 1 shaft ;
Speed, knots 27-8 max; 24-5 sustained sea

Oil fuel, tons 300
Complement 150
Built in Great Britain, and generally similar to the British

frigates of the "Blackwood" class, but slightly modified
to suit Indian requirements. Kirpan means sword.
Khukri was sunk in the Pakistan war on 9 Dec 1971.
RADAR. Fitted with S band air and rfac illance

KHUKRI (others similar) A. a J. Pavia
HUNT" CLASS TYPE

GANGA (ex-HMS Chiddmglold) D 94 & Engineering Co Ltd., Greenock
Scott's Shipbuilding 1 Mar 1940 10 Mar 1941 16 Oct 1941
GODAVARI (ex-HMS Bedale, ei -S/azak, ex-Bedale) 92 R. & W
Hawthorn, Leslie & Co Ltd, Hebbu-n 29 May 1940 5 Sep 1941 18 June 1944
GOMATI (ex-HMS Lamerton) D 93 Swan. Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd WaHsend 10 Apr 1939 14 Dec 1940 16 Aua 1944

Length, feet {metres) 264 2 {80 5) pp; 280 {85 3) oa
Beam, feet {metres) 31-5 {96)
Draught feet {metres) 140 {4-3)
Guns 6—4 in ( 702 mm) dp 4—20 mm
;
AA
Main engines Parsons geared turbines 2 shafts ;
GANGA. GODAVARI. GOMATI
1 9 000 shp
Speed, knots 25
Oil fuel, tons 280
Complement 150
Former "Hunt" class. Type II frigates F 131, F 126 and

F 88, respectively, (ex -Escort Destroyers). Transferred
from Great Britain in Apr/May 1953. Lent to the Indian
Navy for three years, subject to extension by agreement.
Officially rated as destroyers with D pennant Nos.
Constitute the 22nd Destroyer Squadron of which
Godavar: is leader. Now used for training.
Added 1971, A.
^
INDIA 165
2 •
K I ST N Name Launched Completed
KAVERI f 15 Junel943 21 Oct 1943
KISTNA f 22 Aof 1943 23 Aug 1943
Displacement, tons 1 470 standard; 1 925 full load Boilers 2 three-drum type
Former sloops of the British 'Black Swan" class built for
Length, feet (.metres) 283 (56 J) pp 295 5 (90 1) wl ;
Indiaand modified to suit Indian conditions Cauvery
299-5 (91-3 )oa Oil fuel, tons 370
Beam, 38-5 (7 7 7)
was renamed Kaveri 1968
in
feet (metres) Complement 210
Draught, feet (metres) 1 1 2 (3-4) RADAR Filled air and surface surveillance
with S band
Guns 4— 4 in (702 mm), 4-40 mm AA radar and ranging radar for the gunfire control system.
A/S weapons 2 DCT
Main engines Parsons geared turbines; 2 shafts;
4 300 shp
Speed, knots 19
1 RIVER- CLASS
TIR 256 (ex-HMS Bann)
F Mail engines Triple expansion; 2 shafts; Former "River" class frigate in the Royal Navy. Built by
5 500 ihp Charles Hill & Sons Ltd. Bristol Laid down on 18 June
Speed, knots 18 1942. launched on 29 Dec 1942. completed on 7 May
Length, feet (metres) 2830 {86 3) pp; 303 {92 4) oa
1942 and transferred on 3 Dec 1945, Converted to a
Beam, feet {metres) 36-7 (77 2)
Range, miles 4 200 at 12 knots Midshipman's Training Frigate by Bombay Dockyard
Draught, feet (mef/-es) 14-5 (4-4)
Oil fuel, tons 385 in 1948 Originally the sister ship of Investigator, see
Guns 1—4 in (702 mm). 1—40 mm
Complement 120 under Survey Ships
AA; 2—20 mm AA
SUBMARINES
4+4EX-S0VIET 'FOXTROT" CLASS
KALVARI S KARANJ S 121
KAIMDERI S KURSURA S 120
Displacement, tons 2 000 surface ; 2 300 dived

Draught. feet (metres) 190 (5S)
Tubes 10—21 in (20 torpedoes carried)
Mam machinery 3 diesels; 3 shafts; 6 000 bhp;
Complement 70
Kalvari arrived in India on 16 July 1968 and Kanderi

in May 1969. Karan/ in Jan 1970 and Kursura in Apr
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Four more were ordered 1973. two for delivery Note: India is now making plans to build her own
£^
1974 and two later. Submarines though no details have been released 'Foxtrot' Class
LIGHT FORCES
8 Ex-SOVIET "OSA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) AJAY" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
NASHAK P 684 VEER P 686 ABHAY P3135 AJAY P 3134 AKHAY P 3136
NIPAT P 691 VIDYUT P 694
NIRBHIK P 685 VIJETA P 693 Displacement, tons 120 standard; 151 full load (Ajay 146
NIRGHAT P 690 VINASH P 692 Dimensions, feet 110 pp; 117-2 08 » 20 ' 5
Guns 1— 40 mm A A
Displacement, tons 165 standard; 200 full load Mam engines 2 diesels; speed = 18 knots
Guns 4—30 mm (2 twin) Generally similar to the "Ford" class in the Royal Navy Ajay was built by Garden
Main engines 3 diesels; 3 shafts; 13 000 bhp = 32 knots Reach Workshop. Calcutta and commissioned on 21 Sep 1969. Abhay and Akhay
Missile launchers 4 in two pairs for SSN 2A (Styx) were both built by Hoogly Docking and Engineering Company Ltd, Calcutta and
commissioned on 13 Nov 1961 and 8 Jan 1962 respectively.
Some of these craft took part in a night attack with Styx off Karachi on 4-5 Dec 1 971
They sank the PNS Khaibar. damaged Badr and a CMS as well as one Panamanian
m/s without damage to themselves. Four more may be supplied to India.
RADAR. Square T
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1964, Indian Navy
OSA Class
5 Ex-USSR "POLUCHAT" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

1 "SHARADA" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
PANVEL P 246 PURI P 248
PULICAT P 250
SHARADA SPB 3133
Displa
Displacement, tons 86 standard; 91 load
Dimensions, feet 103-2 length
Dimensions, feet
Guns 2—14-5 (twin) mm Guns Small arms
Diesels
Main engines 2 Diesels; 2 shafts; 1 200 bhp = 18 knots
Complement :.uilt in Yugoslavia. Commissioned on 5 Dec 1959.
Six originally supplied — one transferred to Bangladesh.
4 HDML TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) SAVITRI" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
SPC 3110 (ex-HDML 1110) SPC 3117 (ex-HDML 1117)

SPC 3112 (ex-HDML 1112) SPC 3118 (ex-HDML 1118) SAVITBI SPB 3128 SHARAYU SPB 3129

Dimensions, feet 72 oa " 16 x 4-7 Displacement tons 63
Guns 2—20 mm AA Dimensions feet 85 3 pp; 90 7 oa - 20 5
Main engines Diesel; 2 shafts; 320 bhp = 12 knots Guns Small Arms
Complement 14 Mam Engines 2 diesels. 2 shafts. 1 900 bhp = 21 knots
Former British Harbour Defence Motor Launches. These boats constitute the 321st Built in Italy. Commissioned on 6 Feb 1958, 28 Oct 1957, 20 Aug 1957 and 28 Aug
1957, respectively. Constitute the 322nd SDB Squadron. Sharayu is Leader.
Sea/Land Patrol Craft Squadron.
166 INDIA
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
4 Ex-SOVIET "POLNOCNY" CLASS
GHARIAL
GULDAR
Dimensions, ft (m) 246 » 29-5 X 9-8 (75 ^ S x 3)
Guns 2—30 mm
A/S weapons 2 18 barrelled MBU
First pair transferred from USSR in 1966
POLNOCNY Class
MAGAR (ex-HMS Avenger, LST (3) 3011)

Dimensions, feet 347-5 oa ^^2 x 55-2 ^
Guns 2—40 mm AA 6—20 mm AA ; ; (2 twin, 2 single)
Main engines Triple expansion; 2 shafts; 5 500 ihp = 13 knots
Former Biritish tank landing ship of the LST (3) type transferred in 1 949, There is
also
LCT42944 (ex-1 294), yard craft of 200 tons, 1 87-2 x 38-8 x 3-5 feet, speed 9-5 knots.
(
MINE WARFARE FORCES

4 Ex-BRITISH "TON" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL) 4 Ex-BRITISH "HAM" CLASS (IMS)
CANNANORE (ex-VV/)/Kon) M1191 KAKINADA (ex-Dwwesfon) M 1 201 BIMLiPITAN iex-Hlldersham) M 2705

KUDDALORE (ex-Wenn/ngrfon) M 1 1 90 KARWAR (ex-Overfo/?) Leader M 1 1 97 BULSAR
Displacement, tons 360 standard; 425 full load Displacement, tons 120 standard; 170 full load
Dimensions, feet 1400 pp 1530 ; oa x 28-8 x 8 2 Dimensions, feet 980 pp; 107-0 oa x 22-0 x
Guns 2—20 mm AA Gun 1—20 mm AA
Main engines Napier Deltic diesels; 2 shafts; 1 250 bhp = 15 knots Mam engines 2 Paxman diesels; 550 bhp 14 knots (9 knots sweeping)
Oil fuel, tons 45 Oil fuel, tons 15
Complement 40
"Ham '
class inshore minesweepers of wooden construction two of which were built
"Ton" class coastal minesweepers of wooden construction built for the Royal Navy, for the Royal Navy but transferred from Great Britain to the Indian Navy in 1955.
but transferred from Great Britain to the Indian Navy in 1956, Cannanore was built Bassein was built by Brooke Marine Ltd, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, and launched on 4
by Fleetlands Shipyard, Ltd Gosport and launched 30 Jan 1956, Karwar was built by May 1954; Bimlipitan was built by Vosper Ltd, Portsmouth, and launched on 5 Feb
Camper & Nicholson, Ltd, Gosport, and launched 30 Jan 1956. Kuddalore, built by 1954. Two further units were built at Magazon Dockyard Bombay. Bhaktal was
J. S. Doig Ltd, Grimsby, and Kakinada, built by Dorset Yacht Co Ltd, Hamworthy launched in Apr 1967, and Bulsar on 17 May 1969.
were taken over in Aug 1956, and sailed for India in Nov-Dec 1956. Named after Barq (ex-MMS 132), MMS130 and MMS
154, former British motor minesweepers
minor ports in India. Constitute the 1 8th Mine Counter Measures Squadron, together of the "1 05 ft" type of wooden construction, transferred from Great Britain, are employed
with the inshore minesweepers. MMS MMS Bombay.
as yard craft. 1632 and 1654 are yard craft in
1971, Wright Et Logan B J. Pavia
SURVEY SHIPS

Draught, feet (me?/-es) 28-8 (S-S)
Main engines 2 diesel-electric units, 3 000 bhp
Speed, knots 16
Complement 150
n ^ '
_=si
First ship built by Hindustan Shipyard, VIshakapatnam for on 28 Dec 1 9l 4, Provision was made to operate
the Navy. Launched on 2 Nov 1959 and commissioned helicopter. The ship is all welded.
INDIA 167
Survey Ships — continued
1 "RIVER" CLASS (Ex-FRIGATE)
INVESTIGATOR F 243 (ex-Khukri. ex-HMS Trent) ^^y.

Length, feet {metres) 283 {86-3) pp; 303 (92-4) oa

Boiler: 2 Admiralty 3-drum
Main engines Triple expansion ,r
5 500 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 18 max
Oil fuel, tons 400 i.'î
Complement 172
INVESTIGATOR 7365, lr)dian Navy
Former "River" class frigate in the Royal Navy. Built by 1943, and transferred in April 1946. Converted to a
Charles Hill & Sons Ltd, Bristol, Laid down on 31 Jan survey ship and renamed Investigator in 1 951 Originally .
INVESTIGATOR 1942, launched on 10 Oct 1942, completed on 15 Feb the sister ship of the training frigate Tir.
2 "SUTLEJ" CLASS
(Ex-FRIGATES Ex-SLOOPS)
JUMNA F 11 SUTLEJ F 95

Length, feet (metres) 276 (84-7) wl 292-5 (89-2) oa ;

Draught, feet (mefres) 11-5 (3-5)
3 600 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 18
Oil fuel, tons 370
Complement 150 JUMNA '97 7. Indian Navy
I
Former employed as survey ships since 1957 and

frigates CONSTRUCTION. Both built by Wm
Denny & Bros
1955 respectively. Both ships are generally similar to Ltd, Dumbarton. Jumna was laid down on 20 Feb 1 940,
the former British frigates of the "Egret" class. Jumna launched on 16 Nov 1940 and completed on 13 May
and Si///e/ together with Kaveri and Kistna (see previous 1941. Sutlej was laid down on 4 Jan 1940, launched
page) formerly constituted the 12th Frigate Squadron on 10 Oct 1940 and completed on 23 Apr 1941,
SERVICE FORCES
AMBA A 14 (SUBMARINE TENDER)

Dimensions, feet 370 pp; 420 oa ' 65 » 20
Guns, dual purpose 4 —3 in (76 mm) (Twins)
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 7 000 bhp = 17 knc
Modified "Ugra" type acquired from the USSR I 968. Provision for helicopter.
RADAR. Slim Net.
DHARINI 7554, Indian Navy

DEEPAK A 1750 (REPLENISHMENT TANKER)
On charter to Indian Navy from Mogul Lines. Fleet replenishment tanker. Fitted
with a helicopter landing platform aft, but no hangar.
SHAKTI A 136 (SUPPORT TANKER)

Main engines Diesel; speed = 13 knots
Rated as Fleet Replenishment Group Tanker. Acquired from Italy in Nov 1953.
NISTAR (SUBMARINE RESCUE SHIP) HOOGHLY (SUPPORT TANKER)

Formerly "Baqir" of Gulf Shipping Corp. Ltd. Acquired in 1972.
Dimensions, ifeet 2200 « 29 5 « 7-9
CHILKA SAMBHAR (HARBOUR TANKERS)
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 5 000 bhp = 18 knoi
Displacemrnt. ton 1 530 (oil capacity 000) 1
Converted from a fleet minesweeper of the Soviet "T 58" type to , jbmarine rescue Dimensions, feet 202 X 30-7 X 13
ship and transferred from USSR late-1971. Main engines Triple expansion; 809 ihp = 9 knots
Chilka built by BIythwood Shipbuilding Co, Scotstoun. Sambhar by A. & J. Inglis,

Ltd, Glasgow, launched 1942. Both acquired in 1948. Engined by David Rowan &
Co. Two steam dynamos, two steam pumps, ballast pump. Rated as yard craft.
DHARINI A 306 (ex-Hermme) (REPAIR SHIP)
HATHI (TUG— OCEAN)
Dimensions, feet 328 x 46 x 19 Displacement, tons 668
Main engines Triple expansion Dimensions, feet 147 5 23 7 X 15
Oil fuel (tons) 621 Main engines Triple 1 xpansion speed
; 13 knots
Cargo ship converted to a tender. Commi; ed in May 1960. 3uilt by the Taikoo Dock & Engineering Company, Hong Kong. Launched in 1932.
168 INDONESIA
INDONESIA
Administration Strength of the Fleet Future Plans
Commander-in-Chief of the Navy and Note This is a formidable total o ships but the number It planned, over the next 20 years, to provide a Navy
is
Chief of the Navai Staff: truly operational is probably a fai ly sma proportion of
II of some 25 000 seamen and 5 000 marines to man a
Admiral R. Subono that total. Fleet of 4 fast A/S Frigates, some Submarines, Light
Forces of Fast Attack Craft— Missile and —Torpedo,
Depury Chief of the Naval Staff Operations Type Active Building Minelayers, Minesweepers, a fast HQ ship and a fast
Rear-Admiral Wulujo Suglto Frigates 9 — Supply Ship. It is reported that enquiries for frigate
Corvettes 18 — construction have already been made in Europe.
Inspector General of the Navy: Patrol Submarines (ineffective 10
Commodore M. Wibowo Fast Attack Craft— Missile 12 Naval Air Arm
Fast Attack Craft— Torpedo 21
Chief for Naval Material: Large Patrol Craft 30 6— C 47 and 3 Alouette III helicopters.
Rear Admiral Sudiono Coastal Patrol Craft 35
LST's 8
LCTs 9 Disposals
Minesw/eepers— Ocean 6
Minesweepers— Coastal 20 — Cruiser
Commander of Navy Marine Corps: Survey Ships 4 —
Major General Moch, Anwar Submarine Tenders 3 — 1 972 Irian
Destroyer Depot Ship 1 —

Commander-in-Chief Indonesian Fleet: Repair Ship 1 — Destroyers
Rear-Admiral Rudy Purwana Support Tankers 5 —
Harbour Rankers 2 — 1973 Brawidjaja, Sandjaja, Sultan Babarudin
Diplomatic Representation1 Transports 2 —
Salvage Vessel 1
— Frigates
Naval Attache and Naval Attache for Aii London: Cable Ship 1 —
Colonel D. U Martojo Tugs 5 — 1973 Lambung Mangkurat, Slamet Hijadi
Auxiliary Patrol Craft 48 —
Naval Attach^ and Naval Attache for Air i Washingto 7; Training Ship 1
— Light Forces
Colonel Kko. Santoso
Ex-Soviet Sh ips
(a) 1974: 39 000 including 5 000 Marine Commando Indonesia obtained 104 ships from the USSR. Of these Survey Ships
Corps and Naval Air Arm half have now been deleted and all will have gone by
(b) Selective National Service end 1976. 1972 Hidral
FRIGATES
1 Ex-US "CLAUD JONES" CLASS
SAMADIKUN {ex-KiSS John R. Perry DE 1034)
Displacement, tons 1450 standard; 1 750 full load Purchased from USN 20 Feb 1973
Beam, feet (merz-es) 37 (11-3)
Draught feet (metres) 18 (5 5) SAMADIKUN
Guns 1—3 in 50 cal RADAR. SPS 6 and 10.
A/S weapons 2 triple Torpedo Tubes (Mk 32)
Main engmes 4 diesels; 9 200 hp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots 22 SONAR. SQS 29.
Complement 175
4 Ex-USSR "RIGA" CLASS

JOS SUDARSO 351 NGURAH RAI 353
KAKIALI 359 NUKU 360
Length, feet (metres) 298 8 (91)
Beam, feet (metres) 33-7 (W-2)
Guns, dual purpose 3— 3 9 in ( ?00 mm) single mounts
Guns, AA 4—37 mm
A/S weapons 4 DC projectors

Mines Fitted with mine rails
Boilers 2 Sergei Ro.nanov
Main engines Geared steam turbines: 2 shafts,
25 000 shp RADAR. Slim Net search and warning; fire control
Speed, knots 28
Sun Visor A with Wasp Head director navigation Neptun
; ;

IFF, High Pole A.
Complement 1 50 Transferred in 1964.

2 "SURAPATI" CLASS IMAN BONDJOL 250
Builders
Ansaido, Leghorn 8 Jan 1956 5 May 1956 19 May 1958
SURAPATI 251 Ansaldo, Leghorn 8 Jan 1956 5 May 1956 28 May 1958
SURAPATI 251 IMAN BONDJOL 250
6—20 mm (3 twin)
A/S weapons 2 hedgehogs; 4 OCT
Boilers 2 Foster Wheeler
Speed, knots 32
Oil fuel, tons 350
Complement 200 I.----.
PlJiJl.i*l»il^-
Both completed in May 1958 by Ansaldo, Genoa courtesy Dr Ing Luigi Accorsi
Near sisters of the Almirante Clemente class of Venezuela IMAN BONDJOL
INDONESIA 169
Frigat< continued
2 -PATTIMURA CLASS
Ltunchtd Compltted
PATTIMURA 252 1 July 1956 28 Jan 1958
SULTAN HASANUDIN 24 Mar 1957 8 Mar 1958
253
Displacement, tons 950 standard, 1 200 full load
Length, feet (metres) 246 {75 0) pp. 270 2 (82 4) oa
Guns. AA 2—3 in (76 mm) 40 cal.
2—30 mm 70 cal twin
A/S weapons 2 hedgehogs, 4 DCT
Main engines 3 Ansaldo-Fiat diesels; 3 shafts;
6 900 bhp
Speed, knots 22
Range, miles 2 400 at
Oil fuel, tons 100
Complement 110
Both laid down on 8 Jan 1956 by Ansaldo, Leghorn.

Similar to Italian Albatros class. PATTIMURA Dr Ing Luigi Accorsi
CORVETTES
14 Ex-USSR "KRONSTADT- CLASS
BARAKUDA 817 LAPAI PANDRONG 814
KAKAP 816 LUMBA LUMBA SURA 815
KATULA 811 MADIDIHANG TOHOK 829
LANOJURU MOMARE TONGKOL
PALU 818 TJUTJUT
310 standard: 380 full load
Dimensions, ft 170-6 >: 21 5 X 9 (520 x 6-5 ^ 2-7)
Guns 1-3-5 in: 2—37 mm AA 4—25 mm :
/s
A/S weapons Depth charge projectors

Mines 2 mine rails for 10 mines
Main engines 3 Diesels: 3 shafts: 3 300 bhp = 24 kr
tons
Oil fuel, 20
Range, miles 1 500 at 12 knots KRONSTADT Class
Complement 65
1951-54. Transferi the Indonesian Navy on 30 Dec 1958.
RADAR. Ball Gun or Don 2: IFF, High Pole A
US PC TYPE
HUl (ex-USS PC 580) 318 TJAKALANG (ex-USS Pierre, PC 1141) 313
Malvern.
TENGGIRI (ex-USS PC 1183) 309 TORANI (ex-USS Manville. PC 5811 ^17

Dimensions, feet 170 wl; 173-7 oa ^ 23 x 10-8 max
1—3 in; 1—40 mm AA; 2—20 mm AA ; 4 DCT
2 GM diesels; 2 shafts; 2 880 bhp = 20 knots
Oil fuel, tons 60
Built in 1942-43. ^/erre transferred from the US Navy at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii in Oct
1958 and Malvern and Manville in Mar 1960, 1966 Indonesian Navy
SUBMARINES
POSSIBLY 10 Ex-USSR "WHISKY"

CLASS
ALUGORO 406 PASOPATI 410
BRAMASTRA 412 TJANDRASA 408
HENDRADJALA 405 TJUNDMANI 411 iT . TiT^ i T iT ff-t
i i
i-^f'-x^rr xj.
NAGABANDA 403 TRISULA 402
NAGARANGSANG 404 WIDJAJADANU 409
Displacement, tons 1030 surface: submerged

Beam feet (metres) 22 (6-7)
Torpedo tubes 6—21 in (533 mm) 4 forward,
2 aft: 18 torpedoes carried
Mines 40 in lieu of torpedoes
Main machinery 4 000 bhp diesels; 2 500 hp
electric motors, diesel-electric
drive; 2 shafts The four Soviet submarines of the "W" class, which operational, while sixwould be kept in reserve and two
Speed, knots 1 7 on surface; 1 5 dived arrived in Indonesia on 28 June 1962, brought the total used for spare parts. It is unlikely that any of these
Range, miles 1 3 000 at 8 knots surfaced number of this class transferred to Indonesia to 14 units, submarines is fully operational and what remain are
Complement 60 but it was reported that only six would be maintained used only for surface training.
170 INDONESIA
LIGHT FORCES
12 Ex-USSR "KOMAR" CLASS
3 Ex-USN PGM TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
SILUNGKANG (ex- PGM 55) 572
WAITATIRE (ex-PGM 65) 571
GRIWIDJAJA KATJABOLA SAROTAMA KALAKUANG {ex.-PGM 57) 570
HARDADALI KOLAPLINTAH SARPAMINA
KALAMISANI PULANGGENI SARPAWISESA
KALANADA NAGAPASA TRITUSTA Displacement, tons 122 load
full
Dimensions, feet 100 21 X 8-5
X
Displacement, tons 70 standard 80 full load; Guns 2—20 mm AA 2 MG
Dimensions, ft (m) 83-7 X 19 8 X 5 (25-5 ^ 60 ^ Main engines 2 diesels, 2 shafts = 17 knots
Guns 2—35 mm AA (1 twm) Transferred 1965.
Guided weapons 2 launchers for SSN2A (Styx)
Main engines 4 diesels: 4 800 hp = 40 knots Transferred 1 965. Used as Amphibious Control Craft.
re transferred to Indonesia in 1 961 -63, four more in Sep 1 964 and two in 1 965,
2 Ex- A U ST R A L A N "ACUTE'
I

7 G E R AN - B U I LT " J A G U A R " C L AS K BANDOLIER ex ARCHER
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO) Displacement, tons 146 full load
Dimensions, feet 107 5 X 20 X 7 3
ADJAK BIRUANG MADJAN KUMBANG SERIGALA Guns 1 —
40 mm; 2 medium MG's
ANOA HARIMAU SINGA Main engines 2 Paxman diesels; 2 shafts = 21 knots
Complement 19 (3 officers 16 men)
Dimensions, feet 131 pp; 138 oa X 22 x 7 5 Transferred from RAN after rei\l— Bandolier in 1973, Archer in 1974.
Guns —
2 40 mm AA (smgle)
Torpedo tubes 4—21 in
Main engines 4 Daimler-Benz diesels, 4 sfiafts, 12 000 bhp = 42 knots
Complement 39
6 Ex-YUGOSLAVIAN "KRALJEVICA'
Built by LiJrssen, Bremen-Vegesack in 1959-60 The first four boats had wooden
fiuils, but the second four were built of steel Pennant Nos. 601, 602, 603, 604, BUBARA LEMADANQ
605, 607, and 608 DORANG TODAK
Displacement, tons 190 standard, 245 lull load
134 5 X 208 X 7
Guns 1—3 in, 1- 40 mm AA; 6—20 mm AA
A/S weapons DC
Mam Engines 2 MAN dies els. 2 shads; 3 300 bhp = 20 knots
Oil fuel (tons) 15
Radius, miles 1 500 at 1 2
Complement 54
Former Yugoslavian craft of the "Kraljevica" class.

Purchased and transferred on 27th Dec 1958.
n,uu„,,>,a
HARIMAU
14 Ex-USSR "P6" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
AN6IN BADAI ANGIN GRENGGONG ANGIN RIBUT

ANGIN BOHOROK ANGIN KUMBANG ANGIN TAUFAN
ANGIN BRUBU ANGIN PASAT ANGIN TONGGI
ANGIN GENDING ANGIN PRAHARA ANGIN WAMANDAIS
ANGIN PUJUH ANGIN WAMBRAU
7968. Indonesian Navy
Dimensions, ft (m) 84 2 X 20 X 6 (25-7 "61^ 1
3 "MAWAR" CLA! (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Tubes 2—21 in (single) KALAHITAM KELABANG KOMPAS
Main engines 4 Diesels; 4 800 bhp; 4 shafts
Displacement, ton 147
Complement 25
Guns 40 mm AA
Main engines 2 diesels: speed 21 knots
A total of 14 were reported delivered since 1961, including eight I 1961, and six in
1962. Skinhead target detection radar
Fitted with Indonesian built.
KALAHITAM 1968, Indonesian Navy
HOML PATROL BOAT TYPES

(COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
FP 01 PP 06 PP Oil PP 016 PP 021

1968, Indonesian Navy PP
ANGIN KUMBANG 02 PP 07 PP 012 PP 017 PP 022
PP 03 PP 08 PP 013 PP 018 PP 023
PP 04 PP 09 PP 014 PP 019 PP 024
18 Ex-USSR "BK" CLASS PP 05 PP 10 PP 015 PP 020 PP 025
Displacement, ions 46 standard. 54 full load
Displacement, tons 120 Dimensions feel 72 « 16 « 55
Dimensions, feet 124 7 x 19x4-6 Guns 1—37 mm, 2-20 mm Oerhkon MG
Guns 1—85 mm; 4—25 mm AA Main Engines 2 diesels 2 shafts 300 bhp = 11 knots
Main engines Diesels; speed 20 knots CompiemenI 10
All ex-Netherlands patrol boats. Built ir 943-46. Formerly Britiah HDML type
First of class transferred from the USSR to Indonesia in 1962, Ten were reported to
fl^ 1 09, /?/> 1 1 1 , /?^ 11 2, /?/" 11 4, and RP 8 (ex-HDML 1451, HDML 1472, HDML
have been transferred to Indonesia at Djakarta 11 Oct 1961.
1473, HDML 1454 and HDML 1449).
INDONESIA 171
Light Forces—continued
S Ex-US MOTOR LAUNCHES 1 Ex-DUTCH MOTOR LAUNCH
Displacement ions 44 standard S6 full load Displacement tons 54
Dimensions, feet 62 oa 18 3 4 Guns 1—40 mm AA
Guns 1-20 mm AA 1 MG A/S weapons 3 OCT
Mam Engines 1 diesel, 165 bhp = 10 knots Mam Engines Speed = 11 knc
Complemeni. 10 Complemeni 10
Built in 1945-46. Former American Higgins type motor launches, later Netherlands
RP 1 20, RP ^2^. RP ^ 22, RP 1 25, RP 1 27, RP 1 28, RP 1 30, RP 1 34, and RP 1 36, Former Netherlands moto r launch /?P 138 ansferred by the Royal Netherlands Navy
Transferred to Indonesia in 1950, in 1950
AMPHIBIOUS VESSELS
TANDJUNG NUSANIVE (ex USS La City LST 889) 887 Former US infantry landing craft Turned over from Netherlands East Indies Govern-
TELUK BAJUR (ex-USS LST 616) 502 ment on formation of Indonesian Navy in 1950 Sister ship Baruna (ex-l/svogel
TELUK KAU (ex-USS LST 652) 504 LCI 948) and Namlea (ex-Stormvog£l LCI 588) were rerated as pilot ship and light
TELUK SALEH (ex-USS Clarke County LST 601) 510 ship in 1961
TELUK MANADO (ex-USS LST 657) 505
TELUK BONE (ex-USS Iredell County LST 839) 511
TELUK LANGSA (ex-USS LST 1128) 501 3 Ex-YUGOSLAV LCT TYPE
Dimensions, feet 316 wl: 328 oa ' 50 « 14 TELUK KATURAi 862 TELUK WEDA 861 TELUK WORI 863
Displacement, tons 110 standard. 250 fu load
Main engines GM diesels; 2 shafts. 1 700 bhp =11-6 knots Dimensions feet 166 - 21 5 « 55
Oil fuel (tons) 600 Guns 1—40 mm; 2—20 mm
Range, miles 7 200 at 10 knots Main engines 375 bhp
2 diesels; 2 shafts.
Cargo capacity 2 100 tons Oil fuel (tons) 6
Complement 119 (accommodation for 266) Complemeni T5
TRANSFERS:
505 in Mar 1960, 887 n Dec 1960, 502, 510 and 511 in June 1961, 504 and 501 Transferred from Yugoslavia on 1 Nov 1958. In non-operational reserve.
July 1970.
1 JAPANESE TYPE
TELUK AMBOINA LST 869
Displacement tons 2 200 standard 4 800 full load

LCVT" TYPE
.
Dimensions, feet 327 » 50 < 15

Guns 2-85 mm. 4-40 mm
Mam Engines MAN diesels; 2 shafts; 3000 bhp = 131 knots
Radius, miles 4 000 at 13 1 knots
Complement 88 (accommodation for 300) Displacement, tons 182 standard: 275 full load
Dimensions, feet 125-7 » 32 8 « 5-9
Built in Japan Launched on 17 Mar 1961 and transferred in June 1961. Main engines Diesels; 210 hp = 8 knots
Complement 17
3 Ex-US LCT TYPE

AMAHAI {ax-Tropenvogel. LCI 167) 864 MARICH {ex-Zeerrteeuw) 866
PIHU (ex-Zeearend. LCI 420) 868 1 Ex-USSR LCT TYPE
Displacement, tons 250 standard. 381 load
TELUK PARIGI
Dimensions, feel 1 58 » 23 « 7
Guns 1—37 mm; 2 Vickers MG Displacement, tons 600 standard 800 full load
;
Mam engines GM diesels; 1 800 bhp = 15 knots Dimensions, feet 2460 X 39 3 X 9-8
Complement 60 Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 2 200 hp =< 10 knots
MINE WARFARE FORCES

6 Ex-USSR "T43" CLASS (MINESW EEPERS- OCEAN) 1 " CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
PULAU RANI PULAU RATENO PULAU ROON PULAU RAA8 PULAU REMPANQ PULAU ROMA
PULAU RADJA PULAU RONDO PULAU RORBAS PULAU RANGSANG PULAU RENGAT PULAU ROTI
PULAU RAU PULAU RINDJA PULAU RUPAT
Displacement, tons 500 standard; 610 full load PULAU RU8A
Dimensions, ft (m) 190-2 X 28-2 X 6-9 (58 " 8-6 2-1)
Guns 4_37 mm AA 4—25 mm AA ;
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 2 000 bhp = 17 knots Displacement, tons 139 4 standard
Range, miles 1 600 at 10 knots Dimensions feel 129 « 18 7 « 5
Complement 40 Guns 1_40 mm AA. 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 MAN diesels. 12 cyl 2 800 bhp = 24 6 knots
Transferred to Indonesi 3 by the USSR, four in 1962 and t wo in 1964. Pulau Rondo Complement 26
Builtby A-beking & Rasmussen Jacht-und Bootswerft. Lemwerder in 1 945-57. These
boats have a framework of light metal covered with wood. Pulau Raas. Pulau Rempang
and Pu'au Rati in reserve.
is
-—..^>î: ; -^^
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PULAU ROTI Indonesian Navy
6 Ex-US "BLUEBIRD" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)

PULAU ALOR (ex- Meadow/ark) 717
4 Ex-DUTCH (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL) PULAU ANJER (ex-Limpkin) 719
PULAU ANTANG (ex-Frigate Bird) 721
ENGGANO {exHino Maru) PULAU ARU (ex-Falcon) 722
PULAU ARUAN (ex-Jacana) 718
Displacement, tons 175 PULAU IMPALASA (ex-Humming Bird) 720
Dimensions, feel 1067 pp; 113 7 (Flares) 114 oa < 188 Displacement, tons 320 light; 370 full load
Majn Engines 1 Enterprise diesel 360 bhp 12 5 knots
;
Dimensions, feet 1380 pp; 144 oi " 280
Main engines Packard diesefs; 2 shafts; 1 200 bhp = 12-5 knots
Firstthree were commissioned in 1941. Floras was completed by the Japanese Complement 39
during the occupation of Java First two were built at Droogdok, Maatschappij, Soera
Transferred from the USN in 1 971 Falcon (24 June), Frigate Bird (1 1 Aug), Humming
baya and the other two at Droogdok Mij, Tandjong Priok. Used as auxiliary mine- ;
Bird (12 July), Jacana (12 July), Limpkin (24 June), Meadowlark (11 Aug). All
sweepers by the Royal Netherlands Navy, fnggano was re-named by Japanese. These
have wooden hulls with low magnetic signature.
ships were recovered after the war. Enggano in reserve since 1969.
172 INDONESIA
Service Forces
SURVEY SHIPS continued
Ex-USSR "DON" CLASS (SUBMARINE TENDER)
BURUDJULASAD 1006
150
RATULANGI
Displacement, v 2 fi IIload
Displacement, tor 6 700 standard; 9 000
Dimensions, fee 269 5 ' 37 4 - full
Dimensions, feet 458-9 57 7
Machinery 4 MAN diesels; 850 bhp = 19-1 knots
-> « 22 3
Complement 113 Guns 4-3 9 in; 8-57 mm AA
Main engines Diesels; 14 000 bhp = 21
Burudjulasad was 1966; her udes laboratories
Complement 300
( for oceanic
and meteorologica :drlographii lelicopter
A submarine support ship, escort vessel and mail transferred from the
USSR to Indonesia in 1962, arriving in Indonesia ii ithSLIM NET search
and warning radar and with fire control radar
BURUDJULASAD 1968, Indonesian Navy 1968, Indonesian Navy
BURDIAMHAL DJAJA WIDJAJA (ex-USS Askan 9109, e^-ARL 30, ex-LST 1131) 9017 '
(REPAIR SHIP)
Dimensions, feet 2117 192 pp » 33 2 • 10
oa;
Mam engines 2 Werkspoor dieseh 1 160 bhp Displacement, tons 1 625 light; 4 100 full load
,
Complement 90 Dimensions, feet 31 60 wl 328 , oa ^ 500 « 1 1

Guns 8—40 mm AA (2 quadruple)
3uilt by Schweepserf De Waal, Zaitbommel. Launched on 6 Sep 1952, Completed

Mam engines General Motors diesels; 2 shafts; 1 800 bhp = 11-6
Complement 280
)n 6 July 1953,
Of wartime constiuction, this ship was in reserve from 1956-66. She was recom-
missioned and reached Vietnam in 1967 to support River Assault
One, She
Flotilla
was used by the USN and Vietnamese Navy working up the Mekong in support of the
Cambodian operations in May 1970, Transferred on lease to Indonesia at Guam on
31 Aug 1971
Displacement, DUMAI (ex-USS Tidev ') AD 31 (DESTROYER DEPOT SHIP)

Complement
Dimensions, feet 465 wl 492 oa « 69-5 x 27-2
;
Guns 1—5 in; 38 cal dp

Main engines Geared turbines 1 shaft ; ; 8 500 shp = 1 8-4 knots
Complement 778
Transferred Feb 1 971 as destroyer depc p. Also used to maintain off-shore

AAlES (ex-Samudera) rigs.
.
drill

Dimensions, feet 125-2 21-5 9 8
Ex-USSR TYPE
><
Main engines Werkspoor di :l engines; 450 bhp 2 (SUPPORT TANKERS)
Built by Ferus Smit, Foxol. Launched on 28 May 1 Completed on 28 Aug 1 952,

952. BUNJU 904
Same type as "Bango" class motor patrol vessels. Equipped as a laboratory ship, used
Another survey ship, Dewa Kembar, Displacement, tons 2 170 standard; 6 170 full load
for deep sea exploration in Indonesian waters.
was laid up in reserve in Feb 1972
Dimensions, feet 350 5 « 49-2 20 2 >^
Guns 2—20 mm
Main engines Polar diesel; 1 shaft; 2 650 bhp =
Oil fuel (tons) 390
Cargo capacity 4 739 tons
Complement 71
SERVICE FORCES Transferred to the Indonesian Navy on 19 June 1959. Both Ian
TJEPU (ex-Scandus, ex-Nordhem) 901 (SUPPORT TANKER)

MULTATULI 476 (SUBMARINE TENDER)
Displacement, torIS 3 220 Measurement, tons 1 042 gross
Dimensions, feet 338 pp; 365-3 oa -< 52 5 >< 2 Dimensions, feet 226-5 « 34 14-2
Guns 1 — 85 mm; 4 —40 mm (single Main engines Polar diesel shaft; 850 bhp 1 knots
Main engines B & W diesel; 5 500 bhp 18 5
Oil fuel (tons) 1 400 Built in Sweden in 1949. Acquired 1969.
6 000 at 16 knots cruising speed
Complement 134
Built in Japan by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co, Ltd, as a submarine
tender Launched on 15 May 1961. Delivered to Indonesia Aug 1961. Flush
decker. Capacity for replenishment at sea (fuel oil, fresh water, provisions, ammunition,
naval stores and personnel). Medical and hospital facilities. Equipment for supplying 5 Ex-USSR "UDA" CLASS (SUPPORT TANKERS)
compressed air, electric power and distilled water to submarines. Air conditioning
and mechanical ventilation arrangements for all living and working quarters. BALIKPAPAN PANGKALAN BRANDAN +Z

Dimensions, feet 400-3 x 51 -8 x 20-3
1 Ex-USSR "ATREK" CLASS (SUBMARINE TENDER)
TARAKAN BULA (HARBOUR TANKER)
Displacement, tor 1 340 full load
Displacement, tons 3 500 standard; 6 700 full load Dimensions, feet 3520 X 37-7 » 148
Measurement, tons 3 258 gross Main engines Diesels; 1 shaft; 1 500 bhp = 13 knots
Dimensions, feet 336 » 49 « 20
Main engines Steam expansion and exhaust turbine , 2 450 ihp = 13 knots
Boilers 2
PAKAN BARU (HARBOUR TANKER)
Displacement, ton 1 500 full load
Built in1955-57 and converted to naval use from a mercantile freighter
Atrived in
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts;
Indonesia on 28 June 1962.
INDONESIA 173
TRANSPORTS Auxiliary Patrol CraH— continued

B A N G G A I
BANGGAI (ex-Biscaya) 925 NUSA TELU (ex-Casa Blanca) 924

6 "BALAM" CLASS
750
BEKAKA BELATIK BENDALU
i8 ' 27 9 ' 78 Measurmeent, tons 200 gross
Dimensions, feet 125 2 oa X 21-3 « 6 5
Dual purpose troop and cargo ships Renamed in 1961
Main engines Werkspoor diesel engine: 400-430 bhp = 11 knots
ched in 1953. Balam and others were commissioned for service
SALVAGE VESSEL 7 " lANGO" CLASS

TRITON (e>i-Mutsunoura Maru) 926 BANGO BABUT BEO BETTET BIDO BLEKOK BLIBIS
Displacement, tons 384 Measurement, tons 194 gross

Measurement, tons 383 gross Dimensions, feet 120-5 pp: 125-2 oa x 21 3 ' 6 6
Dimensions, feet 182 5 » 30 ;< 1 5 Main engines Werkspoor diesel engine, 430 bhp = 11 knots
Main engines Triple expansion reciprocating; 700 ihp = 7 knots
Complement 43 All launched in 1952.
Former Japanese vessel renamed Launche 1941. Laid up in reserve in 1969. 7 "DURIAN" CLASS
DAIK DAGONG DAMARA DATA DUATA
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 78-2 X 16 ' 6-8
CABLE SHIP Main engines Caterpillar diesel
All launched in 1951.
Displacement, tons 1 250 standard 2 A LK A I
Dimensions, feet 213 2 oa X 39-5 » 11-5

Main engines 1 Triple expansion engine; 600 ihp = 12 knots ALKAI ALULU AMPIS ANKANG ANTANG ARYAT
Complement 66 ALLAP AMPOK ANDIS ANKLOENG AROKWES ATTAT
Cable Layer, Lighthouse Tender, and multi-purpose Built by naval auxiliary. J. & K. Displacement, tor 143; 247 full load
Smit, Kinderijk. Launched on 30 Oct 1951. Completed on 30 July 1952. Dimensions, feet 124-3 X 18-5 X 5-5
Guns 1—37 mm AA 4 MG ;
Enterprise diesel; 400-450 = 2 knots

20
Built in the Netherlands. Ampok and Alka shipped to Indonesia on 1 7 Mar 1 950.
TUGS Ampis in reserve in 1969
RAKATA (ex-USS Men ATF 73) 928 3 Ex-US SC TYPE

Displacement, tons 1 235 standard; 1 675 full load BHAYAMKARA I BHAYAMKARA II BHAYAMKARA III
Dimensions, feet 1 95 wl 205 oa ;

x 38-5 » 1 5-5 max
Guns 1—3 in; 4—40 mm AA 2—20 mm AA ;
Displacement, ton: 116 (tnals) ; 148 full load
Main engines 4 diesels with electric drive; 3 000 bhp = 16-5 knots Dimensions, feet 107-5 wl; 110-8 oa 17 6-5 x
Complement 85 Main engines Diesel; 800 bhp = 15-5 knots
Former American fleet ocean tug of the "Apache" class. Launched on 14 Feb 1 942. US submarine chasers of the 110 SC type. Operated by Indone
Transferred from the United States Navy to the Indonesian Navy at San Diego in Mar
1961.
2 MERABU CLASS
LAMPO BATANG 934
MERABU (sx-Merbaboe
250
92-3 oa; -7 pp X 23 2 Displacement, tons 80
2 diesel; 200 bhp = 1
Oil fuel(tons) 18 Main engines Diesel; 135 bhp = 10 kr
Range, miles 1 000 at Complement 20

Complement 43
Merabu is laid up in reserve.
Ocean tug. Buil Japan. Launched
GANDENG
TRAINING SHIP
Main engines Speed = 7-5 knots
Launched in 1940. Reported to have been given a new Indonesian name.

Displacement, 810 standard; 1 500 full load
BROMO 936 TAMBORA 935 Dimensions, fe 191-2 oa; 136-2 pp x 312 x 13.9
Main engines MAN diesels; 600 bhp = 10-5 knots
Displacement, tons Complement 110 (32 ^- 78 midshipmen)
Dimensions, feet 71-7 wl; 79 oa ' 21-7 x 9.7
Main engines MAN diesel; 2 shafts; 600 bhp = 10 5 knots Built in Germany by H. C Stulcken & Sohn, Hamburg. Launched on 24 Jan 1953.
Oil fuel (tons) Completed on 9 July 1 953. Barquentine of iron construction. Sail area, 1 305 sq yds
Range, miles 690 at 10-5 knots (7 097 sq metres). Speed with sails 12-8 knots.
Complement 15
Harbour tugs. Built in Japan. Launched in June 1961. Delivered in Aug 1961.
AUXILIARY PATROL CRAFT

5 DKN TYPE
DKN 901 DKN 902 DKN 903 DKN 904 DKN 905

Dimensions, feet 128 x :
19 x 5-2
Guns 4—20 mm AA
Main engines Maybach diesels; 2 shafts; 3 000 bhp = 24-5 knots
Patrol craft Projected as a class of ten units. 901, 902 and 904
and police boats.
were built by Lurssen. Vegesack, 903 and 905 by Abeking & Rasmussen Lemwerder.
6 "PAT" CLASS
PAT 01 PAT 02 PAT 03 PAT 04 PAT OB PAT 06
Dimensions, feet 91-9 pp; 100 oa X 17 X 6

Main engines 2 Caterpillar diesels; 340 bhp
174 IRAN
Administration
IRAN
Strengtii of tiie Fleet New Construction
Commander-in-Chief Imperial Iranian Navy: Type BuildingI Interest being shown by Iranian authorities in the
is
Rear Admiral R. A. Attaie (Planned) building of both frigates and submarines. No details
Destroyers 3 (?8) or orders have yet been released but there are reports of
Frigates {?4) a possible building programme of 8 destroyers, 4 frigates,
Corvettes 12 gunboats and 14 hovercraft. There are other reports'
Diplomatic Representation Large Patrol Craft of interest in an "Invincible" class command-cruiser
Coastal Patrol Craft
Naval Attach^ in London: Hovercraft 12
Captain Ali Ashgar Bahram Landing Craft
Minesweepers— Coastal
Naval Attach^ in Washington Minesweepers— Inshore
Captain Movagharl
Supply Ships Bandar Abbas (MHQ)
Repair Ships Khorramshar (Light Forces)
Harbour Tanker Kharg Island
Water Boat Indian Ocean Chah Bar (under construction)
Tug Caspian Sea Bandar— Pahlavi (Training)
Yachts
(a) 1974: 13 000 officers and men
(b) 2 years National Service
Mercantile Marine

Infantry Division is being formed
93 vessels of 192 386 tons
DESTROYERS
1 Ex-BRITISH "BATTLE" CLASS
Ntme
ARTEMIZ (ex-HMS Sluys. D 60)

Length, feet (metres) 355 108 2)ff> 379
( ; ( 1 15 5)oa
Beam, feet (metres) 40 5 (J2-3)
Draught, feet (metres) 17-5 (5-2) max
Guns 4—4-5 in ( ; 15mm) 2 twin forward

Missile launchers quadruple "Seacat" AA aft
1
A/S weapons "Squid" 3-barrelled DC mortar

1
50 000 shp
Speed, knots 35-5 max; 31 sustained sea
tons
Oil fuel, 680
Complement 270
Transferred to Iran at Southampton on 26 Jan 1967,

and handed over to the Imperial Iranian Navy after a 3-
year modernisation refit by the Vosper Thornycroft Group.
RADAR Search: Plessey 1. AWS

Air surveillance
with on-mounted IFF Contraves Sea-Hunter fire control,
;
Decca RDL 1 radar intercept: Racal DF equipment
2 Ex-US ALLEN SUMNER CLASS

No. Builders Launcheti Commissioned
BABR (ex-USS Zellars, DD 777) DDG 7 Todd Pacific Shipyards 19 July 1944 25 Oct 1944
PALANG (ex-USS Stormes. DD 780) DDG 9 Todd Pacific Shipyards 4 Nov 1944 27 Jan 1945

Length, feet (metres) 376-5 (114 8) oa Boilers
Beam, feet (metres) 40 9 (72 4) Speed, knots USS Gainard (DD 706) was taken over in Mar 1971,
Draft, feet (metres) 19 (58) Complement 274 (14 260
officers, ra but, being beyond repair, was used for spares and
Missiles 4 Standard launchers with 7 (designed wartime 345) training; being replaced by USS Stormes (DD 780).
reloads each
6—5 inch (127 mm) 38 calibre
dual-purpose (twin) RADAR. SPS 10 search; SPS 37 air-surveillance with
ASW weapons 2 fixedHedgehogs depth charges : Two "FRAM H" conversion destroyers of the "Allen M. on-mounted IFF; Gun fire control system Mk 56 with
2 tripletorpedolaunchers (Mk32) Sumner" class nominally transferred to Iran from the radar on director.
2 fixed torpedo launchers (Mk 25) USN in March 1971 for delivery in 1972. Renamed on
2 Drone A/S helicopters transfer with names previously used for the ex-British
Main engines 2 geared turbines, "Loch" class (Babr) and the ex-British "Algerine" class
60 000 shp; 2 shafts (Pa/anff) paid off on 30 Oct 1969 and Dec 1966 SONAR. SOS 23 or SQS 29 Sonar; VDS.
BABR and PALANG
BABR (as ZELLARS) United Sftes Navy

IRAN 175
FRIGATES
SAAM" CLASS Name No. Builders Laid down Launched
30 July 1969
Cômple ted
1972
FARAMAZ DE 18 Vosper Thornycroft, Woolston 25 July 1968 28 Feb
Displacen 1110 standard, 1 290 full load ROSTAM DE 16 Vickers. Newcastle & Barrow 10 Dec 1967 June
Length, teet {r s) 310 (94-4) oa SAAM DE 12 Vosper Thornycroft. Woolston 22 May 1967 25 July 1968 20 May 1971
Beam, feet (metres) 340 (70-4) ZAAL DE 14 Vickers, Barrow 3 Mar 1968 4 Mar 1969 1 Mar 1971
Draugfit, feet {metres) 11-2 (3-4)
Missile launchers 1 quintuple "Seakiller" surf ace-to-
surface 1 triple "Seacat" surface-

,
to-air
1_4-5 in (7?5 mm) Mk 8
(Mk 5 in Saam, Zaal)
2—35 mm Oerlikon (1 twin) AA
1 "Limbo" 3-barrelled DC mortar
2 Rolls-Royce "Olympus" gas
turbines; 2 Paxman diesels;
2 shafts; 46 000 + 3 800 shp
Speed, knots 40
Complement 125 (accommodation for 146)
GENERAL
Itwas announced on 25 Aug 1966 that Vosper Ltd,
Portsmouth had received an order for four vessels for the
Iranian Navy, Air conditioned throughout. Fitted with
Vosper stabilisers. Rostam was towed to Barrow for
completion.
RADAR. Plessey AWS 1 air surveillance with on-
mounted IFF Two Contraves Seahunter systems for
control of 35 mm, Seakillers and Seacats. Decca RDL 1

7972, C. & S. Taylor
passive DF equipment
CORVETTES
US PF TYPE
BAYANDOR F 25 (ex-USS PF 103) Levingstone Shipbuilding Co Orange, Texas 20 Aug 1962 1 July 1963 18 May 1964
KAHNAMUIE F 28 (ex-USS PF 106) Levingstone Shipbuilding Co, Orange. Texas 12 June1967 4 Apr 1968 13 Feb 1969
MILANIAN F 27 (ex-USS PF 105) Levingstone Shipbuilding Co, Orange. Texas 1 May 1967 4 Jan 1968 13 Feb 1969
NAGHDI F 26 (ex-USS PF 104) Levingstone Shipbuilding Co, Orange, Texas 12 Sep 1962 10 Oct 1963 22 July 1964

Beam, feet (metres) 33 (TOO)
Draught, feet (me(/-ei) 102 (J-7)
Guns 2—3 in (76 mm) 2—40 mm AA
;
A;S weapons 1 Hedgehog, 4 OCT

Mam engines F-M diesels; 2 shafts; 6 000 bhp
Speed, knots 20 max
Complement 140
7572. Imperial Iranian Navy
Built as two pairs, years apart, Transferred from

five 1964 (Bayandor and Naghdi) and 1969 (Kahnamuie
the USA to Iran under the Mutual Assi tance Programme I Milanian). SPS 12 Search radar and navigation
BAYANDOR Class
LIGHT FORCES
3 IMPROVED PGM TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 4 PGM TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
BATTRAAM (ex-US PGM 112) PGM 66 KAYVAN (MDA1) MAHAN 64 MEHRAN
NAHID (ex-US PGM 122) PGM 67
PARVIN (ex-US PGM 103) PGM 65 Displacement, ton; 85 standard; 107 full load
Dimensions, feet 90 pp; 95 oa x 20-2 x 6-8 max
Displacement, tons 105 standard 146 full
Gun 1—40 mm AA
Dimensions, feet 100 X 22 X 10 A/S weapons 8-barrelled 7-2 in projector, 8—300 lb depth charges
Guns 1—40 mm; 2—20 mm, 2- Main engines 4 Cummins diesels; 2 shafts; 2 200 bhp = 20 knots
Main engines 8 MG diesels; 2 000 bhp Range, miles 1 500 cruising
Motor gunboats of an enlarged design, compared with the "Kayvan" class below.
Complement 15
Built in USA by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co of Tacoma and Petersen Builders Inc of
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and transferred to Iran under MAP in 1967-70. Kayvan, built in USA was delivered to Iran on 14 Jan 1956,
in 1955, Tiran was builf
by the US Coast Guard at Curtis Bay, Maryland, and transferred to Iran in 1 957.
Note: February 1974 Iran concluded an agreement with France for the construc-
In Mahan and Mehran were delivered to Iran in 1959.
tion of 6 La Combattante II Class Fast Attack Craft armed with Exocet missiles.
PARVIN 7977 7969, Imperial Iranian Navy

AT LEAST 6 40ft TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
MAHNAVI-HAMRAZ MAHNAVI-VAHEDI 3 PATROL BOATS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
MAHNAVI-TAHERI MARDJAN
SHAHPAR No. 3
Dimensions, feet 400 x 1 1 o x 37 Displacement, ton 70
Guns Light MG Dimensions, feet 75 2 X 16-5 x 6
Main engines 2 General Motors diesels = 30 knots Main, engines 2 diesels; 1 100 hp; 2 shafts
Small launches for port duties of Sewart (USA) standard 40 ft type. Pennant numbers Built by Abeking and Rasmussen Gohar launched 22 Jan 1 970, Shahpar on 1 9 Mar
5001 and above. Some serve in the Caspian Sea. 1970,
176 IRAN
Light forces— continued MINE WARFARE FORCES

WELLINGTON (BH.7) CLAS! (HOVERCRAFT) 4 MSC TYPE (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
102 103 104

KARKAS (ex-USS MSC 292) 34 SHAHROKH (ex-USS MSC 276) 31
Displacement, tons 50 max weight, 33 empty SHAHBAZ (ex-USS MSC 275) 32 SIMORGH (ex-USS MSC 291) 33
Dimensions, feet 76 « 45 « 42 (height inflated)
Guns 2 Browning MG
Main engines Proteus 15 M/541 gas turbine = 60 knots
Dimensions, feet 138 pp ; 145 8 oa » 28 x 8-3
1
Oil fuel tons 10 max Gun 1—20 mm

Main engines 2 GM diesels; 2 shafts; 890 bhp = 12-
Oil fuel (tons) 27
irst pair are BH 7 Mk 4 (delivered Nov 70 and Mar 71 ) and the four are Mk 5
(two
raft in 1973, one in late 1974 and one in early 1975).
Complement 40 (4 officers, 2 midshipmen, 34 men)
Built by Bellingham Shipyards Co {Shahbaz and Shahrokh), Petersen Builders Inc.

{Karkas) andTacoma Boatbuilding Co, (S/morgh). Of wooden construction. Launch-
ed in 1958-61 and transferred from US to Iran under MAP in 1 959-62. Shahrokh now
in the Caspian Sea,
8 "WINCHESTER" (SR.N6) CLASS (HOVERCRAFT)
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
Displacement, 10 normal gross ht (basic weight 14 200 lbs; disposable

load 8 200 lbs)
Dimensions, feet 48 4 X 25 3 « 159 (height)
Main engines 1 Gnome Model 1050 gas turbine = 58 knots ma
1 Peters diesel as auxiliary power unit.
The Imperial Iranian Navy has the world's largest fully operational hovercraft squadron,
which is used for coastal defence and logistic duties 7977, John G. Callis
2 US MSI TYPE (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
HARISCHI (exKahnamuie) 301 (ex-MSI 14) RIAZI 302 (ex-MSI 13)

Guns MG
Mam engines diesels; 650 bhp = 13 knots
Oil fuel,tons 20
LANDING CRAFT
QUESHM (ex USS LCU 1431) LCU 47 Built in USA by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co and delivered to Iran under MAP. Laid
down on 22 June 1962 and 1 Feb 1963, and transferred at Seattle, Washington, on 3
Displacement, tons 160 light; 320 full load Sep 1964 and 15 Oct 1964, respectively In Aug 1967 Kahnamuie was renamed
Dimensions, feet 119 ^ 32 X 5-7 Harischi as the name was required for one of the new US PFs. see above.
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines Diesels; 675 bhp = 10 knots
Complement 14
LCU 1431 was transferred to Iran by US in 1964 under the Military Aid Programme.
LARAK (ex-US LSIL 710) LSIL 42

1971.
Transferred Dec 1958.
IRAN 177
SERVICE FORCES Service Forces cont.
2 STORE SHIPS -USS YW 88) 46 (WATER BOAT)
2ships of 300feet, 2 500 tons t\ diesel, ordered from Yarrow Displacement. Ions 1 250 standard
Hengam launched 24 Sept 1973, 178 - 32 X 14
Main engines Diesels; speed = 10 knots
1 Ex-US ARL (Ex-LST) TYPE (REPAIR SHIP)

Transferred to Iran by US in 1 964. Similar to oiler Hormuz above.
SOHRAB (ex-USS Gordlus, ARL 36, ex-LST 11^5)
Dimensions, feet 316 wl; 328 oa « 50 x 112

Guns BAHMANSHIR 45 (TUG)
Main engmes GM diesels: 2 shafts; 1
Harbour tug (ex-US Army ST 1002), 150 tons, transferred in 1962.

Former US repair ship for landing craft. Built by Chicago Bridge & Iron Co, Seneca
III. Laid down on 5 Feb 1945. Launched on 7 May 1 945. Completed on 1
8 May
1945. Transferred by the USA under the Military Aid Programme in Sep 1961
Ex-US AR TYPE (REPAIR SHIP)

MPERIAL YACHTS
1
CHAHBAHAR (ex-USS Amphion) AR 13

Dimensions, feet 456 wl 492;
oa x 70 » 275
Guns 2—3 in 50 cal AA

Displacenemt, tons 178
Main engines Westinghouse turbines; 1 shaft, 8 500 shp = 16 5 knots Dimensions, feet 122 » 25 « 7
Boilers 2 Foster-W+ieeler Main engines 2 sets by Motor und Turbinen Union Friedrichshafen GMBH
Complement Accommodation for 921 MAN-Maybach-Mercedes-Benz; 2 920 hp
Built by Tampa Shipbuilding Co. Launched on 15 May 1945. Commissioned on A smaller and more modern Imperial Yacht built by Yacht und Bootswerft, Burmester,
30 Jan 1946. Transferred to UN on 1 Oct 1971. Based at Bandar Abbas. Germany. Commissioned in 1970, In the Persion Gulf.
.î^.
..ê^
CHAHBAHAR 1972, Impenat Iranian Navy
HORMUZ (ex-/0 247) 43 (HARBOUR TANKER)

1 700 full load
;
Dimensions, feet 171 2 wl; 178-3 oa « 32 2 « 14

Mam engines 1 Ansaldo Q 370, 4 cycle diesel
Oil fuel, tons
SHAHSAVAR
Hormuz was built by Cantiere Caslellamare di Stabia. Own oil fuel: 25 tons. Cargo
Displacement, to 530
oil capacity 5 000 to 6 000 barrels.
Main engines 2 sets diesels; 1 300 bhp
Built by N. V. Boeles Scheepwerven, Bolnes, Netherlands, Engined by Gebr Stork

of Hengelo, Launched in 1936, In the Caspian Sea,
1970. Imperial Iranian Navy SHAHSAVAR 797?, Impel, o,

178 IRAQ IRELAND (Republic of)
Personnel
IRAQ 6 Ex-USSR PATROL TYPE
(b) 2 years National Service small patrol boats supplied by the USSR.
Mercantile Marine
8 PORTS ADMINISTRATION TYPE
SOVIET-IRAQI TREATY
Length, feet
Under this treaty, signed m972, the Soviet fleet vi/ill have access to the Iraqi base
April 1 Main engine; 1 diesel; 125 bhp
ofUMM QASR. In return Soviet assistance will be given to strengthen Iraq's defences
From the naval aspect, taking into account the small number of personnel this Patrol boats bui by John Thornycroft & Co for the Iraqi Ports Administration.
is most
I.
SO Ts".
4 PILOT DESPATCH TYPE

CORVETTES
3 Ex-USSR "SO-I" TYPE Length, feet
Main engines
21
1 diesel; 40 nf.p

Dimensions, feet 138 6 " 20 « 9 2 Pilot despatch launches built by John Thornycroft & Co for the Iraqi Ports Admin-
Guns 4—25 mm AA istration.
A/S weapons 4 five-barrelled ahead-throwing rocket launchers.

Mam engines 3 diesels; 6 000 bhp = 29 knots
Complement 30
Former Soviet submarine chasers delivered by the USSR to Iraq in 1 962.

TUG
LIGHT FORCES
ALARM (ex-St. Ewe)
5 Ex-USSR "OSA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
Displacement, tons 165 standard; 200 full load Dimensions, feet 135 x 30 x 14-5
Dimensions, ft (m) 128-7 x 25-1 X 59 (39-3 » 7-7 7-8) Main engines Triple expansion; 1 shaft; 1 200 ihp = 12 knots
Missiles 4 launchers for SS-N-2 (Styx) Boilers 2 oil-fired
Guns 4-30 mm (twin)
Main engines 3 Diesels; 13 000 hp = 32 knots Former British Rescue type i of the class. Built by Murdock & Murray.
Range, miles 800 at 25 knots Launched in 1919.
Complement 25
This increase in the Iraqui navy, foretold as a probability last year, must make a major
impact on naval affairs in the Persian Gulf. Other navies have shown the effectiveness
of the Styx missiles, even in comparatively untrained hands, against unalerted forces.
It will be a surprise if this Soviet incursion does not accelerate the build up of high-
LIGHTHOUSE TENDER
effectiveness forces in this area.
12 Ex-USSR "P •- TYPE (ex-Sans Peur. ex-Rest/ess)

1 025
;
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 84 2 « 20 x 6 186 X 29-5 X 14-5
Dimensions, feet
Cuns 4—25 mm Main engines Triple expansion; 2 shafts; 850 ihp
Tubes 2—21 in
Boilers 1 oil-fired
Main engines Diesels; 4 800 bhp = 45 knots
Complement 25 Former Royal Yacht. Designed by G. L. Watson Ltd.
USSR. Two were Clydebank Launched in 1923.

Transferred from the received in 1 959, four in Nov 1 960, and six in
Jan 1961. Some 3n-operational.
J. 2 No. 3
Displacement, tons 67 PRESIDENTIAL YACHT

Dimensions, feet 100 X 17 " 3 mean
Guns 1—3-7 howitzer; 2—3 in mortars; 4
in MG
Main engines 2 Thornycroft diesels; 2 shafts; 280 bhp = 12 knots
AL THAWRA (ex-Melike Aliye)
Protected by bullet-proof plating. All built by John I, Thornycroft & Co Ltd, Woolston Displacement, tons 746
Southampton. All launched, completed and delivered in 1937. Mam engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 1 shp = 14 knots
Royal Yacht before assassination of King Faisal II in 1 958, after which she was renamed
Al Thawra (The Revolution) instead of Malike Aliye [Queen Aliyah).
- 'TJife \^
wgmm
John I. Thornyciolt & Co. Ltd Addtd 1966. A/do Ftaccaroli
IRELAND (REPUBLIC OF)

FISHERY PROTECTION VESSEL
Minister (or Defertce: Mr. J. Cronin, TD
Commanding Officer and Director Naval Service: Captain T. McKenna
The Naval Service Is administered from Naval Headquarters, Departrrtent of

Irish
Defence, Dublin, by the Commanding Officer and Director of the Service. The naval
DEIRDRE FP 20
base and dockyard are on Haulbowline Island in Cork Harbour.
Dimensions, feet 184-5 pp X 340 X 14-5
Guns 1 40 — Boforsmm
Main engines 2 British Polar diesels coupled i 1 shaft ; 4 200 bhp = approx
DISPOSALS 18 knots
Cliona (ex-HMS Bellwort) and Macha (ex-HMS Borage), both built by George Brown. Oil fuel 170 bunker capacity
& Co (Marine) Ltd, Greenock, were sold for breaking up in 1970-71. Maev (ex- Complement 42
HMS Oxiip) deleted 1972. Tender Wyndham sold in 1968 and General McHardy in
pitch propeller
1971, Designed as an all weather ship. Built by Verolme, Cork. Controllable
Mercantile Marine stabilisers and sonar. The first vessel ever built for the Naval Service in the Republic
229 349 tons gross of Ireland. Launched on 29 Dec 1971. Completed May 1972.
Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 97 vessels of
IRELAND (Republic of) ISRAEL 179
COASTAL MINESWEEPERS
3 Ex-BRITISH "TON" CLASS Former British "Ton" class coastal minesweepers, Builtini 954-59. Doublemahogany
hulls and otherwise constructed of aluminium alloy and other materials with the
BANBA CM 11 (ex-HMS A/verton, M 1104) lowest possible magnetic attraction to attain th greatest possible safety factor when
F6LA cm 12 (ex-HMS Blaxton M 1132)
i
sweeping. Purchased from Great Britain in 1971. See fuller particulars of the
GRAINNE CM 10 (ex-HMS Ouhton, M 1129) numerous "Ton" class in the United Kingdom section on later page. Acquired for
fishery protection duties as replacements for the old corvettes, /ed ish Re
Dimensions, feet 1400 pp; 1530 oa » 28-8 x 8-2
publican waters in Spring 1971.
Guns 1^0 mm AA; 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts: 3 000 bhp = 15 knots
Oil fuel, tons 45
Complement 30 average
JOHN ADAMS
Measurement ,tons
Dimensions, feet
Main engines diesel: 125 bhp = 8 knots
7972, Irish Naval Service 3uilt by Richard Dunston, Ltd, Thorne, Doncaster, Yorks. Launched in 1934,
ISRAEL
Administration Strength of the Fleet Prefix to Ship's Names
Commander in Chief of the Israeli Navy:
INS
Type Active Building (Israeli Naval Ship)
Rear Admiral Benjamin Telem
Patrol Submarines 2 3
Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 18
Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo) 3
Naval, Military and Air Attache in London and Paris: Large Patrol Craft 2 Haifa, Ashdod, Sharm-el-Sheikh
Commodore H. Kimchy Coastal Patrol Craft 28 A repair base is being built at Eilat where a synchro-lift
Personnel "Firefish" 1 is being installed.

LCTs 7
(a) 4 500 (350 officers 150 men, LCM-s 3
Naval Commando) Transports 2 Mercantile Marine
(b) 3 years National Service for Jews and Druses.
Note (An additional 5 000 Reserves available on mo Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
izath 90 vessels of 645 391 tons gross
SUBMARINES
3 IKL/VICKERS 500-ton CLASS
(PATROL SUBMARINES)
Displacement, tons 420 surfaced: 600 dived mv

Dimensions, ft (m) 1 56 X 1 5 X 1 2 (47-6 x 4-6 x S-V)--^-
Torpedo tubes 8—21 in bow
Main machinery Diesels : 2 000 hp : Electric motor
I 800 hp: 1 shaft
Speed, knots I I surfaced ; 1 7 dived
Complement 22
A contract was signed for the building of these boats

by Vickers in April 1972. They will, presumably, be
operational from 1975 onwards. Cutaway impression of the Vickers/IKL 500-ton oceangoing submarine 1972. Vickers Limited
2 Ex-BRITISH "T" CLASS Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed
LEVIATHAN (ex-HMS Turpin) 75 HM Dockyard, Chatham 24 May 1943 5Aug 1944 18 Dec 1944
(PATROL SUBMARINES) DOLPHIN (ex-HMS Truncheon) 11 HM Dockyard. Devonport 5 Nov 1942 22 Feb 19<»4 25 May 1945
Displacement, tons Dolphin: 1 31 standard :
1 535 surface; 1 740 submerged
Leviathan: 1 280 standard

1 505 surface; 1 700 submerged
Length, feet (metres) Dolphin: 293 5 (895) oa

Leviathan: 285-5 (870) oa
Torpedo tubes 6—21 m (533 mm) 4 bow, 2 stern
Main machinery Diesels; 2 500 bhp (surface);
Electric Motors: 2 900 hp (sub-
merged)
Speed, knots 15-25 on surface; 15 to 18 sub-
merged
Complement Dolphin: 65
Leviathan: 69
Both aged T class who were lengthened and modernised

during conversion (Leviathan plus 1 2 feet Dolphin plus
20 feet). Handed over after extensive refit. Leviathan
on 19 May 1967, Dolphin on 9 Jan 1968.
LOSS. Original sister ship Dakar (ex-HMS Totem),

handed over to Israel on 10 Nov 1967, was lost in the
Eastern Mediterranean on 25 Jan 1968. 1972 Israeli Navy
180 ISRAEL
LIGHT FORCES
6 "SAAR IV-' CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
3 "OPHIR" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
RESHEF KESHET + 4
Displacement, tons
OPHIR T 150 SHVA T 151 TARSHISH T 152
41 5 standard
Dimensions, feet 190 6 X 25 X 8 {5S » 7-8 x 2-4)
Displacement 40
Missile launchers 7 Gabnel
Dimensions (e 70 17 6
Guns 2—76 mm
Oto Melara. 2 MGs
Guns. 1-40 mm AA. 2-20 mm AA
A/S weapons 4 DC
Engines Mayback
Torpedoes 2-17 7 in
4 diesels; 2 670 hp each; 2 screws
Main engines High oclane petrol engines 4 000 bhp = 40
Speed, knots 32 knots
Range, miles approx 1 500 at 30 knots
Complement 45 Motor torpedo Boats.Gunbc . built for the Israeli Navy by Cantieri Baglieto, Varraze
Italy, in 1956-57. In reser
Built m Israel these steel-hulled boats carry Israeli-made missiles and electronics. The
first was launched on 19 Feb 1973 for service in April 1973. Craft of this, Reshef,
class were engaged successfully in the Arab-Israeli war Oct 1973 The new Gabriel
missile, with a range of 22 miles, will presumably be mounted in these vessels.
1964. Israeli Navy
2 "YAR" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
YARDEN 42 YARKON 44
Dimensions teel 100 » 20 « 6
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Mam engines Diesels. 2 shafts, speed 22 knots
Complement 16
1973, Israeli Navy
Both built by Yacht & Bootswerft, Burmester Bremen-Bura Germany. Yarkon
launched on 25 July 1956 and Yarden m 1957.
12 "SAAR" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
•ACCO •HAIFA HETZ *MIZNAK
•EILAT HANIT MISGAV SAAR
GAASH HEREV MIVTACH SOUFA
•Group A
Dimensions, feet
Missile launchers
147 6 oa X 23 « 5 9 (8 2) max
Gabriel surface to surface (see notes)
mm
I
Guns, AA 40 or 76 mm
(see not^s)
Tubes 2 side launchers for 21 in torpedoes (surface or A/S)
'-...i-^.f*'
Main engines 4 Maybach diesels, 13 500 bhp 4 shafts = 40+ knots
Oil fuel, tons 30
Range, miles 2 500 at 15 knots; 1 600 at 20 knots; 1 000 at 30 knol
Complement 35 to 40
Built by Ch de Normandie, Cherbourg, from designs by Lurssen Werft of Bremen.

Political problems caused their building in France instead of Germany a political —
embargo kept the last five in France until their journey to Israel began on Christmas
Eve 1 969. Two batches were built, the first six (Group A Acco. Eilat, Haifa, Misgav,
Mivtach. Miznak) being fitted originally with three 40 mm AA guns and ordered in 1 965.
The second six (Gaash, Hanit, Herev, Hetz. Saar, Soufa) were ordered in 1966 and
fitted with 76 mm OTO. Melara AA guns. Five of these ships were delivered to
Israel and two (Acco and Saar) made the journey on completion of local trials after
the 1 969 French arms embargo. The last five arrived off Haifa in January 1 970 after a KEDMA" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
much-publicised passage which proved the remarkable endurance of this class.
The first batch was fitted for sonar but this was omitted from the 76 mm gun fitted
group. Since their arrival in Israel provision of Gabriel surface to surface missiles has KEDMA 46 NEGBA 52 YAMA 48 ZAFONA 60
progressed. The first group can mount an armament varying from one 40 mm gun and
eight Gabriel missiles (two single fixed mounts forward and two triple trainable mounts
Dimensions, feet 67 » 15 « 4 8
amidships) to three 40 mm guns and two twin 21 inch torpedo launchers. The second
group can mount the two triple Gabriel launchers amidships as well as the 76 mm Guns 2—20 mm
Mam engines 2 djesels : 2 shafts; 1 540 bhp = 25 knots
Oto Melara gun forward.
The Gabriel missile system is controlled by radar and optical sights and launches a Complement 10
low- altitude missile with a 1 50 lb HE head to a range of 1 2 5 miles in the first configura- Built in Japan during 1968. Handy boats of the small seaward defence type. Used
tion and 22 miles in the later versions. for coastguard and police work in peace time
1971, Israeli Navy 1970. Israeli Navy

ISRAEL 181
Light forces— continued AMPHIBIOUS FORCES

10 "DABUR" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) BEIT SHAFEI (LCT)
Displacement, tons 35 full load feet 225 « 38 9 « 5
Dimensions, ft (m) 64-9 x 19 x 2-6 [19 8 « 5 8 » 8) Capacity 16 tanks
Guns 2 Twin -5 MGs on bridge wings; 2 20 — mm Speed 12 5 knots
A/S weapons DC launchers
Main engines 2 geared diesels; 960 shp; 2 shafts = 25 knots
Complement 6 3 "ASH" CLASS (LCT)
Built to the general design of the US "Swiff

class but with 16-5 feet greater length
A8HDOD 61 A8HKELON 63
and 4 ft greater beam. There are several variations in their armament. Deployed in
the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Good rough weather performance.
Displacement, tons 400 standard 730 ; full load
Dimensions, feet 180 5 pp: 205 5 oi « 32-8 » 5-8
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 3 MWM diesels; 3 shafts; 1 900 bhp
Oil fuel, tons 37
Complement 20
These three landing craft were completed during 1966-67 by Israel Shipyards, Haifa.
iSs^î iwiiaMriLi-
DABUR 1972, Dr. Giorgio Ar.
'LC" TYPE (LCT)

12 "PBR" TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
ETZION GUEBER 51 SHIKOMOtyiA 53
Length, feet 30 2 oa Displacement, tons 182 standard: 230 full load
Guns 1—0-5 MG Dimensions, feet 1200 X 23-2 X 4-7
Main engines Diesels: speed = 24 knots Guns, AA 2—20 mm
Complement 5 Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 1 280 bhp = 10
Complement 12
Joined the fleet in 1971.
Built by Israeli shipyards, Haifa.
SHIKOMONA
Navy
LCM" TYPE
Israeli
LCM
"HDML" TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) Displacement, tor 22 ions standard, 60 load
Dimensions, feet 50 « 14 « 3 2
DROR 21 TIRTSA 25 Main engines 2 diesels, 450 bhp = knots
Displacement, tons 46 standard: 54 full load Former United States vessels of the LCM (Landing Craft Mechanised) type.
Dimensions, feet 72 oa ' 16 x 5 5
Guns 2—20 mm AA
A/S 8 DC
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts. 320 bhp TRANSPORTS
Complement 12
Former British harbour defence motor
launches. Built Great Britain in 1943. Used "BAT SHEVA" TYPE
for coastguard and (police
work in peacetime.
BAT SHEVA
FIREFISH MODEL III
Displacement, Dimensions, feet 311 7 x 36 7 x 26 9
Dimensions, fe Guns —
4 20 mm AA
Main engines 2 Mercruiser V-8: 430 hp Main engines 'diesels; speed = 10 knots
Speed, knots 52 max Complement 26
Range, miles 250 cruising; 150 max speed
Under construction by Sandaire, San Diego. Glass fibre craft, can carry five men.
Capable of being radio-controlled for attack i lissions or minesweeping under ship or
aircraft control.
BAT SHEVA 1971, Israeli Ntvy
1 "BAT YAM" TYPE

BAT YAM
FIREFISH Model 7972, Courtesy Sandaire A small armed merchant ship used as a transport.
182 ITALY
ITALY
Administration
Chief of Naval Staff:
Ammiraglio di Squadra G. De. Giorgi Type Active Building Cruiser
Cruisers
Destroyers
3 — 1972 Giuseppe Garibaldi
9
Commander. Allied Naval Forces.
{Naples):
Southern Europe Frigates 11 — Destroyers
Ammiraglio di Squadra Giuseppe Pighmi
Corvettes
Submarines, Patrol
12 — 1971 San Marco. Artigliere
11
Commander-in-Chief of Fleet (and Comedcent)-

Hydrofoil— Missile 1 — Corvettes
Ammiraglio di Squadra L. Bucalossi
Fast Attack Craft— Torpedo
Fast Attack Craft (Convertible)
8 — 1970-72 12 Ape Class
4
Director General Navy Personnel
LSTs 2 — Submarines
Ammiraglio di Squadra Mario Gambetta
LCTs 2 — 1972 Pietro Calvi
Minesweepers— Ocean
Minesweepers— Coastal
4 — 1973 Leonardo da Vinci. Enrico Tazzoli
Chief of Naval Staff 36
Ammiraglio di Squadra Giuseppe Roselli Lorenzmi
Minesweepers— Inshore
Survey Vessels
20 — Minesweepers (Coastal)
(2) 1 1 966-67 1 7 ships of Azalea and Anemone classes
Replenishment Tanker
Diplomatic Representation Transports 2
Fleet Support Ship 1
Naval Attache in London: Coastal Transports 10
Captain F. Mottolese Transports (LCM) 23
Transports (LCVP) 39 Naval Air Arm
Naval Attachi in Washington-
Sail Training Ships 4
Captain Mario Porta
Netlayers 2 3 LRMP Squadrons. Originally with S-2 Trackers.
Trials Ship Re-equipping with 18 Breguet Atlantics (first delivered
1
Naval Attachi in Moscow 27 June 1972).
Lighthouse Tenders 4
Captain Ubaldo Garagnani
Salvage Ship 1
Repair Craft
Helicopters. 24 SH-3D, 30 AB-204B Bell 47, HU-1 6A.
Naval Attache in Paris: 7
Captain P, Delia Croce di Dojola Water Carriers 23
Tugs— Large 37
Tugs— Small 42
(a) 1974: 44 900 (including Naval Mercantile Marine

expanding Force of Marines)
(b) 2 years National Service Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
1 726 vessels of 8 867 205 tons gross
CRUISERS
1 HELICOPTER CRUISER
Name Laid down
VITTORIO VENETO Launched Completed
C 550 10 June 1965 5 Feb 1967 30 Apr 1969
Displacement, tons 7 500 standard 8 850 ; full load
Aircraft 9 A/B 240B ASW
helicopters
Missiles, AA 1 "Terrier'V'Asroc" twin launcher
forward
Torpedo tubes 2 triple for A/S torpedoes
Boilers 4 Foster-Wheeler; 711 psi (50
kglcm^) ; 842"F (450°C)
Main engines 2 Tosi double reduction geared
tons
Oil fuel, 1200
GENERAL
Developed from the "Doria" class but with much larger
helicopter squadron and improved facilities for anti-
submarine operations. Projected under the 1959-60
New Construction Programme, but her design was recast
several times. She was commissioned for service on 12
July 1 969. Flagship of C-in-C Fleet.
RADAR. SBS 48 3-dimensional air search and target

designator on fore funnel SPS 29 long range search set
on after funnel. One SMA/SPQ-2 combined search and
navigation set-X band 2 SPG-55A fire control groups
forward for Terrier 4 Orion fire-control sets for guns
VITTORIO VENETO 1973, Italian Nav
VITTORIO VENETO 1971, Commander Aldo Fraccaroli

ITALY 183
Cruisers— continued
DRAWING. Scale 125 feet 500)
'ANDREA DORIA" CLASS

ANDREA DORIA 553 Cantieri del Tirreno, Riva Trigoso 11 May 1958 27 Feb 1963 23 Feb 1964
CAIO DUILIO 554 Navalmeccanica Castellammare di Stabii 16 May 1958 22 Dec 1962 30 Nov 1964

D, aught, ieet (metres] 16-4 (50)
Aircraft 4 A/B 204B ASW helicopters
Missiles, AA 1 "Terrier" twin launcher forward
Torpedo tubes 2 triple for 12 in (305 mm) A/S
torpedoes
Mam engines 2 double reduction geared turbines
kglcm^) 842°F (450°C)
;
Speed, knots 31 (31-6 on tnals)

Complement 478 (53 offficers, 425 men)
Escort cruisers of novel design and generous beam with

a good helicopter capacity in relation to their size.
Enrico Dandolo was the name originally allocated to
Andrea Doria. CAIO DUILIO 1972, Commander Aldo Fraccaroli
GUNNERY. The anti-aircraft battery includes eight

3-inch automatic guns of a new pattern, disposed
fully
In single turrets four on each side amidships abreast the
funnels and the bridge
HELICOPTER PLATFORM. Helicopters operate from a

platform aft measuring 98 5 feet by 52-5 feet (30 by
16 metres). The Harrier, designed and built by Hawker
Siddeley, demonstrated its capabilities of operating from
shipborne platforms when it completed a two-day
demonstration with a vertical landing on the comparatively
small helicopter flight deck of the Andrea Dona.
ROLL DAMPING. Both ships have Gyrofin-Salmoiraghi

stabilisers.
RADAR. SPS 39 three dimensional air surveillance and

target designator on main mast. SPS-12 search set
forward. Nav radar. Two SPG-55 control groups for ANDREA DORIA, CAIO DUILIO
Terrier. Four Orion fire control radars for guns. LSAG
NA-9 gun fire control system. ECM and DP. Tacan
beacon.
CAIO DUILIO 1971, Commander Aldo Fraccaroli

184 ITALY
DESTROYERS (DDG)
2 "AUDACE" CLASS (DDG)
Name No. Builders La/d Down Launched Completed

AROITO D 550 Navalmeccanica Castellamare 19 July 1968 27 Nov 1971 Mar 1973
AUDACE D 551 Cantieri del Tirreno, Riva Trigoso 27 April 1 968 2 Oct 1971 16 Nov 1972

Length, feet (metres) 446 4 (736 6}
Beam, ieel (metres) 47 1 (74 5)
Aircraft (AB204B)
2 A/S helicopters
Missile launchers 1 RIM-66A Standard
Guns, dual purpose 2—5 in (727 mm) 54 cal single
Guns, AA 4—3 in {76 mm) 62 cal
Torpedo tubes 6 A/S (two tripled) 4 fixed tubes

Main engines 2 geared turbines: 73 000 shp;
2 shafts
Boilers 4 Foster Wheeler type
Speed, knots 33
Complement 395
GENERAL
It was announced in Apr 1966 that two new guided
missile destroyers would be built. They are basically
similar to, but an improvement in design "n that of the
"Impavido" class.
AIRCRAFT. Originally planned to carry two AB 204 AS

helicopters carrying two A/S torpedoes. These may be
replaced by two Sea King SH3Ds.
ELECTRONICS Fitted withSCLAR control and launch

units for 105 mm rockets which can be fitted with chaff
dispensers, flares or HE heads having a range of 7 miles.
RADAR SPS-52 three dimensional air surveillance on

afterfunnel two SPG 51 tracking and missile guidance
; ,
three Orion RTN 10X for Argo NA 10 fire control system

SPS 1 2 nav radar Elsag NA 1 fire control system.
TORPEDO TUBES. The two tnple Mk 32 launchers for

Mk 44 torpedoes are on either beam amidships. The four
fixed torpedo tubes (Canguro System) for A/S or anti
ship torpedoes are built into the transom, a pair being
fitted high on either quarter AUDACE Class
7972, Aviazione e Marina Genova

ITALY 185
2 "IMPAVIDO" CLASS (DDG)
IMPAVIDO D 570 Cantierl del Tirreno, Riva Trigoso 10 June1957 25 May 1962 16 Nov 1963
INTREPIDO D 571 Ansaldo, Leghorn 16 May 1959 21 Oct 1962 30 Oct 1964

Aircraft 1 AB 204 AS helicopter
Missiles, AA 1 "Tartar" launcher, aft
Guns. AA 2— 5 in (727 mm) 38 cal. forward
4—3 in (76 mm) 62 cal
Torpedo tubes 2 triple for A/S torpedoes
Boilers 4 Foster Wheeler. 711 psi (50
kglcm^): 842-F (450-C)
2 double reduction geared turbine
Speed, knots 34 designed, see Engineermg
Range, miles 3 300 at 20 knots: 2 900 at
25 knots
Oil fuel, tons 650
Complements 344 (15 officers, 319 men)
GENERAL
Rated as Caccia Lanciamissili. Built under the 1956-57
and 1958-59 programmes respectively. Both ships have
stabilisers.
ENGINEERING. On first full power trials Impavido, at

lightdisplacement, reached 34-5 knots (33 knots at
normal load).
RADAR. Search; SPS 12 and SPS 39 3 D. Fire

Control: SPG 51 for "Tartar", X Band for guns.
.fe % > Wmmm:
IMPAVIDO er Aldo Fraccaroli

SAN GIORGIO (ex-Pompeo Magna) D 562 Cantieri N. Riuniti Ancona 23 Sep 1939 28 Aug 1941 24 June 1943
Length, feet (metres) 455-2 73S-S)wl :466-5 742-J)oa
( (

Guns (727 mm) 38 cal;
3—3 in (76 mm) 62 cal
Ays weapons 1 three-barrelled monar;
2 triple torpedo tubes
Main engines 2 TosI Metrovick gas turbines;
15 000 hp; and 4 Fiat diesels;
16 600 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 20 (diesels), 28 (diesel and gas)
Oil fuel, tons 500 (diesel oil)
Complement 314 plus 130 cadets
Built as Esploratore Oceanice (Ocean Scout). Con-

verted into fleet destroyer in 1 951 by Cantieri del Tirreno.
Genova. being completed 1 July 1955. Underwent
complete re-construction at the Naval Dockyard, La
Spezia, in 1963-65. The modernisation included her
adaptation as a Training Ship for 130 cadets of the
Accademia Navale. Changes were made in the armament
and new machinery was fitted, gas turbines and diesels
replacing steam turbines and boilers.
RADAR. Search: SPS 6. Fire control: 4 X Band Nav

SAN GIOflGIO
186 ITALY
IMPETUOSO" CLAS!
Name No. Builders Ordered Laid down Launched Completed
IMPETUOSO D 558 Cantieri del Tirreno, Riva Trigoso Nov 1 950 7 fVlay 1952 16 Sep 1956 25 Jan 1958
INDOMITO D 559 Ansaldo Leghorn (formerlv OTO)
, Nov 1950 24 Apr 1952 7Aug 1955 23 Feb 1958

Beam, feet (metres) 43-5 (13 3)
Draught, feet (metres 17-5 (4-5)
Guns. AA 4—5 1(1 (127 mm) 38 cal.
16—40 mm, 56 cal.
A/S weapons 1 three-barrelled mortar; 4 DCT;
1 DC rack
Tubes 6 (2 triple) for A/S torpedoes
Main engines 2 double reduction geared tur-
bines; 2 shafts; 65 000 shp
kglcm^) working pressure; 842"F
(450°C) superheat temperature
Speed, knots 34, see Engineering notes
Oil fuel, tons 650
Italy's first destroyers built since Second World War

Armament if and wh en converted: 1 single "Tartar"
launcher 2—5 in. 4— 3 in guns
ENGINEERING On their initial sea trials these ships

attained a speed of 35 knots at full load
RADAR. Search: SPS 6, Fire Control: US Mk 57 on

fore director. US Mk 37 aft. Surface warning/nav set
1972, Commander Aldo Fraccaroli
IMPETUOSO. INDOMITO
1971 Commander Aldo Fraccaroli

,
2 Ex-US "FLETCHER" CLASS Builders Laid down Launched Completed

No.
FANTE (ex-USS Walker. DO 517) D 561 Bath Iron Works Corpn 31 Aug 1942 31 Jan 1943 2 Apr 1943
QENIERE (ex-USS Pritchett. DD 561) D 555 Saattla-Tscoma SB Corpn 20 July 1942 31 July 1943 15 Jan 1944

Guns, surface 2—5 inch, 38 cal (4 in Geniere)
Guns, AA 4—3 inch, 50 cal (6 in Geniere)
in twin mountings
A/S weapons 1 DC rack, 2 side-launching
torpedo racks, 2 fixed Hedgehogs
Main engines GE geared turbines; 2 shafts;
60 000 shp
Speed, knots 35 designed (32 sea)
Oil, fuel tons 650
Complement 250
GENERAL
Walker was transferred from the United States Navy and
commissioned as Fante on 2 July 1969. Prichett was
Sam Diego on 10 Jan 1970 and renamed
transferred at
Geniere. She le|t San Francisco Navy Yard for Italy
and arrived Tararito on 31 Oct 1970.
RADAR. Search: SPS 6 nd SPS 10. Fii
US Mk 57 forward.
TORPEDO TUBES The five 21 -inch torpedo tubes

(originally ten. in tv o quintuple banks) were removed 1972, Commander Aldo Fraccaroli
ITALY 187
FRIGATES
2 "AL»>IMO" CLASS
Name Builders Laid down Launclied Completed
ALPINO {ex-Circe) F 580 Cantiere Navali del Tirreno, Riva Trigoso 27 Feb 1963 10 June 1967 14 Jan 1968
CARABINIERE (ex-Climene) F 581 Cantiere Navali del Tirreno, Riva Trigoso 9 Jan 1965 30 Sep 1967 28 Apr 1968
Length, feet (metres) 3490 {106 4)vp 352
; ( W7 3) wl
371-7 (1J3J) oa
Beam, feet {metres) 43 6 {73 3)
Draught, feet {metres) 12-7 (3-9)
Aircraft 2 A/B 204B helicoptersASW
Guns —
6 3 in {76 mm) dp 62 cal single
A/S weapons 1 single depth charge mortar
Tubes 6 (2 triple) 12 in {305 mm) foi
A/S torpedoes
Main engines 4 Tosi diesels = 16 800 hp;
2 Tosi Metrovick gas turbines =
15 000 hp; 2 shafts; 31 800 hp
22 (diesel), 29 (diesel and gas)
4 200 at 18 knots
275
1972, Italian Navy
RADAR, Search; SPS 12, SMA/SPQ-2 combined

air/surface search/nav radar-X band. MM/SPR-A radar
intercept. 3 Orion fire-control radars in ELSAG Argo
ALPINO CARABINIERE Climene changed to Alpino and Carabiniere,
were "0" fire control system.
respectively in June 1965. The new design is an
Circe and Climene were provided for under the 1959-60 improved version of that of the 'Centauro " class combined
programme The original 'Circe" class project was with that of the Bergamim" class They have similar
modified in 1962, in respect of both machinery and basic characteristics but SONAR. Possibly SOS-'4, SOS-30, SQS-36 with
The originally allocated names Circe and increased engine power. ELSAG fire control syste,m DLB-1.

B E R G A M I N CARLO BERGAMINI F 593 San Marco, CRDA Trieste 19 May 1957 6 June 1960 23 June 1962
CARLO MARGOTTINI F 595 Navalmeccanica, Caslellammare 26 May 1957 2 June 1960 5 May 1962
LUIGI RIZZO F 596 Navalmeccanica, Caslellammare 26 May 1957 6 Mar 1957 15 Dec 1961
Displacement, tons 1 650 full load VIRGINIO FASAN F 594 Navalmeccanica, Castellammare 6 Mar 1960 9 Oct 1960 10 Oct 1962
Length, feet {mteres) 311-7 {950) oa
Beam, feet {metres) 37-4 {11 4)
Draught, feet (merAes) 10-5(3-2)
Aircraft 1 A/B-204B helicopter
Guns 2—3 in {76 mm) dp 62 c?l single
A/S weapons 1 single depth charge moiiar

Tubes 6 (2 triple) 12 in {305 mm) for
A/S torpedoes
Main engines 4 diesels (Fiat in Fasan and
Margottini, Tosi in others)
2 shafts; 15 000 bhp
Speed, knots 24-5
Complement 160
î:V#
VIRGINIO FASAN (after conversion) 1972. Dr. Giorgio Arra

BERGAMINI Class
RADAR. Search: SPS 12. Fire Control: X Band. in 1969, Carlo Bergamim \n ^ 370 and Luigi Bizzo in 1971 of fireis 15 DC per minute. The 1 2-inch torpedoes have
Single ARGO NA2 fire control system and radar. MM/ by the allocation of an AB-204 A/S helicopter for the a life of six minutes at 30 knots. ELSAG DLB-1 fire
SPR-A radar intercept. Nav-Surface warning. operation of which the enlargement of the flight deck control system,
was necessary together with the removal of the 3-inch
gun aft.
MODIFICATION. The anti-submarine capability was ANTI-SUBMARINE. The single-barrelled automatic ROLL DAMPING. Two Denny-Brown stabilisers reduce
augmented in Carlo Margottini in 1968, Virginia Fasan depth charge mortars have a range of 1 000 yards. Rate inclination in heavy seas from 20 to 5 degrees.
CENTAURO" CLASS Name

CANOPO
No.
F 551 (ex-D 570)
Builders
Cantieri Navali di Taranto
Laid down
15 May 1952
Launched
20 Feb 1955 1
Completed
Apr 1958
CASTORE F 553 (ex-D 573) Cantieri Navali di Taranto 14 Mar 1955 8 July 1956 14 July 1957
Displacement, tons 1 807 standard; 2 250 full load CENTAURO F 554 (ex-D 571) Ansaldo Leghorn 31 May 1952 4 Apr 1954 5 May 1957
Length, feet {metres) 308-4 (94) pp; 338-4 {103-1) oa CIGNO F 555 (ex-D 572) Cantieri Navali di Taranto 10 Feb 1954 20 Mar 1955 7 Mar 1957
Beam, 39-5 {12)
feet (metres)
Draught, feet {metres) 12-6 {3-8)
Guns, AA 3—3 in {76 mm) 62 cal single
A/S weapons 1 three-barrelled depth charge
mortar
Tubes 6 (2 triple) 12 in {305 mm) for
A/S torpedoes
Main engines 2 double reduction geared turbines
Speed, knots 25
Boilers 2 Foster Wheeler; 626 psi {44
kglcm^) working pressure;
842°F {450°C) superheat temper-
ature
Oil fuel,tons 400
Complement 255 (16 officers, 239 men) CENTAURO Class as converted CIGNO (CENTAURO Class original)
188 ITALY
FngatBS— continued
Cigno and Castore were built to Italian plans and

specifications under the US off-shore programme.
RADAR. Search: SPS 6. Fire Control: X Band. SMA/

SPQ-2 combined surface and air search-navigation—
X band. MM/SPR-A intercept. k'
SONAR. SQS-11.
CONVERSION. Carried out as follows: Ca^fore— 1 966-

67, Ca/7opo— 1968-69, Cenrawo—1 970-71 Cigno— ,
1972-73. This provided the new 3 in (76 mm]

1973, Commander A/do Fraccaroli

ALDEBARAN (ex-USS Thornhill. DE 195) F 590 Federal SB & DD Co P. Newark 7 Oct 1943 30 Dec 1943 1 Feb 1944

Draught, feet (merges) 14(4 3)
Guns, surface 3-3 in (76 mm) 50 cal.
Guns, AA 6—40 mm; 18—20 mm
A/S weapons 1 Hedgehog; 8 DCT; 2 DC racks
Main engines GM
diesel-electnc; 2 shafts;
6 000 hp
Speed, knots 21 designed; 16 5 actual sea
Oil fuel, tons 300
Complement 160
'^'-^
Ex-US destroyer escort of the "Bostwick" class. Trans-
1 ...
X A,Ji..^«i'
on 10 Jan 1951. In 1956 a pentapod foremast

ferred
was stepped in place of the former polemast.
590
RADAR. X Band. ALDEBARAN 1973, Italian Na

Search: SPS 6. Fire Control:
CORVETTES
4 "DE CRISTOFARO' CLASS
LICIO VISINTINI F 546 CRDA Monfalcone 30 Sep 1963 30 May 1965 25 Aug 1966
PIETRO DE CRISTOFARO F 540 Cantiere Navali de Tirreho, Riva Tregoso 30 Apr 1963 29 May 1965 19 Dec 1965
SALVATORE TODARO F 550 Cantiere Ansaldo, Leghorn 21 Oct 1962 24 Oct 1964 25 Apr 1966
UMBERTO GROSSO F 541 Cantiere Ansaldo, Leghorn 21 Oct 1962 12 Dec 1964 25 Apr 1966

Length, feet (metres) 246 (750) pp 263-2 (80 2) oa
;
Beam, feet (metres) 2'il (10 3)

Draught, teet (metres) 9 (2-7)
Guns, dual purpose 2—3 in (76 mm), 62 cal, single
A/S weapons 1 single-barrelled DC mortar
Tubes 2 triple for A/S torpedoes
Main engines 2 diesels = 8 400 bhp; 2 sha/ts
Speed, knots 23-5 max; 21 5 sustained sea
Oil fuel, tons 100
FS/l^
The design is an improved version of the "Albatros" class.
LICIO VISINTINI 7372, ItB/ian Navy
RADAR.
mounted
Air and surface surveillance radar with antenna
at top of foremast. Gunfire control system has _e ^^j^^m^^-^
director mounted aft, above compass platform, with X
band tracker radar. jQNAR. SQS-36. ELSAG DLB-1 fire control system. DE CRISTOFARO Class
ITALY 189
Corvettes — continued
APE" CLASS
SFINGE F 579

Length, feet (metres) 192.8 (58 8) wl 212 6 (64-8) , oa
Draught, feet (me(/-es) 89(2 7)
Guns, AA 4—40 mm 56 cal in Chimera and
Sfmge : 2^0 mm 56 cal and
2—20 mm 70 cal m Bofnbarda
A/S weapons 1 Hedgehog Mk 10
Main engines 2 Fiat diesels 2 shafts ; ; 3 500 bhp
Speed, knots 15
Oil fuel, tons 64
Complement 100 to 108
Completed in 1942 (Gabbiano). 1943 (Sfinge), 1951 1972. Or Giorgio Arra

(Bombarda). Originally fitted for minesweeping. Mod-
ifiedwith navigating bridge. Ape is now support ship
(nave appoggio) for frogmen and commandos. RADAR. Search: SPS 6 in Sfinge (see photograph in the 1£ to "iBl^-ll editions).
VEDETTA (ex-Belay Deress. ex-USS PC 1616) F 597

Dimensions, feet 170 pp 1 74 oa x 23 x 1
;
Guns 2—40 mm 56 cal Bofors AA; 2—20 mm AA

A/S weapons 1 Hedgehog; 4 DCT; 2 DC racks
Complement 60
She was sold to Italy, being transferred on 3 Feb 1959. Air-conditioning i
is installed Refitted in La Spezia Navy Yard in 1959. Employed as

Protection Vessel. 19L9. ItJIun .A/j.i
SUBMARINES
2 "SAURO" CLASS
Displacement, tons 1300 surface: 1 450 dived
Draught, feet (metres) 15(4-5)
Torpedo tubes 6—21 in (bow)
Mam machinery 2 Diesels; 2 electric motors;
1 shaft
Speed, knots 11 surfaced: 19 dived
Complement 45
Two of this class were originally ordered in 1967 but were

cancelled in the following year. Reinstated in the
building programme in 1972. To be fitted with Selenia
passive and active Sonars, search/navigation radar and
ECM.

TOTI " C LA! ATTILIO BAGIMOLINI S 505 CRDA Monfalcone 15 Apr 1965 26 Aug 1967 16 June 1968
ENRICO DANDOLO S 513 CRDA Monfalcone 10 Mar 1S67 16 Dec 1967 25 Sep 1968
460 standard; 524 surface; LAZZARO MOCENIGO S 514 CRDA Monfalcone 12 June1967 20 Apr 1968 11 Jan 1969
582 submerged ENRICO TOTI S 506 CRDA Monfalcone 15 Apr 1965 12 Mar 1967 22 Jan 1968
Draught, feet (merz-ei) 13-1 (40)
Torpedo tubes t— 21
Main machinery 2 Fiat MB 820 N/l diesels, 1
electric motor, Diesel-electric
drive; 2200 hp; 1 shaft
Complement 24 *
A
Italy's first indigenously-built submarines
since the
Second World War. The design was recast several times.
being finalised as coastal submarines of the hunter-killer
type.
ELECTRONICS. WT, HF, UHF and VLF equipment.

Computer based fire control.
RADAR. Search/nav set. IFF, ECM. SONAR. PassiN stem Active set in bow dome. Passive range finding. Ray path analyzer.
3 ek-us -balao" class

Name No. Builders Launched Completed Transferred
ALFREDO CAPPELLINI (ex USS Capitaine. SS 336) S 507 Electric Boat Div, General Dynamics Corpn 1 Oct 1944 26 Jan 1945 5 Mar 1966
EVANGELISTA TORRICELLI (ex-USS Lizardlish. SS 373) S f^12 Manitowoc SB Co, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 16 July 1944 30 Dec 1344 9 Jan 1960
FRANCESCO MOROSINI (ex-USS Besugo. SS 321) S b08 Electric Boat Div, General Dynamics Corpn 27 Feb 1944 19 June 1944 31 Mar 1966
Displacement, tons 1600 standard: 1855 surface:

2 455 submerged
Torpedo tubes 10—21 in (533 mm) 6 bow and
4 stern
Main engines 4 GM 16/278 diesels, 6 000 hp;
4 electric motors: 2 750 hp
Oil fuel, (tons) 300
Complement 85
Lizardfish was originally been renamed Luigi

Jorelli. FRANCESCO MOROSINI 1971 , Commander Aldo Fraccaroli
190 ITALY
2EX-USGUPPYIII TYPE
Name Builders Laid down Completed Transferred
GIANFRANCO GAZZANA PRIAROGGIA Portsmouth Navy Yard 15 June 1945 10 Jan 1948 18 Aug 1972
(ex-USS Volador SS 490)
PRIMO LONGOBARDO (ex-USS Pickerel SS 524) Boston Navy Yard 8 Feb 1944 18 Aug 1972
Displacement, tons 1975 standard; 2 450 dived

Length, feet (metres) 326-5 (99-4) oa i...l-
Torpedo tubes —
10 21 in: 6 bow, 4 stern
Main engines 4 dieseis: 6 400 bhp— 2 electric
motors: 5 400 shp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots 20 surface: 15 dived
Oil fuel, tons 300
Complement 85
êd in Taranto 19 Oct 1972. Navy

GIANFRANCO GAZZANIA PRIAROGGIA 1973, Italian
2 Ex-US "TANG " CLASS

Completed Transferred
ROMEO ROMEI (ex-USS Trigger SS 564) 31 Mar 1952 10 July 1973
LIVIO PIOMARTA
Displacement, tons 2 00 surface
1 ; 2 700 dived Draught. feet (metres) 19(62) motors 5 600 hp
Length, feet (metres) 287 (87-4) Torpedo tubes 8—21 in, 6 bow, 2 stern Speed, knots 20 surface; 18 dived
Beam, feet (metres) 27 3 (8'3) Main machinery 3 Diesels 4 500 shp; 2 electric Complement 83 (8 officers, 75 men)
LIGHT FORCES
1 "P-420 SWORDFISH" ( HYDROFOIL— MISSILE) freccia was laid down by Cantiere del Tirreno, Riva Trigoso on 30 Apr 1 963, launched
on 9 Jan 1965 and commissioned on 6 July 1965, Saetta was laid down by CRDA,
Monfalcone on 11 June 1963, launched on 11 Apr 1965, and completed in 1966.
Dimensions, feet 75 X 36 5 X 14-4 (length and beam foils extended, draught
Special convertible version designed to carry mines or depth charges. Can be converted
hullborne)
in 24 hours to gunboat, torpedo boat, fast minelayer, or missile boat. Fitted with S
Missile launchers 2 fixed for "Otomat" ship-to-ship missiles
band navigation and tactical radar employing a slotted waveguide antenna. The
Guns 1 Oto Melara 76 mm automatic anti-aircraft
gunfire control system has a directo^ with X band tracker radar. Saetta has been
Main engines Rolls Royce "Proteus" gas turbine driving waterjet pump;
4 500 bhp: diesel and retractable propeller unit for hullborne armed with Sea Killer Mk system with 5 round trainable launcher. Contraves fire
I
propulsion control including target-tracking radar with TV camera mounted on top. It is planned
Range, miles 400 at 45 knots: 1 200 at 8 knots to fit Freccia with Otomat, Selina radar, and Ecograph sonar.
Speed, knots 50 max, 42 cruising (sea state 4)

Complement 10
Completed for trials 9 May 1973 by Oto Melara, La Spezia. Missiles made by Oto
Melara Matra. Fitted with Elsag NA-1 Mod 1 fire control system with Orion RTN-1 OX
radar.
. ....Ml^^J^
FRECCIA 7972, Dr. Giorgio Arra
SWORDFISH 7973, Italian Navy
2 "LAMPO" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— CONVERTIBLE)

2 "FRECCIA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT-CONVERTIBLE)
BALENO (ex-MC 492) P 492 LAMPO (ex-/WC 491) P 491
FRECCIA (ex-MC 590) P 493 SAETTA (ex-AfC 591) P 494
Displacement, tons 188 standard: 205 full load Displacement, tons 170 standard: 196 full load
Dimensions, feet 131 5 X 21 « 5
Dimensions, feet 150 X 23 8 ' 5-5
Guns As Gunboat. 3—40 mm, 70 cal or 2 40 mm, 70 cal — As Gunboat 3—40 mm, 70 cal or 2—40 mm, 70 cal
As Fast Minelayer: 1—40 mm AA with 8 mines As Torpedo Boat 1—40 mm, 70 cal
As Torpedo Boat: 1 40 mm, 70 cal Tubes As Torpedo Boat 2—21 in

Meirovick gas turbine 3 shafts total 1
Tubes As Torpedo Boat: 2 21 in Main engines 2 Fiat dieseis, 1 : ,
Main engines 2 dieseis; 7 600 bhp; 1 Bristol Siddeley Proteus gas turbine. hp = 39 knots
4 250 shp; Total hp 11 850 = 40 knots 36
36
ITALY 191
Light Forces continued Light forces—continued

Convertible gunboats, improved versions of the Folgore prototype. Both built by
Arsenale MM Taranto. Lampo was laid down on 4 Jan 1958, launched on 22 Nov
1960 and commissioned in July 1963. Baleno was lald-down on the same slip on
22 Nov 1960. launched on 10 May 1964 and commissioned on 16 July 1965. She
has been converted to an improved design.
MS 453 1969. Iltlitn N§vy

MS 441 converted into a fast transport for commandos &- frogmen. Former US PT
boats of Higgins type. Refitted in Italy in 1 949-53. New radar installed. MS 442
(ex-842). MS 451 (ex-851) and MS 452 (ex-852) transferred to Customs in 1966
MS 472 (ex-612) MS 473 (ex-Si 3) MS 474 (ex-614) MS 4«1 (.x-SIS)


LAMPO with modified funnel 7972, Dr. Giorgio Arra Dimensions, feet 92 » 15 « 5
Guns 1 2—40 mm. 56
or cal
Torpedoes 2-17 7 in
Mam engines Petrol motors; 3 shafts, 3 450 bhp = 27 kno
Range, miles
Complement 20
Built in 1942-43 at CRDA Monfalcone yard; converted as MV (motovedette) with

no tubes unde' the Peace Treaty. Reconverted in 1951-53. MS 472 and MS 473
were refitted as convertible boats in 1960 and MS 474 and MS 481 m 1961.
FOLGORE (ex-/MC 490) P 490 (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)

Displacement, tons 160 standard; 190 full load 7577, Dr. Giorgio Arra
Guns 2—40 mm AA ish MTBs Avenger, Dark Biter, Dark Hunter and Dark invader 'Mere taken
Dar/<
Tubes 2—21 in
1967 for the Guardia di Finanza (Customs House Guard).
Main engines 4 diesels; 4 shafts; 10 000 bhp 38 knots
(accelerating from 20 knots to fu speed very rapidly) 5 "ALANO" CLASS
Complement 38
Authorised in Nov 1950, launched on 21 Jan 1954 from CRDA Monfalcone Yard,
(Ex-US LANDING SHIP! SU PPORT LA R G E) ,
and commissionecf on 21 July 1955. Two rudders. BRACCO (ex-LSSL 38) MASTINO {ex-LSSL 62) SEGUGIO (ex-LSSL 64)
MOLOSSO {ex-LSSL 63) SPINONE {ex-LSSL 118)
Dimensions, feet 153 wl 158-5 oa « 32-7 * 5 7
;
Guns 5—40 mm 56 cal; 4—20 mm, 70 cal.;4-12-7 mm

Mam engines 8 Gray Marine diesels; 2 shafts; 1 800 bhp = 12 knots
tons
Oil fuel, 87
Transferred from the USN on 25 July 1951, under the Mutual Defense Assistance
Program.
FOLGORE 7572, Dr. Giorgio Arra
MS 441 (ex-841) MS 443 (ex-843) MS 453 (ex-853)

Displacement tons 64 full load
Guns 1 —40
mm, 56 cal; 2 or 3—20 mm, 70 cal
Torpedoes 2—17-7 in (no tubes)
Mam engines 3 petrol motors; 3 shafts; 4 500 bhp = 34 knots
Pange, miles 1 000 at 20 knots
Corr.pipment 28
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
2 Ex-US "COUNTY" CLASS (LSTs)
GRADO L 9890 (ex-USS De Soto County LST 1171)

CAORLE L 9891 (ex-USS York County, LST 1175)

Dimensions, ft (m) 444 X 62 X 16-5 {733 4 x ?S5 x 5)
Guns 6—3 inch {76 mm)
Main engines Diesels; 1 440 shp; 2 shafts; (CP propellers)
Troops Approx 575
Both ompleted 1957 and transferred 17 July 1972.

7972, Commander A/do Fraccaroli
192 ITALY
Amphibious Forces — continued

COUNTY CLASS (LCT) QUARTO L 9881 (LCT)
ANTEO (ex-USS Alameda County. AVB 1, ex-LST 32) A 5306 Displacement, tons 764 standard; 980 full load
Displacement, tons 625 light, 2 366 beaching: 4 080
1 full load
Dimensions, feet 316 wl 328 ; oa « 50 ' 14 max
3 diesels; 2 300 bhp = 13 knots
Guns 7—40 mm AA 2—20 mm AA 1 300 at 13 knots
;
Main engines GM diesels, 2 shafts; 1 700 bhp =11-6 knots was laid down on 19 Mar
Range, miles 15 900 at 9 knots Tar, Naval Shipyard and launched on
18 Mar 1967. The design is intermediate between that of LSM and LCT
Former US tank landmg ship. Built by Dravo Corp. Neville Island, Pa. Laid down
on 17 Feb 1943. Launched on 23 May 1943. Completed on 1 2 July 1943. Re-
classified from LST 32 to AVB 1 (Advanced Aviation Base ship) on 28 Sep 1957
Transferred to the Italian Navy in Nov 1962 as a transport.
1972. Dr. Giorgio Arra

1972. Commander Aldo Fraccaroli
MINE WARFARE FORCES
4 "SALMONE" CLASS (Ex-US MSO TYPE)

(MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
SALMONE (en-MSO 507) M 5430 SQUALO (e>^-MSO 518) M 5433
SGOMBRO (ex-MSO 517) M 5432 STORIONE (ey^-MSO 506) M 5431

Dimensions, feet 1 65 wl ; 73 oa x 35
1 « 13-6 (52-7 ' 10 7 " 4)
Guns 1—40 mm 56 cal AA
Oil fuel, tons 46
Former US "Agile" class. Wooden hulls and non-magnetic diesels of stainless steel
alloy. Controllable pitch propellers Storlone. launched on 13 Nov 1954, was built
by Martinolich SB Company, San Diego and transferred on 23 Feb, 1956. Salmone. '
launched on 19 Feb 1955 was built by Martinolich SB Co, and transferred at San
Diego, on 17 June 1956. Sgombro and Squalo wer6 delivered in June 1957
ONTANO 7972. Dr. Giorg io Arra
19 -AGAVE" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS-COASTAL)

AGAVE M 5531 GLICINE M 5537 BAMBO •M 5521
ALLORO M 5532 LOTO M 6538 EBANO •M 5522
EDERA M 5533 MIRTO M 5539 MANGO •M 5523
GAGGIA M 5534 TIMO M 5540 MOGANO •M 5524
QELSOMINO M 5535 TRIFOGLIO M 5541 PALMA •M 6526
GIAGGIOLO M 5536 VISCHIO M 5542 ROVERE •M 5526
SANDALO •M 5527
Dimensions, ft (m) 144 oa X 25-6 x 8 5 {43 x a 2-6)
Guns 2—20 mm 70 cal AA
Oil fuel (tons) 25
Complement 38
lOMBRO 1972. Commar)der Aldo Fraccaroli
Non-magnetic minesweepers of composite wooden and alloy construction similar to
those transferred from the US but built in Italian yards. *Last 7 were built by CRDA,
Monfalcone, and launched in 1956. Mirto used for surveying.
17 "ABETE" CLASS ( MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
ABETE M 5501 FAGGIO M 5507 OLMO M 5512
ACACIA M 5502 FRASSINO M 5508 ONTANO M 5513
BETULLA M 5503 GELSO M 5509 PINO M 5514
CASTAGNO M 5504 LARICE M 5510 PIOPPO M 5515
CEORO M 5505 NOCE M 5511 PLATA NO M 5516
CILIEGIO M 5506 QUERCIA M 5517
Displacement, tons 378 standard, 405 full load (Mandorlo 360)

Dimensions, feet 138 pp, 144 oa « 26 5 » 8 5
Guns 2—20 mm, 70 cal AA
Main eimgines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 1 200 bhp = 13 5 knots
Oil fuel (tons) 25 i^^.
Wooden hulled Dragomme Coi(/e/-/ constructed throughout of anti-magnetic materials

All transferred by theUS in 1953-54. Pioppo used for surveying. 1972 Dr. Giorgio Arra
ITALY 193
Minewarfare Forces —continued
20 "ARAGOSTA" CLASS MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
ARAGOSTA M 5450 GAMBERO M 5457 POLIPO M 5463
ARSELLA M 5451 GRANCHIO M 5458 PORPORA M 5464
ASTICE M 5452 MITILO M 5459 RICCIO M 5465
ATTINIA M 5453 OSTRICA M 5460 SCAMPO M 5466
CALAMARO M 5454 PAGURO M 5461 SEPPIA M 5467
CONCHIGLIA M 5455 ?INNA M 5462 TELLINA M 5468
DROMIA M 5456 TOTANO M 5469
Dimensions, ft (m) 106 x 21 "6 (32-5 X 6-4 X 1-8)
Oil fuel(tons) 15
Complement 14
B ritish "Ham" class. All constructed in
Similar to the Italian yards to the order of
NATO in 1955-57. All names of small sea creatures Designed armament of one
20 mm gun not mounted.
1971. Iflian N»vy
SURVEY VESSEL
AMMIRAGLIO MANAGHI
Building under the 1972 new construction programme. NOTE. tion Pioppo and Mirlo minesweepers are used for surveying
SERVICE FORCES
1 Ex-US "T2" TYPE (REPLENISHMENT TANKER)
STEROPE (ex-Enr/co Insom) A 5368

Dimensions, ft (m) 523-5 oa x 68 x 308 (159-5 x 20-7 x 5)
Main engines- Turbo-electric; 6 000 shp = 15 knots
Former United States built oiler of the T 2 type acquired by the Italian
and refitted at La Spezia Navy Yard in April 1959. 7372, Dr. Giorgio Ar
AV TYPE
^^
1 (TRANSPORT)
ANDREA BAFILE
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, ft (m)
Aircraft
Guns
Main engines
Boilers
Range, miles
(ex-USS
2 Foster-Wheeler
St.
or 2 helicopters
2—5 in 38 cal
George.
8 510 standard; 14 000 full load

492 oa x 69-5 x 26 max (163 23
AV
Allis-Chalmers geared turbines 1 shaft 8 500 shp = 1 7 knots
13 400 at 13 knots
Former USN seaplane carrier, launched on 14 Feb 1 944. Purchased and commissioned
in the Italian Navy on 17 May 1969 and modified. Troop transport and command
16, ex-A 5314) L 9871
;
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;
8-5)
1
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MP ^^^^^s
*-^*—«««*«*<
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MMliH
HHFHÎ
^-'^*^^ffM
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ship. Serves as a depot ship for "Special Forces" (frogmen etc.). ANDREA BAFILE 7977, Commander Aldo Fraccaroh
1 AVP TYPE
PIETRO CAVEZZALE (e -USS Oyster Bay. AVP 28, ex.-AGP 6) A 5301

Dimensions, ft (m) 300 wl 31 1 -8 oa X 41
;
X 1 3.5 max (95 x 12-5 x 3-7)
Guns 1—76 mm; 2—40 mm, 56 cal AA
Main engines 2 sets diesels: 2 shafts; 6 080 bhp = 16 knots
Oil fuel (tons) 400
Complement 200
Former United States seaplane tender (previously motor torpedo boat tender) of the
"Barnegat" class, built at Lake Washington Shipyard and launched on 7 Sep 1942.
Transferred to the Italian Navy on 23 Oct 1957 and renamed. PIETRO CAVEZZALE t971. Commander Aldo Fraccaroli
10 Ex-GERMAN MFP TYPE (COASTAL TRANSPORTS)
MTC 1001 MTC 1005 MTC 1101

MTC 1004 MTC 1006 MTC 1102

Guns 2 or 3—20 or 37 mm
Main engines 2 or 3 diesels; 500 bhp = 10 knots
Moto-Trasporti Costieri, MTC 1001 to 1010 are Italian MZ (Motozattere). MTC

1102 and 1103 areex-Gefman built in Italy MTC 1002 was removed from the effective
list in 1 964, MTC 1 1 01 and MTC 1 1 04 in 1 970, and MTC 1 1 03 in 1 971
194 ITALY
Service Forces— continued

23 Ex-US LCM TYPE 1 AKA TYPE (TRANSPORT)
MTM 9901 MTM 990B MTM 9911 MTM 9916 MTM 9921 ETNA (ex-USS Whitley, AKA
MTM 9902 MTM 9906 MTM 9912 MTM 9917 MTM 9922
91, ex-A 5328) L 9870
MTM 9903 MTM 990S MTM 9913 MTM 9918 MTM 9923 Displacement, tons 7 430 light; 14 200 full load
MTM 9904 MTM 9909 MTM 9914 MTM 9919 MTM 9924 Measurement, tons 5 1 45 gross 7 700 deadweight
MTM 9915 MTM 9920 MTM 992S Dimensions, ft (m)
:
4350 wl 459-2 oa x 630 x 26-3

;
max iU ) X 19-2
Guns 4—40 mm
Displacement, tor 20 standard Main engines GE geared turbines; 1 shaft; 6 000 shp = 5 knots
Dimensions feet 49 5 « 14 8 » 4 2 Boilers 2 Combustion Engineering
Guns 2—20 mm AA Range, miles 1 8 900 at 1 2 knots
Main engines diesels; speed 10 knots
Former US Navy attack cargo ship of the "Andromeda" class. Built by Moore DD Co,
Rated as Moto-Trasporti Medi Former US landing craft of tfie LCM type. MTM Oakland, California. Launched on 22 June 1944. Completed on 21 Sep 1944
9907 was removed from the effective list in 1967, and MTM 9910 in 1971 C2— S— B 1 type. in Feb 1962.
Transferred to Italy
LCVP TYPE
MTP 9701 MTP 9709 MTP 9717 MTP 9726 MTP 9734
MTP 9702 MYP 9710 MTP 9718 MTP 9727 MTP 973S
MTP 9703 MTP 9711 MTP 9719 MTP 9728 MTP 9736
MTP MTP
MTP
MTP
MTP
MTP
MTP
9704
9705
9706
9707
9708
MTP
MTP
MTP
9712
9713
9714
9715
MTP
MTP
MTP
MTP
9720
9721
9722
9723
9724
MTP
MTE
MTP
MTP
MTP
9729
9730
9731
9732
9733
MTP
MT^
MTP
MTP
MTP
9737
9738
9739
9740
9741
\^ 4 %
Displacement, tons 8 to 10 standard
Dimensions, feet 36 5 « 1 8 » 3
Guns 2 MG 3!5^?^?^^_- '-ft - ^ ^3^3 \%.
Main engines Diesels, Speed: 10 knots
Rated as Moto-Trasporti Piccoli. MTP 9701 to 9724 are former US landing craft of
ttieLCVP type MTP 9726 of 10 tons displacement and similar characteristics is of
MTP 9725 was officially removed from the effective list in 1963
Italian construction.
and MTP 9716 in 1971. 1970, Italian Navy

AVIERE (ex-USS Nicholson. DD 442) 554 Boston Navy Yard 1 Nov 1939 31 May 1940 3 June 1941
Displacement tons 1 700 standard 2 580 full load ;
Length, feetmetres) 341 ( 703-5) wl; 348 3 (1061) oa

Beam, 36-0 (77-0)
feet [metres)
Guns 1—5 in (727 mm)
2—3 in (76 mm) Oto Melara
A/S weapons 4 DC throwers; 2 DC racks
50 000 shp
Speed, knots 30
Oil fuel, tons 600
Complement 240
Former US "Cleaves" class destroyer. Transferred from

USA and commissioned on 25 May 1951. Officially
turned over to Italy on 11 June 1951. The 5—21 in
torpedo tubes were removed.
J972, Italian Navy
GUNNERY. 1970 she was fitted with Oto Melara

In
127/54 (5-inch) gun mounting in "B" position and new STATUS. Classification changed from Fleet Destroye
Oto Melara 76/62 (3-inch) gun mounting in "X" position. RADAR. Search: SPS 6. Fire Control US Mk 57. to Experimental Ship in 1971.
TRAINING SHIPS
AMERIGO VESPUCCI A 5312

Dimensions feet {m) 229-5 pp; 270 oa hull; 330 oa bowsprit x 51 x 22 (82-4 x
75-5 X 7)
Guns 4—3 in, 50 cal 1—20 mm ;
Main engines Two Fiat diesels with electric drive to 2 Marelli motors,
1 shaft; 2 000 hp = 10 knots
Sail area 22 604 square feet
Endurance 5 450 miles at 6-5 knots
Complement, 400 + 150 midshipmen
Built atCastellammare. Launched on 22 March 1930 and completed in 1931. Hull,

masts and yards are of steel. Extensively refitted at La Spezia Naval Dockyard in 1 964.
AMERIGO VESPUCCI 1973, Italian Navy

ITALY 195
Training Ships —continued Lightliouse Tenders —continued
PALINURO {ex-Commandsnl Louis Richard) A 5311. 3 EiBRITISH LCT(3) TYPE
Displacement, tons 1 042 standard; 1 450 full load MTF 1301 MTF 1302 MTF 1303
Dimensions, ft (m) 204 pp, 226-3 oa X 32 X i8-7 {59 x /O Displacement, tons 296 light; 700 full load
Main engines 1 diesel: 1 shaft; 450 bhp = 7-5 knots Dimensions, feet 192 x 31 « 7
Endurance, miles 5 390 at 7-5 knots Guns 1—40 mm, 56 cal AA 2—20 mm, 70
, cal AA
Sail area, square fee 152 Mam engines diesel; 1 shaft; speed = 8 knots
Barquentine, ex-Frencfi, launched in 1920. 1950. Rebuilt and Convened landing craft of tha LCT (3) type. LighthouM motor transport*
British
missioned in Italian Navy on 16 July 1955. (Moto-Trasporli Fan). NATO Pennant Nos A 5361, A 5362 and A 5363.
:
,s T m 1968, Italian Nav
SALVAGE SHIP
PROTEO (ex-Perseo). A 5310
7968. Italian Navy Dimensions, feet 220-5 pp 248 oa x 33 x 21 max
;

Laid down at Cantieri Navali Riuniti, Ancona, in 1943 Suspended in 1944 Seized
by Germans and transferred to Trieste. Construction recommenced at Cantieri Navali
Measurement, tons 41
Riuniti, Ancona, in 1 949 Diesels at 250 rpm drive a single propeller through hydraulic
Dimensions, ft (m) 68-6 x 15-4 x 9.5 (20-9 x 4-7 x 29) couplings and reduction gearing. Formerly mounted one 3 9 inch AA aun and two
Auxiliary engines 1 Mercedes-Benz diesel, 96 bhp
20 mm, 70 cal AA guns
Sail area 2 117 square feet
Special yacht for sail training and oceanic navigation. RORC class. Built by Costaguta
Yard, Voltri, in 1959-60.
STELLA POLARE
Measurement, tons 47
Dimensions, feet 6-9 x
square feet 2 200
Sail area,
Complement 14
Yawl. Buiit by Sangermani. Chiavari in 1964-65 as a sail training vessel for the Italian
Navy. Navy
7959, Italian
2 "ALICUDI" CLASS (NETLAYERS) REPAIR CRAFT

ALICUDI A 5304 (ex-USS AN 99) MOC 1201 MOC 1203 MOC 1205
FILICUDI A 5305 (ex-USS AN 100)
MOC 1202 MOC 1204 MOC 1207
Displacement, tons 680 standard; 834 full load Displacement, tons 350 standard; 640 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 151-8 pp 165-3 oa x 33-5 x 10-5 (46-3 x lo-2 » 3-2)
;
Guns 1—40 mm, 70 cal AA; 4—20 mm, 70 cal AA Guns 2—40 mm; 2—20 mm (2 ships have 2—40 mm and ship
1
Main engines Diesel-electric: 200; hp = 12 knots
1
has 3—20 mm)
Main engines Diesel = 8 knots
Built to the order of NATO, Laid down on 22 Apr 1 954 and 1 9 July 1 954, respectively,
by Ansaldo, Leghorn, launched on July 954 and 26 Sep 954.
1 1 1 1
Former British LCT (3) type landing craft converted to repair craft. 1207 MOC and
1208 are ammunition transports. NATO
Nos.: A 5331 to 5338, respectively.
WATER CARRIERS
PIAVE
4 973 tons full load— built 1971-73.
BASENTO A 5256 BRAOANO A 5357 BRENTA A 5358

914 tons. by Ir
Built La Spezia. Laid down in 1969-70 and launched and
ompleted in 1970-72.
AOIGE (ex-VW 92) A 5369 TICINO (ex-KtV 79)A 5376

FLEGETONTE {ex-/M/ 95) A 5371 TANARO (ex-KW 99) A 5377
ISONZO (ex-VW 77) A 5372
Ex-US Army YW type. 470
PO A 5365 VOLTURNO A 5366

6 000 tons full load. Built 1936-37
SESIA A 5375
1 050 tons. Launched in 1933.
LIGHTHOUSE TENDERS METAURO A 5373
592 tons. Launched in 1933.
RAMPINO A 5309 ARNO A 5370

Displacement, tons 350 standard; 645 full load 634 tons. Launched in 1929.
Dimensions, feet 158 8 « 24 2 ' 13
Main engines Triple expansion = 7 knots MINCIO A 5374
Buoy tender. Of netlayer type. Built at Osaka. Classed as Nave Ausiliarie.
645 tons. Launched in 1929.
196 ITALY IVORY COAST JAMAICA JORDAN
Water Carriers — continued Patro boats—co/7r/>7£/e(/ I
TIMAVO Former French seaward defence motor launch. Built by Constructions Mecanlques
645 tons. Built by COMI, Venezia, IS de Normandle. Cherbourg. Completed In 1958. Transferred from France to Ivory
Coast 26 April 1963
FRIGIDO (ex-Fukuiu Maru)
398 tons Launched in 1912.
OFANTO
250 tons. Built 1913-14.
LENO SIMETO SPRUGOLA STl flMSS^r

Small water carriers of 270, 167, 212 126 tons displacement, respectively. >j^^
TUGS
PORTO D'ISCHIA RIVA TRIGOSO
Dimensions, feet 83-7 » 23-3 " 10 8
850 bhp = 12-1 knots
PERSEVERANCE 7964 Ivory Coast Armed Forces
Main engines Diesel; 1 shaft;
Both launched in Sep 1969. Controllable pitch propeller. 8 PATROL BOATS

These are 30 ft craft for coastal and river patrols.
ARSACHENA NISIDA
BOEO SAN ANTIOCO LOKODJO
CABONARA SAN ANTONIO
CIRCEO SAN BENEDETTO 1 TRAWLER TYPE
GORGONA SAN DANIELE
LISCOSIA ABAZIA TAVOLARA
TEULADA
LANDING CRAFT
MESCO There are six landing craft of the LCVP type, 7 tons, 2 machine guns and Mercedes diesels
Completed in 1955. Small tugs for local and general purposes. 200 hp, 9 knots. 2 were built in Abidjan In 1970.
AUSONIA PANARIA
Displacement, tons
Both launched m 1948
240
Coastal tugs for general utility duties.
JAMAICA
Defence Force Coast Guard
CICLOPE A 5319 TITANO A 5320 Jamaica, which becameindependent withinthe Commonwealth, on 6 Aug 1 962, formed
Displacement, tons 1 200 the Coast Guard as the Maritime Arm of the Defence Force. This is based at HMJS
Dimensions, feet 157 5 32 5 « 13 Cagway, Port Royal.
Mam engines Tnple expansion ; 1 shaft ; 1 000 ihp - 8 knots The Jamaican Government signed an agreement with the USA for the transfer of a small
number of coastguard vessels for the new navy.
Both were launched in 1948
Great Britain lent several RN petty officers for technical assistance. The British Mission
MISENO MONTE CRISTO included a technical team to survey sites for the establishment of local naval bases.
Displacement, tons 285 Administration
Former United States Navy harbour tugs. Officer Commanding Jamaican Defence Force Coast Guard:
Captain J. E Farnol D.S.C., RN.(Retd)
GAQLIARDO A 5322 ROBUSTO A 5323 Personnel
and ratings (CoasfGuarrffleser-'/e; 8
1 974: 1 2 officers, 70 Petty officers officers, 27 men)
Main engines 1 000 ihp = 8 knots
Both launched in 1939. Mercantile Marine
SAN GIUSTO Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 6 vessels of 12 899 tons gross

Main engines 900 hp = 12 knots PATROL BOATS
PORTO FOSSONE PORTO RECANATI PORTO VECCHIO DISCOVERY BAY P 4 HOLLAND BAY P 5 MANATEE BAY P 6
PORTO PISANO PORTO TORRES SALVORE
TINO Displacement, tons 60
Displacement, tons 226 270 Dimensions, feet 85 X 18-8 X 5-9
Dimensions, feet 88-8 ^ 22 X 10 Guns 3— -50 cal Browning
Main engines 600 Ihp = 9 knots Main engines 3 GM 12 V71 Tl diesels: 3 shafts: 2 000 shp = 26-5 knots
employed as harbour tugs tons
Oil fuel, 13
All launched in 1936-37, except Tino, 1931. Principally
ATLETA (ex-LT 152) A 5318 FORTE (ex-LT 159) A 5321 Complement 10
COLOSSO (ex-Z.7" 214) A 5320 TENACE (ex-LT 154) A 5324 Built by Teledyne Sewart Seacraft Inc, Berwick, La, USA. All aluminium construction.
Displacement, tons 525 standard; 835 full lo. Discovery Bay. the prototype was launched in Aug 1966 and commissioned on 3 Nov
Dimensions, feet 142-8 X 32-8 X 11 1966. Holland Bay, commissioned 4 Apr 1967, and Manatee Bay, commissioned
Main engines 2 diesel-electric; 690 hp 9 Aug 1967, were supplied under the US Military Assistance Programme. All three
boats were extensively refitted and modified in 1972-73 by the builders with GM 12V
Ex-US Army. 71 Turbo-injected engines to give greater range, spted and operational flexibility.
VENTIMIGLIA
Dimensions, feet 108-2 X 23 X 7-2
Main engines 550 hp = 10 knots
Note. There are also 42 harbour tugs, ferry tugs, lagoon tugs, and minor tugs.
IVORY COAST
Mercantile Marine
egister of Shipping: 39 vessels of 88 749 tons gross

DISCOVERY BAY 1973, Jamaica C G
PATROL BOATS NEW CONSTRUCTION
1 FRANCO-BELOE TYPE Displacement, tons
VIQELANT Dimensions, feet 1 Oo X 19 X 7
Displacement, tons 240 normal Guns 2—20 mm; 3— -50 cal MG; 1—81 mm mortar
Dimensions, feet 149-3 pp; 1558 23 6 X 8 2 Main engines 2 Maybach MB 16V 538 TB90; 6 000 shp = 32 knots
Guns 2—40 mm AA Complement 15
Missiles 8 SS12 Designed by Teledyne Sewart Inc, Berwick, La USA. First boat to be delivered In 1974.
Main engines diesels; 2 shafts; 2 400 bhp = 18 5 knots
2 diesels:
Boats will have accommodation for 24 soldiers and may be used as mobile hospitals In
an emergency
AVR TYPE
Built by Franco- Beige. Laid down In Feb 1967. Launched on 23 May 1967. Com- The former 3 ex-US AVR type patrol boats have been disposed of.
pleted in 1968. Sister ship to Malaika of Madagascan Navy.
PERSEVERANCE (ex
1
VC
Ei-FRENCH VC TYPE
9. P 759)
JORDAN Coastal Guard
Dimensions, feet 104-5 X 155 X 5.5
2—20 mm AA was 969 that Jordan had no naval force known as such, but the
officially stated in 1
Guns It
Main engines 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 2 shafts; 2 700 bhp Jordan Coastal Guard, sometimes called the Jordan Sea Force, took orders direct
tons
Oil fuel, 10 from the Director of Operations at General Headquarters.
Range, miles 1 100 at 16-5 knots; 800 at 21 knots
The force of two Bertram fibre glass patrol boats, two Poison aluminium motor boats
Complement 15 and four wooden motor boats is based at Aqaba. There Is no flotilla in the Dead Sea.
JAPAN 197
JAPAN
Naval Board New Construction Programmes Fleet Air Arm
Chief of the Maritime Staff. Defence Agency: 1973 1 Destroyer, 1 Frigate, 1 S/M, 2 MSC, 2 MSB, 12 Air ASW Sqns. P2-J, P2V.7, PS- S2F-1, UF-2,
Admiral Hiroichi Samejima 1 PT, 3 LST HSS-2, HSS-1N.
1974 1 DDH, 1 Destroyer, 1 Frigate, 1 S/M, 4 MSC, 5 Air Training Sqns. P2-J, P2V-7, YS- , B-65, KM-2,
Commander-in-Chief, Self-Defence Fleet: 1 PT, 1 LST Mentor, Bell-47, OH-6, HSS-2.
Vice Admiral Tetsuro Motomura 1 Transport Sqn YS-11.
NUCLEAR POWER STUDY The Director of the Japanese Miscellaneous V-107.
Chief Administration Division Maritime Staff Office: Defence Agency stated on 5 May 1955 that Japan was
Rear Admiral Yasunori Yonemura studying the possibility of building a nuclear powerad Deletions and Transfers
submarine In the meantime, conventional submarines Destroyers
would be ordered
1 974 Ariake, Yugure
Diplomatic Representation Strength of the Fleet
Defence (Naval) Attach^ in London: Type Active

Captain Hideo Sato Destroyers 29 1970 Kin. Keyaki, Nire. Sugi. Shii to US.
Frigates 16 1 972 Kaya. Bura. Kashi. Moni. Tochi, Ume. Maki. Kusu
Defence (Naval) Attache in Washington: Corvettes 20 Matsu. Nata. Sakura (All ex-US PFs). Wakaba.
Captain Yasuhiro Tamagawa Submarines— Patrol 14
Fast Attack Craft— Torpedo 5 Submarines
Defence Attachi in Moscow: Patrol Craft— Coastal 13
Colonel Tadao Miyezaki LSTs 5 1971 Kuroshio to US
LCUs 6
Defence Attache , 7 Paris: LCM's 42 Light Forces
Colonel Ryuz Yabunaka LCVPs 20
Minelayers 2 1972 PT 2, 3, 4 and 9. Kosoku 1, 22-28, 30,
M/S Support Ships 2
Minesweepers — Coastal 36 1973 PT 7 and 8, Kosoku 3.
Five Year Defence Plan Auxiliary M/S 4
MSB's 8
The Tourth 5-year defence programme (1973-77) Training Ships 2
announced 9 October 1 972 provides for the buildmg of the 1972 Hayatomo
S/M Rescue Vessels 2
followmg Salvage Vessel
2 Haruna class DDH of 5 200 tons Support Tanker
1
1
LSM
1 SAM DDG of 3 900 tons Icebreaker 1
1 SSM DDG of 3 600 tons Tugs 7
3 DDs of 2 500 tons
:6 small)
3 Frigates of 1 450 tons Auxilianes — — Maritime Safety Agency (Coast Guard)
8
3 Frigates of 1 500 tons,
3 Isoshio class submarines of 1 800 tons 9 Large Patrol Vessels
Personnel 41 Medium Patrol Vessels
2 Submarines of 2 200 tons
19 Minesweepers 37 Small Patrol Vessels
1974: 46 000 (8 000 officers, 33 000 men, 5 000 civil)
3 Fire Fighting Craft
3 Missile Boats of 200 tons
3 Torpedo Boats of 100 tons 42 Patrol Craft
Names 6 Surveying Vessels
2 LSTs of 1 500 tons
3 LSTs of 2 000 tons 5 Tenders
The practice of painting the ship's names on the broadsides 1 Underwater Research Vessel
1 Supply Ship of 5 000 tons of the hulls was discontinued in 1970. 150 Coastal Patrol Craft
1 Submarine Tender of 2 700 tons
33 Harbour Patrol Craft
1 Oceanographic Research Ship of 2 000 tons
18 Patrol Boats Mercantile Marine
Plus miscellaneous craft Naval— Yokosuka, Kure, Sasebo, Maizuru, Oominato
At the end of this programme (1977) the fleet should Fleet Air— Atsugi, Hachinohe, Iwakuni, Kanoya, Okinawa Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
consist of 170 modern ships totalling 214 000 tons. Oominato, Oomura, Shimofusa, Tateyama. 9 469 vessels of 36 785 094 tons gross
List of Pennant Numbers
Destroyers 221 Niyodo M inesweepers— Coastal Mine Layers

222 Teshio
DD 101 Harukaze 223 Yoshino 604 Kasado MMC 951 Sooya
102 Yukikaze 224 Kumano 605 Shisaka AMC 491 Erimo
103 Ayanami 262 Ashai 606 Kanawa
104 Isonami 263 Hatsuhi 607 Sakito
105 Uranami 608 HabushI
106 Shikinami 610 Tatara Landing Ships
107 Murasame 611 Tsukumi
108 Yuudachi 301 Kari 612 Mikura LST 4001 Oosumi
109 Harusame 302 Kiji 613 Shikine 4002 Shimokita
110 Takanami 303 Taka 614 Hirado 4003 Shiretoko
111 Oonami 304 Washi 615 Koshiki 4101 Atsumi
112 Makinami 305 Kamome 616 Hotaka 4102 Motobu
113 Yamagumo 306 Tsubame 617 Karato 4103 Nemuro
114 Makigumo 307 Misago 618 Hario 4151 Miura
115 Asagumo 308 Hayabusa 619 Mutsure 4152 Ozika
116 Minegumo 309 Umitaka 620 Chiburi
117 Natsugumo 310 Ootaka 621 Ootsu
118 Murakumo 311 Mizutori 622 Kudako
119 Aokumo 312 Yamadori 623 Rishiri Submarine Rescue Ships
120 Yuugumo 313 Ootori 624 Rebun
121 Akigumo 314 Kasasagi 625 Amami ASR 401 Chihaya
141 Haruna 315 Hatsukari 626 Urume 402 Fushimi
142 Hiei 316 Umidori 627 Minase
161 Akizuki 317 Wakataka 628 Ibuki
162 Teruzuki 318 Kumataka 629 Katsura
Tanker
163 Amatsukaze 319 Shiratori 630 Takami
164 Takatsuki AO 411 Hamana
320 Hiyodori 631 lou
165 Kikuzuki 632 Miyake
166 Mochizuki 633 Utone Training Ship
167 Nagatsuki 634 Awaji
168 Tachikaze Toushi TV 3501
Submarines — Patrol 635 Katori
183 Ariake 636 Teuri
184 Yuugure 637 Murotsu Training Support Ship
SS 511 Oyashio
521 Hayashic 638 Tashiro
Frigates 639 Miyato ATS 4201 Azuma
522 Wakashio
523 Natsushio 640 Takane
DE 201 Akebono 641 Muzuki
202 Ikazuchi 524 Huyushio
561 Ooshio 642 Yokose Cable Layer
203 Inazuma 643 Sakate
211 Isuzu 562 Asashio
563 Harushio ARC 481 Tsugaru
212 Mogami
213 Kitakami 564 Michishio
214 Ooi 565 Arashio Icebreaker
215 Chikugo 566 Uzushio
216 Ayase 567 Makishio AGB 5001 Fuji
217 Mikuma 568 Isoshio Minesweeper Tenders

218 Tokachi 569 Narushio Surveying Ship
219 Iwase 570 Kuroshio
220 Chitose 571 Takashio AGS 5101 Akashi
1 98 JAPAN
DESTROYERS
2 NEW CONSTRUCTION DD(
TACHIKAZE DO 168

Missiles Standard RIM 60A SAM
Guns 2—5 In (singles)
A/S weapons ASROC and 2 triple A/S torpedo
tubes
Main engines 2 turbines; 60 000 hp
Speed 32 knots
Building by Mitsubishi, Nagasaki. Laid down 19 June

1973. To be fitted with VDS for launch in Dec 1974
and completion Mar 1 976. Second to complete in 1 977.
1 +2 "HARUNA" CLASS Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Completion

HARUNA 141 Mitsubishi (Nagasaki) 19 Mar 1970 1 Feb 1972 Feb 1973
Displacement, tons 4 700 HIEI 142 Ishikawajima (Tokyo) 8 Mar 1972 13 Aug 1973 (Nov 1974)
Length, feet (metres) 5020 [1530) 143 1977(?)
Draught, feet (met;-es) 16-7 (5-7)
Aircraft 3 anti-submarine helicopters
A/S weapons Asroc multiple launcher
Guns 2—5 in (727 mm) single, rapid fire
Torpedo tubes 6—21 in (533 mm) 2 triple
Main engines ^70 000 shp
Speed, knots 32
Complement 364
Ordered under the third five-year defence programme

(from 1968 to 1972). The third of claes projected under
the 1 974 programme.
7573, Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force
4 'TAKATSUKI Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed

KIKUZUKI DD 165 Mitsubish Jyuko Co, Nagasaki 15 Mar 1966 25 Mar 1967 27 Mar 1968
MOCHIZUKI DD 166 Ishikawaji na Jyuko Co, Tokyo 25 Nov 1966 15 Mar 1968 25Mar 1969
NAGATSUKI DD 167 Mitsubish Jyuko Co, Nagasaki 2 Mar 1968 19 Mar 1969 12Feb 1970
TAKATSUKI DD 164 Ishikawaii na Jyuko Com Tokyo 8 Oct 1 964 7 Jan 1966 15Mar 1967
Displacement, tons 3 050 (official figure)
Length, feet (metres) 44o2 (736 0) ot
A/S weapons Octuple Asroc;
rocket launcher
1 four barrelled
jts^JSfa^L tp g>--
Guns, dual purpose 2—5 in (727 mm) 54 cal. single
Torpedo launchers 2 triple for A/S homing torpedoes TAKATSUKI Class
Boilers 2 Mitsubishi CE
Main engines 2 Mitsubishi WH
geared turbines
Speed, knots 32
Complement 270
Anti-submarine type Takatsuki (High Moon) was

provided unoer the 1963 programme. Equipped with
drone anti-submarine helicopter and hangar
RADAR. Search: Metric wavelength. Tactical: Probably

C Band. Fire Control: GFCS 56 with X Band. 1971, S. Woodrifle
JAPAN 199
DBStroyers— continued
5 "YAMAGUMO" CLASS Name No. Builders Laid do wn Launched Completion
Displacement, tons 2 150 AKIGUMO DD 121 Sumitomo Uraga 1 July 197? 23 Oct 1973 31 July 1974
Length, feet {metres) 377 (7/5) AOKUMO DD 119 Sumitomo Uraga 2 Oct 1970 30 Mar 1972 25 Nov 197?
Beam, feet {metrps) 38 7 (11-8) ASAGUMO DD 115 Maizuru 24 June- 965 1
25 Nov 1966 29 Aug 1967
Draught, feet {metres) 13-/ (4) MAKIGUMO DD 114 Uraga Yokosuka 10 June'1964 26 July 1965 19 Mar 1966
Guns 4—3 in; 50 cal (2 twin) YAMAGUMO DD 113 Mitsui, Tamano 23 Mar 1964 27 Feb 1965 29 Jan 1966
A/S weapons 1 Asroc 1 four barrelled rocket
:
launcher
Torpedo tubes 2 triple mountings for A/S torpedoes
Main engines 6 Diesels; 26 500 bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 27
Complement 210
YAMAGUMO Class
RADAR. Search; ^•;etric. Tactical ; C Band.Fire Control;
GFCS 56 with X Band.
SONAR. Yamagumo and Makigumo fitted with VDS.
YAMAGUMO 7972, Toshio Tamura
4 + 1 "MINEGUMO" CLASS Name No. Builders Laid down Launchwd Completed

MINEGUMO DD 116 Mitsui, Tamano 14 Mar 1967 16 Dec 1967 21 Aug 1968
MURAKUMO DD 118 Maizuru 19 Oct 1968 15 Nov 1969 21 Aug 1970
All details as for Yamagumo class except: NATSUGUMO DD 117 Uraga, Yokosuka 26 June 1967 25 July 1968 25 Apr 1969
YUUGUMO DD 120 Sumitimo, Uraga 1 Nov 1972 1 Sep 1973 June 1974
1 Dash helicopter — DD 122 — — — 7 1976
ASROC
Note difference in silhouettes between this and the

Yamagumo class. One extra projected in 1974 prog-
ramme.
MINEGUMO CItss
1372, Japanese Maritime Self-Defance Force
AMATSUKAZE" CLASS (DDG)
AMATSUKAZE DD 163

Length, feet {metres) 429-8 {131-0)
Beam, feet {metres) 44 {13-4) AMATSUKAZE
Can operate Helicopter
1 single "Tartar" (US)
4—3 in {76 mm) 50 cal, 2 twin
A/S weapons ASROC; 2 Hedgehogs
Torpedo mountings 1 eachsidefor A/S shorttorpedoes
Main engines 2 Ishikawajima GE geared turbines
33
2 Ishikawajima Foster Wheeler
Oil fuel, tons 900
Complement 290
Ordered under the 1960 programme. Built by Mitsubishi,
Nagasaki. Laid down on 29 Nov 1962, launched on 5
Oct 1 963 and completed on 1 5 Feb 1 965.
RADAR. Search:SPS37andSPS39 3D.

SPS 51 for "Tartar", X Band for guns. 1969. Japanese Maritime SellDetence force
200 JAPAN
AKIZUKI" CLA! Name Builders Leid down Leunched Completed
AKIZUKI DD 161 Mitsubishi Zosen Co. Nagasaki 31 July 1958 26 June 1959 13 Feb 1960
Displacement, tons 2 350 standard ; 2 890 full load TERUZUKI DD 162 Shin Mitsubishi Jyuko Co. Kobe 15 Aug 1958 24 June 1959 29 Feb 1960
Length, (eel (nnelfes) 387 2 (118 0) 01
Guns, dual purpose 3—5 1(1 (127mm) 54 cal. single
Guns, AA 4—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal.. 2 twin
Torpedo tubes 4—21 In (533 mm) quadrupled
A/S 1— US model Mk 108 rocket
launcher; 2 hedgehogs; 2 Y-
mortars; 2 OCT AKIZUKI, TERUZUKI
Boilers 2 Mitsubishi CE type
Main engines 2 geared turbines:—
Akizuki Mitsubishi Escher-W«isi
Teruiuki. Westinghouse
Speed, knots 32
Complement 330
Destroyers of unusual design with long forecastle hu

Built in J^ ,.:.n under the 1 957 Military Aid Programme.
RADAR
Search: SPS 6. Tactical: SPS 10. Fire Control: X Band TERUZUKI 1971, courtesy Mr. Michael D. J. Lenrton
lURASAME" CLASS Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed

HARUSAME DD 109 Urage Dock Co, Yokosuka 17 June1958 18 June1959 15 Dec 1959
MURASAME DD 107 Mitsubishi Zosen Co, Nagasaki 17 Dec 1957 31 July 1958 28 Feb 1959
YUDACHi DD 108 Ishakawajima Jyuko Co, Tokyo 16 Dec 1957 29 July 1958 25 Mar 1959
Beam, feet (metres) 36 (110) oa
Guns, dual purpose 3-5 in (727 mm) 54 cal
Guns. AA 4—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal, 2 twin
A/S 8 short torpedoes; 1 Hedgehog
1 DC rack; 1 Y-gun
Boilers 2 (see Engineering notes)
Main engines 2 sets geared turbines
30 000 shp 2 shafts ;
Speed, knots 30
Range, miles 6 000 at 18 knots MURASAME Class
Complement 250
Murtiame and Yudachi were built under the 1956

Programme. Harusame 1 957 Program.-ne.
ENGINEERING. Murusame has Mitsubishi Jyuko tur-

CE boilers; and the other two have
bines and Mitsubishi
Ishikawajima Harima Jyuko turbines and Ishikawajima
FW-D boilers.
:, ijiîiî3*'mi ii.4ux^p,3yr^ -'
RADAR. Search: SPS 6. Tactical: SPS 10. Fire

Control: X Band. MURASAME 1972, Japanese Maritime Se/f-Defence Force
7 "AYANAMI" CLASS Name

AYANA1MI
No
DD 103
Builders
Mitsubishi Zosen Co. Nagasaki
Laid down
20 Nov 1956 1
Launctted
June 1957
Completed
12 Feb 1958
Displacement, tons 1 700 standard 2 500 : full load ISONAMI DD 104 Shin Mitsubishi Jyuko Co. Kobe 14 Dec 1956 30 Sep 1957 14 Mar 1958
Length, feet (metres) 357-6 (1090) OS MAKINAMI DD 112 lino Jyuko Co. Maizuru 20 Mar 1959 25 Apr 1960 30 Oct 1960
Beam, feet (metres) 351 (10-7) ONAMI DO 111 Ishikawajima Jyuko Co. Tokyo 20 Mar 1959 13 Feb 1960 29 Aug 1960
Draught, fett (metres) 12 (3 7) SHIKINAMI DD 106 Mitsui Zosen Co. Tamano 24 Dec 1956 25 Sep 1957 15 Mar 1958
Guns 6—3 mm) 50 cal (3 twin)
in (76 TAKANAMI DD 110 Mitsui Zosen Co, Tamano 8 Nov 1958 8 Aug 1959 30 Jan 1960
A/S weapons 2 US Model Mk 15 Hedgehogs; URANAMI DD 105 Kawasaki Jyuko Co. Tokyo 1 Feb 1957 29 Aug 1957 27 Feb 1958
2 Y-guns; 2 DC racks
Torpedo tubes 4—21 in (533 mm) quadruple
Torpedo launchers 4 fixed, for A/S homing torpedoes
Main engines 2 Mitsubishi Escher-Weiss geared
Speed, knots 32
Boilers 2 (see Engineering)
AYANAMI Claas
Complement 230
ANTI-SUBMARINE. Trainable Hedgehogs forward of

the bridge. Originally all ships fitted with A/S torpedo
launchers on quarter-deck but in Shikinami (1972)
Isonami (1971) Uranami (1970) and Ayanami (1969)
these were removed and two triple A/S torpedo tubes
were fitted.
RADAR.
Cotitrol:
Search:
X Band.
SPS 12 Tactical: SPS
.,_.Ji#
ENGINEERING Typesof boilers installed are as follows
Mitsubishi CE m Ayanami. Isonami and Uranami.
Hitachi Babcock & Wilcox m Onami. Shikinami and
Takanami: Kawasaki Jyuko BD in Makinami. 7572, Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force
JAPAN 201
No Builders Laid down Launched Completed
HARUKAZE- Ntme
DO Mitsubishi Zos«n Co, Nagasaki 15 Dec 1954 20 Sep 1955 26 Apr 1956
HARUKAZE 101
DO Mitsubishi Jyuko Co, Kobe 17 Dec 1954 20 Aug 1955 31 July 1956
YUKIKAZE 102

;
Length, feet (metres) 347-8 ( 1060) wl ;358-5( 109-3) oi

Guns 3—5 In (127 mm) 38 cal dp
8—40 mm (2 quadruple) AA
A/S weapons Tubes for short homing torpedoes
2 Hedgehogs; 1 DC rack; 4 K-
guns
Main engines 2 sets geared turbines Harukaze: ;
2 Mitsubishi Escher Weiss;

YuKikaze: 2 Westinghouse;
Speed, knots 30
Boilers Harukaze: 2 Hitachi-Babcock
yu*/*are. 2 Combustion Engineer-
ing
6 000 at 18 knots
Oil fuel, tons 557
1972, Japanese Maritime SeH-Defence Force
Complement 240
Authorised under the 1953 programme. First destroyer

hulled vessels built in Japan after the Second World War.
Electricwelding was extensively used in hull construction ;
development of weldable high tension steel in main hull

and light alloy in superstructure were also novel. 1972, Toshio Tamura
ANTI-SUBMARINE. Armament was modified in Mar.

ical; SPS 10. Fii 1969 when homing torpedo tubes were mounted and
depth charge equipment correspondingly reduced.
FRIGATES
5 "CHIKUGO" CLASS Name No. Builder Laid down Launched Completion
AYASE DE 216 5 Dec 1969 16 Sep 1970 20 May 1971
CHIKUGO DE 215 Mitsui Zoosen 9 Dec 1968 13 Jan 1970 31 July1970
Displacement, tons 1 470 standard: 1 750 full load CHITOSE DE 220 Hitachi, Maizuru 7 Oct 1971 25 Jan 1973 31 Aug 1973
Length, feet (metres) 3055 {930) oa IWASE DE 219 Mitsui Zoosen 6 Aug 1971 29 June1972 12 Dec 1972
Beam, feet (metres) 35-5 {70-8) MIKUMA DE 217 17 Mar 1970 16 Feb 1971 26 Aug 1971
Draught, feet (mefres) 115 (3-5) NIYODO DE 221 Mitsui Zoosen 20 Sep 1972 28 Aug 1973 Mar 1974
Guns, dual purpose 2—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal, (1 twin) TOKACHI DE 218 Mitsui Zoosen 11 Dec 1970 25 Nov 1971 17 May 1972
Guns, AA 2—40 mm (1 twin) TESHIO DE 222 Hitachi, Maizuru 1973 May 1974 Feb 1975
A/S weapons Octuple ASROC YOSHINO DE 223 Mitsui, Tamano 1973 Aug 1974 Feb 1975
2 triple 12-7 (324 mm) KUMANO DE 224 Hitachi, Maizuru May 1974 Mar 1975 Nov 1975
Torpedo launchers
4 Mitsui B &
in
W diesels — DE225 Mitsui, Tamano — 1976
Main engines
16 000 shp
; 2 shafts ;
— DE 226 — 1977
Speed, knots 25
Complement 165
RADAR. Search: L Band. Tactical: SPS 10. Fire

Control: X Band.
SONAR. Fitted with VDS.
ii^
CHIKUGO C/ass.
1972. Toshio Tamura
4 "ISUZU" CLASS Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed

ISUZU DE211 Mitsui Zosen Co, Tamano 1 6 Apr 1960 17 Jan 1961 29 July 1961
Displacement, tons 1 490 standard; 1 700 full load KITAKAMI DE213 Ishikawajima-Harima Co, Tokyo 7June1962 21June1963 27 Feb 1964
Length, feet (metres) 308-5 (940) oa MOGAMI DE212 Mitsubishi Zosen Co, Nagasaki 4 Aug 1960 7 Mar 1961 28 Oct 1961
Beam, feet (metres) 34-2 (70-4) OOI DE 214 Maizuru (former lino) Co, Maizuru 10Junel962 15June1963 22 Jan 1964
Draught, feet (merges) 11-5(3-5)
Guns, dual purpose -3 in (76 mm) 50 cal, 2 twin
A/S weapons 1 4-barrelled rocket launcher;
1 DCT; DC rack
1
Isuzu Mk 108 rocket launcher

(Weapon A)
Torpedo tubes 4—21 in (533 mm) quadrupled
Torpedo launchers 2 triple for A/S homing torpedoes
Main engines 4 diesels, Mitsui in Ooi, Isuzu,
Mitsubishi in Kitakami, Mogami,
16 000 hp; 2 shafts
25
SUZU, MOGAMI 7970. courtesy, Toshio Tamura

202 JAPAN
Frigates— conf//i(/e(/
CLASS VARIATION. The second pair of this type,

Kitakami and Ooi, have a number of improvements in
armament and equipment and are of slightly different
dimensions.
1972. Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force
2 "IKAZUCHI" CLASS Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed

IKAZUCHI DE 202 Kawasaki Jyuko Co, Kobe 18 Dec 1954 6 Sep 1955 29 May 1956
Displacement, tons 1 070 standard; 1 300 full load INAZUMA DE 203 Mitsui Zosen Co, Tamano 25 Dec 1954 4 Aug 1955 5 Mar 1956
Length, feet (metres) 287 (87-5) wl 288-7 (880) oa
;

Guns 2—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal. dp;
2—40 mm AA
A/S weapons 1 Hedgehog; 8 K-guns; 2 DC
racks
Main engines 12 000 hp diesels; Mitsubishi in
Ikazuchi: Mitsui B & W in
Inazuma: 2 shafts
Speed, knots 25
Complement 160
7967, Japanese Maritime S-ell-Defence Force

~rVifi4ftWm»^^°^^-y GUNNERY. The original 2—3 inch guns and 4—40 mm
Sil guns were removed in Mar. 1959 and replaced by 2 — SPS 6. Tactical: SPS 10. Fire
IKAZUCHI, INAZUMA —
inch quick firing guns and 2 -^0 mm guns.
AKEBONO CLASS No. Builders Completed

DE 201 Ishikawajima Jyuko, Co, Tokyo 20 Mar 1956
Displacement, tons 1 060 standard 350 full load ;

Draught, feet (mefz-es) 11 (3-4)
Guns, AA 2—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal; 1—40
A/S weapons 4 K-guns; 1 Hedgehog; 1 DC
rack
Main engines Ishikawajima geared turbines;
Speed, knots 28
Boilers 2 Ishikawajima-Foster Wheeler
Range, miles 4 000 at 1 6 knots •^.J^^SlB*^
Complement 190
AKEBONO 1972, Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force

GUNNERY. The original 2—3 inch guns and 4—40 mm
—
guns were removed in March 1 959 when 2 3 inch quick SPS 6. Tactical: SPS 10. Fire
firing guns were mounted.
2 "ASAHI" CLASS
ASAHI (ex-USS Amick, DE 168) DE 262 Federal Port, Newark 30 Nov 1942 27 May 1943 26 July 1943
HATSUHI (ex-USS Atherton. DE 169) DE 263 Federal Port, Newark 14 Jan 1943 27 May 1943 29 Aug 1943

Zeam, iee\ (metres) 36-1 (770)
Draught, feet (mefAes) 12(5-7)
Guns 3—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal, dp
A/S weapons 8 K-guns; 1 DCT
Main engines GM diesels; electric drive;
2 shafts; 6 000 hp
5500 at 1 8 knots
Speed, knots 20
Complement 220
ASAHI, HATSUHI
Former US "Bostwick" class destroyer escorts,

7372, Toshio Tamura
over from the US Navy on 14 June 1955.
JAPAN 203
CORVETTES
8 "MIZUTORI" CLASS (PC)

HATSUKARI 315 Sasebo Shipyard 25 Jan 1960 24 June 1 960 15 Nov 1960
HIYODORI Sasebo Shipyard 26 Feb 1965 25 Sep 1965 28 Feb 1966
KASASAGI Fujinagata, Osaka 18 Dec 1959 31 May 1960 31 Oct 1960
MIZUTORI Kawasaki, Kobe 13 Mar 1959 22 Sep 1959 27 Feb 1960
OTORI Kure Shipyard 16 Dec 1959 27 May 1960 13 Oct 1960
SHIRATORI Sasebo Shipyard 29 Feb 1964 8 Oct 1964 26 Feb 1965
UMIDORI Sasebo Shipyard 15 Feb 1962 15 Oct 1962 30 Mar 1963
YAMADORI Fujinagata, Osaka 14 Mar 1959 22 Oct 1959 15 Mar 1960
Displacement, tor 3 420 to 450 standard 7972, Toshio Tamu
Guns 2—40 mm (1 twin) AA

A/S weapons 1 hedgehog 1 DC rack 6 homing torpedo launchers (Triple)
; ;
Main engines 2 MAN

diesels, 2 shafts; 3 800 bhp = 20 knots Mitutori and Ytmtdori built under 1 958 programme, Otori. Kawagi and Hattukari
Complement 80 1959. UmidoriiSea Bird) and Wahataka (Young Hawk) 1 961 Kumataka 1 962, Shiritori
,
Range, miles 2 000 at 1 2 knots (White Bird) 1 963. Hiyodori 1 964.
« -UIMITAKA" CLASS (PC)

OTAKA 310 Kure Shipyard 18 Mar 1959 3 Sep 1959 14 Jan 1960
UMITAKA 309 Kawasaki, Kobe 13 Mar 1959 25 July 1959 30 Nov 1959
KUMATAKA 318 Fujinagata, Osaka 20 Mar 1963 21 Oct 1963 25 Mar 1964
WAKATAKA 317 Kure Shipyard 5 Mar 1962 13 Nov 1962 30 Mar 1963

Guns 2—40 mm (1 twin) AA
A/S weapons 1 Hedgehog, 1 DC rack; 2 triple A/S torpedo launchers
Main engines 2 B & W diesels; 2 shafts; 4 000 bhp = 20 knots
Complement
1967, Hajime Fukaya
KUMATAKA 7972, Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force
HAYABUSA" CLASS (PC)
HAYABUSA 308
*+,
Dimensions, feet 190-2 x 25-7 " 7
A/S weapons 1 hedgehog; 2 Y Guns; 2 DC racks
Complement 75
-iii"Mii». 4..
Built under the 1 954 fiscal year programme by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding & Engineering
Co Ltd, Nagasaki. Laid down on 23 May 1956. Launched on 20 Nov 1 956. Com-
pleted on 10 June 1957. Agasturbine was installed in Mar 1962 and removed in 1969. 7972, Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force
KARI" and KAMOME" CLASS (PC)
Name No. Builders Laid down Completed

KAMOME 305 Uraga 27 Jan 1956 3 Sep 14 Jan 1957
KARI 301 Fujimagata, Osaka 18 Jan 1956 26 Sep 8 Feb 1957
KIJI 302 lino,Maizuru 14 Dec 11 Sep 29 Jan 1957
MiSAGO 307 Uraga 27 Jan 1 Nov 11 Feb 1957
TAKA 303 Fujimagata, Osaka 18 Jan 17 Nov 11 Mar 1957
TSUBAME 306 Kure Shipyard 15 Mar 10 Oct 31 Jan 1957
WASHI 304 lino, Maizuru 14 Dec 12 Nov 1956 20 Mar 1957
Displacement, tons 330 standard; (Karl, Ki/i, Taka. Washi, 310)

Dimensions, feet 173-3 oa 21-
Guns 2—40 mm (1 twin) 7970. Japanese Maritime Sell Defence Force
A/S weapons 1IHedgehog; 2-Y guns; 2 DC racks
Main engines 2 diesels (Karl. Kiji, Taka, and Washi Kawasaki-MAN others ;
Mitsui- Burmeister & Wain). 2 shafts; 4 000 bhp = 20 knots

Oil fuel (tons) 21-5 Authorised under the 1 954 programme. At the time they were an entirely new type of
Range, miles 2 000 at 12 knots fast patrol vessels, reminiscent of the United States PC type but modified and improved
Complement 70 in many ways, /fa/-/ class (301-304). Kamome class (305-307).
204 JAPAN
SUBMARINES
UZUSHIO" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Completion Displacement, tons 1 850 standard
UZUSHIO SS 566 Kawasaki 25 Sep 1968 11 Mar 1970 21 Jan 1971 Length, feet (metres)
MAKISHIO 236-2 (720)
SS 567 Mitsubishi 21 June1969 27 Jan 1971 2 Feb 1972 Beam, feet (metres) 32-5 (9-9)
ISOSHIO SS 568 Kawasal<i 9 July 1970 18 Mar 1972 25 Nov 1972 Draught, feet (meffes) 24-6 (7-5)
NARUSHIO SS 569 Mitsubishi 8 May 1971 22 Nov 1972 28 Sep 1973 Torpedo tubes
KUROSHIO SS 570 6—21 in (533 mm) bow
Kawasaki 5 July 1972 Mar 1974 Feb 1975 Mam Machinery
;
TAKASHIO SS 571 Mitsubishi 6 July 1973

2 diesels; 3 400 bhp; 1 shaft;
July 1974 Nov 1975
SS 572 1 electric motor; 7 200 hp
Kawasaki 1976 Speed, knots
SS 573 12 on surface; 20 submerged
1977 Complement
Of doubje-hull construction and "tear-drop" form.
OOSHIO" CLASS Name No Builders Laid down Launched Completed

ARASHIO SS 565 Mitsubishi Jyuko, Kobe 5 July 1967 24 Oct 1968 25 July 1969
ASASHIO SS 562 Kawasaki Jyuko Co. Kobe 10 Oct 1964 27 Nov 1965 13 Oct 1966
Displacement, tons 1 650 standard; Ooshio 1 600 HARUSHIO SS 563 Mitsubishi Jyuko Co, Kobe 12 Oct 1965 25 Feb 1967 1 Dec 1967
Length, feet (metres) 288-7 (880) MICHISHIO SS 564 Kawasaki Jyuko, Kobe 26 July 1966 5 Dec 1967 29 Aug 1968
Beam, feet (metres) 26-9 (8-2) OOSHIO SS 561 Mitsubishi Jyuko Co, Kobe 29 June 1963 30 Apr 1964 31 Mar 1965
Draught, feet {me?/-e5) 16-2 (4-9). Ooshio 15-4 (4-7)
Torpedo tubes 8—21 in (533mm) 6 bow 2stern ;
Main Machinery 2 diesels; 2 900 bhp; 2 shafts;

Complement 80
Double-hulled boats. This class is the first ever built

in Japanese yards with a deep-diving capability A
bigger design to obtain improved seaworthiness, a
larger torpedo capacity and more comprehensive sonar
and electronic devices. Ooshio was built under the 1 961
programme, Asashio 1 963. Cost $5 600 000. MICHISHIO 972, Japanese Maritime .'eH-Di fence Force
4 "HAYASHIO" and "NATSUSHIO" Name No Builders Laid down Launc hed Completed
CLASS FUYUSHIO SS 524 Kawasaki Jyuko Co. Kobe 6 Dec 1961 14 Dec 1962 17 Sep 1963
HAYASHIO SS 521 Shin Mitsubishi Jyuko Co Kobe 6 June 1960 31 July 1961 30 June 1962
Displacement, tons 750 standard (SS 521, 522) ;
NATSUSHIO SS 523 Shin Mitsubishi Jyuko Co, Kobe 5 Dec 1961 18 Sep 1962 29 June 1963
780 standard (SS 523, 524) WAKASHIO SS 622 Kawasaki Jyuko Co Kobe 7 June 1960 28 Aug 1961 17 Aug 1962
Length, feet (metres) 193 6 (59 0) oa (SS 521, 522);
200 1 (610) oa (SS 523, 524)
Torpedo lubes 3—21 In (533 mm) . bow
Main engines 2 diesels, total 1 350 hp; 2 shafts
Complement 40
Medium submarines of improved type, vvith more efficient

sonar devices, giving tfrem slightly increased displacement
Very handy and successful boats, with a large safely
factor, complete air conditioning and good habilabilily.
Hayashio class SS 521-522.

Natsushio class SS 523-524. NATSUSHIO Maritime Sell-Delence Force
1 "OYASHIO" CLASS
OYASHIO SS 511
Displacement, tons 1 130 surface; 1 420 submerged

Draught, feel (merre5) 15 2(4-6)
Torpedo tubes 4—21 in (53Jmm) 10 ; lorpedoei
Main engines 2 diesels, total 2 700 hp
Complement 65
Ordered under the 1 956 ProgramTie. Built by Kawasaki OYASHIO 1972, Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force
Jyuko Co Kobe. Laid down on 25 Dec 1957, launched
on 25 May 1959 and completed on 30 June 1960. The Second World War. Oyashio is the name of a tide stream £2 718 000, but this figure was exceeded. Of double-
first submarine built in a Japanese shipyard after the m the Pacific off Honshu. First estimated to cost hull construction.
JAPAN 205
LIGHT FORCES
PT11 PT12 PT 13 PT 14 PT 1 5 (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO) HAYATE (HYDROFOIL)
Dimensions, feet 78-8 « 18 « 8 5
Guns 2—40 mm AA Main engines
4—21 inch 2 Gas Turbines; 1 Diesel; 6 500 bhp = 50 knots
Tubes Complement 19
Main engmes 2 Mitsubishi diesels; 2 IHI gas turbines; 3 shafts; 11 200 hp Completed March 1970, Belongs to Technical Research and Development Institute.
(PT 11 10 500 hp) = 40 knots
Complement 28 PB 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 (PATROL CRAFT— COASTAL)
Built by Mitsubishi, Shimonoseki. PT 11 laiddown 11 Mar 1970, completed 27 Mar Displacement, tons 18
1971. PT 12 laid down 22 April 1971, completed as Mar 1972. PT 1 3 laid down 28 Dimensions, feet 55-8 x 14-1 x 2 7
Mar 972, completed 972.
6 Dec PT 1 4 laid down 23 Mar 1 973, completed 1 5 Feb
1 1 1
Gun 1—20 mm
1974. PT 15 launched July 1974. One more projected. Main engines 2 diesels; 760 hp = 20 knots
Complement 6
19-22 completed 31 Mar 1971, 23-24 31 Mar 1972, 25-27 Mar 1973. All built by
Ishikawajima Yokohama. GRP hulls.
KOSOKU 4 ASH 04 KOSOKU 5 ASH 05 KOSOKU 6
(PATROL CRAFT— COASTAL)
Dimensions, feet 755 x 18 x2-5
Main engines 2 Packard engines; 1 600 bhp = 30 knots
Of aluminium construction. Laid down on 1 Oct 1 958 and 1 1 Dec 1 958 at Mitsubishi.
Shimonoseki Works under the 1957 and 1958 Programme, launched on 11 Dec
1958 and 2 Mar 1959 and completed on 11 May ,1959 and 12 June 1959
7372, Ships of the World respectively.
PT 10 (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)

Dimensions, feet 105 « 27 8 X 3 7
Guns 2—40 mm AA (1 forward, 1 afl)
Tubes 4 — 21 in (single, amidships)
Main engines 3 Napier Deitic diesels; 9 400 bhp = 40 knots
Complement 26
1960 programme. Built by Mitsubishi, Shimonoseki. Laid down on 30 Jan 1961

Launched on 28 July 1961. Completed on 25 May 1962. Light metal hull.
KOSOKU 5 1912, Toshio Tamura
KOSOKU 2 (PATROL CRAFT— COASTAL)
'""iWBW^^^^^^^ Dimensions, feet 65-7 x 17 x 2-7
Mam engines 2 Packard petrol engines; 3 000 bhp = 42 knots
ASH category. Of wooden construction. All are Maritime Self-Defence force

Self-Defence Force Auxiliaries.
AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS
4 2000 TON CLASS (LST) OOSUMI" CLASS
MIUR 4151 OZIKA 4152 4153 SHIMOKITA 4002 SHIRETOKO 4003
Displacement, tons 2 000 Displacement, tons 1 650 standard; 4 080 full load
Guns 2—3 in (singles) Dimensions, feet 3160 wl; 3280 oa x 5OO " 140
Main engines 6 000 hp = 1 7 knots or 4 400 hp = 13-5 knots Guns 4 —
40 mm
single; 2 40 —
twin; 12—20 mm mm AA single
Fitted with bow doors. First laid down Nov 973 1 for completion August 1 975. Two Range, miles 9 500 at 9 knots
more under 1973 programme and one more under 1974 programme. Complement 100
Former Hillsdale County, LST 835, and Nansemond County, LST ^ 064, built by American
Bridge Co. Ambridge; Pa; and Bethlehem Steel Co, Hingham, Mass. respectively,
3 "ATSUMI" CLASS (LST) in 1954-55. Commissioned in the Japanese MSDF on 1 Apr 1 961
ATSUMI 4101 MOTOBU 4102 NEMURO 4103

Dimensions, feet 291-9 x 42-6 x 8-5
Guns 4 40— mm AA (twins)
Main engines 2 dliesels; 4 400 hp = 14 knots
Complement 100
completed 27 Nov 1972 at Sasebo Jyuko Co, Sasebo. Motobu laid down at
/4fs(//77/
Sasebo 23 April 1973, launched 3 Aug 1973. Completion 21 Dec 1973. Nemuro
to complete in 1 975.
SHIMOKITA 1972, Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force
1972, Toshio Tamura OOSUMI 1972, Toshio Tamura

206 JAPAN
Amphibious Ships—continued
LCU 2001 LCU 2002 LCU 2003 LCU 2004 LCU 200S
Ex-US LCU 1602 to 1607 of 187 tons transferred on 2 June 1955. 29 LCMs of 22 ton* and 20 LCVPs of 8 ton* were tran*ferred from USA on 2 June
LCM 1001-1042 1965 and 13 LCM*. Nos 1030—1042 in 1961.
MINE WARFARE FORCES

'SOOYA" CLASS MINELAYER

Beam, feet {metres) 42-7 (730)
Guns 2— Sin {76 mm) 50 cal. (1 twin);
2—20 mm
Torpedo tubes 6 anti-submarine type (2 triple)
Main engines 2 diesels 4 000 bhp 2 shafts
; ;
Speed, knots 18
Complement 185
Laid down by Hitachi Zosen, Maizuru on 9 July 1970,

launched 31 Mar 1971 and completed 30 Sept 1971.
With twin rails can carry 200 buoyant mines. Has
helicopter platform aft and acts at times as command
ship for MCM forces. 7572, Maizuru Jukogyo
ERIMO 491 (MINELAYER)

A/S weapons 1 Hedgehog: 2 K-guns: 2 DC racks

Main engines Diesel: 2 shafts: 2 500 bhp = 18 knots
Complement
Authorised under 1953 fiscal programme. Built by Uraga Dock Co. Laid down on
10 Dec 1954. Launched on 12 July 1955. Completed on 28 Dec 1955. 7570 Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force
HAYASE 462 (MINESWEEPER SUPPORT SHIP)

Dimensions, feet 3248 » 49 2 X 138
Guns 2—3 in (76 mm): 2—20
Main engines 4 diesels; 6 400 bhp; 2 s
Torpedo tubes 6 anti-submarine

Complement 185
Laid down by Ishikawajima Haruna 1 6 Sep 1 970, launched 21 June 1 971 , completed
6 Nov 1971. Has helicopter platform aft.
7572, Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force
24 'KASADO" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS-COASTAL) Displacement, tons 340 standard

Dimensions, feet 150-9 X 27-6 X 7-5: 170-6 x 28-9 x 7-9 later shi[
Guns
Name No. Laid down Launcfied Completed Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts: 1 200 bhp, 1 440 later ships=
fKtAt<W\ MSC 625 1 Mar 1966 31 Oct 1966 6 Mar 1967
CHIBURI MSC 620 27 Mar 1963 29 Nov 1963 25 Mar 1964 Hull is of wooden construction. Otherwise non-magnetic materials, Habushi
built of
HABUSHI MSC 608 25 Aug 1958 19 June 1959 22 Sep 1959 Kanawa. Kasado were built by Hitachi, Kanawaga Works, Sakito by Nippon Steel
HARIO MSC 618 19 Mar 1962 10 Dec 1962 23 Mar 1963 Tube Co, Tsurumi. Sfiisaka now acts as an auxiliary— YAS62.
HIRADO MSC 614 14 Mar 1960 3 Oct 1960 17 Dec 1960
HOTAKA MSC 616 22 Mar 1961 23 Oct 1961 24 Feb 1962
IBUKI MSC 628 27 Feb 1967 2 Dec 1967 27 Feb 1968
KANAWA MSC 606 25 Aug 1958 22 Apr 1959 24 July 1959
KARATO MSC 617 15 Mar 1962 11 Dec 1962 23 Mar 1963
KASADO MSC 604 9 July 1957 19 Mar 1958 26 June 1958
KATSURA MSC 629 10 Feb 1967 18 Sep 1967 15 Feb 1968
KOSHIKI MSC 615 20 Mar 1961 9 Nov 1961 29 Jan 1962
KUDAKO MSC 622 17 Mar 1964 8 Dec 1964 24 Mar 1965
MIKURA MSC 612 30 Mar 1959 14 Mar 1960 27 May 1960
MINASE MSC 627 1 Feb 1966 10 Jan 1967 25 Mar 1967
MUTSURE MSC 619 28 Mar 1963 16 Dec 1963 24 Mar 1964
OOTSU MSC 621 25 Mar 1964 6 Nov 1964 24 Feb 1965
REBUN MSC 624 17 Feb 1964 18 Dec 1964 25 Mar 1965
RISHIRI MSC 623 9 Mar 1964 22 Nov 1965 5 Mar 1966
SAKITO MSC 607 16 Aug 1958 22 Apr 1959 25 Aug 1959
SHIKINE MSC 613 12 Jan 1960 22 July 1960 15 Nov 1960
TATARA MSC 610 30 Mar 1959 14 Jan 1960 26 Mar 1960
TSUKUMI MSC 611 24 Mar 1959 12 Jan 1960 27 Apr 1960
MSC 7572, Toshio Tamura
URUME 626 1 Feb 1966 12 Nov 1966 30 Jan 1967
JAPAN 207
Minewarfare Forces —continued
12 + 5 "TAKAMI" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL) 4 "YASHIMA" CLASS
Name No. Laid down Launched Completed HASHIMA (ex-USS AMS 95) YAS 47
AWAJI MSC 634 20 Apr 1970 11 Dec 1970 29 Mar 97 TOSHIMA (ex-USS MSC 258) YAS 61
lOU MSC 631 21 Sep 1968 12 Aug 1969 22 Jan 1970 TSUSHIMA (ex-USS MSC. ex-AMS 255) YAS 60
MIYAKE MSC 632 14 Aug 1969 3 June1970 19 Nov 1970 YASHIMA (ex-USS AMS 144) YAS 46
MIYATO MSC 639 22 Apr 1972 3 Apr 1973 24 July 1973
MUROTSU MSC 637 16 Apr 1971 16 Dec 1971 31 Mar 1972
TAKAMI MSC 630 25 Sep 1968 15 July 1969 15 Dec 1969 Displacement, tons 335 standard; 375 full load
TASHIRO MSC 638 26 May 1972 2 Apr 1973 30 July 1973 Dimensions, feet 138 pp; 144 oa " 26-5 « S-3
TEURI MSC 636 12 Apr 1971 19 Oct 1971 1972 Guns 1—20 mm AA
TOUSHI MSC 635 14 May 1970 12 Oct 1970 8 Mar 1971 Main engines 2 GM
diesels; 880 bhp = 13 knots
UTONE MSC 633 6 Aug 1969 6 Apr 1970 3 Sep 1970

TAKANE MSC 640 26 Apr 1973 May 1974 Aug 1974
MUZUKI MSC 641 7 June 1973 Apr 1974 Aug 1974
Former US auxiliary minesweepers Hashima and Yashima now used as accommodation
YOKOSE MSC 642 Feb 1975 1975
ships. Tsushima and Toshima now act as auxiliaries.
SAKATE MSC 643 Feb 1975 1975
MSC 644 1976?
MSC 645 1976?
MSC 646 1977? 10 "ICHIGO" CLASS (MSBs)
MSC 647 1977?
06 07 08 09 10
Of similar dimensions to "Kasado"
a displacement of 380 tons. Sar Displacement, tons 40 (53 for 07-12)
Dimensions, feet 62-3 oa X 16 X 4 (07-12 73-8 x i7-7
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 320 bhp = 10 knots
(07-12 480 hp= 11 knots)
Complement 10
05-6 were laid down in Aug 1958 and completed

in Feb-Mar 1959 07 and 10 were
builtby Hitachi, Kanagawa; and the others by Nippon Steel Tube Co, Tsurumi No
07 laid down 26 May 1972 and completed 29 Mar 1973. No. 08 laid down 3 Aug
1972 and completed 29 Mar 1973. No. 09 laid down 5 July 1 973, completed 30 Mar
1974. No 10 laid down 7 June 1973, completion March 1974. No. 11 and 12
launched July-Aug 1974 respectively.
I
TAKAMI 1972, Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force
1-'K00ZU CLASS
KOOZU MST 473
Similar to "Kasado" class but has had minesweeping gear removed and was fitted as
MOM Command Ship in July 1972.
SERVICE FORCES
AZUMA 4201 (TRAINING SHIP)

Length, feet (metres) 325 [99-0)
Beam, feet (metres) 42-7 {13-0)
Draught, feet [metres) 12-5 {3-8)
Guns 2— 3in (76mm) 50cal. 20 2— mm
A/S weapons 2 triple torpedo launchers
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 4 000 bhp
Speed, knots
Complement 185
Built by Maizuru Jyuko Co, Maizuru as a training support

ship. Laid down on 30 July 1968, launched on 14 Apr
1969 and completed 26 Nov 1969. Has helicopter
hangar amidships. Acts as drone carrier.
KATORI 3501 (TRAINING SHIP)

Guns, dual purpose 4—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal
A/S weapons 1 four barrelled rocket launcher
Torpedo launchers 6 (2 triple mounts) for homing
torpedoes
Main engines geared turbines; 2 shafts;
20 000 shp
Speed, knots 25
Complement 460 including trainees
Built by Ishikawajima Harima, Tokyo. Laid down 8 Dec

1967, launched on 19 Nov 1968 and completed on 10
Sep 1969. Provided with a landing deck aft for a heli-
copter and amidships hangar.
RADAR Search: SPS 12. Tactical: SPS 10. 1970, Courtesy, Toshio Tamura
208 JAPAN
Service Forces —continuerf MISCELLANEOUS

FUSIMI ASR 402 (SUBMARINE RESCUE)
1 430 standard
N ASAMI" CLASS
249-5 X 41 X 12 MIHO (ex-USS FS 524) YAS 59
2 diesels; 1 shaft; 3 000 bhp
NASAMI (ex-USS FS 408) YAS 51
100
Built by Sumnltomo SB & Machinery Co, laid down on 5 Nov 1 968, launched 10 Sep Dimensions, feet 177 X 30 X 10
1969, completed 10 Feb 1970. Has a rescue chamber and two decompression Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 1 000 bhp
chambers.
Transferred from the United States in 1 955. Nasami is rated as a minesweeper
tender
(MST), Miho, formerly rated as ASS, was refitted as an inshore minesweeper
depot
ship in August 1959.
CHIHAYA ASR 401 (SUBMARINE RESCUE)

1972, Toshio Tamura
Displacement, tons 1 340 s tandard
Dimensions, feet 239-5 > 39-3 X 12-7
Mam engines Diesels 2 700 bhp = 15 k YAS 48 (ex-PT 1) YAS 54 (ex-PT 5) YAS 55 (ex-PT 6)
Complement 90
Authorised under the 1959 programme. The first vessel of her kind to be built in Dimensions, feet 82 X 20 X 6
Japan. Laid down on 1 5 Mar 1 960. Launched by Mitsubishi Nippon Heavy Industries Main engines diesel engines;
Co, Yokohama on 4 Oct 1960. Completed on 15 Mar 1961 Has rescue chamber, PTs converted to Harbour
2 decompression chambers, four-point mooring equipment and a 12 ton derrick
ATA DA" CLAJ
Name No. Laid down Launched Completed
ATA DA YAS 56 20 June 1955 12 Mar 1956 30 Apr 1 956
ITSUKI YAS 57 22 June 1955 12 Mar 1956 20 June 1956
Dimensions, feet 118 pp 123-3 oa x 21 x 6-8

;
Guns 1—20 mm AA
Former minesweepers of wood and light metal construction. Authorised under the
1953 programme. Built by the Hitachi Zosen Co. Now used as auxiliaries.
SHOBO 41 (SALVAGE VESSEL)
Main engines 4 diesels; Speed =19 knots
A fire defence boat. Built by Azumo Zosen, Yokosuka. Completed 28 Feb 1964.
TSUGARU ARC 481 (CABLE LAYER)
Displacement, tons 2 1 50 standard

Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines Diesel; 2 shafts; 3 200 bhp 1972. Toshio Tamu
Complement 100
Dual purpose cable layer and coastal minelayer. Built under the 1953 programme by YASH RO' I
Yokohama Shipyard & Engine Works, Mitsubishi Nippon-Heavy Industries Ltd. Laid
down on 18 Dec 1954. Launched on 19 July 1955. Completed on 15 Dec 1955. YASHIRO YAS 58
Converted to cable-layer 10 July 1969-30 April 1970 by Nippon Steel Tube Co.
DlmetTsions, feet 118 pp X 22-7 X 6-2

Guns 1—20 mm AA
Main engines dliese! ; 2 shafts ; 1 200 bhp = 1 3 knots
Builtunder the 1 963 Programme by the Nippon Steel Tube Co, Tsurumi. Laid down on
22 June 1955, launched on 26 Mar 1956 and completed on 10 July 1956. Former
minesweeper, now used as auxiliary.
iU|r
7972, Toshio Tan
HAMANA (SUPPORT TANKER)

Guns 2—40 mm AA
Main engines Diesel; 5 000 bhp = 16 knots
Built by Uraga Dock Co under the 1960 programme. Laid down on 17 Apr 1961
launched on 24 Oct 1961, and completed on 10 Mar 1962. Named after the lake. YASHIRO 1970 Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force
JAPAN 209
ICEBREAKER
Displacement, tons 5 250 slandard. 7 760 normal. 8 566 full load

Dimensions, feet 328 X 72 2 « 29
Aircraft 3 tielicoplers
Main engines 4 diesel -electric; 2 shafts. 12 000 shp = 16 knots
Complement 200 plus 35 scientists and observers
Antarctic Support Ship. Built by Tsurumi Shipyard. Yokohama, Nippon Kokan

Kabushiki Kaisha Laid down on 28 Aug 1964, launched on 18 Mar 1965, delivered
on 15 July 1965, Hangar and flight deck aft. Named after the mountain.
TUGS
SUMA YAS 45
Dimensions, feet 705 » 1 9 " 5
Main engines 1 diesel; 600 bhp = 12 knots
ATR category. Steel construction. Former name YTL 749. The small harbour tugs
72, 167, 203, 244, 749 and 750 were transferred by the USA. FUJI 1968, Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force
MARITIME SAFETY AGENCY

Established in May 1948 Commandant: Toru Sahara Personnel 1974 11 236
LARGE PATROL VESSELS Large Patrol CraH— continued

2"IZU"CLASS
MIURA PL 32
Displacement, tons 2 080 normal

Dimensions, feet 295-3 wl X 38 X 12-8
Main engines diesel; 2 shafts; 10 400 bhp = 21-6 knots
Range, miles 14 500 at 12-7 knots; 5 000 at 21 knots
Complement 72
Izu was laid down in Aug 1966, launched in Jan 1967 and completed in July 1967.
Miura. built by Maizuru Jukogyo Ltd, was laid down in May 1968, launched in Oct
1968 and completed in Mar 1969. Employed In long range rescue and patrol and
weather observatioiv duties. Equipped with weather observation radar, various types
1970 Japanese Mdrmme Safely Agency
of marine instruments. Ice proof hull fOr winter work.
ERIMO" CLASS
DAIO PL 15 ERIMO PL 13 SATSUWIA PL
Displacement, tons 1 009 normal (1 206 Daio)

Dimensions, feet 239-5 wl X 30-2 x 9-9 (31-5 ^ 10-7 Da/o)
Guns 1—3 in 50 cal; 1—20 mm AA (1—40 mm; 1—20
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 4 800 bhp = 19-78 knots
(7 000 bhp = 20 knots, Daio)
Range, miles 5 000 at 17 knots ^::""W^S5?<
First pair built Co

Erimo was laid
by Hitachi Zosen Ltd. 965, launched down on 29 Mar 1
on 14 Aug 1965 and completed on 30 Nov 1965. Her structure is strengthened

against ice. Employed as a patrol vessel off northern Japan. Satsuma, completed 1973, Japanese Maritime Safety Agency
on 30 July 1966, is assigned to guard and rescue south of Japan. Daio built by
Hitachi Maizuru— laid down 1 8 Oct 1 972, launched 1 9 June 1 973, completed 28 Sep
1973 (cp propellers).
KOJIMA PL 21
Dimensions, feet 228-3 X 33-8 " 10-5

Guns 1—3 in; 1—40 mm AA; 1—20
Main engines Diesels; 2 600 hp = 17 knots
Complement 17 officers, 42 men, 47 cadets
^* PL 2,
Maritime Safety Agency training ship. Completed on 21 !

1965, Japanese Maritime Safety Agency
2 "NOJIMA" CLASS
NOJIMA PL 11
Displacement, 950 standard; 980 normal; 1 100 full load

Dimensions, fe 208-8 pp; 226-5 oa » 30-2 x 10-5
2 sets diesels; 3 000 bhp = 17-5 knots
Main engines
Complement '^.î-^liJ::^^ a^
Nojima was built by Uraga Dock Co Ltd. Laid down on 27 Oct 1 961 launched on 1 2 ,
Feb 1962, and completed on 30 Apr 1962. Ojika was completed on 10 June 1963. Agency
7972, Japanese Maritime Safety
Both employed as patrol vessels and weather ships.
210 JAPAN
Large Patrol Vessels — continued Medium Patrol Vessels—continued
1 MUROTO" CLASS
MUROTO PL 01
Displacement, tons 750 standard; 840 normal

Dimensions, feet 182 pp; 200 oa x 30-5 x 10-2
Guns 1—3 in, 50 cal; 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 2—4 cycle single acting diesels; 1 500 bhp = 1537 knots
Muroto. built by Uraga Dock Company Ltd. Tokyo, was laid down on 16 Aug 1949.
launched on 5 Dec 1949, and delivered on 20 Mar 1950.
3S^
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1970 Japanese Maritime Safety Agency
5 "CHIFURI" CLASS
CHIFURI PM KOZU PM SHIKINE PM
, h m DAITO PM
18
22 KUROKAMI PM
20
19
21
m Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
Guns
465 standard 483 normal
169 pp; 177 wl x 25-2 ' 85 (normal)
1—3 in 50 cal; 1—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 sets diesels; 1 300 bhp = 15-8 knots
SOYA PL 107
Displacement, tons 4 364 normal; 4 818 full load

Dimensions, feet 259-2 wl « 51-9 {including bulge) x 18-9
Aircraft 4 helicopters (see notes)
Mam engines 2 sets diesels; 4 800 bhp = 12-5 knots on trials
Range, miles
Complement
10 000 at 12 knots
96 r, . -1
Assigned to guard anc as a patrol vessel.
REBUN"
I /-R AMAKUSA PM 09 HIRADO
CLA:
PM 17 NOTO PM 13
''^tM'^'^'i GENKAI
HACHIJO
PM
PM
07
08
IKl
KOSHIKI
PM
PM
05 OKI
CKUSHIRI
PM
PM
06
10
HEKURA PM 14 KUSAKAKI PM 11 REBUN PM 04
MIKURA PM 15 RISHIRI PM 12
Displacement, to ns 450 standard; 488 trials; 495 normal

Dimensions feet 1 55-2 pp 1 64 wl
: 1 70 oa X 26-5 x 8-5
;
Guns 1—3 in 50 cal; 1—20 mm AA

Mam engin s 2 sets diesels; 1 300 bhp = 15 knots
1970 Japanese Maritime Safety Agency Range, miles 3 000 at 12 knots
A developmen oftheong lal "Awaji nedium patrol vessel design. All completed
MEDIUM PATROL VESSELS in 1951.
MIYAKE" CLASS
AWAJI PM 71 MIYAKE PM 70 YAEYAMA PM 72

Dimensions, feet 190-4 oa X 24 2 » 8 2
Gun 1—20 mm
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 3 200 hp = 17-8 knots
Complement 40
Miyake and -4 way; completed on 25 Jan 1973, Yaeyama 20 Dec 1972. Of similar
hull design to "Kunashiri" class. CP propellers.
SADO PM 03
Displacement, to 510 standard; 550 full load

Dimensions, feet 172 oa X 26-7 x 9-2
Guns 1—3 in 50 cal: 1—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 sets diesels; 1 300 bhp = 15 knots
Agency Range, miles 6 000 at 12 knots
1973. Japanese Maritime Safety
Of a design resembling United States Coast Guard Cuners. All completed in 1950.
4 "KUNASHIRI" CLASS
SAROBETSO PM 67 KAMISHIMA PM 68 SADO PM 03
TESHIO PM 53
Displacement, tor 4SB normal
Dimensions, feel 190-4 oa X 24-2 ' 7 9 Displacement, tons 421-5 normal
Gun 1—20 mm AA Dimensions, feet 149-4 pp; 159 wl X 23 X 82
Main engines 2 sets diesels; 2 600 bhp Gun 1_40 mm AA
Range, miles 3 000 at 16 9 knots Main engines 2 sets diesels; 1 400 bhp = 15-71 knots
Complement 40 Range, miles 3 800 at 12 knots
Complement 37
Kunashiri 'Mas by Maizuru Jukogyo Ltd
built Laid down m Oct 1968, launched m
968 and completed m Mar 1 969 Minabe. laid down in Oct 1 969, and completed by Uraga Dock Co Ltd
Built Laid down on 15 Sep 1954, launched on 12 Jan 1955,
Dec 1
in Mar 1970 completed on 19 Mar 1955.
JAPAN 211
5 MATSUURA' CLASS Small Patrol W&ssela— continued
IMAMI PM 62 MATSUURA PM 60 SENDAI PV 5'
LARATSU PM 64 NATORI PM 63
KITAKAMI PS 20 NAGARA -S ^8
Dtsplacement tons 420 standard 425 normal
:
Oimensions. feet 163-3 pp: 181-5 oa « 23 « 7-5 Displacement tons 260

Gun 1—20 mm AA Dimensions, feet 131-2 X 23 ' 7 2
Main engines 2 sets diesels: 1 4O0 bhp = 16-5 knots (Matsuura. Sendai) Gun 1—40 mm AA
1 800 bhp = 1 6-8 knots {Amami. Natori) 2 600 bhp (Karatsu)
: Main engines 2 diesels: 2 shafts: 800 bhp
Range, miles 3 500 at 1 2 knots Range, miles 2 000 at 1 2 knots
Complement 37 Complement 35
Improved versions of the "Fuji" class. All launched and completed in 1352.
Matsuura and Sendai were buiit by Osaka Shipbuilding Co Vui-Matsuurs was laid
down on 16 Oct 1960. launched on 24 Dec 1960 and completed on 18 Mar 1961.
Sendai was laid down on 23 Aug 1961. launched -on 18 Jan 1962 and completed on
21 Apr 196Z Amami completed on 29 Mar 1965, Natori. completed in 1966, and
Karatsu. delivered to MSA on 31 Mar 1967. were built by Hitachi Zosen Co Ltd.
Ji
1970 Jsvi^tst Var

6 Y-AHAG1-- CLASS
CHITOSE FV 55 SORACHl =/ 5- YAHAG "FUJI" CLASS
HORONAI PVi 53 SU.MIDA PM 55 YUBARI
ABUKUMA KIKUCHI =5 : NOSHIRO
Displacemment, tons 333-15 standard; 375-7 normal CHIKUGO KISO =S --i OYODO
Dimensions, feel 147-3 pp: 157-2 wi x 24 x 7-4 (nor-E FUJI KUMANO =S •- SAGAMI = S DS
Gun lîD mm AA ISHIKARI KUZURYU =S :5 SHINANO =>$ '5
Mam engmes 2 sets diesels: 1 400 bhp = 15-5 knots ISUZU MOGAMl =S TENRYU PS :3
=ânge, miles 3 500 at 12 knots YOSHINO =>S '2
Complement 37
Displacement, tons 258 stanoard 275 normal ;
All buiitby Niigata Engineering Co Ltd, Yahagiwas laid down on 9 Dec 1 955. launched Dimensions, feet 122 pc: 126-3 wl; 132-2 pa x 23 « 7-
on 19 May 1956 and completed on 31 July 1956. Sumida was completed on 30 June Gun 1^4-0 mm AA
1957. was laid dc.-.- :- 2? Sec "95^ 'a.-ched on 24 Feb 1958 and com-
C/iitose Main engines 2 sets diesels: 800 bhp = 13-5 knots
pleted on 30 Apr 1 958. Sc-a:- ,v ;;:;-: e:e: - '.'ar 1959. yîar/on 15 Mar 1 960 Range, miles 2 000 at 1 2 knots
Horonai on 4 Feb 1 961 Complement 35
Built in the early 1950's.
X -.
i
^«^.;^r7
TATSUTA PM 52 TOKACHI PM 51
MOGAMl r : .-£rf-
Displacement, tons 336 standard 381 normal {Tokachi
;
324 standard 369 normal {Tatsutaj

:
13 HIDAKA CLASS
Dimensions, feet 157-5 pp: 164 wl; 170 oa « 21-9 x i V2
Gun 1 —40 mm AA ASHITAPtA
A.K1Y0SHI
PS 4^3
PS 37
IBUKl
KAMUI
=5 iz
=S !
ROKKO
TAKANAWA
PS 35
PS 35
Main engines 2 sets of 4 cycle single acting diesels
1 500 bhp = 16 knots (max) 12 knots (service) (Jokachi) HIDAKA PS 32 KUNIMI =S Si TAKATSUKI PS 39
1 400 bhp = 15 knots (max); 12 knots
;
(service) (Tatsata) HIYAMA PS 33 KURAMA PS ii TOUMI =S -S

Range, miles 3 800 at 1 2 knots TSURUGl =S 34
Complement 37 Displacement, tons 166-2 to 164-4 standard; 169-
Dimensions, feet 1 00 pp 1 1 1
; 03 X 20-8 x 5-5
was built by Harima Dockyard, Kure. Laid down on 14 Nov 1953. launched
Tokacfii
Main engines 1 set diesels; 1 shaft; 690 to 700 bhp = 13-5 k-^
on 8 May 1954 and completed on 31 July 1954. Tatsuta was completed on 10 Sep
Range, miles 1 200 at 12 knoB
1954.
Hidaka was built by Azuma Shipbuilding Co. Laid down on 4 Oct 1951. laurcheo on
2 Mar 1 962 and completed on 23 Apr 1 962. Both Hryama ar^d Tsunjgiwere cc— o'eted
A
TOKACHI 7572. Japsnese Markime Safety Agency
SMALL PATROL VESSELS

SPECIAL RESCUE TYPE
AKAGI PS 4:
5
^
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
42
78-8 oa x 17-8 x3-2 ^2i Va_&L
ps^^^
Main engines 2 Mercedes Benz diesels: 2 200 bhp
Completed by Hitaihi Zosen Kanagawa in 1965. >:3-!s: '•'!- -e ij-

212 JAPAN
Small patrol vessels- -continued Patrol craft —continued
TSUKUBA PS 31 Main engines 2 diesels: 700 bhp = 13-9 knots (Hatsunami)
2 diesels; 1 400 bhp = 20-5 knots (Makigumo)
Displacement, tons = 20-7 knots [Hanayuki)
3 diesels: 1 500 bhp
Dimensions, feet 80 5 21 5 X 3-7
X
2 diesels: 1 800 bhp = 21-3 knots (Isoyuki)
Main engines 2 Nilgata diesels; 1 800 bhp = 18-4 knots trials
Range, miles 230 at 15 knots was completed in Feb T960, Hanayuki and Mineyuki in Mar 1959, Asagumo
Isoyuki
Natsugumo and Tatsugumo in Apr 1 955 and the others before 1 954. Of light wooden
Built by Hitachi Zosen, Kanagawa and completed on 30 May 1962.
ASAMA PS 47 BIZAN PS 42 SHIRAMINE PS 48 13 "MATSUYUKI" CLASS

Displacement, tons 40 normal : Shiramine 48 normal MATSUYUKI PC 40 SHIMAYUKI PC 41 TAMAYUKI PC 42
Dimensions, feet 805 X 183 X 2 8
HAMAYUKI PC 43 YAMAYUKI PC 44 KOMAYUKI PC 45
Guns 1 MG aft UMIGIRI PC 46 ASAGIRI PC 47 HAMAGIRI PC 48
Main engines 2 Mitsubishi diesels: 1 140.bhp = 21-6 Knots: Shiramine, SAGIRI PC 49 SETOGIRI PC 50 HAYAGIRI PC 51
2 Benz diesels: 2 200 bhp = 25 knots HAMANAMI PC 52 MATSUNAMI PC 53
Range, miles 4001 8 knots Shiramine 250 at 25 knots
at :
Bii^n and Asama were by Shimonoseki Shipyard & Engine Works, Mitsubishi
built Displacement, tons 39 for 40, 40 for 41 -43, 41 for 44-45, 42 for 46-47 and 49-51,
Heavy Industries Ltd. Completed in Mar 1 966 and in Feb 1 969 respectively. Shiramine 51 for 48, 60 for 52
was built by the same shipyard and completed in Dec 1 969 Of light metal construction. Dimensions, feet 69 oa x i6-6 x 3-2
Gun 1—13 mm
Mam engines 2 Mercedes Benz diesels: 2 200 bhp = 26-3 knots:
PC 48 1 140 bhp = 14-6 knots: PC 52 = 21.8 knots;
PC 53 = 20 8
Range, miles About 300 miles at near maximum speed
Complement 10
Since 1 964 two or three craft of this type have been built per year by Hitachi Kanagawa
Dockyard; PC's 40-47 and 49-51 were built of light alloy frames with wooden hulls.
PC's 48 and 52 were built of steel; PC 53 was built completely of light alloy
1 8 "SHIKINAMI" CLASS
SHIKINAMI PC 54 TOMONAMI PC 55 WAKANAMI PC 56
,7ap,^m%^* ISENAMI PC 57 TAKANAMI PC 58 MUTSUKI PC 59
MOCHIZUKI PC 61 KIYOZUKI PC 62 URAZUKI PC 63
AKIZUKI PC 64 SHINONOME PC 65 URANAMI PC 66
TAMANAMI PC 67 MINEFUMO PC 68 KIYONAMI PC 69
^^^^^kW^' - A» OKINAMI PC 70 WAKAGUMO PC 71
Displacement tons 44 for 54-63 and 66 71, 55 fo 64-65

Dimensions, feet 69 oa x 17-4 x 3-2 (81-9 oa x 190 x 4-3 for PC 64-65)
Mam engines 2 Mercedes Benz Diesels, 2 200 bhp = 26-5 knots
1972 Jdpdiieie Mdiitinw Sdfely Aye Range, miles 280 miles at near maximum speed
Complement 10
FIRE FIGHTING CRAFT Since 1 971 four or five craft of this type have been built per year by Hitach Kanagawa
Dockyard and Mitsubishi Shimonoseki Factory. They were built completely of light
3 "HIRYU" CLASS alloy.
NANRYU FL 03 SHYORYU FL 02
Displacement, tons 251 normal

Dimensions, feet 90 2 03 X 34-1 X 7 2
Main engines 2 sets diesels: 2 200 bhp =
Range, miles 395 at 13-4 knots
Complements 14
Hiryu. a catamaran type fire boat, was built by Nippon Kokan Kabushiki Kaisha, Asano
Dockyard Laid down in Oct 1968, launched infeb 1969 and completed m Mar 1969
Designed and built for fire lighting services to large tankers Seven water nozzles
(6 000 1 mm « 2. 3 000 1 min « 4 and 1 800 1 min » 1 ) are installed and fire extinguishing
fodmy liquid of 14 5 cubic metres is carried and to be discharged from these nozzles.
Shyoryu was completed in Mar 1970, and Nanryu, in Mar 1971, both at the same
Asano Dockyard
1973. Japanese Maritime Safety Agency
SURVEYING VESSELS
SHOYO HL 01

Dimensions, feet 262-4 x 403 x 13-8
Main engines 2 Fuji V-12: 4 800 hp; 1 shaft = 17-4 knots
Complement 73
Built by Hitachi Zosen, Maizuru. Completed March 1 972. Fully equ'pped for all types
^ Oy of hydrographic and oceanographic work.
|HH>P«^
7970. Japanese Maritime Safety Agenc
PATROL CRAFT
2 "HATSUNAMI" CLASS
SUZUNAMI PC 08 HAYANAMI PC 10
MAKIGUMO" CLASS
YAEGUMO PC 33 NATSUGUMO
ASAGUMO PC 34 TATSUGUMO 1973. Japanese Maritime Safety Agency
HANAYUKI" CLASS TENYO HM 05

HANAYUKI MINEYUKI PC 38 ISOYUKI Displacement tons 181
Displacement, tons 42 to 46 normal Main engines Diesels: 230 bhp = 10 knots
Dimensions, feet 69 oa x 17-2 3-2 (Makigumo Class)
x
72 oa X 17-6 x 32 (Hanayuki Class)
JAPAN 213
Survey Vessels —continued Tenders —continued
HEIYO HM 04 WAKAKU8A LL 01
Dimensions, feet 73-5 X 145 8 X Ditplacempnt. tons 1 815
Main engines Diesel ; 1 50 bhp = 9 knots Oimansions, fs«t 204 « 32 2

Range, miles 670 at 9 knots Matn engines 1 850 hp
Completed by Shjmuz Dockyard of Nippon Kpkan Kabushiki Kaisha in Mar 1955.

Built by Hitachi Innoshima Dockyard-in Mar 1946. Purchased from Ouka Shos«n
There are 21 other smaller vessels ot HS type ranging from 5 to 8 tons displacement,
Kaisha. in Jan 1956 Rated as Navigation Aid Vessel (Lighthouse Supply Ship).
MEIYO HL 03
Displacement, tons 486 normal
Measurements, tons 360 gross
Dimensions, feet 133 wl; 146 oa x 26-5 x 9.5
Main engines 1 set diesel; 700 bhp = 12 knots
Complement 40
Built by Nagoya Shipbuilding 6 Engineering Co, Nagoya Laid down on 14 Sep 1962,
launched 22 Dec 1962 and completed 15 Mar 1963 Controllable pitch propeller.
The old Meiyo H L 01 ) was discarded on 1 Mar 1 963 and replaced by the new Meiyo,
(
HL 03
1971 . Maritime Safety Agency
1971, Maritime Safety Agency
TAKUYO HL 02
Displacement, tons 880 standard: 930 normal
Dimensions, feet 185 pp; 192-8 wl x 31-2 x
Main engines 2 sets diesels: 1 300 bhp =

3uilt for the Maritime Safety Agency, by Niigata Engineering Co Ltd Laid dov
19 May 1956 launched on 19 Dec 1956, and completed in March 1957
GINOA LL 12 HOKUTO LL 11
Displacements, tons 500

Dimensions, feet 1287 X 31.2 X 139
Main engines 2 diesels: 420 bhp = 1 1 26
The above three are not sister ships. The above particulars refer to Ginga which was
î'>'i'm Ouitt by Osaka Shipbuilding Co Ltd Laid down on 11 Nov 1953. launched on 6 May
^^ HU02
1954 and completed on 30 June 1954 Equipped with 15 ton derrick for laying
buoys. Rated as Navigation Aid Vessels (Buoy Tenders), A photograph of Ginga
appears in the 1955-56 to 1964-65' editions
There are also 7 LMs (LM 101 to LM 109) and 15 navigation and buoy tenders for
miscellaneous service.
,
KAIYO HM 06
Displacement,! tons 378 normal
Dimensions, feet 132-5 wl: 146 03 xx26-5 x 7-8
Main engines 1 set diesels: 450 bhp = 12 knots
Built by Nagoya Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Nagoya Compl'^tod on 14 Mar

1964 Rated as Medium Surveying Vessel Conliollable pr ch propeller.
7972. Japanese Maritime Safety Agency
TENDERS
MYOJO LM 11 UNDERWATER RESEARCH VESSEL
Displacements, tons 318 normal
Dimensions, feet 78-8 pp; 87-1 oa x 39-4 SHINKAI HU 06
Main engines 2 sets diesels; 600 bhp =
Range, miles 3 679 at 10 knots Displacement, tons 91

Dimensions, feet 54-2 oa X 21-6 x 13
Main engines 1 set electric motor; 1
Completed in Mar 1974 to replace an identical ship of the same name, completed in Range, hours 4-6 at 2-3 knots
1967, which was lost in collision April 1972, Catamaran type buoy tender, propelled Complement 4
by controllable pitch propeller, this ship is employed in maintenance and position
adjustment service to floating aids to navigation.
There are also 8 LM's for the same maintenance service, 87 LS's and 18 HS's. Eight Laid down in Sep 1967, launched in Mar 1968 and completed in March 1969 by
LS class tenders were scrapped and eight replacements built, and one was purchased. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. An underwater vehicle designed for making researches
214 JAPAN KENYA KHMER REPUBLIC
Underwater Research Vessels —continued Light Forces— continued
of biological and underground resources of tfie continental shelves. With a main 3 BROOKE MARINE 32 metre TYPE
propeller and two auxilary ones installed on each side of the hull, this ship can dive
2 000 feet and stay on the sea bed for sampling, observing and photographing. (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)

Dimensions, ft {m) 107 X 20 X 5-5 {32-6 " 6-1 y 1
Guns —
2 40 Boforsmm
Main engines 2 Ruston Paxman Valenta diesels 5 400 hp = 25-5 knots
Complement 21
Building by Brooke Marine, Lowestoft. Ordered 10 May 1973.
3 VOSPER TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)

COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
CHUI P 3112 NDOVU P 31 SIMBA P 3110
150 "15 METRE" MOTOR LAUNCH TYPE
CL 04, 05, 09, 12, 14-140, 301-319 Dimensions, feet 95 wl; 103 oa « 19 8 x 5-8
Guns 2-^0 mm Bofors AA
Displacement, tons 20-2 full load Main engmes 2 Paxman Ventura diesels; 2 800 bhp = 24 knots
Dimensions, feet 49-2 X 13.5 X 3.1 Range, miles 1 000 at economical speed; 1 500 at 16 knots
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 520 bhp = 1 9 kr Complement 23 (3 officers and 20 ratings)
The ships specially built for the Kenya Navy.
first Designed and built by Vesper Ltd.
For coastal patrol and rescue duties. Smce 1 971 abc 20 of this class, built of high Portsmouth Ordered on 28 Oct 1964. Sinnba was launched on 9 Sep 1965 and
tensile steel,have been delivered each year. completed on 23 May 1966 Chui was handed over on 7 July 1966 and Ndovu was
handed over on 27 July 1966 All three left Portsmouth on 22 Aug 1966 and arrived
at their base in Mombasa on 4 Oct 1966 Air conditioned Fitted with modern radar
communications equipment and roll damping fins Chui means Leopard Ndovu
means Elephant Simba means Lion
mmm.
1973, Kenyan Navy

HARBOUR PATROL CRAFT KHMER REPUBLIC

CS 06 to CS
58 (19 boats) and CS 100 to CS 126 (14 boats)
For harbour patrol and seaward defence duties. Of various types and displacements. The Marine Royale Khmer was established on 1 March 1954 and became Marine
Nationale Khmer on 9 October 1970.
SALVAGE CRAFT
FS 01 to FS 07 (7 boats) for fire-fighting service, rescue and salvage duties.
Chief of Staff of Marine Nationale Khmer (MNK): Commodore Vong Sarendy
UTILITY LAUNCHES
There are 14 local and miscellaneous boats of various sizes and employment.
(a) 1974: Navy 3 400 officers and men. Marine Corps: 2 000 officers and men
KENYA Establishment
(b) Volunteers. Conscription available but not enforced.
Mercantile Marine

The Kenya Navy, which is based in Mombasa, was inaugurated on 12 Dec 1964,
the first anniversary of Kenya's independence.
CORVETTES
Administration 2 Ex- us PC TYPE
Commander, Kenya Navy: Lieut. Col. J. C. J. Kimaro E 311 {ex-F/amberge, P 631 ex-PC 1086) E 312 {ex-L Inconstant, P 636, ex-PC 1171)
,
Personnel Displacement, tons 325 standard; 400 full load

170 wl; 173-7 oa x 23 x 6-5
Dimensions, feet
(a) 1974: 300 officers and men Guns 1—3 in dp; 1^0 mm AA, 4—20 mm AA
(b) Volunteers Main engines 2 GM diesels, 2 shafts; 3 600 bhp = 18 knots
Oil fuel(tons) 62
Mercantile Marine Range, miles 2 300 at 1 8 knots ; 6 000 at 1 knots
Complement 63
Former US submarine chasers of the PC type. Transferred from the US Navy to the
Prefix to Ships' Names French Navy in 1951 and served in Indo-China and again transferred to the Marine
Nationale Khmer in 1955-56. Built of steel.
KNS (Kenyan Naval Ship)
LIGHT FORCES
BROOKE MARINE 37 5 metre TYPE
MAMBA P 3100

Dimensions, ft (m) 123 x 22-5 x 5-2 (37-5 x 6-9 " 1-6)
Guns 2—40 mm Bofors
Main engines 2—16 cylinder Rustons diesels; 4 000 hp = 25 knots
Built by Brooke Marine Lowestoft. Laid down 17 Feb 1972 handed over 7 Feb
1 974. Mamba means Crocodile.
KHMER REPUBLIC KOREA 215
Corvettes continued — Light Forces —continued
2 EX-US LSI L TYPE 1 Ex-HDML TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
P 111 {ex-LS/L 9039. *-LS/L 875)
VP 212 (ex-VP 748. ex-HDML 1223)
Dimensions, feet 169 X 23-7 « 5 7 46 standard; 54 full load
Guns 1—3 in; 1—40 mm AA; 2—20 mm AA 72 oa X 16 X 5-5
Main engines 2 GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 000 bfip = 15 knots 2—20 mm AA; 4—7-5 mm MG
Oil fuel (tons) 100 Mam engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 300 bhp = 10 knots
Range, miles 8 000 at 12 knots Complement
Complement 58
Former US infantry landing ship of the LSIL type. Transferred from the US Navy to
Former British harbour defence motor launch of the HDML type. Transferred from
the French Navy, on 2 Mar 1951 and stationed in Indo-China; and again transferred
the British Navy to the French Navy in 1950 and again transferred from the French
to the MNK
in 1957.
Navy to the MNK
in 1956.
P112 {ex-Medeicin Capitaine Le GaPI)

Dimensions, feet 160 X 23 X 6 AMPHIBIOUS VESSELS
Main engines 2 GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 8C bhp = 15 knots 1 E Die TYPE
Oil fuel 120 tons
Complement 40 T 916 (ex-EDIC 606)

2 Ex-YUGOSLAV 108 TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO) Dimensions, feet 1 93 5 ' 39 2 « 4 5
VR I VR 2 Guns 1—81 mm mortar; 2-12-7 mm MG

Main engines 2 MGO diesels; 2 shafts; 1 000 bhp = 10 knots
Dimensions, feet 69 pp 78 oa « 21 3 x 7 8
;
•
Guns 1—40 mm AA 4-12-7 mm MG ;

Completed and transferred from the French Government in Aug 1969.
Tubes 2—21 in
Main engines 3 Packard petrol motors; 5 000 bhp = 36 knots

Complement 14 2 Ex-US LCU TYPE
Torpedo boats presented by Yugoslavia in 1965 and numbered by the MNK. Similar
to US "Higgins" class.
T 914 (ex-USS LCU 783) T 915 (ex-USS LCU 1421)

6 Ex-US "SWIFT" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Dimensions, feet 115 wl; 119 oa X 34 X 6
Displacement, ton 22-5 Guns 2—20 mm AA
Dimensions, feet 50 X 13 X 3-5 Mam engines 3 diesels; 3 shafts; 675 bhp = 8 knots
Guns 1—81 mm mortar; 3—50 cal MG Complement 12

Main engines 2 diesels; 960 hp; 2 shafts = 28 knots
Former US utility landing craft of the LCU type. LCU 783 and LCU 1421 were trans-
Complement
ferredon 31 May 1962 T 919 (ex-USS LCU 1577) was sunk by a mine on 5 May
1970. Former LCT(6)s 9085 (ex-622) and 9091 (ex-720) were deleted from the
Transferred in 1972.
list in 1 969, with ex-LCU 9073 (ex-USS LCU 1 420). All now believed deleted.
2 Ex-US AVR TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Dimensions, feet 63 x 13 x 4-6
Guns 4—12-7 mm MG
Main engines GM Diesel 500 bhp = 15 knots
Complement 12
3 Ex-CHINESE CPB TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

VP 1 VP 2 VP 3
Displacement, tons 7-7 standard; 9-7 full load

Dimensions, feet 42 X 9 X 3-9 T 913 1969. Marine Nat. Khmere
Guns 2—12-7 mm MG
Mam engines
Complement
Diesel,
10
300 bhp = 20 knots TUG
Coastal patrol boats transferred from the People's Republic of China in Jan 1968. PINGOUIE R 911 (ex-USS YTL 556)
KOREA (North)
Administration Strength of the Fleet Mercantile Marine
(new construction not known)
Commander of the Navy: Rear Admiral Yu Chang Kwon
Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 13 vessels of 60 347 tons
Type Activ gross
Submarines— Patrol 4
Corvettes 19
1974: 12 000 officers and men Fast Attack Craft— Gun 54
SUBMARINES
4 Ex-SOVIET "WHISKY" CLA!
Displacement, tons 1 030 surface; 1180 submerged
Dimensions, ft (m) 240 22 15 [73-2 X 6-7 X 4-6)
Tubes 6—21 in (4 bow, 2 stern); 18 torpedoes carried normally
(or up to 40 mines)
Main Machinery 2 diesels; 4 000 bhp; 2 Electric motors: 2 500 hp; 2 shafts
Complement 60
216 KOREA
CORVETTES Light Forces continued

15 SOVIET "SO 1" CLASS SWATOW" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
Displacement, tons 215 light; 250 normal Displacement, tons 80
Dimensions, ft (m) 138 6 X 20 9 « 9-2 (42 3 " 61 Dimensions, ft (m) 83-5 X 19 X 6-5 (25-5 " 5-8 x 2)
Guns 4—25 mm (2 twm) Guns 4—37 mm; 2—12-7 mm
A/S weapo.u 4 five barrelled launchers A/S weapons 8 DC
Main engines 3 diesels; 6 000 bhp = 29 knots Main engmes 4 diesels; 4 800 bhp = 42 knots
Range, miles 1 100 at 13 knots Range, miles 500 at 30 knots
Transferred from China in 1968.
7 M G B TYPE
Reported to have been incorporated into the North Korean Navy since 1 Jan 1967.
Probably locally built.
-t^^^ 4 PTG TYPE

=^^^^^-
Larger vessels of the patrol gunboat type reported to have been built in 1967-
4 PATROL CRAFT 20 LIGHT GUN BOATS

Displacement, tons Believed to be for inshore patrols. Locally built.
LIGHT FORCES
15 PTF TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
8 Ex-SOVIET "OSA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
Displacement, tons 160 approx
Displacement, tons 165 standard, 200 full load Dimensions, feet 120 approx length
Dimensions, ft (m) 128 7 ' 25 1 " 59 (39 3 - 7-7 ^ 1 Guns 4
Missile launchers 4 in two pairs abreast for Styx missil Tubes 2—21 in
Guns 4—30 mm (1 tvuin forward, and aft)

Main engines 3 diesels; 13 000 bhp = 32 knots Commissioned 1967-68,
Range, miles 800 at 25
Complement 25
30 Ex-SOVIET "P 6" C L A S S (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
The combination of the "Osa" flotilla and the "Komar" units (below), both armed with
the very potent 15 mile range "Styx" missiles, provides a powerful striking force on Displacement, tons 66 standard; 75 full load
the South Korean border and within 250 miles of Japan, Dimensions, ft (m) 84-2 « 20 » 6 (257 x 6? x 7-8)
Guns 4—25 mm
Torpedo tubes 2—21 mines or DC)
in (or
Main engines 4 Diesels: 4 800 hp 4 shafts = 43 knots ;
There is growing number of these craft in N. Korea. A

a local building programme
is believed to be the reason. Pothead or Skinhead radar.
SOVIET "KOMAR" CLA

Dimensions, ft (m) 83 7 > 198 " 50 (25 5 > 6 < 7 S)
Missile launchers 2 for "Styx" missiles
Guns 2—25 mm AA twin forward)
(1
Main engines 4 diesels; 4 shafts, 4 800 bhp = 40 knots
See note under "Osa" type above.

45 Ex-SOVIET "P 4" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
Dimensions, ft (m) 62-7 X 11- X 5-6 (19-7 X 3-5 X 1-7)
15 "SHANGHAI II" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN) Guns 2— MG

Tubes 2—18 in
Displacement, tons 120 standard; 155 full load Main engines 2 diesels; 2 200 bhp = 50 knots
Dimensions, ft (m) 128 X 18 X 56 (39 x 55 x 1-7)
—56 mm fwd 2—37 mm (twin aft) 2- -25 mm (twin abaft 1951-57. hulls.
Guns 1 ; ;
bridge)
A/S weapons 8 DC
Mines Rails can be fitted for 10 mines
Range, miles 17 knots
Complement 25
Fast patrol boats or motor gunboats reported acquired from China since 1 967
Skinhead radar.
SHANGHAI II C/ass Type

KOREA 217
KOREA (REPUBLIC OF)

Administration Strength of the Fleet Diplomatic Representati
Chief of Naval Operations: 7 Destroyers Naval Attache m London:

Rear Admiral Kyu-Sup Kii 4 Frigates Colonel Yull-Sec Dong (Air Force)
4 Frigates (3 Destroyer Escort Type)
Vice Cfiief of Naval Operations: 6 Escort Transports Naval Attache in Paris:
Vice-Admiral Yun-Kyong Oh 15 Patrol Vessels Colonel Ock-Sup Yoon (Army)
21 Patrol Boats
Commander-in-Chief of Fleet: 10 Coastal Minesweepers Naval Attache in Washington:
Rear-Admiral Chong-Yon Hwang 8 Tank Landing Ships Captain Chai Choong-Ha (Navy)
12 Medium Landing Ships
1 Survey Ship
13 Fleet Support Ships Mercantile Marine
Approx 1 8 900 (2 400 officers and 1 6 500 enlisted men)
in Navy; 29 600 (2 300 officers and 27 300 enlisted men) Lloyds Register of Shipping:
in fVlarine Corps 446 vessels of 1 057 408 tons gross
DESTROYERS
2 Ex-US "GEARING" CLASS Name No. Launched Transferred US Comm

CHUNG BUK (ex-USS Chevalier. DD 805) DD95 29 Oct 1944 5 July 1972 3 Jan 1945
JEONG BUK(ex-USSfve/'efff.ia/-son,DD830) DD96 28 Jan 1945 30 Oct 1972 6 Apr 1945
Displacement, tons 2 425 standard; approx 3 500

full load
Length, feet (metres) 383 {1167) it\: 390-5 ( 190) Oi

(twin)
A/S weapons 6—12-75 inch (324 mm) torpedo
tubes (Mk 32 triple); 2 fixed
hedgehogs
Main engines 2 geared turbines
(General
Electric); 60 000 shp; 2 shafts
Boilers 4 (Babcock & Wilcox)
Speed, knots 34
Complement approx 275
Former US "Gearing" class destroyers. Both ships

built by Bath Iron Works Corp, Bath, Maine.
These ships were converted to radar picket destroyers
(DDR) in 1949; subsequently modernised under the US
Navy's Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernisation (FRAM
II) programme. Fitted with small helicopter hangar and
flight deck. Anti-ship torpedo tubes and secondary
gun armament have been removed.
2 Ex-US "ALLEN M. SUMNER" Name No. Launched US Comm. Transferred

DAE GU (ex-USS Wallace Z.. Lind. DD 703) DD 97 14 June 1944 8 Sep 1944 3 Dec 1973
CLASS (ex-De Haven. DD 727) DD 98 9 Jan 1944 31 Mar 1944 4 Dec 1973

Draft, feet (metres) 19 (5-8)
Guns 6—5 inch (727 mm) 38 calibre
DP (twin)
A/S weapons 6—12-75 inch (324 mm) torpedo
tubes(Mk 32 triple); 2 fixed
hedgehogs
2 geared turbines (General
Electric); 60 000 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 34
Former US "Allen M. Sumner" class destroyers; built by

Bath Iron Works Corp, Bath Maine, and Federal SB & DD ^.
Co, Kearny, New Jersey, respectively.
Both ships were modernised under the US Navy's Fleet
Rehabilitation and Modernisation (FRAM II) programme.
Fitted with small helicopter deck and hangar. Anti-ship
torpedo tubes and secondary gun armament have been
removed.
ELECTRONICS. These ships have SPS-40 and SPS-10

search radar antennas on their tripod mast. Fitted with
SOS-29 series hull-mounted sonar and SOA-10 variable
depth sonar (VDS) on stern).
PHOTOGRAPHS. The ex-"Gearing" class destroyers

can be distinguished from the ex-"Sumner class by the "
wider spacing of the funnels in the former ships. The

basic configuration and equipment are the same in both
classes. DAE GU (ex-USS Wallace L. Lind) 1967. U.S. Nav
218 KOREA
3 E«-US "FLETCHER" CLASS Name 0. Launched US Comm.
CHUNG MU (ex-USS Erben, DD 631) DD 91 21 Mar 1943 28 May 1943 1 May 1963
SEOUL (ex-USS Halsey Powell, DD 686) DD 92 30 June 1943 25 Oct 1943 27 Apr 1 968
Displacement, tons 2 050 standard; 3 050 full load PUSAN (ex-USS Hickox. DD 673) DD 93 4 July 1943 10 Sep 1943 15 Nov 1968
Length, feet (metres) 360 ( 7 70-5) wl ; 376-5 ( 7 74 fi) o:
"
Beam, '
feet (metres) 39-6 (720)
Draught, feet {metres) 18 (5-5)
DP (single) 10—40 mm AA
(2 quad, 1 twin) except Seou/
(none)
A/S weapons 6— 12 mm) torpedo
75 inch (324
tubes (Mk 32 triple) 2 hedgehogs ;
depth charges
Main engines Geared turbmes (General Elec-
tric); 60 000 shp, 2 shafts
Speed, knots 35
Former US "Fletche " class destroyers. Chung Mu
built by Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine; Seoul built by
Bethlehem Steel, Staten Island, New York; Pusan built
by Federal Shipbuilding, Kearny, New Jersey.
Tripod masts have been fitted to support larger radar
antennas; the two 21 inch quintuple torpedo tube mounts
originally fitted have been removed as have the 20 mm
light anti-aircraft guns.
Reportedly ,two of these ships were to be decommissioned
late in1974. 1968. United Stales Nav
ELECTRONICS. SPS-10 and SPS-6 search radars are
fitted.
FRIGATES
1 Ex-US "RUDDEROW" CLASS Name US Comm. Transferred
CHUNG NAM (ex-USS Holt, DE 9 June 1944 19 June 1963
Length, feet (metres) 300 (97 5) wl 306 [83 2) oa
;
Beam, feet (metres) 37 (7 7J)

Draught, feet (mefres) Â (4-3)
4—40 mm AA (twin)
A/S weapons 6 — 12-75 inch (324 mm) torpedo
tubes (Mk 32 triple) 1 hedgehog ;
depth charges
Turbo-electric drive (General
Electric geared turbines); 12 000
shp; 2 shafts
Boilers 2 (Combustion Engineering)
Speed, knots 24
Former US destroyer escort of the TEV design. Built by

Defoe Shipbuilding, Bay City, Michigan Triple 21 inch
torpedo tube mount originally fitted was removed \
shortly after completion. ^
ELECTRONICS, SPS-6 search radars are

fitted.
7577, Korean Navy
2 Ex-US "BOSTWICK- CLASS No. Launched US Comm. Transferred

-USS Muir. DE 770) DE 71 4 June 1944 30 Aug 1944 Feb 1956
Displacement, tons 1 265 standarc 1 700 full load ; x-USS Sutton. DE 771) DE 72 6 Aug 1944 22 Dec 1944 Feb 1956
Length, feet (metres) 300 (37-5) wl 306 (93-3) oa
Guns 3—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA
6—40 mm AA (twin)
4—20 mm AA (single)
6— 12 75 mch (324 mm) torpedo
tubes (Mk 32 triple) 1 hedgehog; ;
depth charges
Diesel-electric (4 General Motors
diesels) 6 000 bhp 2 shafts
; ;
Speed, knots 21
Former US destroyer escort of DET design. Built by
Tampa Shipbuilding, Tampa, Florida. Triple 21 inch
torpedo tube mount originally fitted was removed
shortly completion. Refitted at Pearl Harbour,
after
Hawaii, in 1964, being provided with tripod masts to
support improved radar antennas; also fitted with more
modern sonar and anti-submarine weapons.
ELECTRONICS, Fitted with SPS-6 and SPS-5 search 7977, Korean Navy
radars.
EX-US "TACOMA" CLASS California, as Maritime Commission type S2-S2-AQ1 Sausalrto. PF 4), transferred to South Korea in 1950-1952,
Apnok (PF 62, ex-uSS Rockford. PF 48), transferred to scrapped in 1972-1973.
AllShips of this type have bee stricken from the Korean South Korea in 1950, was damaged in a collision on 21 Ex-USS Pasco (PF 6) and Gloucester (PF 22) were
Navy. May 1952; returned to US Navy and sunk as target in towed from storage in Japan to Korea for spare parts
1953 Du Man (PF 61, ex-USS Muskogee. PF 49) cannibalisation.
Former US "Tacoma"class patrol frigate, similar in desgn Nak Tong (PF 65. ex-USS Hoquiam. PF 5), Tae Torjg (PF See 1972-1973 and previous editions for characteristics
to the British "River" class. Built by Kaiser Co, Richmond, 63 ex-USS Tacoma, PF 3), and /m Chin (PF 66, ex-USS and photographs.
KOREA 21
ESCORT TRANSPORTS
Ix-US APD TYPE Name No. Launched US Comm. Transferred
KYONG NAM APD 28) APD 81
(ex-USS Cavallaro. ^ 15 June1944 13 Mar 1945 Oct 1959
Displacement, tons 1400 standard; 2 130 full load AH SAN APD 108) APD 82
(ex-USS Harry L Corl. 1 Mar 1944 5 June 1945 June 1966
Length, feet {metres) 300 (9t-4) wl; 306 (93-3) oa UNG PO (GK- Julius APD 83
A Raven, APD 110) 3 Mar 1944 28 June 1945 June 1966
Beam, feet (metres) 37 (11-3) KYONG PUK (ex-USS Kephart. APD 61) APD 85 6 Sep 1943 7 Jan 1944 Aug 1967
Draught, <eet (metres) 12-6 (3-2) JONNAM (ex-USS Hayter, APD 80) APD 86 11 Nov 1943 16 Mar 1944 Aug 1967
Guns 1—5 inch (727 mm) 38 cal DP CHR JU {e^-William M. Hobby, APD 95) APD 87 11 Feb 1944 4 Apr 1945 Aug 1967
6—40 mm AA (twin)
A/S weapons depth charges
Main engines Turbo-electric (General Electric
turbines); 12 000 shp; 2 shafts
2 (Foster Wheeler "D" Express)
Speed, knots 23-6
Troop capacity approx 160
Allbegun as destroyers escorts (DE), but converted during

construction or after completion to high-speed transports
(APD), APD 81 built by Defoe Shipbuilding Co. Bay
City. Michigan. APD 82 and APD 83 by Bethlehem
Shipbuilding Co Hingham. Massachusetts; APD 85-87
by Charleston Navy Yard. South Carolina.
In Korean service four latter ships originally rated as
gunboats (PG) changed in 1 972 to APD.
;
All are fitted
approximately 1 60 troops.
to carry
PHOTOGRAPHS Note davits aft of funnel for carrying

four LCVP-type landing craft or other small boats. Two
different configurations: ex-APD 37 class with high
bridge and lattice mast supporting 1 0-ton capacity boom :
ex-APD 87 class with low bridge and tripod mast

supporting 10-ton capacity boom.
One twin 40 mm gun mount is forward of bridge; two
others aft; on either side of boom.
KYONG NAM
PATROL VESSELS
1 Ex-US "ASHEVILLE" CLASS
PAEK KU (ex-USS Bemcia, PG 96) PGM 11 20 Dec 1969

Dimensions, feet 164-5 oa « 238 x
9-5
Guns 1—3 inch (76 mm)
50 cal AA (forward) 1—40 AA (aft) ; mm ;
4—50 cal MG
(twin)
Main engines CODAG; 2 diesels (Cummins); 1 450 bhp; 2 shafts = 16
knots; 1 gas turbine (General Electric); 13 300 shp; 2 shafts
= 40-^ knots
Former US "Asheville" class patrol gunboat Built by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co,

Tacoma, Washington launch date above commissioned in US Navy on 25 Apr 1 970
; ; ;
transferred to ROK Navy on 15 Oct 1971 and arrived in Korea in January 1972 This
is the first ship of the class to be transferred to a foreign navy by the United States See
United States section for design, engineering, and gunnery notes No anti-submarine
sensors or weapons are fitted
MISSILES. During 1971, while in US Navy service, this ship was fitted experimentally
with one launcher for the standard surface-to-surface missile. The box-like container,'
launcher held two missiles. See 1 971 -1 972 edition for additional photo of Benicia
missile configuration (page 706).
^^'^mi
SHIN SONG
8 Ex-US 185-ft PCE TYPE

KO JIN (ex-USS Report, MSF 289) PCE 50 8 Aug 1944
RO RYANG (ex-USS PCEC 882) PCEC 51 3 Dec 1943
MYONG RYANG (ex-USS PCEC 896) PCEC 52 22 May 1943
HAN SAN (ex-USS PCEC 873) PCEC 53 5 May 1943
OK PO (ex-USS PCEC 898) PCEC 55 3 Aug 1943
PYOK PA (ex-USS Dania, PCE 870) PCE 57 27 Feb 1943
RYUL PO (ex-USS Somerset. PCE 892) PCE 58 1 May 1943
SA CHON (ex-USS Batesburg, PCE 903) PCE 59 6 Sep 1943
3 Ex-US •AUK" CLASS MSF TYPE Displacement, tons 640 standard; 950 full load
180 '
184-5 oa X 33 X 9-5
SHIN SONG (ex-USS Ptarmigan, MSF 376) PCE 1001 15 July 1944 1—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA; 6 —
40 mm
AA (twin) except
SUNCHON (ex-USS Speed, MSF 116) PCE 1002 18 Apr 1942 Ko Jin only 4—40 mm; 4 or 8—20 mm
AA (single or twin)
KOJE (ex-USS Dextrous, MSF 341) PCE 1003 17 Jan 1943
A.'S weapons 1 hedgehog (except Ko Jin) depth charges
;
Mam engines Diesels (General Motors); 2 000 bhp; 2 shafts = 15 knots

Displacement, tons 890 standard; 1 250 full load Complement approx 100
Dimensions, feet 21 5 wl 221 2 oa x 32-2
; « io-8
Guns 2—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (single) ; 4—40 mm AA (twin) ,
4—20 mm AA (twin)
A/S weapons 3—12-75 inch (324 mm) torpedo tubes (Mk 32 triple);
1 hedgehog; depth charges
Main engines Motors diesels) 3 532 bhp; 2 shafts
Diesel-electric (General ;
= 18 knots
Former US Navy minesweepers (originally designated AM). Built by Savannal

Machine & Foundry Co, Savannah, Georgia; American SB Co, Lorain, Ohio; ana
Gulf SB Corp Madisonville, Texas, respectively. Launch dates above; PCE 1001 • ..^'lI'Î^Miir
^^Ûf^^
commissioned in US Navy on 15 Jan 1944, PCE 1002 on 15 Oct 1942, and PCE 1003
on 8 Sep 1943; PCE 1001 transferred to ROK Navy in July 1963, PCE 1002 in Nov
1967, and PCE 1003 in Dec 1967. wm^mB^fm
The minesweeping gear was removed prior to transfer and a second 3 inch gun fitted aft
additional anti-submarine weapons also fitted. See 1973-1974 edition for broadside
views.
220 KOREA
Patrol Vessels— continued
Ex-US 185-ft PCE TYPE-ciMOnijed 1 COASTAL PATROL AND INTERDICTION CRAFT

Former US Navy patrol craft. Launch dates above. Four units had been n-.oditied in Displacement, tons approx 70 full load
US service as "control" ships (PCEC) for operation with landing craft, being fitted Dimensions, feet 99 1 oa » 18 » 6
with additional communications equipment in an enlarged bridge area. Guns light cannon and machine guns planned; see notes
The USS Report was transferred to the US Army after World War II for experimental fVlain engines 3 gas turbines (Avco Lycoming TF 35) 5 400 hp 3 shafts =; ;
work; refitted with additional electronic equipment and subsequently transferred to 40+ knots maximum; 2 diesels (300 bhp) with outboa/d
South Korea as Ko Jin (designated PCE). drive for low-speed cruising
Ro Ryang and Myong Ryang transferred to South Korea in Feb 1955; Han San and
The prototype Coastal Patrol and Interdiction Craft (CPIC) sponsored by the US Navy
Ok Po in Sep 1955; Pyok Pa. Ryul Po, and 5a Chon in Dec 1961.
Tang Po (PCE 56, ex-USS Maria. PCE 842) was sunk by North Korean coastal guns was constructed by Tacoma Boatbuilding, Tacoma. Washington: after completion in
mid-1973 the craft was to undergo brief trials for the US Navy and then transfer to
on 19 Jan 1967.
South Korea
The CPIC was designed to intercept infiltration attempts into South Korea and other
nations with long and vulnerable coastlines. Plans for additional craft for US and
foreign use are under study. See United States section for CPIC illustration. Twin
30 mmrapid-fire gun mount planned for these craft reportedly is encountering develop-
ment problems.
9 65-ft SEWART TYPE

FB 1 FB 3 FB 6 FB 8
.i'fe..i4.^'^^^#^ FB FB 5 FB 7 FB 9
i^te^^^^r-l- 2

Dimensions, feet 65 oa ^ 16
Guns 2—20 mm (single)
TAE SAN Main engines 3 diesels (General Mo 12V71); 1 590 bhp; 3 shafts = 25
knots
Complement 5
3 Ex-US 173-ft PC TYPE
These craft were built in the United States by Sewart. The design is adapted from a
TAE SAN (ex-USS Wmnemuca. PC 1145) PC 707 27 Oct 1943 commercial 65-foot craft. Referred to as "Toksuuri No 1 through 10 by the South
'
HUM CHONG SAN (ex-USS Grosse Point, PC 1546) PC 708 30 Jan 1944 Koreans (with the No. 4 being considered unlucky and not assigned). Transferred
SOL AK (ex-USS Chadron. PC 564) PC 709 12 Apr 1942 to South Korea in August 1967.

Dimensions, feet 170 '
• 23 « 10-8
173 66 oa
1 —3 76 mm) 50 cal AA 1 ^10 mm
inch ( -20 mm AA
;
(single) reduced or removed from some units

A/S weapons 1 mousetrap; depth charges
Main engines Diesels (General Motors in PC 707 and 708; Fairbanks
Morse in PC 709), 2 880 bhp; 2 shafts = 20 knots
Former US Navy patrol craft. Launch dates above. Kum Chong San and Sol Ak
South Korea in Nov 1960.
transferred to Tae San in Jan 1964
Pak Tu San PC 701 (ex-US Merchant Marine Academy Ensign Whitehead, ex-USS
PC&2i), Kum Kang San PC 702 (ex-USS PC 810). and Sam Afa*: San PC 703 (ex-USS
PC 802) decommissioned in 1 960 and scrapped; Wan fla Sar? PC 705 (ex-USS PC 485)
sunk in typhoon off Guam in Nov 1962, subsequently raised but scrapped in 1964;
Myo Hyang San PC 706 (ex-USS PC 600) decommissioned in 1968 and scrapped
Ex-U 136-ft PCS TYPE

The former US wood-hulled PCS type submarine chasers loaned to South Korea in
1952 have been returned to US custody and discarded: Hwa Song PCS 201 (ex-USS
PCS 1426), Kum Song PCS 202 (ex-USS PCS 1445), Mok Song PCS 203 (ex-USS
PCS 1446), and Su Song PCS 205 (ex-USS PCS 1448).
8 Ex-US COAST GUARD 95-fl TYPE

PB 3 (ex -USCGC Cape Rosier. WPB 95333)
PB 5 ( -USCGC Cape Sable. WPB 95334)
PB 6 (ex -USCGC Cape Pro\iidence. WPB 95335)
PB 8 (ex -USCGC Cape Porpoise. WPB 95327)
PB 9 (e: USCGC Cape Falcon. WPB 95330)
PB 10 (e -USCGC Cape Trinity. WPB 95331)
PB 11 (e; -USCGC Cape Darby. WPB 95323) SB 5
PB 12 (ex -USCGC Cape Kiwanda. WPB 95329)
Displacement, tons 9-25 full load
Displacement, tons Dimensions, feet 40 oa ' 1 2 x 3
Dimensions, feet Guns 1— -50 cal MG 2—30
cal ; MG
Guns -50 cal MG/1— 81 mm mortar , several -30 cal MG Main engines 2 diesels (General Motors); 500 bhp; 2 shafts = 31 knots
Main engines Jiesels (General Motors) ; 2 200 bhp 2 ; shafts = 20 knots max Complement 7
Complement
These are aluminium-hulled craft built in the United States by Sewart Transferred to
Former Coast Guard steel-hulled patrol craft. Built in 1958-1959. Nine units
US South Korea in 1964. No 4 not assigned
South Korea in Sep 1 968. PB 7 (ex-USCGC Cape Florida, WPB 95325)
transferred to
in May 1971.
stricken after grounding
Combination machinegun/mortar mount is forward; single light machineguns are aft. MOTOR TORPEDO BOATS
See US Coast Guard listings for additional details
01 Pe Mi (ex-USS PT 812) stricken in 1969; Kal Mae Ki (ex-USS PT 616) stricken

in 1969. Latter craft returned to United States for use as a memorial.
KO CHANG -see following page

KOREA 221
COASTAL MINESWEEPERS Ex-US LST Type— continued

Former US Navy tank landing ships. Cargo capacity 2 00 tons. Launch dates above.
1
8 Ek-US MSC type Un Bong transferred to South Korea in Feb 1955, Duk Bong in Mar 1955, Bi Bong
in May 1955, Kae Bong in Mar 1956, Wee Bong in Jan 1959, Su Yong and Buk Han
in Dec 1958. and Hwa San in Oct 1958.
KUM SAN (ex-US MSC 284) MSC 522
KO HUNG (ex-US MSC 285) MSC 523 LSTs previously operated by South Korea and stricken were: ex-USS LST 120, ex-USS
KUM KOK (ex-US MSC 286) MSC 525 LST 213, Dan Yang ex-USS LST 343, ex-USS LST 378, ex-USS LST 380, Ryong Pi
NAM YANG (ex-US MSC 295) MSC 526 LST 806 ex-USS LST 388, An Tong LST 803 ex-USS LST 491 sunk in 1952, ex-USS
NA DONG (ex-US MSC 296) MSC 527 LST 536, ex-USS LST 594, Chon Po LST 805 ex-USS LST 595, ex-USS LST 624
SAM CHOK (ex-US MSC 316) MSC 528 Ryong Hwa LST 801 ex-USS LST 659, Lyung Wha ex-USS LST 805.
YONG DONG (ex-US MSC 320) MSC 529 (under construction)
OKCHEON (ex-US MSC 321) MSC 530 (under construction)

Dimensions, feet 144 oa X 28 « 82
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 diesels: 1 200 bhp; 2 shafts
"Bluebird" class coastal minesweepers built by the United States specifically for
transfer under the Military Aid Programme. Wood hulled with non-magnetic metal
fittings.
Kum San transferred to South Korea in June 1959, Ko Hung in Sep 1959, Kum Kok
in Nov 1959, Nam Yang in Sep 1963, Ha Dong in Nov 1963, and Sam Chok in July
1968.
Two additional units MSC 230 and MSC 321 9 under construction at Peterson Builders.
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, both launched in 1 974 and scheduled for delivery in mid- 1975
1 Ex-US LSMR TYPE

SI HUNG (ex-USS St Joseph River. LSMR 527) LSMR 311

Dimensions, feet 204-5 v»l. 206-2 oa x 34-5 x 10
Guns 1 —5 inch (727 mm) 38 cal DP 2—40 AA 4—20 : AA mm ; mm
Rocket launchers 8 twin rapid-fire launchers for 5 inch rockets
Main engines 2 diesels (General Motors) 2 800 bhp: 2 shafts = 12-6 knots
;

Former US Navy landing ship completed as a rocket-firing ship to support amphibious
landing operations. Transferred to South Korea on 15 Sep 1960, Configuration
differs from conventional LSM type with "island" bridge structure and 5 inch gun aft,
no bow doors.
4 Ex-US YMS TYPE ,„^î
KWANG CHU (ex-USS YMS 413) MSC 503

KUM HWA (ex-USS Curlew. MSCO 8-, ex-AMS 8, ex-YMS 218) MSC 519 lli:i::d.;,fliilMiis^Ti''t«j
KIM PO (ex-USS Kite, MSCO 22, ex-AMS 22, ex-YMS 375) MSC 520
KO CHANG (ex-USS Mockingbird, MSCO 27, ex-AMS 27,

ex-YMS 419)
MSC 521
^
UNG
3JJ
m '56"
Dimensions, feet 136 oa " 24-5 » 8 11 Ex-US LSM TYPE

Guns 1—40 mm AA: 2—20 mm AA TAE CHO (ex-USS LSM 546)LSM 601
Main engines diesels: 1 000 bhp = 15 knots TYO TO (ex-USS LSM 268)LSM 602
Complement approx 50 KA TOK (ex-USS LSM 462)LSM 605
KO MUN (ex-USS LSM 30) LSM 606
Former US Navy auxiliary motor minesweepers 1941-1942. Wood hulled
built PIAN (ex-USS LSM 96) LSM 607
Kum Hwa, Kim Po, and Ko Chang transferred to South Korea in Jan 1956. PUNG TO (ex-USS LSM 54) LSML 608
Yong Kung MSC 518 (ex-US BYMS 8) scrapped in 1955, Kil Chu MSC 514 (ex US
WOL Ml (ex-USS LSM 57) LSM 609
BYMS 5) scrapped in 1959, Kang Wha MSC 508 (ex-USS YMS 245) lost in 1959. Kl RIN (ex-USS LSM 19) LSM 610
Kim Chon MSC 513 (ex-USS YMS
1968, Ka Pyong MSC 509 (ex-
258) scrapped in
NUNG RA (ex-USS LSM 84) LSM 611
USS YMS 210) sunk in 1950. Kupo MSC 512 (ex-USS YMS 323) scrapped in 1956, SIN Ml (ex-USS LSM 316, LSM 612
Kang Kyong MSC 510 (ex-USS YMS 330) scrapped in 1963. Ko Yung MSC 515 UL RUNG (ex-USS LSM 17) LSM 613
(ex-USS BYMS 55) scrapped in 1959. Kang Jim MSC 501 (ex-USS YMS 354)
scrapped in 1 959, Kyoung Chu MSC 502 (ex-USS YMS 358) scrapped in 1 962, Ka Ya
San MSC 51 1 (ex-USS YMS 423) lost in 1 949, Kang Nung MSC 507 (ex-YMS 463) tons 743 beaching: 1 095 full load
scrapped in 1 959, /Co Won MSC 517 (ex-US YMS type unnumbered) lost m 1948 Dimensions, feet 196-5 wl 203 5 oa « 34 6 « 85
:
Kong C/fy MSC 516 (ex-US BYMS 6) sunk in 1950. Guns —

2 40 mm AA (twin) several 20 : mm AA
Main engines 2 diesels (direct drive: Fairbanks Morse except lyo To
General Motors): 2 800 bhp: 2 shafts = 12-5 knots
MINESWEEPING BOAT Complemi nt approx 60
MSB 1 (ex-US MSB 2) Former US Navy medium landing ships. Buiit 1944-1945 LSM 601, 602, and 605
transferred to South Korea in 1955: others in 1956 Sin /Vf/ served in Indochina as
Displacement, tons 30 light: 39 full load French L 9014 and Ul P.ung as French L 9017 during 1954-1955: returned to United
Dimensions, feet 57 2 oa " 15-3 » 4 States in Oct 1955 and retransferred to South Korea in fall 1956
Guns machineguns Pung To serves as mine force flagship fitted with mine -laying rails and designated LSML.
Main engines 2 geared diesels (Packard): 600 bhp: 2 shafts = 12 knots Arrangement of 20 mm guns differs: some ships have two single mounts adjacent
to forward 40 mm mount on forecastle: other 20 mm guns along sides of cargo well.
Former US Navy Minesweeping boat transferred on 1 Dec 1961. Wood hulled, Tok To LSM 603 (ex-USS LSM 419) scrapped in 1963.
Po Song Man LSSL 109 (ex-USS LSSL 54), Yung Hung Man LSSL 107 (ex-USS
LANDING SHIPS LSSL 77), Yong II Man LSSL 110 (ex-USS LSSL 84), and Kang Hwa Man LSSL 108
(ex-USS LSSL 91) have been scrapped.
8 Ex- US LST TYPE
UN PONG (ex-USS LST 1010) LST 807 29 Mar 1944
DUK BONG (ex-USS LST 227) LST 808 21 Sep 1943
81BONG (ex-USS LST 218) LST 809 20 July 1943
KAE BONG (ex-USS Berkshire County, LST 288) LST 810 7 Nov 1943
WEE BONG (ex-USS Johnson County, LSJ M9) LST 812 30 Dec 1944
SU YONG (ex-USS Afane Coonfy, LST 853) LST 813 17 Nov 1944
BUK HAN (ex-USS iynn Cou/7fK, LST 900) LST 81 5 9 Dec 1944
HWA SAN (ex-USS
Pender County, LST 1080) LST
653 standard 2 366 beaching : :

816
4 080 full
2 May 1945
load
'^"^^'^^-..^^^^s^^&.M
Dimensions, feet 316 wl: 328 oa x 50 x 14
Guns 10 or 8—40 mm AA
Main engines diesels: 1 700 bhp; 2 shafts =11-6 knots
222 KOREA
Landing Ships continued 1 OILER: Ek-us 235- ft YO TYPE

HWA CHOK {ex-Paek Yeon AO 5, ex-USS Derrick YO 59) AO 5
1 Ek-us lcu type Displacement. Ions 890 standard. 2 700 full load
LCU 1 (ex-USS LCU 531) Dimensions, feet 236 oa 37 9 • 15
Gun? several 20 mm AA
Displacement, tons 309 full load Main engines diesel (Fairbanks Morse). 150 bhp;
i05 wl, 119 1 oa « 32 66 » 5
1 shaft = 105 knots
Dimensions, feet Complement approx 45
Main engines dieseis (Gray Marine); 675 bhp, 3 shafts
Former US Navy self-propelled fuel barge Transferred to South Korea on 14 Oct
Former US Navy utility landing craft. Built in 1943 as LCT(6) 531. Transferred to 1955 Capacity 10 000 barrels petroleum Reportedly, the ship has been laid up in
South Korea in Dec 1960. No name assigned. reserve
AUXILIARY SHIPS
1 REPAIR SHIP:Ex-US ARL TYPE
TUK SU (ex-USS Minotaur. ARL 15, ex-LST 645) ARL 1

Dimensions, feet 316 wl; 328 oa » 50 > 11-2
Guns 8—40 mm AA ,
12-20 mm AA
Main engines diesels (General Motors) ; 1 800 bhp; 2 shafts =116 knots
Former US Converted during construction from an LST

Navy landing craft repair ship.
Launched on 20 Sep 1 944 and commissioned in US Navy on 30 Sep 1 944 Transferred
to South Korea in Oct 1955
HWA CHON
2 OILERS: Ex-US 174- ft YO TYPE
KU YONG (ex-USS YO 118) YO -USS YO 179) YO 6

Dimensions, feet 174 oa X 32
TUK SU Guns several 20 mm AA
US FREIGHT SUPPLY TYPE Mam engines diesel (Union); 500 bhp; shaft = 7 knots
6 SUPPLY SHIPS Complement approx 35
IN CHON (ex US Army FS 198) AKL 902
Former US Navy self-propelled fuel barges. Transferred to South Korea on 3
CHINNAM PO (ex US Army FS 356) AKL 905
1946 and 13 Sep 1971, respectively. Cargo capacity 6 570 barrels.
MOK PO (ex USCGC Trillium, WAK 170, ex-US Army FS 397) AKL 907
KUN SAN (ex USS5/)dAps,AKL10,ex-AG 139,ex-USArmyFS385) AKL 808
MA SAN (e: USS AKL 35, ex-US Army FS 383) AKL 909
UL SAN (e USS Brule, AKL 28, ex-US Army FS 370) AKL 910
2 AUXILIARY TUGS: Ex-US ATA TYPE
Displacement, tons approx 700 YONG MUN (ex ATA 2 17 Jan 1945
Dimensions, feet 328 « 10
176-5 oa « DO BONG (ex ATA (S) 3 14 Dec 1944
Guns 2—20 mm AA (single) most ships
in
Mam engines diesel; 1 000 bhp; 1 shaft = 10 knots

Complement approx 20 Dimensions, feet 133-66 wl; 143 oa » 338
Originally freight and supply ships built in World War II for coastal operation
US Army 1—3 inch (76 50 mm) cal AA 4—20 mm AA
;
In Chon built by Higgins Industries. Chin Nam

Po by J K Welding, Ul San by Sturgeon Main engines diesel (General Motors) , 1 500 bhp; 1 shaft = 13 knots
Bay, others by Ingalls (Dectaur, Alabama) Complement approx 45
Many subsequently served in US Navy and Military Sea Transportation Service (now
Military Seahft Command). Details and configurations differ. Former US Navy auxiliary ocean tugs Launch dates above Both transferred to
In Chon and Chin Nam Po transferred to South Korea tn 1951 Mok Po. Kin San. and ;
South Korea in February 1962 Do Bong modified for salvage work
Ma San in 1956; Ul San on 1 Nov 1971.
Pusan AKL 901 (ex-US Army FS 162), Wonsan AKL 903 (ex-US Army FS 254), The South Korean Navy also operates nine small harbour tugs (designated YTL) These
Song Chin AKL 906 (ex-US Army FS 285) scrapped in 1958 are one ex-US Navy craft (YTL 550) and five ex-US Army craft.
SERVICE CRAFT
The South Korean Navy operates approximately 35 small service craft in addition to
the YO-type oilers listed above and the harbour tugs noted above. These craft include
open lighters, floating cranes, diving tenders, dredges, ferries, non-self-propelled fuel
barges, pontoon barges, and sludge removal barges. Most are former US Navy craft.
HYDROGRAPHiC SERVICE
The following craft are operated by the Korean Hydrographic Service and are not
rated 3S Navy. All are engaged in surveying operations.
MA SAN 1 Ex-US ATA TYPE

1 OILER NORWEGIAN TYPE: TAN YUNG (ex-USS Tillamook, AJfK 192) 15 Nov 1944
CHUN Ji (ex-Birk) AO 2 Characteristics similar to the two ex-US ocean tugs listed previously. Launch date
above. Transferred to South Korea on 25 July 1971 for use as surveying ship,
Displacement, tor 1 400 stai idatd, 4 160 full load 2 Ex-BELGIAN MSI TYPE
Dimensions, feet 297 5 oa 44 5 « 182
Guns 1-40 mn AA; several 20 AA mm SURO 5 (ex-Belgian Temse) SURD 6 (ex-Belgian Tournai, ex-US MSI 93)
Main engines 2 diesels, 1 800 bhp; 1 shaft = 12 knots
Former Norwegian tankers built by A/S Berken Mek Verks, Bergen, Norway, in 1951. Dimensions, feet 113-2 oa X 22-3 x 6
Transferred to South Korea in Sep 1953. Sister ship Pu/on AO 3 (ex-Hassel) ran Main engines Diesels; 1 260 bhp; 2 shafts 1 5 knots
aground arid was lost on 24 May 1971.
Former Belgian inshore minesweepers. Built in Belgium, the Tournai being financed
by United States. Launched on 6 Aug 1956 and 18 May 1957, respectively. Trans-
ferred to South Korea in March 1970
1 Ex-US YMS TYPE
SURO 3 (ex-USC & GS Hodgson)
Dimensions, feet 136 oa ' 24 5 « 9 25 .
Main engines 2 diesels, 1 000 bhp, 2 shafts 5 knots
YMS type transferred to South Korea om US Coast & Geodetic Survey in IS
COAST GUARD
The Korean Coast Guard operates about 25 smiall ships and craft including several
tugs and small rescue craft
KUWAIT LAOS LEBANON 223
KUWAIT LAOS
Personnel Administration
Commander, Royal Lao Navy and Chief ol Nav
1974: 200 (Coastguard)
Colonel Prince Sinlhanavong Kmdavong
Mercantile Marine
Lloyds Regi: of Shipping: 162 vessels of 676 879 tons gross Personnel
PATROL BOATS 1974; 550 officers and men
AL SALEMI AMAN RIVER PATROL CRAFT

AL SKURTI INTISAR 7 LCM (6) Type 28 tons commission 3 in reserve
AL MUBARAid MARZOOK 6 Cabin Type 21 tons commission 4 in reserve
2 Type
Chris Crafi 15 tons commission
Displacement, tons 40 commission.
2 11 m?tre Type 10 tons / in reserve
Dimensions, feet 78 oa x 15-5 x 4-5 mean
8 8 metre Type 6 ions reserve
Main engines 2 Rolls Royce 8-cylinder 90° V form marine diesels; 1 340 commission. 6 reserve
7 Cargo Transport 50 tons in
shp at 1 800 rpm, 1 116 shp at 1 700 rpm = 20 knots
1 MG
Range, miles 700 at 15 knots It was stated in 1372 that the above craft are formed into four squadrons.
LEBANON
Naval Military and Air Attachi in London: Brigadier Antoine Rapha
Personnel
«* 1974; 250 officers and

Mercantile Marine
men
Lloyd's Register of Shipping 81 vessels of 119 468 tons gross
PATROL BOATS
TARABLOUS 31
Dimensions, feel 124 7 « 18 « 58
INTISAR 7572, Vosper Thornycroft Guns 2—40 mm
Two were by Thornycroft before the merger and six by Vosper afterwards. Al-
built
Mam engines 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels, 2 shafts. 2 700 bhp = 27 knots
Radius miles 1 500
Salemi and Al Mubarak/ were shipped to Kuwait on 8 Sep 1 966. Hulls are of welded
steelconstruction, with superstructures of aluminium alloy. Twin hydraulically operated
rudders, Decca type D 202 radar. The later boats are slightly different in appearance Jarabious was built by Ch. Navals de Est6rel. Laid
I down in June 1958 Launched
with modified superstructure and no funnel, see photograph of Intisar^ in June 1959 Completed in 1959,
2 "56 ft" TYPE

Displacement, 25
Length, feet 56
Main engines 2 MTU MB6 V.331 diesels; I 350 hp = 26 knots
Guns 1—20 mm, 2 MG
Ordered from Vosper Thornycrof Priv te Ltd, Singapore September 1973.
Completion June 1974.
TARABLOUS f968 Lebanese Nay

B Y B LO S'
SIDON 12 BEYROUTH (ex-7IR) 13

Dimensions, feel 66 > 13 5 « 4
Guns 1-20 mm AA: 2 MG
Main engines General Motors diesels, 2 shafts. 530 bhp = 18 5 knots
French built ML type craft Built by Ch. Navals de I Esterel. Lau :hed 1954-55
DJOUNIEH 41
Dimensions, feet 1 1 2 « 18 « 7 5
Guns 1—20 mm, 2—12 7 mm MG
Vosper Thornycroft "56 ft" Type 7573, Mosper Thornycroft Mam engines 2 GM diesels; 2 shafts = 16 knots
Complement 16
PATROL LAUNCHES Ex-Fairmile "B" motor launch of the Royal Navy built in 1940-
'50 ft" TYPE
Built by the Singapore Yard of Thornycroft (Malaysia) Limited, now the Tanjong Rhu,
iy
Singapore, Yard of Vosper Thornycroft Private Ltd. Known as 50-foot patrol craft.
Completed in 1962.
8 "35 ft" TYPE
Built by Vosper Thornycroft Private Ltd, Singapore. Of double-skinned teak construction
with twin turbo-charged Perkins diesels they are capable of 24 knots. Ordered
July 1972. All delivered by May 1973.
7570, Labartese Nivy
LANDING CRAFT
SOUR (ex-LCU 1474)
Dimensions, feel 115 « 34 « 6
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 3 diesels, 3 shafts; 675 bhp 10 knots
Former United Stales utility landing craft built in 1957. transferred in Nov 1958.
7972, Vosoer Thornycroft
LANDING CRAFT
.-CT5»3 —•tSiiSKt^y-
Two 88-ft landing craft built for the Ministry of the Interior,
Private Ltd, Singapore. Ordered 1 970 and handed over
Kuwait by Vosper Thornycroft
May 1 971 . Used for storing
j:^4i~TI0~O
parties working on Kuwait's off-shore islands. 1968, Lebanese Navy
224 LIBERIA LIBYA
LIBERIA
Personnel
1974: about 200 officers and men
Mercantile Marine
Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 2 289 vessels of 49 904 744 tons gross
MOTOR GUNBOAT ML 4001

PATROL BOATS
ML 4002
ALERT {ex-USN PGM 102) — (ex-USN PGM 69) Displacement, tons 11 5
Dimensions, feet 40 5 oa X.I 15 « 3 5
Displacement, tons 100 Guns 2 MG
Dimensions, feet 95 o; 19 < 5 Main engines 2 GM diesels, 2 shafts 380 bhp = 23 knots max
Guns 1— 4i n AA
Main engines diesels 2 shafts, 2 200 bhp = 21 Coastguard cutters built at the United Stales Coast Guard Yard, Curtis Bay. Maryland,
Complement 15 presented by the USA and transferred during 1957
PGM 102 (US number) was built in the United States for transfer under the Military
Aid Programme In 1967.
PRESIDENTIAL YACHT
LIBERIAN (e<^^V,fgin,a)
Dr Giorgio Arra
Motor yacht 742 tons (yacht measurement) built in 1930 by William Beardmore &
of
Co Ltd, Dalmuir, Purchased by Liberia for use as the Presidential Yacht in 1957.
LANDING CRAFT
Extensively refitted by Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead, at the end of 1962 reported to be used for transport and general
Establishment
LIBYA Strength of the Fleet
o new construction in hand)
The Libyan Navy was established in Nov 1962 when a British Naval Mission was Type Activ
formed and first recruits were trained at HMS St. Angela. Malta. Cadets were also Frigate
trained at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, and technical ratings at HMS LSD
Sultan. Gosport, and HMS Collingwood, Fareham. England. Corvette
Fast Attack Craft— Missile
Personnel Large Patrol craft 10
(a) 1974: Total 2 000 officers and ratings, including Coast Guard Minesweepers— Inshore
(b) Voluntary service MRC
Administration Mercantile Marine
Senior Officer, Libyan Navy: Captain A, Shaksuki Lloyds Register of Shipping 13 vessels of 5 932
FRIGATE
1 VOSPER THORNYCROFT MARK 7
DAT ASSAWARI F
Displacement, tons I 325 standard. 1 625 full load

Length, feet (metres) 310 (94 5) pp. 330 (700 6) oa
Draught, feet (metres) II 2 (34)
AIS weapons 1 Mortar Mark 10
Missile launchers 6 (2 triple) "Seacat" close range
ship-to-air
Guns 1_4-5 in ;2—40 mm (twin) ;
2—35 mm (twin)
Main engines CODOG arrangement. 2 shafts;
2 Rolls Royce gas turbines,
23 200 shp = 37 5 knots max
2 Paxman diesels, 3 500 bhp =
17 knots economical cruising
speed
DAT ASSAWARI 7973. Jofin G. Callis
Mark 7 Fast Frigate ordered from Vosper Thornycroft on

6 Feb 1968. Generally similar in design to the two launched without ceremony in Sep 1 969 and completed
Iranian ships built by this firm, but larger and with 1 Feb 1973 After trials she carried out work-up at
different armament. Laid down 27 Sep 1968, was Portland, England, reaching Tripoli autumn 1 973.
1 DOCK TYPE
Displacement, tons 2 200 standa 2 470 full load

Ship
Length, feet (metres) 300 (97 4) 324 (98 8) oa
Beam, feet (metres) (74 6)
Draught feet (metres 10 2 (3 7) 19 . (5 8) aft when
flooded
Dock
Length, feet (metres 1350 (47 7)
Width, feet (metres) 40 (722)
Guns 2—40 AA
Main engines 2 Paxman 16 cyl diesels; 3 500
bhp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 15
ZELTIN
Complement As Senior Officer Ship: 101
(15 officers and 86 ratings)
Fined with accommodation for a flag officer or a senior
officerand staff. Operational and administrative base of
The Vosper-Thornycroft Group received the order for the squadron. Workshops with a total area of approx
this ship in Jan 1 967 for delivery in late 1 968. She was 4 500 sq ft are situated amidships with ready access to
support, including mobile designed and built at the Group's Woolston Shipyard, the dock, and there is a 3-ton travelling gantry fitted
The ship provides full istic
with outriggers to cover ships berthed alongside up to
I
docking maintenance and repair facilities for Libyan Launched on 29 Feb 1968. Commissioned (with Sirte
Craft up to 120 ft can be docked and Susa) on 23 Jan 1969. 200 feet long.
fleet.
LIBYA MALAWI 225
CORVETTE Light Forces— continued

6 THORNYCROFT TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Dimensions, feet 162 wl . 1 77 oa « 28 5 » 10 mean (13 props) HOMS
Guns 1—4 in, 4—40 mm AA (single) MISURATA
Mam engines 2 Paxmao Ventura 16 YJCf^/l diesels .
2 shafts, 3 800 btip =
18 knots
Dimensions, feet 100 x 21 ' 5 5
Gun 1—20 mm
Complement 63 (5 officers and 58 ratings)
Main engines 3 Rolls-Royce DV8TLM Diesels;
Designed and built by Vosper Limited, Portsmoutti, in association with Vickers Limited. Range, miles 1 800 at 14 knots
Launched on 29 July 1965, completed on 30 Mar 1966, commissioned for service
at Portsmouth on 20 Apr 1966, and arrived in Tripoli on 15 June 1966. Fitted with Welded Ar Rakib and Farwa completed 4 May 1967 by John I,
steel construction.
surface warning radar, Vosper roll damping fins and air-conditioning. A suite of State Thornycroft, Woolston Benina and Misurata. 29 Aug 1 968 and last pair in early 1 969,
;
apartments is included in the accommodation. all by Vosper-Thornycroft
1971. A. a ./. PiVia
1969. Thornycroft
LIGHT FORCES
3 "SUSA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
SEBHA (ex-Sokna) 1 THORNYCROFTTYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Dimensions, feet 78 ^ 15 X 45
Dimensions, feet 90 pp; 960 wl 100 oa
Missiles 8-SS 12
Gun 1 MG
Main engines 3 Rolls-Royce dii sis: 3 shafts: 945 bhp = 22-5 kn
Guns 2—40 mm AA (siingle)
Main engines 3 Bristol Siddeley •Proteus' gas turbines ; 3 shafts ; 1 2 750 bhp
= 54 knots
lar but smaller boats transfer
Complement 20
The order for these three fast patrol boats from Vosper Limited, Portsmouth, England,
was announced on 1 2 Oct 1 966 They are generally similar to the motor torpedo boats
designed and built by Vosper for the Royal Danish Navy Built at the Vosper-Thorny-
croft Group s Portchester shipyard. Fitted with air conditioning and modern radar
and radio equipment Susa was launched on 31 Aug 1967. Sirte on 10 Jan 1968
and Sokna (renamed Sebha) on 29 Feb 1968 First operational vessels in the world
to be armed with Nord-Aviation SS 12(M) guided weapons with sighting turret
installation and other equipment developed jointly by Vosper and Nord. These
weapons, of which eight can be fired by each boat without reloading, have a destructive
power equivalent to a six-inch shell.
INSHORE MINESWEEPERS
2 BRITISH TYPE
n. BRAK (ex-HMS Harpham) ZUARA (ex-HMS Greelham)

m.k-:' Dimensions, feet
Guns
1020 X 200 X 5
1—40 mm; 1—20 mm
Mam engines 2 Paxman 12 YJCM diesels; 3 600 bhp
1969. Wnghl b Logan, Complement 20
Lent by Great Britain in 1963 to form the nucleus of a navy for Libya, and given out-
lARIAN" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) right to theRoyal Libyan Navy in 1966. Given Libyan names in Sep 1966.
KHAWLAN MERAWA SA8RATHA
Dimensions, feet 100 pp; 106 oa « 21-2 x 5-5
Guns 1 —20 mm AA
Main engines 2 Paxman diesels; 1 100 bhp =
Complement 1 5 to 22
Builtby Brooke Marine, Lowestoft Launched on 21 Apr, 29 May, 25 Oct and 30

Sep 1969, respectively, and completed on 30 Aug 1969 (Garian and Khawlan) and
early1970 (other two).
A. (t J. Pavia
MAINTENANCE REPAIR CRAFT

ZLEITEN (ex-/M/?C 1013, exLCT)
Displacement, tons 657 standard, 900 approx fi II load
Dimensions, feet 225 pp, 231 3 oa « 39 3 3 forward, 5 aft
Mam engines 4 Paxman diesels; 2 shafts; 1 840 bhp = 9 knots
Built in 1944-45 Purchased from Great Britain on 5 Sep 1966 Depot ship for
1970, Brooke Marine minesweepers.
MALAWI
Three small patrol-boats are deployed on Lake Nyasa ; the first was bought in 1968.
226 MALAYSIA
MALAYSIASEE ALSO SABAM

Administration Diplomatic Representation
Chief of I fie Naval Staff Services Adviser ir London: (a) 1974: 4 900 (430 officers and 4 470 ratings)
Rear-Admiral Dato K Thanabalasingam, DPMI Colonel Micha Peh Tek Foo
•A (b) Voluntary service
JMN, SMJ
Deputy to trie Cfiief of Ifie Navat Staff: (No new construction known— 3 Fast Attack Craft
Captain Mohd Zain bin Mohd Salleh, KMN reportedly ordered from France)
Prefix to Ships' Names
Type Active
The names of Malaysian warships are prefixed by KD,
Frigates 2
Commander Navat Forces West t\/talays/a: (Kapal Diraja) meaning Royal Ship
Captain P. K^ Nettur. AMN Large Patrol Craft 24
Minesweepers— Coastal 6
Diving Tender 1 Mercantile Marine
Survey Vessel 1
Commander Naval Forces East Mafaysia: Support Ship 1 Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
Captain Cheah Leong Voon, AMN Police Launches 24 117 vessels of 226 350 tons gross
FRIGATES
1 YARROW TYPE
RAHMAT (ex-Hang Jebat) F 24
Displacement, tons 1 250 standvd; 1 600 full load

Length, feet (metres) 300 (91 44)tf: 308 (93 9) os
Missile launchers 1 quadruple "Seacat" surface-to-
Guns, dual purpose

air
1^»-5 in (114 mm) t^
Guns, AA 2—40 mm
A/S weapons 1 "Limbo" three- barrelled mortar ft ft
Main engines 1 Bristol Siddeley Olympus gas
turbine: 19 500 shp:
Crossley Pielstick diesel; 3 850
bhp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots 26 boosted by gas turbine:
16 on diesel alone
1 000 at 26 knots 1972. Wright & Logan
Complement 140
General purpose frigate of new design developed by Ordered from Yarrow & Co Ltd, Scotstoun, on 11 Feb RADAR, Air Surveillance: HSA LW 02, Fire control;
Yarrow. Fully automatic with saving in complement 1966, Launched on 18 Dec 1967, Delivered 13 Sep M 20 wi h radar in spherical radome for guns , M 44 for
Delivered mid -1971 1972 Seacat
1 Ex-BRITISH -LOCH" CLASS

HANG TUAH (ex-HMS Loch Insh) F 433

,
Length, feel (metres) 297 2 (90-6) wl; 3070 (93-6) oa

Guns, AA 6—40 mm
Main engines 2 triple expansion; 5 500 ihp;
2 shafts
Speed, knots 1 9-5 designed

Complement 140
HANG TUAH 1972, ftoyal Malaysian Navy
with helicopter deck, air-conditioning, modern radar "Squid" mortars having been removed, /-fang Tuah was
Built by Henry Robb Ltd, Leith, Laid down on 17 Nov and extra accommodation. Re-commissioned on 1 2 Oct the name of a Malay Admiral of the 1 5th century.
1943, launched on 10 May 1944 and completed on 20 1964. Sailed on 12 Nov 1964, Converted into a training
Oct 1 944, On transfer, refitted (in Portsmouth Dockyard) ship in Apr 1971, the two 4-inch guns and the two RADAR, Search: Type 227
LIGHT FORCES
4 "PERDANA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)

PERDANA GANAS SERANG GANYANG

Dimensions, ft (m) 154-2 x 23-1 x 12-8 (76-5 " 7 x 3-7)
Missile launchers 2 MM38 ("Exocet") surface-to-surface
Guns 1— 57 mm Bofors; —40 mm 70 cal Bofors1
Main engines 4 MTU diesels; 4 shafts; 14 000 bhp = 36-5 knots

First pair built by Constructions Mecanlques de Normandie, Perdana launched 31 May

1972 completed December 1972 and Ganas launched 26 Oct 1972 for completion
28 Feb 1973. Second pair built by Society Francaise de Constructions Navales
(ex-Franco-Beige), Serang launched 22 Dec 1971, completed 31 Jan 1973 and
Ganyang launched 16 March 1972, completed 20 March 1973. All of basic "La
Combattante 11" design. Left Cherbourg for Malaysia 2 May 1973. 1973. John G. Callis
MALAYSIA 227
Light Forces — continued MINE WARFARE FORCES
4 "PERKASA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) 6 Ex-BRITISH "TON" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
GEMPITA P 152 HANDALAN P 151 PENDEKAR P 153 PERKASA P 150 BRINCHANG (ex-Thankenon 172 LEDANG tex Hexton) M 1143
JERAI (SK-Dilslon) M 1 1168
68 MAHAMIRU {ex-Dar/aslon) M 1127
Displacement, tons 95 standard. 114 full load KINABALU (er,-Essington)
)n) M 1134 TAHAN (ex-Lullington) M 1163
Dimensions feel 90 pp. 96 wl 99 : o» « 25 5 « 7
Guns 1—40 mm AA 1—20 mm AA
.
Missiles 8— SS 12(VI) in 2 quadruple launchers
Dimensions, feet 140 pp; 152 03 X 28 8 x 8 2
Mam engines 3 Rolls Royce Proteus gas turbines, 3 shafts. 12 750 bhp = Guns 1—40 mm AA forward: 2—20 mm AA aft
54 knots Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 2 500 bhp = 15 knots max
GM diesels on wing shafts for cruising = 10 knots tons
Oil fuel, 45
Complement 39
The design is a combination of the 'Brave class hull form and Ferocity type con-
struction Ordered from Vosper Limited Portsmouth England on 22 Oct 1964 Mahamiru transferred from the Royal Navy on 24 May 1960. Ledang, refitted at
Generally similar to the motor torpedo boats buill by Vosper for the Royal Danish Chatham Dockyard before transfer, commissioned for Malaysia in Oct 1963. Jerai
Navy. They can also operate in the gunboat role or a mmelaying role Perkasa and Kinabalu, refitted in Great Britain, arrived in Malaysia summer 1964. Brinchang
(Valiant) was launched on 26 Oct 1965. Handalan (Reliant) on 18 Jan 1966 Cempila and Tahan, refitted in Singapore, transferred to Malaysian Navy in May and Apr 1 966,
(Thunderer) on 6 Apr 1966 and Pendekar (Champion) on 24 June 1966 The hull respectively. All six have been programmed for a 9-month refit by Vosper-Thornycroft
IS entirely of glued laminated wooden construction, with upperworks of aluminium Singapore which will extend their availability by some years.
alloy Equipment includes Rover gas turbine generating sets, full air conditioning.
Decca radar, and comprehensive navigation and communications system The craft
were shipped to Malaysia " mid-1967 Tiiey were re-armed with eight SS 12 missiles
in place of four 21 -inch torpedoes in 1 S/1
1972. Royal Malaysian Navy
GEMPITA (Firing SS 12 missile) 1972. Royal Malaysian Navy

DIVING TENDER
DUYONG
Displace tons 120 standard. 140
3 "LA COMBATTANTE II" TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN) Dimensi
I.
feet 99 5 wl 110 oa
full
21
load
5 I
Guns
It was reportedOctober 1 972 that the Malaysian Government intended to order these
in
Main engines 2 Cummins diesels, 1 900 rpm 500 bhp = 10 knots
craft which would be fitted with additional guns in place of missiles. No further news. Complement 23
Teck (Pte) Ltd Singapo
Built by Kail Launched on 18 Aug 1970 Commissionea
6 "KEDAH" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) on 5 Jan 1971
SRI KEOAH P 3138 SRI PAHANG P 3141 SRI SELAIMGOR P 3139

SRI KELANTAN P 3142 SRI PERAK P 3140 SRI TRENGGANU P 31'!^ Royal Malaysian Police
18 PX CLASS
Mahkota, Temenggong, Hulubalang, Maharajasetia, Maharajalela. Pahlawan, Bentara,
SABAH" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) Perwira, Pertanda, Shahbandar, Sangsetia. Laksamana, Pekan, Kelang. Kuala Kangsar.
Arau. Sri Gumantong, Sri Labuan, (Numbered PX 1-18)
SRI MELAKA P 3147 Displacement, tons

SRI NEGRI SEMBILAN P 3146 Dimensions, feet 87-5 oa X 19 X 48
Guns 2-20 mm
Main engines 2 Mercedes Benz diesels; 2 shafts; 2 700 hp = 25 knots
Complement 15
14 "KRIS" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
6 IMPROVED PX CLASS
Alor Star, Kota Bahru. Kuala Trengganu, Johore Bahru. Sn'Merianti. Kuching (Numbered
KRIS P 34 SERAMPANG P 41 PX 19-24).
BADEK P 37 LEMBING P 40 SRI JOHOR P 49
BELEDAU P 44 PANAH P 42 SRI PERLIS P 47 Displacement, tons
KELEWANG P 45 RENCHONG P 38 SUNOANG P 36 Dimensions, feet
KERAMBIT P 43 RENTAKA P 46 TOMBAK P 39 Guns 2—20 mm
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 460 hp
Displacement, tons 96 standard; 109 load Range, miles 750 at 15 knots
Dimensions, feet 95 wl. 103 oa « 19 8 5 5 Complement
Guns 2—40 mm; 70 cal AA
Main engines 2 Bristol Siddeley/Maybach MD 655/18 diesels; 3 500 bhp All24 boats built by Vosper Thornycroft Private, Singapore, PX class between 1 963 and
27 knots max 1970, Improved PX class 1 972-73. Sri Gumantong and Sri Labuan operated by Sabah
Government, remainder by Royal Malaysian Police.
Range, miles 1 400 {Sabah class 1 660) at 14 knots
All 24 craft were built by Vosper Limited. Portsmouth The first six boats, constituting
the 'Kedah" class were ordered in 1961 for delivery in 1963 The four boats of tne
"Sabah" class were ordered in 1963 for delivery in 1964 The remaining 14 boats
of the "Kris" class were ordered in 1965 for delivery between 1966 and 1968. All
are of prefabricated steel construction and are fitted with Decca radar, air conditioning
and Vosper roll damping equipment The difference between the three classes are
minor, the later ones having improved radar, communications, evaporators and engines
of Maybach. as opposed to Bristol Siddeley construction Sn Johor. the last of the
14 boats of the "Kris" class, was launched on 22 June 1967.
k.
Q^^~: •I
BADEK CKris" Class) 1972, Royel Malaysian Navy 1972, Yam Photos, Singapore
228 MALAYSIA MALAGASYI MALI MALTA MAURITANIA
SURVEY VESSEL SUPPORT SHIP
BRITISH 'TON" CLASS
PERANTAU fex HMS Myrmidon ex HMS Edderton] SRI LANGKAWi (ex-USS Hunterdon County LST 838, AGP
Dimensions, feet 153 oa X 28 8 8 5 ><
Main engines Diesels, 2 shafts, 3 000 bhp = Dimensions, feet 316 wi; 3i28 oa « 50 « 140
Range, miles 2 300 at 13 knots Guns 8—40 mm (2 twin, 4 single)
Complement 35 Mam engines GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 700 bhp =116 knots
A former coastal minesweeper of the "Ton' type, convened by the Royal Navy into
a survey ship, renamed Myrmidon in Apr 1964, and commissioned for service on
An LST of the 511-1152 series built in 1945. Transferred from the US Navy and
20 July 1964 Paid off in 1968 and purchased by Malaysia in 1969 Service in
commissioned in the Royal Malaysian Navy on 1 July 1971.
Malaysian waters since 1970 Perantau means "a rover'
4..
.^, _
»<^
1972, Royal Malaysian Navy SRI LANGKAWI 7972, Royal Malaysian Navy
MALAGASY MALI
Personnel
Personnel
50 officers and men
1974; 250 officers and men (including Marine Coy)
Patrol Craft
Mercantile Marine
A small river patrol service with 3 craft
MALTA
PATROL VESSELS A coastal patrol force of small craft
Maltese Regiment and primarily
was formed in 1 973. It is
employed as a coastguard.
manned by
MALAIKA
Displacement, tons 235 light 2 Ex-USN FT" C LA!
Dimensions, feet 149 3 pp; 155-8 oa >< 23 6 » 8 2
Guns 2^0 mm AA
Mam engines 2 MGO diesels, 2 shafts; 2 400 bhp = 185 knots Displacement, tons 22-5
Range, miles 4 000 at 18 knots Dimensions, fe 50 X 13 X 3-5
Complement 25 Guns 3 MG
Complement
Ordered by the French Navy to be built by Chantiers Navals Franco-Beiges for delivery
to Madagascar. Laid down in Nov 1966, launched on 22 Mar 1967 and completed
in Dec 1967 A second unit is planned 3 ExGERMAN CUSTOMS LAUNCHES
FANANTENANA (ex- Richelieu)
2 ExLIBYAN CUSTOMS LAUNCHES
Dimensions, feet 183-7 pp 206 4 oa " 30 « 14-8
;
ilt by Thornycroft in 1962—the first was transferred on 16 Jan 1974.
Guns 2-^0 mm AA
Main engines 2 Deuiz diesels; 1 shaft; 1 060 500 bhp = 12 knots
Trawler purchased and converted

tons gross. Built in 1959 by A
in 1966-67
G Weser, Bremen, Germany
to Coast Guard and training ship. 691 MAURITANIA
JASMINE (ex-D 385, ex-D 211, ex-YMS 31)
(a) 1974: 200 officers and men
Displacement, tons 280 standard; 325 full load (b) Voluntary
Dimensions, feet 1 34 5 " 24-5 x 12
Mam engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 1 000 bhp = 12 knots Mercantile Marine
Oil fuel, tons 22
Former coastal minesweeper of the YMS type launched on 10 Apr 1942 and acquired Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 4 vessels of 2 249 tons gross
by France in 1954. Acquired by Madagascar on 19 Aug 1965 as a light tender.
Same type originally as Tanamasoandro (ex-Mar/olaine, ex-D 337, en-YMS 69)
which was discarded on delivery of Malaika (ex-P 758, VC 8) and returned to the French
PATROL BOATS
Navy in 1967.
DAR EL BARKA TICHITT
5 PATROL BOATS
Displacement, 46 Dimensions, feet 105 > 189 X 5-5
Guns 1 — 40 mm Guns 1—20 mm AA 1 MG
Main engines 2 diesels = 22 knots Main engines 2 Mercedes Maybach diesels ; 2 shafts ; 2 700 bhp = 28 knots
Complement
Used by the Maritime Police. Built by Kustenwache.
Built 3y Ch Navales de L'Esterel, service June and April 1969 respectively.
1 TRANSPORT
DIEGO SUAREZ IM RAO Nl SLOUGHI

Dimensions, ft {m) 208 9 X 41 X 6-2 (63-7 x 12-5 x 1-9) Displacement, tons 20
Guns 1 —
3 in; 2 20 mm; 1 81 — — mm mortar Dimensions, feet 59 X 135 X 38
Main engines 2 diesels = 13 knots Guns 1_12 7 mm
Complement 27 M.ain engines 2 GM diesels; 512 bhp = 21 knots
Troops 120 with Transport Range, miles 860 at 12 knots
Completed at Diego Suarez in 1973. Built by Ch. Navales de L'Esterel in 1965 and 1968. respectively
MEXICO 229
MEXICO
Administration Diplomatic Representation
tion Type Active Building
Naval Attachi in London: Fishery protection vessels _ 21

Luis M Bravo Carrera Rear-Admiral J. Blanco Peyrefit Oceanographic Ship 1 —
Survey Ships 1
Naval Attache Washington Coastal Patrol Craft 10

Under-Secretary of the Navy: in
LST's (1 repair ship) 3
Rear-Admiral Ing M N R*oardo Chazaro Lara Vice-Admiral Miguel Manzarraga
Tankers-Harbour 2
Tugs 5
(a) 1974; Total 11 500 officers and (including Naval Floating Cranes 6 —
Commander-in-Chief of the Navy: I
Vice-Admiral C G Demn Humberto Uiibe Escandon Air Force and Marines) Naval Air Force
(b) Voluntary Service
5 PBY Catalinas
Strength of the Fleet 4 Bell 47G Helicopters
Chief of the Naval Staff
1 Bell 47J Helicopter
Rear Admiral C G Demn, Miguel
Type Active 4 Alouette III helicopters
Destroyers 2
Mercantile Marine
Frigates 10
Director of Services: Minesweepers (Ocean) Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
Rear-Admiral C G Demn, Mario Arligas Fernandez (some as escorts) 248 vessels of 453 024 tons gross
DESTROYERS
FLETCHER- CLASS CUAUTHEMOC F 1 ex Harrison DD 574) Consolidated Steel 25 Jan 41 1 May 43 25 Jan 43
2 Ex-US CUITLAHUACF 2( -John Rodgers DD 573) Consolidated Steel 25 July 41 7 May 43 9 Feb 43

Length, feet {metres) 376-5 (114 7) oa
Beam, feet [metres) 39-5 (720)
Draught, feet {metres) 180 {5-5)
Guns (original) 5—5 in (727 mm): 14—40 mm
Torpedo tubes 5—21 in {533 mm) quintupled
A/S weapons 8 OCT, 2 Hedgehogs
Mam engines 2 geared turbines; 2 shafts;
60 000 shp
Boilers 4
^peed, knots 34
Oil fuel, tons 65C
Range, miles 5 Oi
Complement 25C
Former US destroyers of the original "Fletcher'

Transferred to the Mexican Navy in Aug 1970. CUAUTHEMOC 7972, fêxican Navy
FRIGATES
1 Ex-US "EDSALL" CLASS Launched Completed Transferred
MANUEL AZUETA (ex-USS Swasey, DE 248) Brown SB Co, Hou 8 Mar 1943 31 Aug 1943 1 Oct 1973

Dimensions, ft (m) 306 X 36-6 X 11 (93-3 « ^^
X 3-4)
Guns 3—3 in (76 mm). 50 cal AA
AS weapons 2 Hedgehogs; DC racks
Main engines 4 diesels; 6 000 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 21
Complement 149
Transferred to Mexi CO 1 Oct 1973.
^t^_^^-i.|; i^l'îii^
EDSALL" Class
230 MEXICO
Frigates — continued
5 Ex- us "APD" TYPE
No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed
CHIHUAHUA (ex-USS Rednour. APD 102, ex-DE 592) B 8 Bethlehem SB Co, Hingham 9 Jan 1944 1 Mar 1944 15 Mar 1945
COAHUILA (ex-USS Barber, LPR, ex-APD 57, ex-DE 161) B 7 Norfolk Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va 27 Apr 1943 20 May 1943 10 Oct 1943
PAPALOAPAN (ex-USS Earhart. APD 113. ex-DE 603) B 4 (ex-H 4) Bethlehem SB Co, Hingham 20 Mar 1945 12 May 1945 26 July 1945
TEHUANTEPEC (ex-USS Joseph M. Auman. APD 117, ex-DE 674) B 5 (ex-H 5) Consolidated Steel Corp, Orange 8 Nov 1943 5 Feb 1944 25 Apr 1945
USUMACINTA (ex-USS Don Woods, APD 118, ex-DE 721) B 6 (ex-H 6) Consolidated Steel Corp, Orange 1 Dec 1943 19 Feb 1944 28 May 1945
Displacement, tons 1 400 standard 2130 full load

Length, feet (metres) 3000 (97 5)w 306 (93 3) o;
Draught, feet (metres) 2-7 (3 9)
Guns —5 in (727 mm) 38
AA (3 twin)
Main engines GE turbo-ele t;'' ^
^
12 000 shp
Speed, knots 236 full: i: lomical sea
Boilers 2 Foster Wheele D" with super-
heater: 475 ps (33-4 kglcm^)
750'F (399-C)
Oil fuel, tons 350
Complement 204 plus 162 troops
^••i!f4j"^ 4
B 4-6 were purchased by Mexico in December 1963
and B 7 and 8 on 1 7 Feb 1 969. The first four replaced
the four ex-US "Tacoma" type frigates bearing the same
names, which were deleted in June and Aug 1964.
California stranded and lost 16 Jan 1972 on Bahia
Peninsula, PAPALOAPAN 7972, Mexican Navy
No. Builders Launched Complttad

D U R A N G O TYPE B— 1 (ex-128) Union Naval de Levante, Valencia 28 June 1935 1936
Displacement, tons 1 600 standard : 2 000 load

Draught, feet (metres', 105 (3-1)
Guns 2—4 in mm): 2— 2 24
(702
in (57 mm): 4—20 mm
Main engines 2 Enterprise DMR-38 diesels,
electric drive 2 shafts 5 000 bhp
: :
Speed, knots 18 max, 12 sea (cruising)

Oil fuel, tons 140
Complement 149 (24 officer and 125 men)
Origir.olly designed primarily as an armed transport with

accommodation for 20 officers and 450 men The two
Yarrow boilers and Parsons geared turbines of 6 500 shp
installed when first built were replaced with two 2 500
bhp di3sels m 1967 when the ship was re-rigqed with
remodelled funnel. Carries a lighter armament than the
"Guanajuato" class (see next page) which besides troop
carrying and transport capacity are equivalent to frigates
in many ways Durango replaced Zaragoza as training
ship in Mar 1964. 7972 Mexican Navy
Name No, Builders Launched

GUANAJUATO" CLASS GUANAJUATO C-7 Sociedad Espanol de Construction Naval, Ferrol 29 May 1934
24 Aug 1934
POTOSI C-9 Sociedad Espanol de Construction Naval, Motagorda, Cadiz
QUERETARO C-8 Sociedad Espanol de Construction Naval, Ferrol 29 June 1934
I
Displacement, tons 1 300 standard: 1 950: full load
Guns 3 —4 in (702 mm) single;
—
4 20 mm. single
Main engines 2 Enterprise DMR-38 diesels;
2 shafts; 5 000 bhp
Speed, knots 14
Oil fuel, tons 140 •f
gunboats (canoneros), but can be

Officially classified as
used as transports with berths for 120 troops. The
Parsons geared turbines (2 shafts: 5 000 shp=19 knots,
hmmi^
and Yarrow boilers installed when originally built in 1934
were replaced with two diesels each of 2 500 bhp: '
""—"" "" "
' ' jijM iiimuii
i
Queritaro in 1958, Potosi in 1961, and Guanajuato in

1964 GUANAJUATO 7970, Wright B Logan
1
ESCORT MINESWEEPERS
U S AUK" C LA-
^^
FRANCISCO ZARCO (ex-Threat, MSF 124) IG 13
GUILLERMO PRIETO (ex-Symbol, MSF 123)
HERMENEGILDO GALEANA (ex-Sage, MSF 111)
IG
IG
02
19
'iilHl «i^$^MiSilip<^»ii^^^^^B
^.„,,^. ,
IGNACIO ALTAMIRANO (ex-Sway, MSF 120) IG 12 llll^— rr*^ ^"^ffflHmHiiF*^^^"

IGNACIO L. VALLARTA (ex-Velocity, MSF 128) IG 14 te^'îi
m' »
iiiif^lWiHWW^^B
""Si .nni^Kri^^^
IGNACIO DE LA LLAVE (ex-Spear, MSF 322) IG 08
JESUS G. ORTEGA (ex-Chief, MSF 315) IG 15
'"W»-'"f
JUAN ALDARMA (ex-Pilot, MSF 104)
JUAN N. ALVARES (ex-Ardent, MSF 340)
LEANDRO VALLE (ex-Pioneer, MSF 105)
IG
IG
IG
18
09
01
*"-\c-^1^?^
MANUAL G. ZAMORA (ex-Scoter, MSF 381)
MANUAL DOBLADO (ex-Defense, MSF 317) IG 05 JUAN ALDARMA ( ex Pilot)
MARIANO ESCOBEDO (ex-Champion, MSF 314) Displacement, tons 890 standard: 1 250 full load
MARIANO MATAMOROS (ex-Herald, MSF 101) Dimensions, feet 215 wl: 221 2 oa < 32 2 « 108
MELCHOR OCAMPO (ex-Roselle, MSF 379) 1—3 in 50 cal: 2 or 4-40 mm
PONCIANO ARRIAGA (ex-Competent, MSF 316) IG 04 Diesel electric: 2 shafts: 3 500 bhp = 18 knots
SANTOS DEGOLLADO (ex-Gladiator, MSF 319) Complement 9 officers and 96 ratings
SEBASTIAN L. DE TEJADA (ex-Devastator, MSF 31? IG 06
Sept 1973.
VALENTIN G. FARIAS (ex-Starling. MSF 64) IG 11 Transferred— 6 in Feb 1973, 4 in Apr 1973, 9 in
MEXICO 231
Escort Mines\A/eepers continued

SURVEY SHIP
SOTAVENTO A 1

Dimensions, feet 165-5 X 28 X 10
1 5 Ex- US "ADMIRABLE" CLASS Mam engmes Diesels; 1 800 bhp = 17 knots
Complement 30
Name No. E>.-US Name & No. Name No. Ex-US Name a Nc
DM-01 ID-1 Jubilant 255 DM-13 IE-3 Knave 256
Built by Higgins New Orleans Launched in 194 7 Handsome streamlined, with
DM -02 ID-2 Hilarity 241 DM-14 IE-4 Rebel 284 truncated funnel air conditioned and equipped with radar Formerly the Presidential
Yacht, but ofticia'ly reclassified as Buque Hidroqralico in 1966
DM-03 ID-3 Execute 232 DM-15 IE-5 Crag 214
DM -04 ID-4 Specter 306 DM-16 IE-6 Dour 223
OM-05 ID-5 Scuffle 298 DM-17 IE-7 Diploma 221
DM -06 ID-6 Eager 224 DM-18 IE-8 invade 254
DM-10 ID-0 Instill 252 DM-19 IE-9 Intrigue 253
DM-12 IE-2 Ransom 283 DM-20 IE-0 Harlequin 365

Dimensions, feet 180 wl; 184-5 oa " 33 x io
Guns 1—3 in, 50 cal dp; 2—40 mm AA 4—6 20 mm ;

Complement 104
Former US steel-hulled "180-ft" fleet minesweepers of the "Admirable" class. MSF,

ex-AM type. All completed in 1 943-44. Of the twenty vessels transferred at Orange,
1967. Mexican iâsi
Texas, on 2 Oct 1962 ten were designated dragaminas for minesweeping duties, with
D pennant numbers, and ten escoltas for escort and general purpose duties with E
pennant numbers. (5 previous members of this class deleted and to be used for spare
parts.)
PATROL BOATS
2 "AZUETA" CLASS
AZUETA G 9 VILLAPANDO G 6
80 standard; 85 full load

85 3 » 164 ' 70
2—13 2 mm AA (1 twin)
Superior diesels, 600 bhp
Mexican Navy
FISHERY PROTECTION VESSELS RIVER

AM 6
AZTECA" CLASS Displacement, tons

Mam engines speed = 10 knots
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, ft (m) 108 X 20 >
5 (55 X 6-/ X 1-5) River patrol craft of steel construction. Built in Tampico and Veracruz,
Guns 2—20 mm service from 1960 to 1962.
Main engines 2—12 cyl. Paxman Ventura diesels = approx 20 knots
Ordered by Mexico on 27 Mar 1973 from Association of British Tool Manufacturers POLIMAR 1 G POLIMAR 2 G POLIMAR 3 G 3
Ltd. To be built by Ailsa Shipbuilding Co (1 1 ), J. Lamont & Co Ltd (5), and Scott & Displacement, tons 37 standard, 57 fu cad
Sons, Bowling (5) for completion 1974-75. Dimensions, feet 60 1 « 15 1 " 4
Mam engines 2 diesels. 456 bhp = 16 knots
OCEANOGRAPHIC SKIP Small patrol craft of steel construction Polimar 7 was built at Astilleros de Tampico
in 1961 and entered service on 1 Oct 1962, Polimar 2 and Polimar 3 were built at
1 ek-us pce type Icacas Shipyard, Guerrero and entered service in 1966
VIRGILIO URIBE {ex-TomaS IVtarin, ex-PCE 875) C 1 (ex-C 3)

Dimensions, feet 180 wl; 184-5 oa x 331 x 9-5
Guns 1 —3 in, 50 cal 6—40 mm AA (3 twin)
; ; 4—20 mm AA (single)
A/S weapons 2 DOT
Complement 80
Sole survivor of five former US patrol vessels of the PCE type, all completed in 1 943-44
and purchased from US Navy in 1947. Formerly rated as Corbeta. Now employed
on oceanographic research.
1972, /Mexican Navy
TRANSPORT
zacatecas B 2

Dimensions, feet 158 x 27-2 X 9
Guns 1—40 mm AA; 2—20 mm AA (single)
Main engines 1 MAN diesel; 560 hp = 10 knots
Built at Ulua Shipyard, Veracruz Launched in 1959. Cargo ship type The hull
VIRGILIO URIBE 1972, Mexican Navy of welded steel construction.
232 MEXICO MONTSERRAT MOROCCO
LANDING SHIPS OILERS

2 Ex-US LST (511 US YO TYPE
RIO PANUCO (ex-USS Park County LST 1077) lA 01 AGUASCALIENTES (ex-YOG 6) A 5 TLAXCALA (ex-YO 107) A 6
MANZILLO (ex-USS Clearwater County LST 602) lA 02
Displacement, 440 light. 1 480 to 1 800 full Ic
Dimensions, fi 174 5 03 33 11 8 max
Dinnensions, feet 316 wl 328 oa x 50 x 14
;
Guns 6 —
40 mm (1 twin; 4 singles)
Main engines
Capacity
Union
6 570
diesel direct,
barrels
500 bhp -
Main engines GM diesels; 2 sfiafts; 1 700 bhp = 11-6 knots Complement 26 (5 officers and 21 ratings)
Complement 130
Former US self-propelled fuel oil barges Built by Geo H Maihis Co Ltd, Camden,
Troop capacity 1 47
NJ and Geo Lawley & Son, Neponset, Mass respectively in 1943 Purchased in
1964 Entered service m Ncv 13G4
Transferred to M on 20 Sep 1 971 and 25 May 1 972 respectively. Both employed
as rescue ships.
1 Ex -US ARV (ex LST) TUGS

VICENTE GUERRERO (ex-USS Megara ARV A6) R-1 (ex-Farallon) R-3 {ex-Point Vicente) R-5 {ex-Burnt Island)
R-2 (ex-Montauk) R-4 {ex- Moose Teak)
Guns —
8 40 mm Acquired by the Mexican Navy in 1968.
Main engines 2 GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 8(
Complement 250 6 FLOATING CRANES
Ex-aircraft repair ship sold to Mexico 1 Oct 1973. Ex-US YDS transferred 1964-1971.
MONTSERRAT
This small Crown Colony
in the Leeward Islands purchased a single Brooke Marine
12m Patrol Craft in 1 971 This craft of 1 5 tons is powered by two 370 hp diesels, is
.
capable of 22 knots and armed with 3 machine-guns.
MOROCCO Mercantile Marine
(a) 1974: 2 000 officers and ratings (including 500 Lloyd's Register of Shipping;
Marines) 46 vessels of 56 1 25 tons gross
(b) 18 months National Service
FRIGATE
Builders Laid down Launched Completed
AL MAOUfÂ (ex-La Surprise, ex HMS Torndge) 31 033) BIyth Dry Dock & Ship Building Co 17 Oct 1942 16 Aug 1943 6 Apr 1944
Displacement tons 1 450 standard: 2 150 full load

Length feet {metres 283 (86 3) pp. 301 3 {91 8} oa
Beam, feet [metres) 36 5 {7 1 1)
Draught, feet (metre: 12 5 (38)
Aircraft
Guns, surface
1 helicopter
2-4 in (705 mm\
1
CORVETTES
Guns, AA 3—40 mm, 2 — 20 mm
A S weapons 1 Hedgehog'. 4 OCT 2 DC 2 PR 72 TYPE
Mam engines Triple expansion 2 shaf Displacement, tons 370 standard; 440 full load
5 500 ihp Dimensions, ft (m) 188-8 X 25 X _ (57-5 x 7-6 x —
Boilers 2 Admiralty 3-drur Guns 1—76 mmOto-Melara 1—40 mm L70 Bofors
Speed, knots Main engines 4 diesels; 11 040 hp = 28 knots
Oil fuel tons
Range, miles 14 400 at 1 2 knots Ordered June 1973 from Soc. Franpaise de Constructions Navales. This type can be
Complement 123 (10 officers. 113 with Exocet— as the Vega control system will be installed this would be a simple
fitted
operation.
Former British River purchased by France
class frigate
in 1944 Sold to Morocco in June 1964 and converted
as flagship and Royal yacht by Chantiers Dubigeon at
Brest A helicopter landing deck and extra accommoda-
tion were provided aft SPS 6 search radar Accepted
on 5 March 1965
SEAWARD PATROL CRAFT
SABIQ P 762
PATROL VESSELS S le.
Displacement, tons
VC 12)
60 standard. 82
11
full load
AL BACHIR 22 (6*12)
Dimensions, fe et 1045 155 55
Displacement, ions 125 light; 154 full load Guns 2-20 mm AA
Dimensions, feet 124 7 po; 1332 o« " 20 8 « 4 7 Main engines Mercedes-Benz diesels, 2 shafts: 2 700 bhp = 28 knots
Guns 2—40 mm AA and MG Range, miles 3000 at 15 knots
Mam engines 2 SEMT-Pielstick diesels: 2 shafts; 3 600 bhp = 25 Complement 17
tons
Oil fuel, 21
Range, miles Former French seaward defence motor launch of the VC type. Built by Chantiers
Complement Navals d'Esterel. Launched on 1 3 Aug 1 957. Completed in 1 958. Transferred from
the French Navy to the Moroccan Navy on 15 Nov 1960 and renamed Es Sabiq.
Ordered in 1964 from Constructions M6caniques de Normandis Cherbourg lau
25 Feb 1967. delivered 30 Mar 1967
LANDING CRAFT
LIEUTENANT MALGHAGH 21
292 s andard 642 fu
isions, feet 193 6. - 39 2 4 3
2-20 mm A/s
MGO diesels 2 shafts
16 (1 officer. 15 men
Ordered early 1963 from Chantiers Navals Franco-Beiges and completed in 1964
in
Similar to the French landing craft of the EDIC type built ai the same yard.
There are also the yacht Essaoira. 60 tons, from Italy in 1967, used as a training vessel
for watchkeepers; and twelve customs boats, four of 40 tons, 82 feet, diesels 940 bhp
= 23 knots, and eight 42-7 feet: all built in 1963 The Murene, Coast Guard Cutter,
7967 Royal Moroccan Nav has also been reported.
NETHERLANDS 233
NETHERLANDS
Administration Strength of the Fleet Personnel
Type Active Building or (a) 1 January 1 974: 20 000 officers and ratings (including
Minister of Defence: (Projected) the Navy Air Service, Royal Netherlands Marine
Ir. H. Vredeling Cruiser 1 Corps and about 360 officers and women of the
Destroyers — 2 DDG WR.N.LN.S.)
Chairman, Defence Council: Frigates 1 4 + (4) (b) 18-21 months National Service
Lt-Gen. A. J. W. Wijting Corvettes 1
Submarines— Patrol 6 Disposals and Transfers

Chairman Joint Services Materia/ Board: MCM Support and Escort Ships 5
Vice-Admiral J. C. H. van den Bergh Minesweepers — Coastal 20
Minehunters 4
Chief of the Naval Staff and Commander-i, MCM Diving Vessels 5 Oct 1 972 De Ruyter to Peru as Almirante Grau
Vice-Admiral E. Roest Minesweepers —Inshore 16
Landing Craft 12
Flag Officer Naval Personnel: Survey Ships 2
Rear-Admiral F H Heckman Fast Combat Support Ships 1
I973 Gelderland for harbour training
Training Ships 2
1974 Noord Brabant (after collision 9/1/74)
Flag Officer Naval Material: Tugs— Large 8
Vice-Admiral Mr. Ir. P. P. van de Vijv —
Tugs Harbour 5
Tender 1
Submarines
Nov 1970 Zeeleuv/ (ex-Hawkbill)

Nov 1971 Walrus (ex-lcefish)
Future New Construction Programme
Minesweepers
8 Frigates (ASW) (4 Ordered) 1 972 Onvermoeid, Bolsward. Breukelen Bruinisse
Admiral Netherlands Home Command: 1 Fast Combat Support Ship returned to USN
Reat-Admiral B. Veldkamp 30 Helicopters 1973 Griipskerk for harbour training
LRMP Aircraft 1974 Wildervank, Axel. Aalsmeer, Meppel, Goes.
Commander Netherlands Task Group: Brouwershaven to disposal
Rear Admiral P. J. F. van der Meer Mohr
Planned Strength in 1980 s
Commandant Royal Netherlands Marine Corps Survey Ships
Major-General A C. Lamers 3 ASW Groups each of 6 ASW frigates, DDG.
1 1 Support
1972 Luymes as accommodation ship
Ship (helicopters in all ships) to operate in Eastlam
Area and Western approaches to Channel
1973 Snellius as accommodation ship
Flag Officer Netherlands Antilles:
Commodore F B. Hamilton 1 ASW Group of 4 ASW frigates to operate in Channel
command.
6 Patrol Submarines Storeships
25 LRMP Aircraft
Diplomatic Representation 1972 Woendi
2 MCM Groups of 12 ships each operating off Dutch 1973 Pelikaan
ports
Naval Attachi in London: 1 MCM Group of 7 ships for Channel command
Captain J. B. Genet
Netlayer
Naval Attachi in Washington and NLR SACLANT:
Rear-Admiral H. van Mastrigt Naval Air Force Sept 1970 Cez-êwi returned to US for transfer to Turkey
Naval Attache in Paris:

Personnel; 2 000 with 44 aircraft
Captain A. J. M. Stoffels Mercantile Marina

3 MR Squadrons with 8 Atlantics, 17 Neptunes and
Naval Attachi in Bonn: 18 S-2N. Lloyd s Register of Shipping:
Captain J. P. L. de Rouw 24 Wasps, Sikorsky H-34J and AB-204B helicopters 452 vessels of 4 972 244 tons gross
LIST OF PENNANT NUMBERS

Submarines MCM Command/Support and Escort Ships M 874 Chompff
M 875 Van Well-Groeneveld
S 804 Potvis A 854 Onversaagd M 876 Schuiling
S 805 Tonijn A 855 Onbevreesd M 877 Van Versendaal
S 806 Zwaardvis A 856 Onverschrokken M 878 Van Der Wei
S 807 Tijgerhaai A 858 Onvervaard M 879 Van t Hoff
S 808 Dolfijn A 859 Onverdroten M 880 Mahu
S 809 Zeehond M 881 Staverman
Mine Hunters: M 882 Houtepen
Cruisers M 883 Zomer
M 801 Dokkum
C 802 De Zeven Provi M 818 Drunen
M 828 Staphorst Diving Vessels:
Destroyers M 842 Veere
M 806 Roermond
D 808 Holland Coastal Minesweepers M 807 Waalwijk
D 809 Zeeland
M 802 Hoogezand
M 820 Woerden
D 810 Noord Brabant
M 809 Naaldwijk
M 822 Leersum
D 812 Frieslano
M 810 Abcoude
M 844 Rhenen
D 813 Groningen
D 814 Limburg M 812 Drachten
Patrol Vessels:
D 815 Overijssel M 813 Ommen
D 816 Drenthe M 815 Giethoorn
P 802 Balder
D 817 Utrecht M 817 Venio
P 803 Bulgia
D 818 Rotterdam M 823 Naarden
P 804 Freiier
D 918 Amsterdam M 827 Hoogeveen
P 805 Hadda
M 830 Sittard
P 806 Hefring
Frigates M 841 Gemert
F 801 Trump
M 845 Beemster
F 802 Van Speijk
M 847 Bedum Auxiliary Ships
F 803 Van Galen
M 848 Beilen
F 804 Tjerk Hiddes

M 849 Borculo
A 835 Poolster
F 805 Van Nes
M 850 Borne
A 847 Argus
F 806 De Ruyter
M 853 Blaricum
A 848 Triton
BrieMe
F 814 Isaac Sweers A 849 Nautilus
Breskens
F 815 Evertsen A 850 Hydra
Boxtel
A 870 Wamandai
Inshore Minesweepers: A 871 Wambrau
A 872 Westgat
F 817 Wolf M 868 Alblas A 873 Wielingen
F 818 Fret M 869 Bussemaker A 903 Zeefakkel
F 819 Hermelijn M 870 Lacombl6 A 904 Buyskes
F 820 Vos M 871 Van Hamel A 905 Blommendal
F 821 Panter M 872 Van Straelen A 912 Dreg 4
F 822 Jaguar M 873 Van Moppes A 932 Van Bochove
234 NETHERLANDS
CRUISER
DE ZEVEN PROVINCIEN Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed
(ex-De Ruyter, ex-Eendracht, ex-Kijkduin) C 80 Rotterdam Drydock Co 19 May 1939 22 Aug 1950 17 Dec 1953

Length, feet (metres) 590 5 (180 0) pp ; 614 5 (190 3)

Dfaugfit, feet (metres) 22 (6 7) max
Missile launchers 1 twin "Terrier" aft
Guns 4—6 in ( 752 mm) in twin turrets ;
6—57 mm in twin turrets; 4—40

mm AA .€.
Main engines 2 De Schelde-Parsons geared
Speed, knots 32
Boilers 4 Werkspoor-Yarrow
Complement 940
DE ZEVEN PROVINCIEN 1972, Royal Netherlands Navy
Machinery by K. M, de Schelde Constructii Scale 125 feet = 1 inch (1 : 1 500)

in 1 946 Tripod mast originally abaft after fur
before after funnel
RADAR Search: LW 01, SPS 39 3-D, SGR 104 Height

Finder Tactical: DA 02. Fire Control; HSA M 20 series
for larger guns 2 SPG 55 for "Terner", 2 M 45 for
MISSILE CONVERSION. De Zeven Provincien was

converted in 1962-64 by Rotterdamsche Droogdok Mi|,
Rotterdam with "Terrier" installation by NV Dok en Werf
Mil Wilton-Fijenoord Schiedam. She was again refitted
and modernised in 1971-72.
GUNNERY. Main armament has 60 degrees elevation.

All guns are automatic and radar controlled. The
fully
6 inch guns have a rate of fire of 15 rounds per minute.
DESTROYERS
2 "TRO M P" CLASS (DDG) Name
DE RUYTER Koninklijke Maatschappij
Builders
De Schelde, Flushing
Laid
22 Dec
down Launched
4 June 1973
Completion
1975
1971
TROMP Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde, Flushing 4 Sep 1971 Early 1973 1976
Length, feet (metres) 429 5 UO

9)np ;454-1 (138 4)o
(

Draught, feet (m«rre5) 15-1 (4-6)
Guns 2-4 7 in (twin turret)
Missile launchers 1 "Tartar" aft; Seasparrow Point
defence missile system
Aircraft 1 light weight helicopter
armed with homing torpedoes
Main engines 2 Olympus gas turbines; 50 000
hp; 2 Tyne cruising gas turbines,
8 000 hp
Speed, knots 30
Complement 306
GENERAL 1971. Royal Netherlands Navy

TROMP class
First design allowance was voted for in 1967 estimates.
Ordered (announced on 27 July 1 970) for laying dpwn in
1971 and completion In 1975. Hanger and helicopter
spot landing platform aft.
ENGINEERING. Each ship carries 4-1 000 KW Dii

generators by Ruston Paxman, England.
GUNNERY. Turrets fr Gelderland with considerable

modifications.
RADAR HSA 3D search and target designator in main

radome: WM 25 fire control with co-mounted search and
tracker m smaller radome for Seasparrow and 4-7 in:
"TROMP" Class
2 SPG-51 for Tartar; Sewaco 1 automated A. 1.0.
NETHERLANDS 235
FRIGATES
6 "VAN SPEIJK" CLASS
Builders Laid do wn Launched Completed
Name No.
Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw Mlj, Amsterdam 1 June 1964 17 Dec 1965 16 Aug 1967
TJERK HIDDES F 804
>5 July 1963 19 June1965 Mar 1967
Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde, Flushing
VAN GALEN F 803
Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde, Flushing >5 July 1963 26 Mar 1966
1
9 Aug 1967
VAN NES F 805
Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw Mij, Amsterdam 1 Oct 1963 5 Mar 1965 14 Feb 1967
VAN SPEIJK
'
F 802
Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde, Flushing 6 July 1965 18 June1966 21 Dec 1967
EVERTSEN F 815
5 May 1965 10 Mar 1967 15 May 1968
Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw Mij, Amsterdam
SSAAC SWEEPS F 814
Displacement, tons 2200 standard 2 850 full load

:
Dimensions, feet 360 wl, 372 oa X 41 < 18
Guns 2_4-5 (twin turret)

1(1
Missile launchers 2 quadruple "Seacat" anti-aircraft

A/S weapons 1 -Limbo- three-barrelled depth
charge mcnar
Aircraft 1 lightweight helicopter
armed with homing torpedoes
Boilers 2 Babcock & Wilcox VAN SPEIJK class
Main engines 2 double reduction geared
DESIGN. Although in general these ships are based on "Leander" class To avoid delay these ships were in some
2 shafts; 30 000
turbinfes; shp
the design of the British Improved Type 12 ("Leander" cases fitted with equipment already available, instead of
Speed, knots 28 5 sea, 30 max
class), there are a number of modifications to suit the going through long development stages
Complement 254
requirements of the Royal Netherlands Navy. As far
GENERAL. Four ships were ordered in Oct 1962 and as possible equipment of Netherlands manufacture RADAR _W 02 air surveillance on mainmast, DA 05
two later. Have ECM and VDS. Ships of this class will was installed. This resulted in a number of changes in target ir cator on foremast, surface- warning nav set
undergo mid-life conversion from 1976 to 1980. the ship's superstructure compared with the British on foren t ;
1 -M45 for 4 5 in guns, 2-M44 for Seacat
t'
EVERTSEN 1973, Wnijht a Loga
8 • f R lESLAND" CLASS
1

FRIESLAND D 812 Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw Mij, Amsterdam 17 Dec 1951 21 Feb 1953 22 Mar 1956
GRONINGEN D 813 Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw, Mij, Amsterdan 21 Feb 1952 9 Jan 1954 12 Sep 1956
LIMBURG D 814 Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde, Flushing 28 Nov 1953 5 Sep 1955 31 Oct 1956
Dok-en-Werf maatschappij Wilton- Fijenoord 15 Oct 1953 8 Aug 1955 4 Oct 195/
OVERIJSSEL D 815
DRENTHE D 816 Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw Mij, Amsterdam 9 Jan 1954 26 Mar 1955 Aug 1957
1
UTRECHT D 817 Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde, Flushing 15 Feb 1954 2 JunfM956 1 Oct 1957
ROTTERDAM D 818 Rotterdamse Droogdok Mij, Rotterdam 7 1954
Jan 26 Jan 1956 28 Feb 1957
AMSTERDAM D 819 Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw Mij, Amsterdan- 26 Mar 1955 25 Aug 1956 10 Aug 1958
757/, Royal Netherlands Navy
Displacement, 2 497 standard; 1^070 full load

Length, feet (n s) 370 (r/2S) pp; 380-5 (//60) oa
Beam, feet (mi ) 38-5 (11-7)
Draught, feet (r s) 17 (52)
Guns, surface 4—4-7 in (720 mm) twin turrets
Guns, AA 4 — 40 mm (2 removed during
recent refits)
A/S weapons 2 four-barrelled depth charge

RADAR. Search: LW 03. Tactical: DA 05. Fire
Control HSAM45for4-7in. HSA fire control for 40 mm

mortars. Bofors rocket launchers
and A/S rockets.
4 Babcock
2 Werkspoor geared turbines,
Speed, knots 36
GUNNERY. The 4 7 inch guns are fully automatic with
Complement a rate of fire of50 rounds per minute All guns are radar
284
controlled. Originally six40 mm guns were mounted.
GENERAL
These ships have side armour as well as deck protection. TORPEDO TUBES Utrecht was equipped with eight
-Limbo" type anti-submarine rocket throwers. Twm 21 inch A/S torpedo tubes (single, four on each side) in
rudders. 370 rpm
Propellers Named after provinces 1960 and Overiisset m 1 961 and the others were to have
,
FRIESLAND CItss
of the Netherlands, and the two principal cities. To be been, but ihe project was dropped ana tubes already
replaced by a new class of frigates as from 1975. fitted were removed.
236 NETHERLANDS
Frig ates continued
2 "HOLLAND" CLASS
Name Rotterdamse Droogdok Mij, Rotterdam 21 Apr 1950 11 Apr 1953 31 Dec 1954
HOLLAND Koninklijke Maalschappji De Schelde, Flushing 12 Jan 1951 27 June1953 1 Mar 1955
ZEELAND
Displacement tons 2 215 standard 2 766 full load ;
Length, feet {metres) 360-6 (?09 S)pp;371 1 {713 l)oa

Beam, feet {metres) 37-5 {t1-4)
Draught. feet (/»«(/-«$} 16 8(5-7)
Guns —
A *7 in {120 mm), 1—40 mm
A/S weapons 2 four-barrelled DC mortars.
Bofors rocket launchers
Main engines Werkspoor Parsons geared tur-
bines; 2 shafts; 45 000 shp HOLLAND Class
Speed, knots 32
Boilers 4 Babcock
Complement 247
GENERAL
The two ships of this class are equipped with engines of
the pre-war "Callenburgh" class design. (The four
"Callenburgh" class destroyers were being built in 1 940
Isaac Sweers was towed to England and completed there
Tjerk Hiddes was completed by the Germans as ZH 1
*^
The other two, Callenburgh and Van Almonde, were tou
severely damaged for further use *nd were scrapped,
the engines being mstalled in the "Holland" class)
Gelderland now a harbour-training hulk in Amsterdam

Noord Brabant too severely damaged in collision 9 Jan
1974 for repair.
RADAR Search; LW 03. Tactical: DA 02. Fire

Control; HSA M 45 for 4-7 in. HSA fire control for A/S
rocket launcher.
GUNNERY, The 4 7 inch guns are fully automatic with *^!«»,

a ratB of tire of 50 rounds per minute. All guns aro
radar controlled.
7573, Royal Netherlands Navy
'S" CLASS (NEW CONSTRUCTION)

Displacement, tons 3 600 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus gas
Dimensions, ft (m) 419-8 ' 472 « ~{I28 ^ 14-4 « - turbines— 50 000 shp;
Aircraft 1 or 2 helicopters 2 Rolls-Royce Tynegasturbines- Contract to De Schelde Shipyard announced on 1 3 Dec
Missiles Surface-to-surface system 8 000 shp; 1973. Order Spring 1974. Completion targets— Oct
NATO Seasparrow surface-to-air 2 variable pitch propelers 1978, July 1979, Jan 1980, July 1980. With a high
Gun 1—76 mm Speed 30 knots degree of automation, these ships, planned to replace the
Torpedo tubes Two triple mountings for Mk 46 Range, miles 4000 on Tyne cruising turbines 4 "Friesland" class, are costed at 208 million guilders
A/S torpedoes Complement 185 at 1974 prices. Four more to be ordered in 1974.
CORVETTES
6 "WOLF" CLASS
Name No.
May 1954
FRET {ex-PCE 1604) F 818 General Shipbuilding and Engineering Works, Boston 18 Dec 1952 30 July 1953 4
General Shipbuilding and Engineering Works, Boston 2 Mar 1953 6 Mar 1954 Aug 954
5
HERMELIJN {ex-PCE 1605) F 819
June 954
Avondale Marine Ways, Inc. New Orleans, Louisiana 10 Dec 1952 20 Mar 1954 11
JAGUAR {ex-PCE 1609) F 822
Dec 1952 30 Jan 1954 11 June 1954
RANTER (ex-fC£1608) F 821 Avondale Marine Ways, Inc, New Orleans, Louisiana 1
General Shipbuilding and Engineering Works, Boston 3 Aug 1952 May 1954 2 Dec 1954
VOS {ex-PCE 1606) F 820 1
26 Mar 1954
Avondale Marine Ways, Inc, New Orleans, Louisiana 5 Nov 1 952 2 Jan 1954
WOLF {ex-PCE 1607) F 817 1
Length, feet {metres) 180 {54-9) pp; 184-5 {56-2) oa

Draught, feet {metres) 9-5 {2-9) mean; 14-5 (4-4) max
Guns, dual purpose 1 3 in {76 mm) —
Guns, AA 6 40 — mm
{Jaguar, Panter: 4 40 —
mm) 8 20 mm
; —
A/S 1 Hedgehog; 2 DCT {Jaguar.
Panter: A) , 2 DC racks
Mam engines 2 GM diesels ; 1 600 bhp 2 ; shafts
Speed, knots 15
Complement 96 H'«5
20 mm guns not fitted in peacetime.
«|IÛ6«iwiiu
7S72, Wright B Logan
^.mS^-^^™^
—continued NETHERLANDS 237
Corvettes
B "BALDER" CLASS
Mame No Laid do<Mn Launched Completed
BALDER P 802 12 Sep 1953 24 Feb ]954 6 Aug 1954
BULGIA P 803 10 Oct 1953 24 Apr 1954 9 Aug 1954
FREYR P 804 24 Feb 1954 21 July 1954 1 Dec 1954
HADDA P 805 24 Apr 1954 2 Oct 1954 3 Feb 1955
HEFRING P 806 21 July 1954 Dec 1954
1 23 Mar 1955
Displa 149 standard, 225 full load

Dimensions. f( 114-9 pp, 119 1 03 « 20-2 « 5-9
Guns 1—40 mm; 3—20 mm
A/S weapons 2 DGT, Mousetrap
Main engines Diesels: 2 shafts, 1 050 shp = 15-5 knots
Complement 27
Built in the Netherlands by Rijkswerf Willemsoord US account. US submarine

chaser type, SC Nos 1627-1631. 1971, Royal Netherlands Navy
SUBMARINES
ZWAAR DVIS" CLASS

TIJGERHAAI S 807 Rotterdamse Droogdok Mij, Rotterdam 14 July 1966 25 May 1971 20. Oct 1972
ZWAARDVIS S 806 Rotterdamse Droogdok Mij, Rotterdam 14 July 1966 2 July 1970 18 Aug 1972
Displacement, tons 2 350 surface: 2 640 submerged

Length, feet (metres) 213 3 (650)
Beam, feet {metres)) 21 5 (8-4)
Torpedo tubes 6-21 in (533 mm
Main engines Diesel-electric: 3 diesel gen-
erators 1 shaft
:
Speed, knots 13 on surface: 20 submerged

Complement
Inthel 964 Navy Estimates a first instalment was approved

for the construction of two conventionally powered
submarines. HSA MS Fire Control.
1972, Royal Netherlands Navy
2 "POTV IS". CLASS

2 "DOLFIJN" CLASS

POTVIS S 804 Wilton-Fijenoord, Schiedam 17 Sep 1962 12 Jan 1965 2 Nov 1965
TOiMIJN S 805 Wilton-Fijenoord, Schiedam 27 Nov 1962 14 June1965 24 Feb 1966
DOLFIJN S 808 Rotterdamse Droogdok Mij, Rotterdam 30 Dec 1954 20 May 1959 16 Dec 1960
ZEEHOIMD S 809 Rotterdamse Droogdok Mij, Rotterdam 30 Dec 1954 20 Feb 1960 16 Mar 1961
Displacement, tons 1 140 standard: 1 494 surface
1 826 submerged
Length, feet (metres) 260 9 (79-5)
Draught, feet (metres) 15 8 {4-8)
Main engines 2 MAN diesels: total 3 100 bhp
4 200 hp 2 shafts
Electric motors, :
Speed, knots 14-5 on surface: 17 submerged

Complement 64
These submarines are of a triple-hulled design, giving a

diving depth 980 feet (300 metres). Potvis and Tonijn,
originally voted for in 1949 with the other pair, but
suspended for some years, had several modifications
compared with Dollijn and Zeehond and were officially
considered to be a separate class; but modernisation of
both classes has been completed, and all four boats are
now almost identical. HSA M8 Fire Control.
CONSTRUCTION. The hull consists of three cylinders

arranged in a triangular shape. The upper cylinder
accommodates the crew, navigational equipment and
armament. The lower two cylinders house the propulsion
machinery comprising diesel engines, batteries and
electric motors. 1973. Royal Netherlands Navy
238 NETHERLANDS
MINE WARFARE FORCES
5 "ONVERSAAGD" CLASS (MCM SUPPORT SHIPS ESCORTS)
Name No. La/d down Completed

ONVERSAAGD (ex-AM 480) A 854 (ex-M 884) 1952 27 May 1954
ONBEVREESD (ex-AM 481) A 855 (ex-M 885) 1952 21 Sep 1954
ONVERVAARD (ex-AM 482) A 858 (ex-M 888) 1952 31 Mar 1955
ONVERDROTEN (ex-AM 485) A 859 (ex-M 889) 1952 22 Nov 1954
MERCUUR (ex-Onverschrokken) 1952 22 July 1954

Dimensions, feet 1650 pp: 1720 oa x 360 » 10-6
Guns 1—40 mm AA
A/S weapons 2 DC
Main engines Diesels; 1 600 bhp = T5-5 knots
Oil fuel, tons 46
Complement 70
GEMERT (sweeper) 7573, C and S Taylor

Built in USA for the Netherlands, Onversaagd, Onbevreesd and Onvervaard by
Astoria
Marine Construction Co and the remaining two by Peterson Builders, Wisconsin, 9 "BEEMSTER- CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
Of wooden and non-magnetic construction. Originally designed as Minesweepers-
Ocean— reclassified in 1966 and in 1972. Onbevreesd. Onverdroten and Onvervaard BEEMSTER {ex-AMS 105) M 845 BLARICUM {ex-AMS 112) M 853
are MCM Command/Support Ships. Mercuur (ex-Onverschrokken) was converted BEDUM (ex-See/-raex-/5/WS106) M 847 BRIELLE (ex-AMS 167) M 854
into a Torpedo Trials Ship in 1972. Onversaagd has been converted for temporary BEILEN (ex-AMS110) M 848 BRESKENS (ex-AMS 148) M 855
duty as survey ship until the new construction Oceanographic Ship is delivered in 1 976. BORCULO (ex-AMS 107) M 849 BOXTEL (ex-AMS 149) M 857
BORNE (ex-AMS 108) M 850

Dimensions, feet 138 pp 144-7 oa ^ 27-9 x 7-5
;
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 diesels; 880 bhp = 13-6 knots
Complement 37
All completed and transferred from USA in 1953-54. Of non-magnetic construction.

Named after small towns in the Netherlands. Five have been returned to USA and
mU remainder
complete.
will be returned during period 1973-77 as "Dokkum" class conversions
ONVERVAARD (Esco t type) 7972, flc yal Netherlands Navy
18 •
DOKKUM" CLASS (CMS and MINEHUNTERS)
ABCOUDE M 810 HOOGEZAND M 802 ROERMOND M 806 D
DOKKUM M 801 H HOOGEVEEN M 827 SITTARD M 830
DRACHTEN M 812 NAALDWIJK M 809 STAPHORST M 828 H
DRUNEN M 818 H NAARDEN M 823 VEERE M 842 H
GEMERT M 841 OMMEN M 813 VENLO M 817
GIETHOORN M 815 RHENEN M 844 D WOERDEN M 820 D ORCULO
e 1973 Royal Netherlanda Nsvy
2 "Wl LOE R VAN K" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)

16 "VAN STRAELEN" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
LEERSUM M 822 D WAALVyiJK M 807 D

ALBLAS M 868 MAHU M 880 VAN MOPPES M 873
BUSSEMAKER M 869 SCHUILING M 876 VAN STRAELEN M 872
CHOMPFF M 874 STAVERMAN M 881 VAN VERSENDAAL M 877
HOUTEPEN M 882 VAN DER WEL M 878 VAN WELL GROENVELD
Displacement, tons 373 standard; 417 full load LACOMBLE M 870 VAN HAMEL M 871 M 875
Dimensions, feet 149-8 oa X 28 X 6 5 VAN 'T HOFF M 879 ZOMER M 883
Guns 2—40 mm
Main engines 2 diesels Fyenoord MAN or Werkspoor 2 500 bhp = Displa 151 light; 169 full load
; ; 1 6 knots
Range, miles 2 500 at 10 knots Dimensions, fe 90 pp; 99-3 oa x 18-2 x 5-:
Complement Gun 1—20 mm AA
Main engines Werkspoor diesels; 2 shafts; 100 bhp = 13 knots
Complement 12
Of 32 Western Union type non-magnetic coastal minesweepers built in the Netherlands Built, 6 by Werf de Noord at Albasserdam; 5 by N.V. de Arnhemse Scheepsbouw
(Kustmynenvegers) 18 were under offshore procurement as the "Dokkum" class, with
. Maatschappij at Arnhem and 5 by Amsterdamsche Scheepswerft G. de Vries Lentsch
;
MANengines,and14on Netherlands account as the "Wildervank" class, with Werkspoor Jr at Amsterdam. Eight were built under the offshore procurement programme, with
diesels. All launched in 1954-56 and completed in 1955-56. Named after small MDAP funds, and the remaining eight were paid for by Netherlands. All ordered in
towns in the Netherlands. The remaining eleven minesweepers are subject to a mid-1957. Built of non-magnetic materials. Alblas, the first, was laid down at
fleet rehabilitation and modernisation programme during 1973-77. One ship was Werf de Noord N.V. at Albasserdam on 26 Feb 1958, launched on 29 June 1959,
sold to Ethiopia in 1972. Five ships were converted to diving vessels (D) (1962-68) started trials on 15 Jan 1960 and completed on 12 Mar 1960. All the others were
and four to minehunters (H) (1968-73). Eleven ships have been deleted. .laid down in 1958-61, launched in 1958-61 and commissioned in 1960-62.
DOKKUM (Hunter) 1971 Royal Netherlands Navy

, VAN WELL GROENVELD 7572 Wright (t Logan
NETHERLANDS 239
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES Service Forces —continued
L 9521 L 9526
Dimensions, feet 50 " 11-8 > 5-8
Main engines 2 Kromhout diesels; 75 bhp = 8 knots
Complement 3
Now officially rated as LCA Type,
L 9510 L 9512 L 9514 L 9517

L 9511 L 9513 L 9515 L 9518

Main engmes Rolls Royce diesel ; Schottel propelle
ZUIDERKRUIS
Complement 3
New landing craft made of plastic (polyester), all jmmissioned in 1962-63, except
L 9520 in 1964, TRAINING SHIPS
SURVEY SHIPS ZEEFAKKEL A 903
NEW CONSTRUCTION
1 Displacement, tons 355 standard; 384 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 149 oa « 24-7 « 6 9 (454 x 76 x 2-1)
HYDROGRAPHIC O C E A N O G R A P H I C TYPE Guns 1—3 in AA; 1-^0 mm AA
Main engines 2 Smit/MAN 8 cyl diesels; 2 shafts; 640 bhp = 12 knots
Displacement, tons 2 950 Complement 29
Dimensions, ft (m) 295 ^ 472 x 15-7 (90 » 74-4 x 4-8)
Speed, knots 15 Built by J. &. K Smit, Kinderdijk. Laid down Sept 1949, launched 21 July 1950 a
Complement 64 plus 15 scientists completed 22 May 1951. Now used as local Training ship at Den Helder.
This ship is to replace Luymes. Ordered in 1974 Note. Gelderland (ex-destroyer) and Gri/pskerk (ex-minesweeper) are used
the converted Minesweeper Ocean Onversaagd — serve Amsterdam as harbour training and accommodation ships.
B U YSKES' CLASS URANIA (ex-Tromp) Y 8050
BLOMMENDAL A 905 BUYSKES A 904 Displacement, tons 38

Dimensions, feet 72 x 16 3 x 10
Displacement, tons 967 standard; 1 033 full load Main engines Diesel; 65 hp
Dimensions, ft (m) 196-6 oa 12 (60
x 36-4 x x 11-1 x 37) Complement 1
Main engines Diesel electric; 2 100 hp (3 « 700) = 13-5 knots

Complement 43 Schooner used for training anship. Commissioned on 23 Apr 1938.
Built by Boele's Scheepswerven en Machinefabriek BV. Bolne to replace the survey

ships Sneltius and Zeefakkel. Both designed primarily for hydrographic work but have
also limited oceanographic and meteorological capability. They will operate mainly
in the North Sea. A data logging system is installed as part of the automatic handling
TUGS
of hydrographic data. They carry two 22 ft survey launches capable of 1 5 knots and WESTGAT A 872 WIELINGEN A 873
two work-boats normally used for sweeping. Both ships can operate two floats, each
housing an echo-sounding transducer, one streaming on each beam. This will enable Displacement, tons 185
the running of three simultaneous sounding lines 1 00 m. apart. Buyskes commissioned Dimensions, feet 90-6 x 22-7 X 7.7
on 9 Mar 1973 and Blommendal on 22 May 1973 Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines Bolnes diesel; 720 bhp = 12 knots
Built by Rijkswerf, Willemsoord. Launched on 22 Aug 1967 and 6 Jan 1968 and
completed on 10 Jan 1968 and 4 Apr 1968, respectively. Equipped with salvage
pumps and fire fighting equipment. Stationed at Den Helder
WAMANDAI A 870 (ex-Y 8035)
Displacement, ton 159 standard; 185 full load

Guns 2—20 mm AA
Built by Rijkswerf, Willemsoord, Den Helder. Launched on 28 May 1 960. Equipped
with salvage pumps and fire fighting equipment. In the Netherlands Antilles since 1 964,
WAMBRAU A 871

Dimensions, feet 86-5 oa x 20-7 x 7-5
BLOMMENDAL 1973, Royal Netherlands Navy Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines Werkspoor diesel and Kort nozzle; 500 bhp = 10-8 knots
DREG IV A 920
Built by Rijkswerf Willemsoord. Launched on 27 Aug 1956. Completed on a jan
Displacement, tons 46 standard; 48 full load 1957. Equipped with salvage pumps and fire fighting equipment. Stationed at Den
Dimensions, feet 65-7 X 15-1 X 4.9 Helder.
Main engines 120 hp = 9-5 knots
Complement 10
BERKEL Y 8037 DINTEL Y 8038 DOMMEL Y 8039 IJSSEL Y 8040
SERVICE FORCES Dimensions, feet 82 oa x 20-5 x 73
Main engines Werkspoor diesel and Kort nozzle; 500 bhp
2 "POOLSTER" CLASS (FAST COMBAT SUPPORT SHIPS)
Harbour tugs built by H. H. Bodewes, Millingen. Specially designed for use at Den
POOLSTER A 835 ZUIDERKRUIS Helder^ Completed in 1956-57.
There are alsofive small harbour tugs —
Y 8014, Y 8016, Y 8017. Y 8022, Y 8028.
Displacement, tons 16 800 full load 1 6 900 (Zuiderkruis) ;

Dimensions, feet
Guns
515 pp; 556 oa x 66-7 x 27 (Zuiderkruis 561
2—40 mm AA
oa)
TENDERS
Aircraft Capacity: 5 helicopters (official complement 3 SH-34 J)
Main engines 22 500 shp turbines = 21 knots (18 service),- 2 Werkspoor
VAN BOCHOVE A 923
1 6TM41 diesels of 21 000 hp = 21 knots in Zuiderkruis
Complement 200 Dimensions, feet 97-2 « 18-2 x 6
Main engines Kromhout diesel; Schc propeller; 140 bhp = 8 knots
Fast fleet replenishment ships.Poolster built by Rotterdam se Droogdok Mij. Laid Complement 8
down on 18 Sep 1962. Launched on 1 6 Oct 1 963. Trials mid-1 964. Commissioned
on 10 Sep 1964. Helicopter deck aft. Funnel heightened by 4-5 m. Zuiderkruis Torpedo recovery vessel. Built by Zaanlandse Scheepsbouw Mij, Zaandam. Ordered
built by Verolme ship yards Alblasserdam. Ordered Oct 1972. Laid down 16 July Oct 1961. launched on 20 July 1962 and completed in Aug 1962.
1973 for launching in mid 1974 and completion 1975.
ACCOMMODATION SHIPS
(See note under Training Ships)
Cornells Drebbel name of the new "Boatel"— 775 tons, length 206-7 feet,
is the
beam 38-7 feet, draught 3-6 feet, complement 200, cost 3m guilders. Ordered in 1 969'
from Scheepswerft Voorwaarts at Hoogezand, launched on 1 9 Nov 1 970 and completed
in 1 971 .
Serves as accommodation vessel for crews of ships refitting at private yards
in the Rotterdam area. Luymes (ex-survey ship) also used for accommodation.
Snellius (ex-survey ship) is used for accommodation for R. Neth. N. personnel at the
POOLSTER (note modified funnel; 7972, Wnght & Logan RN Submarine Base, Faslane.
240 NEW ZEALAND
NEW ZEALAND
Defence Headquarters Naval Staff Personnel Mercantile Marine
Chief of Navat Staff: January 1971 : 2 870 officers and ratings

Rear Admiral E. C. Thome, CBE Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
January 1972 2 993 officers and ratings I 3 vessels of 1 56 503 tons gross
Deputy Cfiief of Naval Staff:

Commodore R. H. L, Humby January 1973 2 966 officers and ratings
The three New Zealand Service Boards were formally January 1974 2 730
; officers and ratings Disposals
abolished in 1971 as part of the Defence Headquarters
reorganization The former three Service Headquarters
Cruiser
and Defence Office have been reorganised into functional Strength of the Fleet
branches and offices
Dec 1 971 Black Prince
On 1 June 1970 the command andcontrol of the three
New Zealand Services was vested in the Chief of Defence
Staff who exercises this authority through the three
Type Building
Frigates
Service Chiefs of Staff.
Corvettes
Patrol Craft
Frigate
Diplomatic Representation Survey Ship
Research Vessel
April 1971 fi/acArpoo/ returned to Royal Navy
Head of New Zealand Defence Liaison Staff, London and Tenders
Senior Naval Liason Officer:
Commodore M. J. McDowell Miscellaneous
Deputy Head of New Zealand Defence Staff. Washington Naval Base June 1971 Endeavour {ex-USS Namakagon) returned
and Naval Attach^: to USN for transfer to Taiwan, (now
Captain K. M. Saul Auckland Lung Chuan)
PENNANT LIST
Survey Ship P 3563 Kuparu

P 3564 Koura
F 55 Waikato M 364 Lachlan P 3565 Haku
F 111 Otago P 3566 Tarapunga
F 148 Taranaki P 3567 Manga
F 421 Canterbury P 3568 Pukaki
P 3569 Rotoiti
P 3551 Mako P 3570 Taupo
P 3552 Paea P 3571 Hawea
Minesweepers P 3553 Kahawai
P 3555 Tamure Research Vessel
M 233 Invereli P 3556 Takapu
M 353 Kiama P 3562 Parore AGOR 5 Tui
FRIGATES
2 "LEANDER" CLASS Name Builders Laid down Launcfied Completed

CANTERBURY 121 Yarrow Ltd, Clyde 12 Apr 1969 6 May 1970 22 Oct 1971
Displacement, tons 2 450 standard; 2 860 full load WAIKATO 55 Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast 10 Jan 1964 18 Feb 1965 19 Sep 1966
Waikato: 2 470 standard; 2990
full load Canterbury
Length, feet (metres) 360 (109 7) pp 372 (113-4) ; Speed, knots 30 Waikato 28 Canterbury
;
oa Waikato; 3700 (1128) pp Boilers 2 Babcock & Wilcox

Canterbury Complement 248 (14 officers, 234 ratings)
Beam, feet (metres)
41 (12-5) Waikato: Waikato: 243 (14 officers 229
430 (13-1) Canterbury ratings) Canterbury
Aircraft. 1 Wasp helicopter armed with
homing torpedo Waikato. ordered on 14 June 1963. Commissioned
Missile launchers 1 quadruple Seacat" ' on
16 Sep 1966, trials in the United Kingdom until spring
Guns 2^1 5in (;55mm) m twin turret 1967, arrived in New Zealand waters in May 1967.
2—20 mm AA Canterbury was ordered in Aug 1968, arrived in New
1 Limbo 3-barrelled DC mortar Zealand in Aug 1972.
Waikato: 2— TF Mk 32 Mod 5
torpedo tubes Canterbury
2 sets dr geared turbines; RADAR. Search: Type 965. Tactical 993. Fire Con
2 shafts; 30 000 shp trol MRS 3 System and X Band.
i.X.
CANTERBURY 1972, Wrigf)t a Logan

NEW ZEALAND 241
2 "ROTHESAY" CLASS TYPE 12
Name Builders Launched Completed
OTAGO {ex- Hastings) John I. Thornycroft & Co, Ltd, Woolston, Southampton 11 Dec 1958 22 June 1960
TARANAKI J. Sannuel White a Co, Ltd, Cowes, Isle of Wight 19 Aug 1959 28 Mar 1961
Displacement, tons 2144 standard; 2 557 full load Scale; 150 fe«t
Length, feet (metres) 360 0( ;09 7) pp 370 0(/ 72 S) oj ;

Draught, feet (metres) 17-3 (5-3) max (props)
Missile launchers 1 quadruple Seacat
Guns 2—4-5 in ( 7 15 mm) in twin turret

2—40 (Taranaki on\y) mm
A/S weapons 2 Limbo 3-barrelled DC mortars
Mam engines 2 sets dr geared turbmes.
Speed, knots 30 OTAGO, TARANAKI
Boilers 2 Babcock a Wilcox
from John I. Thornycroft b Co in Feb 1956 for the Royal RADAR. Search Type 993 and Type 277. Fire Control
Anti-submarme frigates Taranaki was ordered direct Navy Both vessels are generally similar to those in X Band
(announced by J Samuel White a Co on 22 Feb 1957) the Royal Navy, but were modified to suit New Zealand
For Otago New Zealand took over the contract (officially conditions Otago has had enclosed foremast since TUBES. The original twelve 21 in (53^ mm) A/S torpedo
stated on 25 Feb 1957) for hiastings originally ordered 1967 refM, Taranaki was similarly fitted during 1969 tubes (8 single and 2 twin) were suppressed.
TARANAKI 7977, floya/ New Zealand Navy
CORVETTES
2 "BATHURST" CLASS Nriioe No Builders Laid dov^n Launched Completed
Displacement, tons
INVERELL M 233 Mori s Dock Sydney Dec
790 standard; 025 7 1941 2 May 1942 May 1943
Length, feet (metres) 1620
1 full load KIAMA M 353 Evans Deakins Brisbane Nov 1942
2
(49-4) pp ; I860 (56-7) c
2 3 July 1943 26 Jan 1944
Draught, feet (/77ef/-es) 9-5 (29)
Guns 2—40 mm AA
Main engines Triple expansion; 2 shafts
1 800 ihp
Speed, knots 15
Boilers 2 Admiralty 3-drum small tube
Complement 71
Originally four vessels of this class were given to New

Zealand by Australia in 1952 (see disposal note below).
Kiama was recommissioned on 15 Mar 1966 for training

and fishery proieclion dulies her 4 inch gun being
replaced by a 40 AA gun mm and a deckhouse being
built aft.
Inverell was recommissioned on 15 Aug

1965 as a
training ship (or new entry ratings, replacing the
frigate
Roloiti Her sweeping gear was removed and her deck-
house extended further afl 4-inch gun repldcad by
DISPOSALS
Bchuca was scrapped Auckland in April 1968, and
SUwell in Aug 1 968.
7972, Royal New Zealand Navy
SURVEY SHIPS
LACHLAN F 364

Main engines Triple expansion 2 shafts ;
5 500 ihp
Speed, knots 20
Complement 143 ^^'^'^">
Forrner Australian -River" class frigate.
by Wort's Built
Dock. Sydney, NSW, launched on 25 Mar
944, transferr- 1
^'°"^ "^"^ '" ^^^8 «"<^ purchased outright
ml,t1o°^"
962. Her forecastle deck was subsequently extended
att from the shelter deck to the
quarter deck. Guns were
removed on conversion for survey duties. A helicoptei
platform 50 feet by 30 feet, 7 feet above the quarter
deck,
was laid in 1 966. An enclosed bridge was fitted during
1 970 refit. Due to end her service in 1 975 and consider- LACHLAN 7972, Royal New
ation Tor a replacement is now beina given. Zealand Navy
Lachlan is due for replacement during 1974 by Moana Roa. a converted inter-island ship built
242 NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA NIGERIA
PATROL CRAFT Patrol Craft— continued

Takapu and Tarapunga are commissioned as surveying MLs and operate with Lachlan.
4 "LAKE" CLASS All othershave been converted with lattice masts surmounted by a radar serial, Mako,
Paea, Kahawai and Haku ate employed on Fishery Protection duties, others are attached
to RNZNvri Divisions. Maroro was disposed of i,i 1 972
Displacement, tons 105 standard; 138 full load From 1 974 onwards some
of these will be phased-out to provide the r-.anpower
Dimensions, ft (m) 107-7 oa X 20 X 1 1
-8 (32-8 x 61 x 36) for the -Lake- class
Guns Possibly 2—40 mm
Main engines 2 Paxman 12YJCM Diesels; 2 400 hp = 28 kn
Complement 3 officers, 16 ratings
RESEARCH VESSEL
TUI A 2 (ex-USS Charles H. Davis, T-AGOR 5)
Dimensions, feet 208-9 x 37-4 x -153
Main engines Diesel-electric; 1 shaft; 10 000 hp
Complement 8 officers, 16 ratings, 15 scientists
Oceanographic research ship built by Christy Corp. Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Laid down
on 1 5 June 1 961 launched on 30 June 1 962 and completed on 25 Jan 1 963. On loan
,
LAKE- Class 1973, Brooke Marine from US since 28 July 1970 for 5 years. Commissioned in the Royal New Zealand
Navy on 11 Sep 1970. Bow propeller 175 ho.
HDML TYPE
HAKU P3565 (ex- Ws*e//Wdex-Q 97) 1 1 PAEA P3552 (ex-0 1184)
KAHAWAI P3553 (ex-Tamaki) PARORE P3562 (ex-Q 1190 ex Olphert)
KOURA P3564 {en-Torot ex-Q 1350) TAKAPU P3556 (ex-Q 1188)
KUPARU P3563 (ex-êgasus ex Q 349) 1 TAMURE P3555 (ex-Ngapona ex Q 1193)
MAKO P3551 (ex-Q 1183) TARAPUNGA (P 3566 ex-Q 1387)
MANGA P3567 (ex-Q 1185)
Displacement, tons 46 standard: 54 full load 7577, Royal New Zealand Navy
Dimensions, feet 72 > 16 5 5
Guns Armament
Main engines
temporarily removed
Diesel; 2 shafts; 320 bhp = 12 knots TENDERS
Complement 9 ARATAKI MANAWANUI
Dimensions feet
various yards Main engines
Originally known Harbour Defence Motor Launches
as i
the United States and Canada and shipped to New Zeal; Steel tugs Arataki a dockyard tug and Mar as a diving tender
NICARAGUA
Mercantile Marine
Lloyds Register of Shipping. 11 vessels of 21 845 tons gross
PATROL CRAFT
Personnel
200 officers and men
KIO CRUTA
1 S E WART TYPE
Length: 85
1—20 mm automatic cannon in bow
Disp Diesels; speed = 9 knots maximum
Dimensions, ft (m) 85 X 18-8 X 5 9 {25 9 ' 5-6 « 18)
Guns 3—50 cal MG
Main engines 3 GM diesels; 3 shafts; 2 000 shp = 26-5 knots A wooden guardacosta of the Marine Section of the Guardia Nacional of Nicaragua
Range, miles 1 000 at 20 knots Another guardacosta without name or number is a diesel launch of approx 26 ft witi"
Complement 10 a 20 mm gun, a designed speed of 25 knots and a crew of 5 or 6. Also reported were
six wooden patrol boats, four 90 ft and two about 80 ft, and a former patrol boat, 75 ft,
Delivered July 1972. wooden, built in 1 925, used for training.
NIGERIA
Chief of the Naval Staff:
(a) 1971: 180 Officers and 2 000 ratings
Rear-Admiral Joseph Akinwole Wey. OFR Type 1972: 190 Officers and 2 000 ratings
Frigate 1973: 200 Officers and 2 100 ratings
Corvettes 1974: 260 Officers and 2 600 ratings
Fast Attack Craft— Torpedo (b) Voluntary Service
Chief of Staff Large Patrol Craft
Commander Mugibi Ayinde Adelanwa Coastal Patrol Craft
Landing Craft Mercantile Marine
Survey Ships
Fishery Protection Ships Lloyds Register of Shipping:
Naval Attache (Assistant Defence Adviser) in London:
Tug 72 vessels of 110 015 tons gross
Lieutenant Commander Emanuel Omotepinwa
NIGERIA 243
FRIGATE
). Builders Laid down Completed
7 Wilton, Fijenoord NV 9 Apr 1964 6 Sep 1965
Length, feet (mitres) 341 2( 104 0) pp 360 2( /OSS) oa ;
Beam, feet (metres) 37 (1V3)

Draught, feet (metres) II -5 (J-5)
Guns 2—4 in (102 mm) dp (1 twin)
5—40 mm AA single
A/S weapons 1— triple-barrelled DC mortar
Main engines 4 MAN Diesels; 2 shafts;
16 000 bhp
Speed, knots 26
Complement 216
Anti-aircraft and anti-submarine frigate built in the
Netherlands by Wilton, Fijenoord. Cost £3 500 000.
Commissioned in Sep 1965. Helicopter platform laid
on aft. 7970, Nigerian Nav
CORVETTES Light Forces —continued

3 Ex-soviet CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
2 Mk 3 VOSPEP T». ORNYCROFT TYPE EKPEN EKUN ELOLE
DORINA OTOBO
Displacement, tons 500 standard; 650 full load Dimensions, ft (m) 84-2 - 20 ^ 6 (25-7 " 6-1 ' 1-8)
Dimensions, feet 202 oa » 31 « 1 1 33 (over props) Guns A— 2b mm (2 twin)
Guns 2— 4 in (1 twin) 2^0 mm Bofors (single) 2—20 mm cannons
; A/S weapons 2 DCT; 2 DC racks
Main engines 2MAN diesels;= 23 knots max Main engines 4 12 cyl diesels; 4 800 bhp = 43 knots
Complement 66 (7 officers and 59 ratings) Range, miles 450 at 30 knots
Soviet built fast patrol boats of the small submarine chaser type purchased from the
Ordered on 28 Mar 1968. Dorina laid down 26 Jan 1 970, launched 16 Sep 1970, USSR in 1967. Torpedo tubes removed POT HEAD search/navigation radar
completed June 1972 Otobo laid down 28 Sep 1970, launched 25 May 1971, com-
pleted November 1972. Known as the "Hippopotamus" class as each name means
"hippopotamus" in one of the principal Nigerian languages Plessey AWS-1 air search
radar: HSA M 20 fire control. Decca TM 626 navigation radar Plessey M 26 Sonar
HSA M 22 Fire Control
1^'^-m //
i
EKPEN ^969. Nigerian Navy
8 VOSPER-THORNYCROFT TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

Dimensions, feet 34 oa « 10 2 8
Guns 1 machine gun
Main engines 2 Diesels; 290 hp = 1 9 knots
1972. Wright and Logan
Complement 6
Ordered for Nigerian Police March 1971. completed 1971-72, GRP hulls.
LIGHT FORCES LANDING CRAFT

LOKOJA (ex-iCr (4) 1213)
2 B ROOKE M A R - I N E TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 350 standard 586 full load
187 5 38 8 - 4 5
No details available from Nigerian sources The following
2-20 mm AA
is approximately correct.
Mam engines 2 Paxman diesels. 920 bhp = 10 knots
Displacement, tons 105 standard Purchased from Great iritaininl959 Allocated the name LoAro/a in 1 961 Under .
Dimensions, feet 107 x 20 « 12 went a major refit in 966-67. Including complete replaling of the bottom.
1
Guns Possibly 2—40 or 20 mm

Main engines 2 Diesels = 28 knots SURVEY SHIPS
Complement 20 1 NEW CONSTRUCTION
Building by Brooke Marine, Lowestoft, England Ordered in 1971. Delivery 1974. Displacement, tons 800 standard; 1 100 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 189
« 37 5 12 (57-8 « 114' 37)
Main engines
FORD CLASS Range, miles
4 Diesels; 2 shafts; 2 000 bhp = 15 kno
4 000 at 12 knots
BENIN (ex-HMS Hinksford) KADUNA (ex-HMS Axtord) P 03 Complement 38
BONNY (ex-HMS Difford) P 3111 SAPELE (ex-HMS Dubford) P 3119 Ordered from Brooke Marine, Lowestoft in late 1973 for delivery
ENUGU P 3137 IBADAN II (ex-HMS Bryansford)
PATHFINDER P 06
Dimensions, feet 110 pp; 117 2 oa « 20 ' 5 Measurement, tons 544 gross
Guns 1^10 mm Bofors AA 2—20 mm . Oerlikon Dimensions, feet 1542 X 27 X 11
A/S weapons DC rails and DC Gun 1—40 mm AA
Main engines Davey Paxman diesels; Foden engine on centre shaft; Main engines 2 triple expansion 200 ihp = 8 knots
1 100 bhp = 18 knots max; 15 knots sea speed
Built by J. Samuel White Co Ltd, Cowes, sle of Wight. Launched on 23 Oct 1953
Complement 26
and completed in 1954.
Enugu was the first warship built for the Nigerian Navy Ordered from Camper and PENELOPE P 11
Nicholsons Gosport, in 1960. Completed on 14 Dec 1961, Sailed from Portsmouth
for Nigeria on 10 Apr 1962. Fitted with Vosper roll damping fins. Benin, Ibadtn Measurement, tons 79 gross
and Kaduna were purchased from Great Britain on 1 July 1966 and transferred at Dimensions, feet 79-5 - 7
Devonpon on 9 Sep 1966 Ibadan was seized by the Eastern Region prior to its Main engines
]ines 2 Gardner diesels; speed 10 knots
declaration of independence as- the Republic of Biafra on 30 May 1967 and renamed
uilt by Aldous Successors. Brightlingsea in 1958, Used for local survey duties.
Vigilance but was sunk at Pon Harcourt on 10 Sep 1967 by Nigerian Navy, salved but
later scrapped at Lagos. Dubford and Gifford were purchased from Great Britain 2 FISHERY PROTECTION SHIPS
during 1967-68 and Bryansford in 1968-69.
YOLA ARGUNGU
Displacement, t 90
Dimensions, ft 95-1 X 180 > 5-2 (29 « 5 5 " 16)
m)
Main engines Paxman Diesels; 2 200 hp; 2 shafts = 20
2 kr
Complement 25
Completed in 1973 by Abeking and Rasmussen, Lemwerder.
RIBADU
Dimensions, ft (m) 93-5 =< 23-6 X 12
•
1 (28-5 X
Main engines Diesel ; 800 shp = 12 knots
Fitted for firefighting and salvage
1970. Nigerian Navy
244 NORWAY
NORWAY
Administration Personnel Naval Bases
Commander-in-Chief (Inspector-General): 1971: 9 000 and

officers ratings Haakonsvern, Ramsund, Orlogsstasjon, Ramfjordnes
Rear Admiral Hans Sigurd Skjong 1972: 8 000 officers and ratings
1973: 8 500 officers and ratings
Commander Naval Logistics Services: 1974: 8 400 officers and ratings Strength of the Fleet
Rear-Admiral Thorleif Petersen, KCVO, MBE figures include tfie Coast Artillery) (No building programme announced)
Commander Coastal Fleet: Frigates 5

Commadore Rolf Hellingsen Corvettes 2
Submarines— Coastal 15
Diplomatic Representation Fast Attack Craft— Missile 26
Defence Attache in London: Minelayers 5
Lieutenant-Colonel Ivar Kollbotn Mmesweeper— Coastal 10
LCTs 7
Defence Attache in Washington [for USA and Canada): LCU 1
Rear Admiral Magne Braadland, CVO Depot Ship 1
Prefix to Ships' Names Royal Yacht 1
Defence Attache in Moscow: Fishery Protection Ships 6

Commodore Sjur Gstervold, DSC The prefix KNM is used before ships' names. (not under naval command)
FRIGATES
5 "OSLO" CLASS Name No. Builders Laid dov Launched Completed

BERGEN F 301 Marinens Hovedverft, Horten 1964 23 Aug1965 15 June 1967
NARVIK F 304 Marinens Hovedverft, Horten 1964 8 Jan 1965 30 Nov 1966
Displacement, tons 1 450 standard; 1,745 full load
OSLO F 300 Marinens Hovedverft, Horten 1963 17 Jan 1964 29 Jan 1966
Length, feet (metres) 308 (93-9) pp: 317 (96-6) oa
STAVANGER F 303 Marinens Hovedverft, Horten 1965 4 Feb 1966 1 Dec 1967
Beam, feet (metres) 36-7 (71-2) TRONDHEIM F 302 Marinens Hovedverft, Horten 1963 4 Sep 1964 2 June 1966
Guns, dual purpose 4—3 In (76 mm) 2 twin mounts
Missile launchers "Penguin"
a/S weapons "Terne" system
Torpedo launchers 2
Main engines 1 set De Laval Ljungstron double
reduction geared turbines 1 shaft ;
20 000 shp
Speed, knots 25
Kr^
Built under the five-year naval construction programme

1971 RoY3l Norwegian Navy
approved by the Norwegian "Storting" (Parliament) late
in 1960. Although all the ships of this class were
constructed in the Norwegian Naval Dockyard, half the
cost was borne by Norway and the other half by the-
United States. The design of these ships is based on
that of the "Dealey" class destroyer escorts in the
United States Navy, but modified to suit Norwegian
requirements. They have traditional Norwegian destroyer
names or torpedo boat names.
RADAR. Search: DRBV 22. Tactical and Fire Control:

HSA M 24 system.
ENGINEERING The main turbines and auxiliary

machinery were all built by De Laval Ljungstrom, Sweden
at the company's works in Stockholm-Nacka. 1972, Royal Norwegian Navy
CORVETTES
2 "SLEIPNER" CLA!
SLEIPNER F 310

Dimensions, feet 227-8 oa x 26-2
Guns 1—3 in; 1—40 mm
A/S weapons "Terne" ASW system
Main engines 4 Maybach diesels; 2 shafts; 9 000 bhp = over 20 knots
Complement 62
Under the five-year programme only two instead of the originally planned five new
patrol vessels were built. Sleipner was launched on 9 Nov 1 963 at the Nylands Verksted
shipyard, Oslo, and completed on 29 Apr 1 956. Aeger, originally to have been named
Balder, was launched on 24 Sep 1965, and completed on 31 Mar 1967. Temporarily
employed as training ships until a relief is provided for Haakon Vll. KNM 1972, Royal Norwegian Navy
NORWAY 245
SUBMARINES
1 5 TYPE 2 7 Commissioned
Name No Launched Completed

KAURA S 315 16 Oct 1964 5 Feb 1965
KINN S 316 30 Nov 1963 8 Apr 1964
KOBBEN S 318 25 Apr 1964 17 Aug 1964
KUNNA S 319 16 July 1964 1 Oct 1964
KYA S 317 20 Feb 1964 15 June 1964
SKLINNA S 305 21 Jan 1966 27 May 1966
SKOLPEN S 306 24 Mar 1966 17 Aug 1966
STAOT S 307 10 June 1966 15 Nov 1966
STORO S 308 2 Sep 1966 9 Feb 1967
SVENNER S 309 27 Jan 1967 1 July 1967
ULA S 300 19 Dec 1964 7 May 1965
UTHAUG S 304 8 Oct 1965 16 Feb 1966
UTSIRA S 301 11 Mar 1965 1 July 1965
UTSTEIN S 302 19 May 1965 9 Sep 1965
UTVAER S 303 30 June 1965 1 Dec 1965
Displacement, tons 370 standard; 435 submerged

Beam, feet (metres) 15 (4-6) 1970, Royal Norwegian Navy
Draugfit, feet (mer/-e5) 14(4-3)
Tubes 8—21 (533 mm) bow
in
Main machinery 2 MB 820 Maybach-Mercedes-
Benz diesels: 200 bhp; electric
1
drive; 1 200 hp; 1 shaft

Speed, knots 10 surface; 1 7 dived
GENERAL
It was announced in July 1 959 that the USA and Norway
would share equally the cost of these submarines. All

were built by Rheinstahl-Nordseewerke in Emden, West
Germany. These are a development of IKL Type 205
(West German U4-U8) with increased diving depth.
Svenner fias a second periscope for CDs training
operations.
NAMES. Kobben was the nam

in the Royal Norwegian Navy.
Nov 1909. SVENNER (with second periscope) 1972, Royal Norwegian Nav
LIGHT FORCES
(N.B Armament varies in all classes as Penguin SSM is installed)
6 "SNOGG" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
KJAPP P 985 RAPP P 981 SNAR P 982

KV3KK P 984 RASK P 983 SNOGG (ex-Lyr)
Dimensions, feet 1200 X 20-5 « 50
Missile launchers 4 "Penguin' SSM; range 20 km plus
Guns 1 —40 mm
Tubes 4—21 in
Main engines 2 Maybach diesels; 2 shafts; 7 200 bhp = 32 knots
Complement 18 m,.^^S--'^wS^ . -«iiL3
These steel hulled torpedo boats of a new design ordered from Batservice Wertt, A/S,
Mandal, Norway, started coming into service m 1 970. Hulls are similar to those of the
"Storm" class gunboats' see next column Armed with missiles in addition to gun
and tubes.
1 973, Royal Norwegian Navy
20 "STORM CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)

ARG P 968 DJERV P 966 ODD P 975 STEIL P 969
BLINK P 961 GLIMT P 962 PIL P 976 STORM P 960
BRANN P 970 GNIST P 979 ROKK P 978 TRAUST P 973
BRASK P 977 HVASS P 972 SKJOLD P 963 TROSS P 971
BROTT P 974 KJEKK P 965 SKUDD P 967 TRYGG P 964

Dimensions, feet 1200 « 20 5 « 5
Missile launchers 6 "Penguin' SSM; range 20 km plus
Guns 1—3 in; 1—40 mm
A/S weapons DC throwers
Main engines 2 Maybach diesels; 2 shafts; 7 200 bhp
The first of 20 (instead of the 23 originally planned) gunboats of a new design built
under the five-year programme was Storm, launched on 8 Feb 1963, and completed
on 31 May 1963, but this prototype was eventually scr'apped and replaced by a new
series construction boat as the last of the class. The first of the production boats
was Blink, launched on 28 June 1965 and completed on 18 Dec 1965. The first P973
was armed with "Penguin" surface-to-surface guided missile launchers in 1970, in
addition to originally designed armament. TRAUST with 6 Penguins fitted 1971, AjS Kongsberg Vapenfabrikk
246 NORWAY
Light Forces — continued Minewarfare Forces — continued
20 "TJELD" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
DELFIN P 386 HAI P 381 LAKS P 384 SKARV P 344 BRAGE (ex-USS Triumph, MMC 3) N 49
ERLE P 390 HAUK P 349 LOM P 347 SKREI P 380 GOR (ex-USS Strive. MMC 1) N 48
FALK P 350 HVAL P 383 LYR P 387 STEGG P 348 TYR (ex-USS Sustain, MMC 2) N 47
GEIR P 389 JO P 346 HAVN P 357 TEIST P 345 ULLER (ex-USS Seer, MMC 5) N 50
GRIBB P 388 KNURR P 385 SEL P 382 TJELD P 343
Displacement, tons 70 Stan d: 82 full load Displacemen tons 890 standard; 1 250 full load
Dimensions, feet 75 5 pp 0-3 oa «24-5 > Dimensions, set 215 wl; 221-2 oa ^ 32-2 > 16
Guns 1—40 r AA; 1—20 mnr Guns 1—3 in, 4—20 mm AA (2 twin)
50 cal; (Brage, Cor, Tyr)
Tubes 4—21 in 1—3 in, cal; 1—40 mm AA (Uller)
50
Main engines 2 Napier Celtic Turboblown diesels; 2 shafts; 6 200 bhp = 45 2 Hedgehogs; 3 DCT (Brage, Gor, Tyr)
knots "Terne" ASW system; DCT (Uller) 1
Radius, miles 450 at 40 knots; 600 at 25 knots Main engine GM diesels; electric drive; 2 shafts; 2 070 bhp = 16 knots
BRAGE, GOR, TYR, ULLER

Former US Coastal Minelayers (MMC). Cor, Tyr and Uller were built by American
Shipbuilding Co in 1 942 and Brage by Associated Shipbuilders in 1 944. Cor and Tyr
converted 1 959 and Brage 1 960 into coastal minelayers at Charleston Naval Shipyard,
but Uller was converted in Norway. All transferred 1959-1960.
1973. Royal Norwegian Nav
MINE WARFARE FORCES

10 "SAUDA" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
ALTA (ex-,4//o/7 M 915 ex-MSC 104) M 314

GLOMMA (ex-Bastogne M 916 e%-MSC 151) M 317
KVINA M 332
OGNA M 315
SAUDA (ex-USS AMS 102) M 311
SIRA (ex-USS MSC 32) M 312
TANA (ex-Roeselaere M 914 ex-MSC 103) M 313 7972, Royal Norwegian Navy
TISTA M 331
UTLA M 334
VOSSO M 316
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
Displacement, tons 333 standard, 384 full oad
Dimensions, feet 144 « 28 « 8 5 max
Guns 2-20 mm AA 2 "KVALSUND" CLASS (LCT)
GM diesels. 880 bhp = 13 5 knots
Oil fuel, tons 25 KVALSUND A 31 RAFTSUIMD A 32
Complement 38
Sauda. built by Hodgeson Bros, Gowdy &

Stevens, East Boothbay, Maine, was com-
pleted on 25 Aug 1953 and Sirs on 28 Nov 1955. Hull of wooden construction.
REINOYSUND" CLASS (LCT)
Five coastal minesweepers were built in Norway with US engines. Completed on 5 REIN0YSUND A 33 ROTSUND A 36
Mar 1955 (Ogna). 16 Mar 1955 (Vosso). 27 Apr 1955 (Tista). 12 July 1955 (Kvina)
SOR0YSUND A 34
and 15 Nov 1955 (Utia) Kvina. Ogna and Utia were built by BStservice Ltd, Mandal,
Tista by Forende Batbyggeriex, Risor, and Vosso by Skaaluren Skibsbyggeri, Rosendal Displacement, tons 560
Alta. Glomma and Tana were taken over from the Royal Belgian Navy in May, Sep and Dimensions, feet 167-3
Mar 1 966, respectively, having been exchanged for two Norwegian ocean minesweepers Guns 2—20
of the US MSO type, Lagen (ex-MSO 498) and Nansen (ex-MSO 499). Speed, knots 11
Built by Mjellem and Karlsen, 3ergen. First pa 1970 remainder

following two years
•
I .
TISTA 1973 Royal Norwegian Navy
BORGEN N 51 (CONTROLLED MINELAYER)

Dimensions, feet 94-5 pp 1 02 5 oa " 26 2
; 1 ><
Main engines 2 GM diesels 2 Voith-Schneider propellers 330 bhp = 9 knots
REINOYSUND 1973. Royal Norwegian Navy
1 Ex- US LC U
TJELDSUND (ex-US LCU 1478) A 30

Dimensions, feet 1 1 9 oa x 34 " 6
Guns 2—20 mm
Mam engines 3 Diesels; 3 shafts; 6 758 bhp = 10 knots
Complement 14
1972 Royal Norwegian Navy ransferred from US on completion 1952.

NORWAY OMAN SULTANATE OF 247
Fishery Protection Ships— continued
DEPOT SHIP
1 ek-canadian frigate type O/S ANDENES O/S NORDKAPP O/S SENJA
t/ALKYRIEN (ex-C-arm ex-ToronIo) Pennant No A 535 (ex-F 315) Measurement, tons 500 gross
Dimensions, feet 186 ^ 31 x 16
Displacement, tons 1.570 standard: 2 240 full load Gun 1—3 in {76 mm)
Dimensions, feet 301 3 X 36 5 X 16 Main engines MAN diesel 2 300 bhp = 16 knots
Guns Morten: 3—40 mm
:Va/kyrien 2—4 in, 2—40 mm Complement 29
;
Main engines Triple expansion, 2 shafts; 5 500 ifip = 19 knots

Complement Morten: 86; Valkyrien: 104 the Netherlands in 1957 as whalers.
All three built in Acquired by Norway in 1965
and converted into Fishery Protection Ships.
Former Canadian modernised "River" class frigate. Built by Davie Shipbuilding Co,
Lauzon, Port Quebec, Canada, completed 6 May 1 944. Loaned to Norway on 1 Mar H. U. SVCRORUP
1956 and finally converted as depot ship for Light Forces.
Dimensions, feet 127-7 oa; 111 5 pp X 25 ' 13
Main engines Wichmann diesel; 600 bhp =11
Oil fuel (tons) 65
Range, miles 5 000 at 10 knots cruising speed
Complement 10 crew. 9 scientists
Builtby Orens Mekaniske Verkstad, Trondheii 1960 Operates for Norwegian

Defence Research Establishment.
1972, fôyal Norwegian Navy OMAN, SULTANATE OF Personnel

SARPEN
Commander of the Navy: (a) 1974: 200 officers and men
Small depot ships for frogmen and diver: Completed in 1972 by Nielsen of Harstad. Commander D R. Williams, MBE, SON (b) Voluntary service
Mercantile Marine
ROYAL YACHT
NORGE (ex-Philante) A 533
Measurement, tons 1 686 Thames yacht measurement)

PATROL VESSEL
(
250-2 pp: 263 oa x 28 x 15-2

AL SAID
Dimensions, feet
Main engines 8-cyl diesels; 2 shafts: 3 000 bhp = 1 7 knc
Displacement, torIS 900
Dimensions, feet 203-4 X 35 1 X 9 8
Built by Camper &

Nicholson's Ltd, Gosport, England to the order of the late Mr T. 0.
Guns 1—40 mm
Main engines 2 Paxman Ventura 12 cyl diesels; 2 shafts: 2 470 bhp
M. Sopwith as escort and store vessel for the yachts Endeavour I and Endeavour /'.
Launched on 17 Feb 1937. Served in the British Navy as an anti-submarine escort Complement 32 + 7 staff + 32 troops
during the Second World War, after which she was purchased by the Norwegian people
for King Haakon at a cost of nearly £250,000 and reconditioned as a Royal Yacht at Built by Brooke Marine, Lowestoft. Launched 7 Apr 1970 as a yacht for the Sultan
Southampton. Can accommodate about 50 people in addition to crew. of Muscat and Oman, she was converted for a dual purpose role with a gun on her
forecastle as flagship of the new navy and as ship of state Completed in 1 971
%=
K^f e«aeis,3i!,
IM
7577 Royal Norwegian Navy
FISHERY PROTECTION SHIPS AL SAID Urooke Marine, 1971
FAST PATROL BOATS

O/S NORNEN
3 BROOKE MARINE 37 5 metre TYPE
Dimensions feet 201-8, x 32-8 15-1 AL BUSHRA AL MANSUR AL NEJAH
Gun 1—3 in [76 mm)
Main engines 4 diesels 3 500 bhp
; 17 knots Displacement, tons 135 standard; 153 full load
Complement 32 Dimensions, feet 123 oa X 22-5 x 5-5
Guns 2—40 mm
Built by Mjellem & Karlsen, Bergen, Norway. Launched and completed in 1963. Main engines 2 Paxman Ventura diesels, 4 800 bhp
Complement 25
Built by Brooke Marine, Lowestoft, England. Ordered 5 Jan 1971. Al Bushra

completed 22 Jan 1973, Al Mansur 26 Mar 1973. Al Nejah 13 May 1973.

Gun 1—3 in (76
Main engines 2 diesels: 2 700 bhp
Complement 29
built by Ankerlokken Verft and Meimdal by Bolsones Verft, Molde, in 1 962. 7972, Ford Jenkins
248 PANAMA PAKISTAN
PANAMA Mercantile Marina
Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 1 692 ships of 9 568 954 tons gross
2 VOSPER TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 2 US CG UTILITY TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
PANQUIACO GC 10 LIGIA ELENA
Displacement, tons 96 standard: 123 full load Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 95 wl: 103 oa « 18 9 - 5 8 Dimensions, feet
Guns 2-20 mm Guns 1 MG
Main engines 2 Paxman Ventura 12 cyl diesels: 2 800 bhp Main engines 400 hp. = 13 knots
Complement 23 Complement
Constructed with welded mild steel and upperworks of welded or buck-bolted
hull of
aluminium alloy. Vosper fin stabiliser equipment Panquiaco was launched on 22
July 1 970 and Ligia Elena on 25 Aug 1 970 at Porchester, Portsmouth, England. Transferred to Panama by the USA at the US Naval Station, Rodman, Canal Zone,
Both completed March 1971. In June 1962. Under the 1955 Treaty the USA occupied the Rio Hato base.
PAKISTAN
Administration Type Personnel
Chief of the Naval Staff: Submarines— 40 tons 1971: 9 900 (900 officers 9 000 ratings)
Vice-Admiral Hasan Hafeez Ahmad TQA Fast Attack Craft— Gun 1972: 10 500 (950 officers 9 550 ratings)
Fast Attack Craft— Torpedo 1973: 10 000 (950 officers 9 050 ratings)
Commodore Commanding P. N. Flotilla: Large Patrol Craft 1974: 10 000 (950 offi 9 050 ratings)
Commodore K, R. NIazi SJ Coastal Patrol Craft (b) Two years selective National Service
Minesweepers Coastal —
Tankers Mercantile Marine
Tugs— Ocean
Tugs —
Harbour Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
Water-boat 89 vessels of 503 429 tons gross
Diplomatic Representation Naval Base and Dockyard
Type Naval Attache in London: Karachi

Cruiser Commodore Leslie Norman Mungavin, SK
Destroyers Prefix to Ships' Names
Frigates Naval Attache in Washington:
Submarines — Patrol Captain Syed Quamar Raza, SJ PNS
CRUISER {Cadet Training Ship)
Name No. Builders and Engineers Launched

BABUR (ex-HMS Diadem) 84 W. Hawthorn Leslie & Co Ltd, Hebburn-on-Tyne 26 Aug 1942

;
Length, feet (metres) 485 {147 9) pp; 512 (156 1) oa

Guns, surface 8— 5 25 in (133 mm) 4 twin
Guns, AA 14—40 mm
Armour 3 in (76mm) sides; 2 in (51 mm)
decks and turrets
Range, miles 4 000 18 knots
at
Mam engines Parsons s r. geared turbines:
4 shafts. 62 000 shp
Speed, knots 32
Complement 588
Former British Improved 'Dido" class anti-aircraft light

cruiser. Purchased on 29 Feb 1956 Refitted at HM RADAR. Search; Type 960, Type 293. (
Dockyard, Portsmouth and there transferred to Pakistan Early British design.

and renamed Babur on 5 July, 1957 Adapted as cadet DRAWING Starboard elevation and plan,
training ship in 1961 feet = 1 inch (1:1 500).
196b Pak(st»n Navy

PAKISTAN 249
DESTROYERS
1 Ex-BRITISH " lATTLE" CLASS
Name No. Builders Laid d Compltted
BADR (ex-HMS Gabburd) 161 (ex-D 47) Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd. Wallsend-on-Tyne 2 Feb 10 Dec 1946

Length, feet {metres) 355 0( 108 2) pp 379 0( / 15-5) oa ;
Beam, feet (metres) 40 2 {12-3)

Draught, feet (/nefz-ej) 17 0(5 2)
Guns •5 in {115 mm) ; 1 —40 mm
AA
A/S weapons "Squid" triple DC mortar
Torpedo tubes —
8 21 in {533 mm) quadrupled
Mam engines Parsons geared turbines 2 shafts ;
50 000 shp
Speed, knots 35-75 designed 31 sea ,

Oil fuel, tons'
Complement 270
Purchased from Britain on 29 Feb 1956 Modernised

with US funds under MDAP. Refitted at Palmers
Hebburn, Yarrow, transferred to Pakistan on 24 Jan 1 957
and sailed from Portsmouth for Karachi on 17 Feb 1957.
RADAR. Search: Type 277, Type 293. Fire Control: X

Band.
PENNANT No. Changed from D 47 to 161 in 1963.
LOSS
Sister ship Khaibar (ex-HMS Cadiz) No. 163 (ex-D 79)
was sunk during the Indo-Pakistan War in Dec 1 971
1 Ex-BRITISH "CH" CLASS
SHAH JAHAN (ex-HMS Charity) 164 (ex-D 29)

Length, feet {metres) 3500( ;06-7) wl 362-7( 1 10 5) oa ;

Guns 3_4-5 in {115 mm) ; 6—40 mm
AA
A/S weapons 2 "Squid" triple DC mortars
quadrupled
x\ujr
Main engines Parsons geared turbines 2 shafts ; ;
40 000 shp
Speed, knots 36-75 designed; 31-25 sea
Complement 200
Builtby John I. Thornycroft, Co Ltd, Woolston, laid down SHAH JAHAN 1972, Pekistan Navy
on 9 July 1 943, launched on 30 Nov 1 944 and completed
on 19 Nov 1945. Purchased by USA and handed over
to Pakistan on 16 Dec 1958, under MDAP, at yard of Sister ship 7a/'/7JUA (ex-HMS Chivalrous) was returned to
J. Samuel White & Co Ltd, Cowes, who refitted her. the Royal Navy and scrapped in 1960-61. RADAR, Search: Type 293. Fira Control: X Band.
2 Ex-BRITISH "CR" CLASS

ALAMGIB (ex-HMS Creole) 60 (ex-D 82) J. Samuel White & Co Ltd, Cowes 3 Aug 1944 22 Nov 1945 14 Oct 1946
JAHANGIR (ex-HMS Crispin, ex-Craccher) 62 (ex-D 168) J. Samuel White & Co Ltd, Cowes 1 Feb 1944 23 June 1945 10 July 1946
Length, feet (metres) 3500(706-7) wl 362-8(/ /0-5) oa;

Guns 3—4-5 in (7 75 mm) 6 40 mn, —
AA
Torpedo tubes 4—21 (533
in mm)
quadrupled
Main engines Parsons geared turbines; 2 shafts
40 000 shp
Speed, knots 36-75 designed; 31 25 sea
Oil fuel, tons 580
Complement 200
1973. Pakistan Navy
ALAMGIR, JAHANGIR
Purchased by Pakistan in Feb 1956. Refitted and

modernised in Great Britain by John Thornycroft & Co I.
Ltd, Woolston, Southampton, in 1957-58 with US funds -^Wi'

under MDAP. Turned over to the Pakistan Navy at
Southampton in 1958 (Crispin on 18 Mar and Creole
Tji^ .
20 June) and renamed.
f^ -"î^JW^^^-i 'Tmî'
RADAR. Search: Type 293. Fire Control: X Band.
GUNNERY. "B" gun replaced in 1956-57 and "X" gun

was replaced by two "Squids". 1972. Pakistan Navy
250 PAKISTAN
FRIGATES
Note. Pakistan has now acquired the two "Whitby"
class frigates Tenby and ScarhoroughUomXhe Royal Navy.
RITISH TYPE 16 These, after refit later in 1 974, will join the fleet in 1 975.

TIPPU SULTAN (ex-HMS Onslow. exPakenfiam) 260 (ex-F 249) John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank 1 July 1940 31 Mar 1941 8 Oct 1941
TUGHRIL (ex-HMS Onslaught, ex^Pathfinder) 261 (ex-F 204) Fairfield SB & Eng Co Ltd, Glasgow MJan 1941 9 Oct 1941 19 June 1942
Length, feet {metres) 328 7( JOO-2) pp 3450( rO-72) oa ;

Guns 2—4 In (
102 mm) 5^*0 mm AA,

Torpedo tubes 4—21 in {533 mm)
Speed, knots 34 «:.!.-
Complement 170
TUGHRIL 1972, Paktstan Navv
Originally three "0" were acquired from

class destroyers Sultan and Tughril were
converted at Liverpool by
Great Britain, Tippu Sultan being handed over on 30 Sep Grayson Rolls & Clover Docks Ltd, Birkenhead, and C,
1949; Tanq on 3 Nov 1949; and Tughril on 6 Mar 1951. & H. Crighton Ltd, respectively. Tariq was not converted.
An agreement was signed m London between Great She was handed back to Great Britain at Portsmouth on
Britain and USA for refit and conversion m the United 10 July 1959 and broken up at Sunderland, arriving
Kingdom of Tippu Sultan and Tughril (announced 29 there in Oct 1959.
Apr1957) with USfunds. All three ships were scheduled
TIPPU SULTAN, TUGHRIL for conversion into fast anti-submarine frigates. Tippu RADAR. Equipped with Type 293 search radar.
SUBMARINES
Name Pennant No. Laid Down Launched Completed
3 "HANGOR" CLASS HANGOR S 131
Builders
Arsenal de Brest 1 Dec 1967 28June1969 12 Jan 1970
(FRENCH "DAPHNE" TYPE) MANGRO S 133 C N Ciotal (Le Trait) 8 July 1968 7 Feb1970 8 Aug 1970
SHUSHUK S 132 C N Ciotal (Le Trait) 1 Dec 1967 30 July 1969 12 Jan 1970

1043 submerged
Length, feet (metres) 1 89 6 {57 8)
Beam, feet {metres) 22 3 {6 8)
Draught, feet (mefrex) 15 1 {4 6)
Torpedo tubes 12—21 in (550 mm) 8 bow,
4 stern (external)
Main engines Diesel electric SEMT-Pielstick) ( ;
1 300 bhp surface, electric mot-

ors 1 600 hp submerged 2 shafts ;
Speed, knots 13 surface; 15 5 submerged

Complement 45
These are the first submarines built for the Pakistan Navy
They are basically of the French "Daphne" class design,
but slightly modified internally to suit Pakistan require-
ments and naval conditions They are broadly similar
to the submarines built in France for Portugal and South
Africa and the submarines being constructed to the
"Daphne" design in Spain.
"SX 404" CLASS

Displacement, tons
Dimensions, ft (m) 52-4X 6-6x— (76x 2^ -
Speed, knots 1 1 surfaced ; 6-5 dived
Range, miles 1 200 surfaced; 60 dived
Complement
Purchased 1972-73 from Cosmos, Livorno. With a

diving depth of 330 ft and capable of carrying 1 2 passeng-
ers these submarines are valuable craft for clandestine
raidings, reconnaissance and a multitude of shallow-watei
tasks. Only Colombia has submarines of a similat size. Drawinr: of "SX 404" Class
LIGHT FORCES
8 Ex-Chinese "SHANGHAI II" (

QUETTA WARDEN SUKKUR

Dimensions, feet 1 30 x 1 8 « 5 6
Guns 4—37 mm; 4—25 mm
Mam engines 4 Diesels; 5 000 bhp = 30 knots
Complement 25
Reportedly transferred early 1972. Discussions on fitting missiles have taken place,
presumably referring to Styx-type
PAKISTAN 251
forces— continued
Light Light forces— continued
4 Ex-Chinese " H U C H W A N " CLASS 2 Ex-BRITISH HDML (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO) SDML 3517 (ex-SDML 1261) SDML 3520 {ex-SDML 1266)
Displacement, ton 46 standard; 54 load II
Dimensions, feet 72 oa ' 15-8 ' 5-3

Displacement, tons 45 Guns 1—3 pdr; 1—20 mm AA
Dimensions, ft (m) 70 x 16-5 " 31 (27 4 x 5 Main engmes
" 9) Diesels; 2 shafts; 320 bhp 12 knots
Torpedo tubes 2—21 inch Complement 14
Guns 4—12-7 mm (twms)
Main engines 2—12 cyl diesels; 2 shafts; 2 200 hp = 55 l<nots (calm) Former British Harbour Defence Motor Launches of wooden construction, built under
the emergency programme during the Second World War, and re-designated Seaward
Defence Motor Launches after the war.
Hydrofoil craft transferred by China in 1973.
.iJ»i,
:.îftir;.ji-B^^7d^
wmm
SDML 3520 7965, Pakistan Navy
Chinese "Hu Chwan" class
MINE WARFARE FORCES

TOWN" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
7 MSC TYPE (MINESWEEPERS-COASTAL)
MAHMOOD (ex-/WSC 267) M 160 MUJAHID (ex-/MSC 261) M 164
RAJSHAHI P 140 MOMIN (ex-/M5C 293) M 161 MUKHTAR (ex-/MSC 274) M 165
MOSHAL (ex-/MSC 294) M 167 MUNSIF (ex-/WSC 273) M 166
100 wl; 107 oa X 20 X 11
MURABAK (ex-/MSC 262) M 162
Dimensions, feet
Guns 2—40 mm; 70 cal Bofors AA Displacement tons 335 light; 375 full load
Main engines 2 Maybach/Mercedes MD 655/1 8 diesels ; 3 400 bhp Dimensions, feet 138 144 oa ' 27 8 5
pp; »
(tropical) = 24 knots
Guns 2—20 mm
Complement 19 Main engines GM diesels; 2 shafts, 880 bhp = 14 knots
Complement 39
Transferred to Pakista by the US under MAP Mukhtar and Munsif on 25 June
The last survivor of a class of four built by Brooke Marine in 1965. Steel hull ar 859, Muhafiz on 2,5 Feb 1955, Mu/ahid
1 m Nov 1956, Mahmood. M 160, in May
aluminium superstructure. 1957, Murabak in 1957, Momin in Aug 1962 and Moshal M 167, on 13 July 1963
Muhafiz M 163 sunk during Indo-Pakistan War Dec 1971
1973 Pakistan Navy 1972 Pakistan Navy
SURVEY SHIP
Name Launched
ZULFIQUAR (ex-D/janus/;, ex-Dei/e/-on)262(ex-F265) 12 Oct 1942

3eam, feet (metres) 36-7 (77 2)
Draught, feet s) 12 5 (38)
Guns 1—4 in (102 mm) 2—40 mrr AA,
Main engines Tripl3 expansion; 5 500 ihp

Speed, knots 20
«—
Range, miles
Oil fuel, tons
CompI
6 000 at 12 knots
400
150
"Tf I \'l ^
W 1*, \'&'\^r^^
Former British frigate of the "River" class converted into a strengthened davits and carries survey motor boats,
survey ship, with additional charthouse aft. She has The after 4-inch gun was removed.
TANKERS
DACCA (ex-USNS Mission Santa Cruz, AG 132) A 41

Dimensions, feet 503 wl 523-5 oa x 68 x 30-9
;
Main engines Turbo-electric; 6 000 shp = 15 knots

Oil capacity 20 000 tons (official figure); 134 000 barrel capacity
Former US fleet tanker of the "T2-SE-A1" Type ( "Mission" class). Transferred on

loan to Pakistan under MDAP. Handed over from the US on 17 Jan 1963.
252 PAKISTAN PARAGUAY
Tankers—continued Jugs— continued
ATTOCK (ex-USS YO 249) A 298
Displacement, tons 600 standard; 1 255 full load Dimensions, feet 1050 « 300 X 110
Dimensions, feet 177-2 oa x 32 x 1 5 Main engines Crossley diesel; 1 000 bhp
Main engines Direct coupled diesel ; speed 8-5 knots Range, miles 3 000 at economic speed
A harbour oiler of 6 500 barrels capacity built in Trieste, Italy, in 1 960 for the Pakistan General purpose tug for the Pakistan Navy originally ordered from Werf-Zeeland at
Navy, under the Mutual Defence Assistance Programme of USA. Hansweert, Netherlands, in Aug 1952, but after the liquidation of this yard the order
was transferred to Worst & Dutmer at Meppel, Launched on 29 Nov 1955.
BHOLU (ex-US YTL 755) GAMA (ex-US YTL 754)

FLOATING DOCK These are small harbour tugs bu an "off-shore" order by Costaguta-Voltz.
1 FLOATING DOCK WATER CARRIERS

PESHAWAR (ex-USN ARD 6) ZUM ZUM YW 15
Transferred June 1961. 3 000 tons lift.
under MDA
Built in Italy programme.
TUGS
MADADGAR (ex-USS Yuma. ATF 94) A 42

Dimensions, fe;t 1 95 wl 205 oa
; ^ 385 x 1 5-3 max
Main engines 4 GM diesels ; electric drive; 1 shaft; 3 000 bhp = 16-5 knots
Complement 85
Ocean-going salvage tug. Built by Commercial Iron Works, Portland, Oregon. Laid
down on 13 Feb 1943 Launched on 17 July 1943, Completed on 31 Aug 1943.
Transferred from the US Navy to the Pakistan Navy on 25 Mar 1959 under MDAP.
Fitted with powerful pumps and other salvage equipment.
1973. Pakistan Navy
PARAGUAY
Strength of the Flaot Mercantile Merine
2 River Defence Vessels 3 River Pa 1973 1 900 officers and men Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
3 Patrol vessels 1 Tug marines 26 vessels of 21 884 tons gross
2 Patrol launches 3 Service (
RIVER DEFENCE VESSELS LIGHT FORCES

2 CG TYPE
2 "H U M A ITA" CLASS
PI (ex-USCGC 20417) P2 (ex-USCGC 20418)
HUMAITA (ex-Capitan Cabral) C 2 PARAGUAY (ex-Commodor Meza) C 1
Dimensions, feet 45-5 oa - 13-5 " 3-5
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Dimensions, feet 231 X 35 ' 5 3 190 hp = 20 knots
Main engines 2 petrol motors; 2 shafts;
Guns 4—4-7 in; 3—3 in AA 2—40 ;
Complement 10
Mines
Armour side amidships; deck; -3 in -8 i
Of wooden construction. Built in the United States in 1944. Acquired from the
Main engines is geared turbines; 2 shafts; 3i United States Coast Guard in 1944.
Boilers
tons
Oil fuel, 6 "701" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Range, miles 104 105 106
P 101 102 103
Complement
Patrol craft of 40 ft and 10 tons transferred by USA— 2 in Dec 1967, 3 in Sept 1970
Rated as gunboats but also fitted for minelaying The armour of high tensile steel. and 1 in Mar 1971.
Both built by Odero, Genoa, laid down m Apr 1 929, launched i 1930, and completed
in May 1931
CAPITAN CABRAL (ex-Adolfo Riquelme) A
CORVETTES Displacement, tor 180 standard; 206 full load
3 "BOUCHARD" CLAS! Dimensions, feet
Guns
98-5 pp; 107 -2oa
1—3 in Vickers;
x
2—37 mm
23-5 x 9-8
Vickers; 4 MG
Triple expansion; shaft; 300 ihp = 9 knoi
CAPITAN MEZA (ex-Parker) NANAVA {ex-Bouchard) 1
TENIENTE FARINA {ex-Py) 47
Displacement, tons 450 standard; 620 normal; 650 full load

1907. Of woode
Dimensions, feet 164 pp; 197 oa x 24 » 8-5
Guns 4—40 mm Bofors AA; 2 MG
Main engines 2 sets MAN 2-cycle diesels; 2 000 bhp = 16 knots 1 FLOATING DOCK
Oil fuel tons 50
Range, miles 6 000 at 12 knots Ex-US AFDL 26
Complement 70 Transferred March 1965. Lift 1 000 tons.
Former Argentinian minesweepers of the "Bouchard" class Built at Sanchez Shipyard, 1 FLOATING WORKSHOP
San Fernando, Rio Santiago Naval Yard, and Hansen & Puccini, San Fernando, respec-
tively. Laid down in 1 936, 1 935 and 1 937, Launched on 2 May 1 937, 20 Mar 1 936
Ex-US YR 37
and 18 Aug 1938. Can carry mines. Transferred from the Argentinian Navy to the Transferred March 1965.
Paraguayan Navy in Apr 1964 onward.
1 DRE DG E R
TENIENTE O CARRERAS SAGUIER

2 FERRIES
YFB 82 YFB 86
Leased by USA in June 1970.

TUG
YLT 569 A 4 (ex-USS YTL 211)
Dimensions, feat 66 2 ' 17 > 5
Main engines
""'i«U^ Small harbour tug
Diesel . 300 bhp
transferred to Paraguay by the USA under the Military Aid
Programme in tVtarch 1967. Built by Everett Pacific SB 6 DD Co, Wash.
CAPITAN MEZA
PERU 253
PERU
Administration Strength of the Fleet Prefix to Ship's Names
Minister of Marine and Chief of Naval Operations ''.P (Baque Armada Peruana)
Vice Admiral Luis E Vargas Caballero Cruisers 3
Destroyers 4
Chief of Naval Staff:
Frigates 3
Vice Admiral Fernando Zapater Vantosse
Corvettes 2
Commander-in-Chief of the Fleet Submarines— Patrol 4
Rear Admiral Oscar Cuadros Large Patrol Craft 8
Diplomatic Representation Coastal Patrol Craft 3
Lake Patrol Craft 11
Naval Attach^ in London and River Gun Boats 5
Paris:
Rear Admiral Cesar Barandiaran Minesweepers— Coastal 2
Landing Ships 4
Naval Attach^ in Washington: LCU's 3
Vice Admiral Jose Arce Larco LCA's 10
Transports 3
Tankers 6
Floating Docks 2 Mercantile Marine
Survey Vessels 2
(a) 1974: 8 000 (730 officers, 7 270 men) Tug 1 Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
(b) 2 years National Service Water Boat 1 655 vessels of 446 374 tons gross
CRUISERS
1 Ex-NETHERLAIVD!
ALMIRANTE GRAU (ex-rfe Ruyter) 81 Wilton-Fijenoord Schiedam 5 Sep 1939 24 Dec 1 944 18 Nov 1953

590-5 pp: 614-5 oa x 56-7 x 22
(7S0pp: 190-3 OS X 77-5 x ff-7)
8—6 in (twin turrets) 8—57 mm
;
AA (twins) 8—40 mm AA
:
2 De Schelde-Parsons geared
boilers 4 Werkspoor-Yarrow
Speed, knots 32
Complement 926
Transferred by purchase 7 March 1973.
RADAR. Search: LWO 1; SPS 39 (3D); SGR 104,

Heightfinder; Tactical: DA 02; Fire Control: HSA M20for
6 in guns and M45 for secondary battery.
ALMIRANTE GRAU 7575, Peruvian Navy

254 PERU
Cruisers continued
2 Ex-BRITISH "CEYLON" CLASS
CAPITAN QUINONES (ex-HMS Newfoundland) 83 Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Ltd, Wallsend-on-Tyne 9 Nov 1939 19 Dec 1941 31 Dec 1942
CORONEL BOLOGNESI (ex-HMS Ceylon) 82 Alexander Stephen & Sons, Ltd, Govan, Glasgow 27 Apr 1939 30 July 1942 13 July 1943
Displacement, tons Almirante Grau:

8 800 standard 1 1 090 full load
,
Col Bolognesi:
8 781 standard. 11 110 full load
Length, feet {metres) 538 (164 0) wl 549 (167-4) m\:
:
555 5 [169-3) oa
Beam, feet {metres) 63 6 {19-4)
Draught, feet {metres) 1 6 5 (5 0) moan 20-5 (6-2) max ;
Guns, surface 9—6 in {152 mm) three triple

Guns, dual purpose —
8 4 in (4 twin)
Guns, AA —
12 40 mm Almirante Grau
18 40 — mm
Col. Bolognesi
Armour 4 in {102 mm) sides and CT;
2 in {51 mm) turrets and deck
Boilers 4 Admiralty 3-drum; 400 psi
{28 kmlcm^) 720*F (3a2-C)
;
Main engines Parsons s r. geared turbines

Speed, knots 31-5
Range, miles 6 000 at 13 knots; 2 800 at full
powef
Complement Almirante Grau: 743

Col Bolognesi- 766
GENERAL
CL 83 was ansferred as Almirante Grau in December Id 293; FireCc 1951-53 at MM Dockyard, Devonport, with two lattice
1959, being named Capitan Quinones on 1 5 May 1 973. masts, new bridge and improved AA armament, her
CL 82 was snsferred as Coronet Bolognesi on 9 Feb torpedo tubes being removed. CL 82 was similarly modi-
RECONSTRUCTION CL 83 was reconstructed fied in 1955-56.
i|
\;;i
7977, Peruvian Navy

CAPITAN QUINONES (before pennant change)
DESTROYERS
2 Ex-BRITISH "DARING" CLASS
Name No B uilders Laid down Launched Completed
Yarrow, Co Ltd, Scotstoun 22 Sep 1946 29 Mar 1949 28 Apr 1953
FERRE (ex-HMS Decoy) 74
PALACIOS (ex-HMS Diane) 73 Yarrow, Co Ltd, Scotstoun 3 Apr 1947 8 May 1952 29 Mar 1954
73. C it S Taylor
Displacement, tons 2 800 standard; 3 600 full load REFIT. The main points after the refit are the reconstruct-
Boilers 2 Foster Wheeler; Pressure 650
Length, feet {metres) 366 (7 77 7) pp 375 {114 3) wl;
ed and enclosed foremast carrying Plessey ASW-Z radar
psi (45-7 kg/cm^): Superheat
390 {118-9) oa
850-F (454-C) and the Exocet launcher positions in place of the Close
Main engines English Electric dr geared turbines Range Blind Fire Director forward of X Turret
6-4-5 mm): 2twinfwd; 2 shafts
Guns, surface in {115
Speed, knots 34 75 designed; 31-5 deep Commissioned after refit— Pa/ac/os Feb 1 973, Ferre April
1 twin aft; Mk VI
2—40 mm Range, miles 3 000 at 20 knots 1973.
Guns, AA
Squid 3 barrelled DC mortar
Oil fuel (tons) 580 Purchased by Peru in 1969 and refitted by Cammel
A/S weapons 1
Complement
5—21 (533 mm) 297 Laird (Ship repairers) Ltd, Birkenhead, for further service.
Torpedo tubes in
PERU 255
Builders Liunched Completed
FLETCHER" CLASS GUISE (ex USS /Sherwood. DO 520) Bethlehem Steel Co, Staten Island 24 Nov 1942 10 Apr 1943
ViLLAR (ex kiss 3enh3m DO 796) Bethlehem Steel Co, Staien Island 29 Aug 1943 20 Dec 1943
Displacement, tons 2 120 standard; 2 715 normal,

050 full load
3
Length, feet (metres) 360 2(70SS)pp;370{?72S)wl,
376-2 (1147) oa
Beam, feet (metres) 39-7 (72?)
Draught, feet (metres) 122 (3-7) mean; 18 (5-5) max
(5—5 in Guise)
Guns, AA 6—3 in (75 mm)
50 cal, 3 twm
A/S weapons 2 fixed Hedgehogs; 1 DC rack
Torpedo racks 2 side-launching for A/S torpedoes
Boilers 4 Babcock & Wilcox: 600 psi
(42 kgjcm^) 850T (455°C) ;
Main engines
Speed, knots
Range, miles
2 GE impulse reaction geared
34 max; 15 economical sea
5 000 at 15 knots; 900 at full
m /\
power
Oil fuel (tons) 650
Complement Allowance; 245 (15 officers and
230 men) Max accommodation:
275 (15 officers and 260 men)
Former United States destroyers of the later "Fletcher" TRANSFER. Transferred from the United States Navy
class (Villar) and "Fletcher" class (Guise). to the Peruvian Navy at Boston, Massachusetts, on 15
RADAR. Search: SPS 6, SPS 10. Fire Control: GFCS Dec 1960, and at San Diego, California, on 8 Oct1961
GUISE, VILLAR 68 system forward, GFCS 56 system aft. respectively
FRIGATES
Name No Launched Completed
CANNON AGUIRRE (ex-USS Waterman. DE 740) 62 4 July 1943 31 Dec 1943
CASTILLA (ex-USS Bangust. DE 739) 61 6 June1943 30 Oct 1943
RODRIQUEZ (ex-USS Weaver. DE 741 63 20 June 1943 30 Nov 1943
Length, feet (metres) 300 (91-4) pp; 302-2 (32- 7) wl
306 (93 3) oa
Draught, feet (metres) 12 (3 6) mean; 14-1 (4-3) max
Guns, AA 6—40 mm, 3 twin; 10—20 mm
A/S weapons 1 Mk 10 ahead-throwing mortar;
8 K mortars; 2 DC racks aft
Main engines 4 GMdiesel-electric sets
60 000 hp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 21 designed; 19 max continuous
Range, miles 1 500 at 1 2 knots ; 3 000 at full
power
Oil fuel (tons) 322
Complement Allowance: 172 (12 officers and
160 men) Max accommodation:
;
212 (12 officers and 200 men)
^L> Peruviar \avY
Co, San Pedro, California, in 1943. Transferred to Peru in Peru on 24 May 1952. Almost due for retirement
AGUIRRE, CASTILLA, RODRIGUEZ
on 26 Oct 1951, under the Mutual Defence Assistance
Former United States destroyer escorts, DE, of the Programme. Reconditioned and modernised at Green TORPEDO TUBES The original three 21
"Cannon" class. All built by the Western Pipe & Steel Cove Springs and Jacksonville, Flor, Actually arrived tubes in a triple mounting were removed.
CORVETTES
Ex-US MSF TYPE
IVame Laid down Launched
DIEZ CANSECO (exUSS Shoveler MSF 382) 1 Apr 1944 10 Dec 1944
GALVEZ (ex. USS Ruddy MSF 380) 24 Feb 1944 29 Oct 1944
Displacement tons 890 standatd . 1 250 full load

Dimensions feet 215 wl ; 2212 oa « 32 2 « 11 max
Guns 1—3 in, 50 cal dp; 2—40 mm AA
A/S weapons 1 ttedgehog
Mam engines Diesel electric; 2 shafts; 3 532 bhp = 18 knots
Complement 100
Former US 'Auk" class fleet minesweepers, MSF Both built by the Gulf Shipbuilding
Corp. Activated at San Diego, California, and transferred to the Peruvian Navy under the
Mutual Defence Assistance Programme on 1 Nov 1960. Sonar equipment was fitted
so that they could be used as patrol vessels. The 3 inch gun director was removed
DIEZ CANSECO, GALVEZ 1970, Peruvian Navy

256 PERU
SUBMARINES
2 TYPE 209
Displacement, tons 990 surfaced; 1 290 dived
Length, feet (metres) 177-1 (540}
Torpedo tubes 8—21 in (with reloads)
Main machinery Diesel Electric; 4 MTU Siemens
diesel-generators 1 Siemens
;
electric motor; 1 shaft

Range 50 days
Complement 31
Designed by Ingenieurkontor, Lubeck for construction 1973. Howaldtswerke

by Howaldtswerke, Kiel and sale by Ferrostaal Essen all
A single-hull design with two ballast tanks and forward very high capacity batteries with GRP lead-acid cells sound ranging gear and underwater telephone. Fitted
and after trim tanks. Fitted with snort and remote and battery cooling— by Wilh. Hagen and VARTTA. with two periscopes, radar and Omega receiver. Fore-
machinery control. The single screw is slow revving. Active and passive sonar, sonar detection equipment. planes retract.

4 "A BTAO CLASS ABTAO (ex-Tiburon) 12 May 1952 27 Oct 1953 20 Feb 1954
ANGAMOS (ex-Atun) 27 Oct 1955 5 Feb 1957 1 July 1957
Displacement, tons 825 standard; 1 400 submerged DOS DE MAYO (ex-Lobo) 12 May 1952 6 Feb 1954 14 June 1954
Length, feet (metres) 243 (74-7) oa IQUIQUE (ex-Merlin) 27 Oct 1955 5 Feb 1957 1 Oct 1957
Guns, surface 5 in (727 mm) 25 cal (Abtao
and Dos de Mayo)
Torpedo tubes 6—21 in (533 mm): 4 bow, 2
stern
Main machinery 2 GM 278A diesels; 2 400 bhp
Electric motors; 2 shafts
Oil fuel (tons) 45
Complement 40
All by Electric Boat Division
built General Dynamics —
Corporation, Groton, Connecticut. They are of modified
US Mackerel" class. DOS DE MAYO 7570, Peruvian Navy
LIGHT FORCES
6 VOSPER TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
De LOS HEROS 23 LARREA 25 SANTILLANA 2

HERRERA 24 SANCHEZ CARRION 26 VELARDE 2

Dimensions, feet 103 7 wl; 109 7 oa » 21 «5-7
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 Napier Deltic 18 cyl, turbocharged diesels;
Designed and built by Vosper Ltd. Portsmouth, England, for the Peruvian Navy. Of
all-welded steel with aluminium upperworks. Designed for coastal
construction
and fishery protection. Equipped with Vosper roll damping fins,
patrol, air-sea-rescue,
Decca Type 707 true motion radar, comprehensive radio, up-to-date navigation aids,
sonar, depth charges in racks aft, and air-conditioning. The first boat, Velarde, was
launched on 1 July 1 964, the last, Sanchez Carrion, on 1 8 Feb 1 965. Can be armed 1971. Peruvian Navy
as gunboat, torpedo boat (four side-launched torpedoes) or minelayer. A twin
rocket projector can be fitted forward instead of gun
3 "R!0" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
RIO PIURA 04 RIO TUMBES 02 RIO ZARUMILLA 01
^&- Displacement, ions

Dimensions, feet
37 full load
65 7 » 17 ' 3 2
Guns 2—40 mm
Mam engines 2 GM diesels. 2 shafts. 200 bhp = 18 knots
Built by Viareggio. Italy Ordered m 1959 laid down on 15 July 1959 and entered
service on 5 Sep 1960 Rio el Sallo 03 was deleted from the list m 1966
SANCHEZ CARRION 7977, Peruvian Navy
2 Ex-US PGM TYPE (LARGE PATROL
RIO SAMA PC 11 (ex-USS PGM IZ)

RIO CHIRA PC 12 (ex-USS PGM 111)
Guns 2—40 mm, 4—20 mm, 2—0-5 cal MG
Main engines 2 Diesels; 2 shafts; 1 800 hp = 18-5 knots
Complement 15
PC 1 1 transferred In Sep 1 966 from the United States under the Militar/ Aid Progr;
1973, Peruvian Navy
PC 12 transferred 30 June 1972
PERU 257
Light Forces—continued MINE WARFARE FORCES
MARANON" CLASS (RIVER GUNBOATS) 2 "BONDY" CLASS (MINESV\/EEPERS— COASTAL)
MARANON John I ThornycfOft & Co 23 Apr 1951 Julv 1951 BONOY ieK VMS 25) 137 SAN MARTIN lex VMS 35) 138
UCAYALI Ltd Southampton England 7 Mar 1951 June 1 951
Displacement, tons 365 fuU load Guns 1—3 in; 2—20 mm AA
Dimensions, feet 154-8 wl X 32 X 4 max Main engines 2 GM diesels; 1 000 bhp = 13 knots (T
Guns 2—3 in 50 cal dp; 7—20 mm AA (2 twin, 3 single) Range, miles 2 100 at 9-5 knots
Main engines British Polar M 441 diesels; 800 bhp = 12 knots Complement 30
Complement 40 Former US wooden motor minesweepers. YMS. Bondy was built by Greenport
Basin ft Construction Co, Long Island, NY, and launched on 28 Jan 1943, Sin Martin
Ordered early 1950. Employed on police duties in Upper Amazon.
In Very shallow by C. Hllterbandt Drydock Co, Kingston, NY, and acquired from USA in 1 947. Formerly
draught. Superstructure of aluminium alloy. Based at Iquitos. known as AHerei d» Frtgata Bondy and Guirdiamanna San Martin.
RETO" CLASS (RIVER GUNBOATS)

AMAZONAS 11 LORETO 12

Guns 1—3 in; 2—47 mm; 2—20 mm AA
Complement 35
Designed and built by the Electric Boat Co, Groton, Conn. Launched in 1934.
1966. Paruvian Navy
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
CHIMBOTE (ex-M/S Rawhm. ex-USS LST 283) 34

;
Dimensions, feet 316.wl; 328 oa x 50 x 14-1

Guns 1 —
3 in
tons
Oil fuel, 600 oil tanks; 1 100 ballast tanks
Complement Accommodation for 16 officers and 130 men
Former US tank landing ship of the 1-510 Series Built by- American f ige Co
Ambridge. Pennsylvania Laid down on 2 Aug 1943 Punched on 10 Oct 43 and
completed on 18 Nov 1943 Sold to Peru by a British tirm in 1951
PAITA (ex-USS Buinelt County LST 512) 35 [ex AT 4)
Dimensions, feet 316 wl. 328 oa x 50 x 14 5 max

1973, Peruvian Navy Guns 6—40 mm AA; 6—20 mm AA
NAPO 301 (RIVER GUNBOAT) Complement 13 officers, 106 men
Displacemeni. tons 98
Former US lank landing ship of Ihe 51 11 152 Series Bull
Dimensions feet 100 pp. 101 5 oa X 18 > 3
Ifon Co Seneca Illinois Laid down on 29 July 1 943 La
Mam engines Triple expansion. 250 ihp = 12 knots
completed on 8 Jan 1944 Purchased by Peru m 1957
Boilers Yarrow
Complement 22
Built by Yarrow Co Ltd, Scotstoun, Glasgow. Launched in 1920. Built of steel.

Converted from wood to oil fuel burning. In the Upper Amazon Flotilla. Converted
to a Dispensary Vessel in 1968.
AMERICA 15 (RIVER GUNBOAT)

Dimensions, feet 133 « 195 X 4 5
Guns 2—3 pdr; 4—12 7 mm AA
Mam engines Triple expansion; 350 jhp =
26
1972, Peruvian Navy
Built by Tranmere Bay Development Co Ltd, Birkenhead. Built of steel. Launched
and completed in 1904. Converted from coal to oil fuel burning. In the Upper LOMAS CLASS
Amazon Flotilla. The river gunboat/gw/Jos was discarded in 1967 after 92 years service.
ATICO (ex-USS LSM 564) LOMAS (ex USS LSM 396)
1 1 LAKE PATROL CRAFT
280-290 Dimensions, feet 196-5 wl; 203-5 oa x 34-5 x 7
30 ft craft stationed on Lake Titicaca. Main engines Diesels: 800 rpm; 2 shafts; 3 600 bhp = 12 knots
Complement Accommodation for 116 (10 officers and 106 men)
Former US medium landing ships of the LSM type. Both built by Charleston Navy
Yard, Charleston, SC, USA. Purchased i 1959 A photograph ofLomas appears in
the 1967 68 to 1971-72 editions
Name No Laid down Launched Completed
Alico 37 3 Mar 1945 22 Mar 1945 14 Sep 1945
Lomas 36 13 Dec 1944 2 Jan 1945 23 Mar 1945
IroT-j* ** ,
'
-etrM.'4i.™_cK4ir- A- -
Patrol craft on Lake Titicaca 1973, Peruvian Navy

t mmlUUNH^
1972, Peruvian Navy
258 PERU
Amphibious Forces continued — FLOATING DOCK

The former US dock ARD 8 was transferred to Peru in Feb 1 961
3 Ex- us LCUs auxiliary floating dry
displacement 5 200 tons; length 492 feet; beam 84 feet; draught 5-7 to 33-2 feet.
;
The former US floating dock AFDL 33 launched in Oct 1964 was transferred to Peru
PIRURA BT 4 (ex-US LCU 1161) SALTO BT 3 (ex-US LCU 855)
in July 1969; displacement 1 900 tons; length 288 feet; beam 64 feet; draught 8-2 to
ZARUMILLA BT (ex-US LCU 501)
1
31-5 feet.

Dimensions, feet 1 1 9 oa x 32-7 " 5
Guns 2—20
Main engines
mnn
Gray Marine diesels : 3 shafts; 675 bhp =10 knots TANKERS
Complement 15
PARI N AS" CLASS
Sold to Peru Aug 1947.
Name No. Launched Completed
PARINAS 155 2 May 1967 13 June 1968
PIMENTAL 156 30 Dec 1967 27 June 1969
+1 Building
200-209
Employed I operations.
SURVEY VESSELS Main engines Burmeister and Wain Type 750 diesel ; 5 400 bhp =14-5 knots
UNANUE Built by the Servicio Industrial de la Marina in the Naval Arsenal at Callao.
For details, see "Tug" Section.
CARDENAS
Of 19 tons, launched in 1950, with a complement of 4,
WATER CARRIER
MANTILLA (ex-US YW 122) 141

Dimensions, feet 174 ' 32
Gun 1 MG forward
Capacity gallons 200 000
Former US water barge 3uilt by Henry C, Grebe & Co Inc. Chicago,

Peru in July 1963.
1970. Peruvian Navy
TRANSPORTS SECHURA CLASS
INDEPENDENCIA (ex-USS Bellatrix. AKA 3, ex-Raven. SKA 20) 31 (ex-21)
LOBITOS 159 ZORRITOS 158
Displacement, tons 6 194 light Displacement, tons 8 700 full load
Measurement, tons Maritime Commission deadweight, 8 656 Measurement, tons 4 300 gross; 6 000 deadweight
Guns 1—5 in 38 cal : 3—3 in 50 cal, 10—20 mm Dimensions, feet 3600 wl; 3850 oa « 52 x 21 2 max
Dimensions, feet 435 wl ; 459 oa « 63 x 26-5 Main engines Burmeister & Wain diesels; 2 400 bhp = 17 knots
Main engines 1 Nordberg diesel; 1 shaft; 6 000 bhp = 165 knots (13 25 knots on trials)
Boilers 2 Scotch with Thornycroft oil burners for cargo tank cleaning
Former US attack cargo ship. Built by Tampa Shipbuilding Co, Tampa, Florida,
in 1941. Transferred to Peru at Bremerton, Washington on 20 July 1963 under the Both built by Servicio Industrial de la Marina Callao. Zorritos launched 8 Oct 1958,
Military Aid Program. Training ship for the Peruvian Naval Academy, Lobitos May 1965.
INDEPENDENCIA LOBITOS W69. US Navy
MOLLENDO (ex-Ama/ienborg) ATP 151
RIMAC 132 Displacement, ton 6 084 standard; 25 670 load

Dimensions, feet 534-8 X 72-2 x 30
Displacement, tons 18400 full load Main engines 674-VTFS-160 diesels; 7 500 bhp = 14-5 knots
Dimensions, feet 507-7 X 67-3 X 27 2 This Japanese built tanker, completed Sep 1962, was acquii by Peru in Apr 1967.
Main engines Diesels; Speed = 15-6 knots
The llo completed in Dec 1 971 at Servicio Industrial de la Marina, Callao

TUGS
Her sister ship Rimac was launched at the same yard on 1 2 Dec 1 971
BIOS (ex-USS Pmro ATF 90) 123

Measurement ions 1 95 wl 205 oa
.
< 38 5 " 15 5 max
Mam engines 4 GM diesel electric. 3 000 bhp =16 5 knots
Former United States fleet ocean lug of the Apache" class Launched on 5 Jan 1 943
Transferred 10 Peru in 1960 and delivered in Jan 1961 Fitted with powerful pumps
and other salvage equipment
UNANUE (exUSS Wateree ATA 174) 136
Displacement tons 534 standard 852 full load, official revised figure
Dimensions, feet 1 33 7 wl 1 43 oa - 33 9 « 1 3 2
.
Main engines GM dieselelectric 1 500 bhp = 13 knots .
Former United States auxiliary ocean tug of the "Maricopa" class. Built by Levingston
SB Co, Orange, Texas. Laid down on 5 Oct 1943, launched on 18 Nov 1943 and
1972, Peruvian Navy completed on 20 July 1944. Purchased from the USA in Nov 1961 under MAP.
Temporarily employed as a Survey Ship.
PHILIPPINES 259
PHILIPPINES
Administration Strength of the Fleet Ships
Flag Officer inCommand. Phiilippine Navy: 1 Frigate 18 Patrol Boats Most names are those of geographical locations
Commodore Hllarlo M. Ruiz 6 Patrol Vessels 4 Minesweepers and are prefixed by RPS (Republic of Philippines
9 Patrol Gunboats 2 Command Ships Ship)
Commander. Naval Operating Forces: 4 Hydrofoil Patrol Boats 1 1 Landing Ships
Captain Simeon M. Alejandro Coast Guard
Diplomatic Representation Established Oct 1967 as a specialised branch within the

DESTROYERS Navy
Naval, Military, and Air Attache in London: Commandant: Commodore Ernesto R Ogbinar
Captain Jaime V. Francisco (Navy) The Philippine Navy can be expected to begin operating
ships of destroyer size during the 1970s in view of the Mercantile Marine
Personnel increasing level of competence of the Philippine Navy
and the reduction of US naval forces in the Western
and 13 000 men including Coast Guard Pacific.
FRIGATES
1 Ex-US "BOSTWICK" CLASS Name No Launched US Comm. Transferred
DATU KALANTIAW (ex-USS Booth. Di. 170) PS 7 1 June 1943 21 July 1943 15 Dec 1967
Length, feet {metres) 300 (57-5) wl; 306 {93-2) oa

Guns 3—3 inch {76 mm) 50 cal AA
6 —40 mm AA (twin)
A/S weapons 6— 12 75 inch {324 mm) torpedo
tubes (Mk 32 triple); depth charges
Main engines Diesel-electric drive (General
Motors diesels); 6 000 bhp;
2 shafts
Speed, knots 21
Complement Approx 165
Former US destroyer escort of the DET design. Built by
Federal Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co, Newark, New
Jersey, and completed by the Norfolk Navy Yard. Triple
21 inch torpedo tube mount originally fitted has been
removed. Equipped with SPS-5 and SPS-6 search
radars.
DISPOSALS
Rajah Soliman D 66 (ex-USS Bovirers. APD 40), DATU KALANTIAW
which had been transferred to the Philippines in 1961,
was sunk in a typhoon in the Philippines in June 1962;
raised but stricken on 3 Dec 1964
PATROL VESSELS
2 Ex-US "AUK" CLASS MSF TYPE 5 Ex-US 185-ft PCE TYPE
RIZAL (ex-USS Murrelet, MSF 372) PS 69 29 Dec 1944 CEBU (ex-USS PCE 881) PS 28 10 Nov 1943
QUEZON (ex-USS Vigilance. MSF 324) PS 70 5 Apr 1943 NEGROS OCCIDENTAL (ex-USS PCE 884) PS 29 24 Feb 1944
LEYTE (ex-U5S PCE 885) PS 30 30 Apr 1945
PANGASINAN (ex-USS PCE 891) PS 31 15 June 1944
ILOILO (ex-USS PCE 897) PS 32 3 Aug 1943

wl;184-5 oa X 34 < 9-5
Dimensions, feet 215 wl; 221-2 oa x 32 2 " 10-8 1—3 inch {76 mm) 50 cal AA;
.; 3 or 6—40 nim AA (single or
Guns 2—3 inch {76 mm) 50 cal AA (single) ; 4—40 mm AA twin); 4—20 mm AA (single)
(twin) 4—20
; mm AA (twin)
2—12 75 inch {324 mm) torpedo tubes (Mk 32 single);
3-1^-75 inch {324 mm) torpedo tubes (Mk 32 triple); depth charges; hedgehog in some
1 hedgehog; depth charges Main engines Diesels (General Motors); 2 000 bhp; 2 shafts = 15 knots
Main engines Diesel-electric (General Motors diesels); 3 532 bhp;
2 shafts = 18 knots
approx 100 Former US Navy patrol craft PS 28, 29, and 30 built by Albina Engineering & Machine
Works, Portland, Oregon PS 31 and 32 built by Willamette Iron & Steel Corp, Portland,
,
Oregon. Launch dates above; completed 1944-1945. All five units transferred to
the Philippines in July 1948.
Former US Navy minesweepers designated AM). Built by Savannah
(originally
Machine & Foundry Co, Savannah, Georgia, and Associated Shipbuilders, Seattle,
Washington, respectively. Launch dates above. PS 69 commissioned in US Navy
on 21 Aug 1 945 and PS 70 on 28 Feb 1 944 PS 69 transferred to the Philippines on 1
;
June 1965 and PS 70 on 19 Aug 1967.

Upon transfer the minesweeping gear was removed and a second 3 inch gun fitted aft;
additional anti-submarine weapons also fitted.
> "!
1971. Philippine Navy
yi^^^-«
Pliilippine Navy
260 PHILIPPINES
Patrol Vessels— continued Hydrofoil Pstro\boats—continued

4 Ex-US 173-ft PC TYPE 2 ITALIAN DESIGN
BATANGAS (ex-USS PC 1134) PS 24 18 Jan 1943 CAMIGU3N H 72 SIQUiJOR H 73
NUEVA ECIJA (ex-USS PC 1241) PS 25 24 Dec 1942
CAPIZ (ex-USS PC 1564) PS 27 19 Apr 1944 Displacement, tons 36
NUEVA VISCAYA (ex-USAF A/tus, ex-USS PC 568) PS 80 25 Apr 1942 Dimensions, feet 67-75 x 15-3 (24-1 overfoils) 8-9 (3-8 foilborne)
Guns 1—20 mm AA
Displacement, tons 280 standard 450 ; full load Main engines Diesel (Mercedes Benz) 1 250 bhp; 2 shafts =
;
38 knots
Dimensions, feet 170wl; 173 66 oa x 23 x io-8
Built by Cantiere Navale Leopaldo Rodriguez. Messina, Sicily.
Guns 1—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA; 1—40 mm AA; several— 20 Laid down on 2S
mm AA (single or twin)
May and 28 Oct 1964. Completed in Apr 1965. For military and police
patrol.
Main ongines Diesels (General Motors); 2 880 bhp; 2 shafts = 20 knots
Complement Approx 70
Former US Navy patrol craft. Launch dates above; completed 1942-1944. Batangas
and Capiz transferred to the Philippines in July 1948: Nueva Ecija in Oct 1958; and
Nueva Viscaya in Mar 1968. The Nueva Viscaya was stricken from the US Navy on
15 Mar 1963 and subsequently served with the US Air Force until transferred.
Bohol PS 22 (ex-USS PC 1131) scrapped in 1969, Camarines Sur C 21 (ex-USS PC
1121) stricken in 1953, Negros Oriental C 26 (ex-USS PC 1563) sunk in typhoon at
Guam in Nov 1962 (raised and stricken in 1963).
Tatlac PG 11 (ex-USS PCS 1399, ex-YMS 450) and Laguna PG 12 (ex-USS PCS
1403) scrapped in 1969.
1 10ft SC TYPE
Cagayan R 14 (ex-USS SC 731), Mountain Province P 15 (ex-USS SC 736), Llocus
Sup P 16 (ex-USS SC 739), Surigao P 17 (ex-USS SC 747), Isabella P 18 (ex-USS
SC 750), Cavite P 1 9 (ex-USS SC 981 ) scrapped Alert PY 54 (ex-USS SC 1 267) sunk
;
in 1956; Malampay Sound AF 20 (ex-USS SC 1274) stricken. 1969 Philippme Navy
2 JAPANESE DESIGN
BONTOC H 74

Dimensions, feet 68-9 X 15-7 X 24-6 over foils
Guns MG fore and aft
Main engines Ikegai-Mercedes Benz diesel 3 200 bhp = 37-8 knots (32
;
cruising). Also auxiliary engine

BOHOL— now stricken 7955 Philippine Na\i Complement 15 (3 officers, 12 ratings)
4 1 00-f t PGM TYPE Built by Hitachi Zosen, Kanagawa Japan. Completed in Dec 1966. For smuggling
AGUSAN G 61 ROMBLON G 63 prevention. Also used as inter-island ferries.
CATANDUANES G 62 PALAWAN G 64
Displacement, tons 122 full load INSHORE PATROL CRAFT

Dimensions, feet 100 33 oa x 21-1 x 8 5
Guns 2—20 mm AA; 2—50 cal MG 6 6S-ft SEWART TYPE
Main engines Diesels (Mercedes Benz); 950 bhp; 2 shafts = 17 knots
Steel-hulled patrol gunboats built under US military assistance programme for the Dimensions, feet 65 oa X 16
Philippines. Builtby Tacoma Boatbuilding Co, Tacoma, Washington, and transferred Guns 6 machineguns
to the Philippines upon completion, G 61 and 62 in Mar 1 960, and G 63 and 64 in June Main engines 3 diesels (General Motors 12V71); 1 590 bhp; 3 shafts =
1960. Assigned US designations PGM 39-42 while under construction. 25 knots
These craft are lengthened versions of the US Coast Guard 85-foot "Cape" class patrol
boat design. Catanduanes is operated by the Philippine Coast Guard. These craft were ordered in the United States from Sewart in 1971. The design is
adopted from a commercial 66-foot boat. Similar to the FB 1-10 operated by the
South Korean Navy.
18 "SWIFT" TYP.E
PCF 300 (ex-USN PCF 6633) PCF 309 (ex-USN PCF 684)
PCF 306 (ex-USN PCF 681) PCF 315 (ex-USN PCt- 6912)
PCF 308 (ex-USN PCF 683) PCF 317 (built 1970)

110 -ft PGM TYPE Dimensions, feet 51-3 x 13-6
Guns 2—50 cal MG
Camarines PG 48, Sulu PG 49, La Union PG 50, Antique PG 51 Mismamis Occidental Main engines 2 geared diesels (General Motors) ; 860 bhp; 2 shafts = 28
PG 5J reportedly were decommissioned in 197J-1974 and cannibalised for parts See knots
1973-1974 edition for characteristics. Assigned US designations PGM 33-36 and 38
while under construction. Masbate PG 52 (built as PGM 37) sunk in 1 965. Inshore patrol craft of the "Swift" type built in the United States. PCF 302-305
served in US Navy prior to transfer to the Philippines; others built for US military assist-
ance programmes. PCF 300 and 301 transferred to Philippines in Mar 1966, PCF
HYDROFOIL PATROL BOATS 302-305 in Aug 1966, PCF 306-313 In Fob 1968, PCF 314-316 In July 1970. PCF
317 is Philippine built (ferro concrete).
CAMICUIN Type on foils 1969, Philippine Navy

PHILIPPINES 261
PATROL MINESWEEPERS COMMAND SHIPS

2 Ex-US MSO TYPE
THE PRESIDENT (ex-flo<»J, ex-Lapu-Lapu) TP 777
DAVAO DEL NORTE (ex-USS Energy. MSO 436) PM 91 13 Feb 1953
OAVAO DEL SUR (ex-USS Firm. MSO 444) PM 92 15 Apr 1953 Dimensions, feet 275 oa x 42 6 x 21
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Displacement, tor 665 Ii9ht; 750 full load = 18 knots
Main engines Diesels; 5 000 bhp; 2 shafts
Dirnensions, feet 165 wl; 172 ca « 36 x 13 6
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 4 diesels (Packard); 2 280 bfip; 2 shafts (controllable-
pitcfi propellers) = 15 5 knots Built at Ishikawajima, Japan, as war reparation, launched in 1958 and completed in
Complement approx 70 1 959. Used as presidential yacht and command ship.
Originally named Lapu-Lapu after the chief who killed Magellan; renamed Roxas
Former US fiavy ocean minesweepers of tfie "Agile" class Built by J M Martinac on 9 Oct 1 962 after the late Manuel Roxas, the first President of the Philippines fêpublic
Shipbuilding Corp, Tacoma, Washington; launch dates above Commissioned in US renamed The Prastdtnt in 1967.
Navy on 16 July 1954 and 12 Oct 1954, respectively Wood-hulled with non-magnetic
engines and fittings
Both ships transferred to the Philippine Navy on 5 July 1 972 designated PM for patrol
;
minesweepers.
THE PRESIDENT 1968 Philippine Navy.
MOUNT SAMAT {ex-Pagasa, ex-Santa Maria

ex-Pagasa. ex-APO 21, ex-USS Quest. AM 281)

;
Dimensions, feet 184-5 wl 180 oa x 33 x 9.3

;
Main engines Diesels (Cooper Bessemer) ; 1 710 bhp; 2 shafts = 14-8 knots
Former US Navy minesweeper (AM) Built by Gulf Shipbuilding Corp Launch date
DAVAO DEL NORTE (as USS Energy) 1968. US Navy
above; commissioned on 25 Oct 1944 Transferred to the Philippines in July 1948
Used as presidential yacht and command ship. A sister ship serves as a surveying ship
2 Ex-US MSC TYPE in the coast guard as the Samar
ZAMBALES (ex-USS MSC 218) PM 55

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE (ex-USS MSC 219) PM 56

Dimensions, feet 144 oa x 28 x 8-2
Guns 2—20 mm AA t\
Main engines 2 diesels; 880 bhp; 2 shafts = 12 knots
"Bluebird" class coastal minesweepers built by the United States specifically for
transferunder the military aid programme. Transferred on 7 Mar 1956 and 23 Apr
1956, respectively. Wood hulled with non-magnetic metal fittinos.
MOUNT SAMAT
LANDING SHIPS
9 Ex-US LST TYPE
BULACAN (ex-USS LST 843) LT 38 29 Nov 1944
ALBAY (ex-USS LST 865) LT 39 22 Nov 1944
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (ex USS LST 875) LT 40 29 Nov 1944
BATAAN (ex-USS Caddo Parish. LST 515) LT 85 31 Dec 1943
CAGAYAN (ex-USS Hickman County. LST 825) LT 86 1 Nov 1944
ILCOS NORTE (ex-USS Madera County. LST 905) LT 87 30 Dec 1944
MONDRO OCCIDENTAL (ex-USNS LST 222) LT 93 17 Auq 1943
SURAGO DEL NORTE (es-USNS LST 546) LT 94 16 Feb 1944
SURAGO DEL SUR (ex-USNS LST 488) LT 95 5 Mar 1943

Dimensions, feet 316 wl; 328 oa Xx 50 x 14
Guns 7 or 8—40 mm
AA (two twin, four single)
Main engines Diesels (General Motors); 1 700 bhp; 2 shafts
Former US Navy tank landing ships Cargo capacity 2 100 tons. Launch dates
above. Three ships transferred in July 1948; three shi[ on 29 Nov 1 969 and three ;
ships on 15 July 1972.
Cutabato T 36 ex- USS LST 75 and Pampanga T 37 ex- USS LST 842 have been scrapped.
1969, Philippint Navy MISAMIS ORIENTAL 1968 Philippine Navy

262 PHILIPPINES
Landing Ships continued Landing Ships— continued
6 TUGS: Ex-US HARBOUR TYPE
2 Ex-US LSM TYPE
MARANAO (ex-YTL 554) Ya221 AETA (ex-YTL 449 YQ 224
ISABELA (ex-USS LSM 463) LP 41 IGOROT (ex-YTL 572) Y0 222 ILONGOT((ex-YTL 427) YQ 225
ORIENTAL MINDORO (ex-USS LSM 320) LP 68 TAGBANUA (ex-YTL 429) YQ223 TASADAY (ex-YTL 425) YQ 226
Displacement, tons 743 beaching 1 095 full load;
Former US Navy 66-foot harbour tugs.
Dimensions, feet 196 5 wi; 203 5 oa « 34-6 « 8-5
Guns 2 —
40 mm AA (twin) several 20 ; mm AA
Main engines Diesels (direct drive; General Motors except Fairbanks Morse 1 CARGO SHIP: Ex-US C1-M-AV1 TYPE
in Isabels) 2 800 bhp; 2 shafts = 12 5 knots
,
Former US Navy mi dium landing ships. Built 1944-1945. Transferred to the MACTAN (ex-USCGC Kukui, WAK 186, ex-USS Colquitt. AK 174) TK 90
Phillipines in Mar 1 9( I, and Apr 1962, respectively. Batanes LP 65 ex-USS LSM
236 ran aground in Ju e 1971 and stricken in 1972. Displacement, tons 4 900 light; 5 636 full load
Dimensions, feet 320 wl 338-5 oa x 50 x 18
;
Guns Unarmed
Main engines Diesel (NordbSrg); 1 750 bhp; 1 shaft =11-5 knots
Cargo-ship built by Froemming Brothers, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, launched on 21 Jan

1945 and commissioned in US Navy on 22 Sep 1945 and transferred to the Coast
Guard two days later. Subsequently served as Coast Guard supply ship in Pacific
until transferred to Philippines on 1 Mar 1972. Used to supply military posts and
lighthouses in the Philippine archipelago.
1 TENDER: Ex-US COAST GUARD TENDER

KALINGA (ex-USCGC Redbud. WLB 398, ex-USNS Redbud, T-AKL 398) TK 89
BATANES— now stricken 1962. Courtesy Mr W H Dav Displacement, tons 935 standard
2 REPAIR Ex-US ARL TYPES Guns Unarmed
AKLAN (ex-USS Romulus. ARL 22, x-LST 926) AR 67 Main engines Diesel-electric; 1 200 bhp; 1 shaft = 13 knots
NARRA (ex-USS Knshna. ARL 38, ( -LST 1149) AR 88
Originally Coast Guard buoy tender (WAGL 398) built by Marine iron & Shipbuilding
US
Displacement, tons 2 366 standard; 4 100 full load Co, Duluth, Minnesota, launched on 11 Sep 1943. Transferred to US Navy on 25
Dimensions, feet 316 wl 328 oa « 50 x 1 1 2
;
Mar 1949 as AG 398; redesignated AKL 398 on 31 Mar 1949; transferred to Military
Guns 8—40 mm AA (quad); several 20 AA mm Sea Transportation Service on 20 Feb 1 952 (T-AKL 398) reacquired by Coast Guard ;
Main engines Diesels (General Motors); 1 800 bhp; 2 shafts =116 knots on 20 Nov 1970 and transferred to Philippines on 1 Mar 1972. (Corrected from
Complement approx 220 previous edition.)
Former US. Navy landing craft repair ships. Converted during construction from LSTs; 3 TENDERS: Ex-US A! Y FS TYPE
launched on 1 5 Nov 1 944 and 25 May 1 945, respectively. Transferred to the Philippines
in Nov 1961 and on 30 Oct 1971, respectively. BOJEADOE (ex-US Army FS 203) TK 46
LAUIS LEDGE (ex-US Army FS 185) TK 45
LIMASAWA (ex-USCGC Nettle WAK 169, ex-US Army FS 169) TK 79

Mam engines Diesels; 1 000 shp; 1 shaft = 11 knots
Former US Army freight and supply ships. Employed as tenders for buoys and light
houses.
/.96S, Philippine A/a
2 OILERS: Ex US YO a nd YOG TYPE

LAKE MAUJAN (ex-USS YO 173) YO 43
LAKE BOHI (ex-USS YOG 73) YO 78
Dimensions, feet 174 oa « 32 x 13-2
Guns 2—20 mm AA (single)
Main engines Diesel, 560 bhp; 1 shaft = 8 knots
Former US Navy self-propelled fuel oil barges. Built in 1 943-1 944. Cargo capacity
6 570 barrels. Lake Maujan carries fuel oil and Lake Bolt/ carries gasoline and diesel LAUIS LEDGE 1969 Philippine Navy
fuel.Lake Lanao of same design (see photo). Transferred to the Philippines in July
1948 and July 1967, respectively. 1 TENDER: Ex-AUSTRALIAN TYPE
1 WATE R C AR R I E I
PEARL BANK (ex-US Army LO 4, ex-Australian MSL)
LAKE LANAO (ex-USS YW 125) YW 42 Displacement, tons 160 standard; 300 full load
Dimensions, feet 120 oa x 24-5 x 8
Main engines Diesels (Fairbanks Morse) ; 240 bhp; 2 shafts = 7 knots
Guns 2—20 mm AA Originally an Australian motor stores lighter; subsequently transferred to the US Army
Main engines Diesel, 560 bhp; 1 shaft = 8 knots and then to the Philippines. Employed as a lighthouse tender.
Former US Navy self-propelled water barge Cargo capacity 200 000 gallons fresh
water. Transferred to the Philippines in Ju COAST AND GEODETIC SERVICE
SAMAR (ex-USS Project, AM 278) M 33 20 Nov 1943
Former US Navy minesweeper, similar to the Mount Samat. Built by Gulf Shipbuilding
Corp Transferred to the Philippines in July 1 948. Subsequently adapted for surveying
and now operated by the Coast & Geodetic Service.
COAST GUARD
2 PATROL BOATS
ABRA FB 83 BUKIDNON FB 84
VNAO '969 Philippine Nav Displacement, tons 40 standard

Dimensions, feet 87-5 oa X 19 X 4-75
1 TUG: Ex-US ATR TYPE Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines Diesels (Mercedes-Benz); 2 460 bhp; 2 shafts = approx
IFUGAO (e -HMS Emphatic, ex-USS ATR 96) AQ 44 25 knots
Complement 15 (3 officers, 12 enlisted men)
Dimensions, feet 134 6 wl, 143 oa x 33-8 x 135 1969. Bukidnon 1970-1971.
1—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA; 2—20 mm AA One acquired from Singapore in late built at Cavite in
Guns
Main engines Diesel; 1 500 bhp; 1 shaft = 13 knots
Wood hulls and aluminium superstructure
The Coast Guard also has 14 40-foot utility boats, all transferred from the US Coast
Rescue tug transferred to Royal Navy upon launching on 27 Jan 1944; subsequently Guard except for the CGC 127. a 40-foot, 11 -ton craft built in the Philippines with 8
US Navy and retransferred to the Philippines in July 1948.
(returned to ferro-concrete hull.
POLAND263
Administration
POLAND
Strength of the Fleet Prefix to Ships' Names
Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Navy: (No programme are known)
details of a building Polish warships are referred with the prefix ORP, for
Vice-Admiral Ludwik Janczyszyn Okrety Polska Rzeczpospolita
Type Naval Aviation

Chief of the Naval Staff:
Destroyers There is a Fleet Air Arm of about 50 fixed-wing
Rear-Admiral Henryk Pietraszkiewicz aircraft
Corvettes (mainly MiG-17 and IL-28) and helicopters.
Submarines — Patrol
Fast Attack Craft— Missile
Diplomatic Representation —
Fast Attack Craft Torpedo 25 (a) 1974: 25 000 (2 800 officers and 22 200 men)
Large Patrol Craft 26 (b) 3 years National Service
Naval, Military and Air Attache i Coastal Patrol Craft 20
Colonel Henryk KrzeszowskI Minesweepers Ocean — 24 Mercantile Marine
Minesweeping Boats 20
Naval, Military and Air Attache in Washington: LSM 23 Lloyds Register of Shipping:
Colonel Henryk Nowaczyk Surveying Vessels 2 631 vessels of 2 072 531 tons gross
Training Sfiips 2 _ Disposals
Naval, Military and Air Attache in Moscow: Tankers 6 Corvettes
Brigadier General Waclaw Jagas TRVs Several 1973 Czuiny, Wytrwaly. Zawziety, Zrezczny, Zwinny,
Tugs 20 Zwrotny
Icebreaker Fast Attack Craft— Torpedo
TCVs 1973 3 P6 class
DESTROYERS
1 Ex-soviet AM KOTLIN" CLASS
WARSZAWA 275

Draught, feet (mef/ês) 16-1 (4-9)
Missile launchers 1 twin SAN-1 (Goa) aft for
surface-to-air missiles
Guns 2—5-1 in dp (1 twin) 4—45 mm
;
(quad) : 4—30 mm (twin)

A/S weapons 2—16 barrelled MBU; 4 side
launch DC projectors
Main engines Geared turbines 2 shafts :
72 000shp WARSZAWA 1973, Centre Amiral M. Adam

Oil fuel, tons 800
Range, miles 5 500 at 16 knots Transferred from the USSR to the Polish Navy in Group (SAN-1), Wasp Head/Sur Visor B (main arma-
Speed, knots 36, ment), Egg Cup (45 mm). 2 Drum Tilt (30 mm);
Complement 285 RADAR. Air Search: Head Net C. Fire Control: IFF: High Pole B,
2 Ex-SOVIET "SKORY" CLASS Guns, AA 2—3-4 in {85 mm): 8—37 mm Former Soviet destroyers of the first "Skory" type.
A/S weapons 4 DCT Wicher was in fact the prototype of the class. To Poland
Torpedo tubes 10—21 in (533 mm) 2 quintuple on 15 Dec 1957 (Grom) and 28 June 1958 (Wicher).
GROM (e)^-Smetlivy) 273 WICHER (ex-Skory) 274 Mines 80 capacity
Boilers 4 high pressure
;
Length, feet (metres) 395-2 (120-5) 60 000 shp
Beam, feet (metres) 38-9 (11-8) Speed, knots 33
Draught, feet (mefz-es) 15-1 (5-6) Range, miles 3 900 at 13 knots RADAR. Air Search: Cross Bird; Surface Search: High
Guns, surface 4—5-1 in (130 mm), 2 twin Oil fuel, tons 700 Sieve; Fire Control: Post Lamp; Navigation: Neptune;
mounts Complement 260 IFF: Ski Pole.
sm
1 BRITISH BUILT
BLYSKAWICA 271

Length, feet (metres) 357 (108 8) pp; 374 (1140) oa
Draught feet (metres) 10-2 (3-1)
Guns, dual purpc 8—3-9 (700 mm)
Guns, AA 10-37
in
mm
'-nert-
^
A/S weapons 4 DCT; 22 DC and racks
Torpedo tubes 3—21 in (533 mm) tripled
Speed, knots 39
Complement
BLYSKAWICA 1965 Polish Navv
Built by J. Samuel White & Co Ltd, Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Laid down on 1 Oct 1935, launched on 1 Oct 1936 and
completed on 1 Oct 1937. Bows strengthened for ice ARMAMENT. The armament was 7 4-7
original — mm RECONSTRUCTION. The ship was completely dis-
navigation. Possibly now non-operational AA, 4 MG, 6—21 inch tubes (tripled), 2 DCT. mantled in 1958 down to the hull, and superstructure
was entirely rebuilt and armament modified in 1959-60.
264 POLAND
CORVETTES
2 Ex-SOVIET "KRONSTADT" CLASS
GROZNY 362 NIEUGIETY 361

Guns 1—3-4 in; 2—37 mm AA; 4—13 mm MG AA
Main engines 3 diesels; 3 screws; 3 300 bhp = 27 knots
Complement 65
Delivered Dec 1957.
RADAR. Surface/Navigation-Don 2; IFF: High Pole A. ZAWZIETY (others similar)
SUBMARINES
BIELIK 295 ORZEL 292
KONDOR 294 SOKOL 293
Displacement, tons 1030 surface;

Draught, feet (me^rei) 15(4-5)
Torpedo tubes 6—21 in (533 mm), A bow, 2 stern
18 torpedoes carried
40 mines in lieu of torpedoes
Main machinery 2 Diesels; 4 000 hp 2 shafts ;
Electric motors; 2 500 hp

Complement 60
Built in the USSR and transferred to the Polish Nav
RADAR. Snoop Plate.
LIGHT FORCES
12 SOVIET "OSA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) 9 "WISLA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
Displacement, tons 165 standard; 200 full load Displacement, tons 70 full load
Dimensions, ft (m) 128-7 25-1
X X 5-9 (39-3 " 7-7 x 1 Dimensions, ft (m) 82-0 x 18-0 x 6-0 (25 x 5-5 x J-8)
Missiles 4 launchers for SSN-2A A/S weapons 4 DC
Guns 4—30 mm (2 twin, 1 forward, 1 aft) Guns 2 — 30 mm AA Twin
Main engines 3 diesels; 13 000 bhp = 32 knots Tubes 4—21 (533 mm)
in
Range, miles 800 at 25 knots Main engines Diesels; speed 30 knots

Complement 25
Polish built in a continuing programme Pennant numbers in 490 series
All pennant numbe the low 100 series and are carried on side-boards on the
bridge.
RADAR. Search: Square Tie and Strut Curve Fire Control. Drum Tilt
Osa' class No 164

16 Ex-SOVIET "P 6" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
401-419 (with three gaps)

Dimensions, ft (m) 84-2 x 20 X 6 (25-7 x ff. 7 >
Guns 4—25 mm AA; 8 DC

Tubes 2—21 in
Main engines 4 diesels; 4 800 bhp = 45 kn

Complement 25
Acquired from the USSR in 1 957-58. Torpedo tubes removed in some SKIN HEAD
surface search and navigation radar. At least two have been converted to target craft.
197t. Polish Navy WISLA

POLAND 265
Light Forces —continued Light Porce^—continued
4 "OKSYWIE" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 20 "K8" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
301 302 303 304 KP 118 120 KP 122 KP 124 KP 126
KP 119 121 KP 123 KP 125 + 11
Displacement tons 170 standard
Dimensions, feet 134-5 x 190 x 6-9 Displacement, 60
Guns 4 37 — mm (2 twin)
Guns 2 MG AA (In tv\/in mountlr
IWain engines Diesels; speed = 20 knots Main engines speed 1 5 knots
Improved versions of earlier patrol boats of the type. Depth charge racks fitted.
Small patrol boats under the jurisdiction of the WOP (coastguard) . Now obsolescent.
MINE WARFARE FORCES
12 "KROGULEC" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
ORLIK 613 KORMORAN 616 619 622

KROGULEC 614 CZAPLA 617 TUKAN 620 623
OKSYWIE 7572 JASTRAB 615 ALABATROS 618 621 624
8 "MODIFIED OBLUZE' CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
Displacemeni, tons 500
Dimensions, feet 1 90 3 « 24 6 «
Guns 6-25 mm AA
Main engines Diesels, speed
Flushdecked minesweepers of a new type built at the Slocjma Yard from 1 963 onwards
Jtstrtb and Orlik commissioned in 1 964
"OBLUZE" Class 1972, S. Breyer
5 "OBLUZE" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 7972, 5, Breyer

321 322 323 324
Dimensions, feet 1430 x ISO" 7-0
12 SOVIET "T 43" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
Guns 4'
—30 mm AA (2 twins)
Built since 965 at Oksywie Shipyard. 351 to 355 are slightly different. Belong to
WOP
1
(coastguard)
niZON 605 DZIK 604 MORS 610 TUR 602
BOBR 606 FOKA 609 ROSOMAK 607 ZBIK 612
DELFIN 608 LOS 603 RYS 611 2UBR 601
% Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
Guns
Main engines
Complement
500 standard: 610 full load
190-2 " 28 2 x 6-9
4—37 mm AA; 4—25 mm
2 diesels; 2 shafts: 2
40
000 hp = 17 knots
Soviet "TAS" class but built in Poland at Stocznia Gdyni,
OBLUZE (old number)
9 "GDANSK" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)

311 313 31B
812 314 310
Dimensions, feet 124-7 x 19-2 « 5-0
Guns 2—37 mm AA
Main engines Diesels; speed 20 knots
Built in 1960. Depth charges carried. Belong to WOP (coastguard)
1969, Polish Nsvy
20 "K S" CLASS (MSBs)
Displacement, tons 20 approx

Dimensions, feet 54-1 x ig-Q x 5-0
Minesweeping boats built in Poland. Pennant numbers run In 800 and 900
266 POLAND
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES Training Ships continued
23 "POLNOCNY" CLAS (LSM) ISKRA (ex-Pigmy, ex-lskra, ex-St Blanc. ex-Vlissingen)
801-811 888-899 Displacement, tons 560

Dimensions, feet 128 x 25 » 10
Displacement tons 780 standard; 1 000 full load
Dimensions, feet 225 x 27 7 » 9-8
Main engines Diesels: 250 bhp = 7-5 knots
Complement 30, plus 40 cadets
Armament 2—18 barrelled rocket projectors 1 — 30
Main engines 2 diesels; 5 000 bfip = 18 knots ..,,.-Foxhol,
A...tfiree
mastedj schooner
u .i,
with i
auxiliary engines. o i
Built
u
by t\ûller,
._ _.
Holland.
Polish built, in Gdansk, but same as the Soviet "Polnocny" class— can carry six tanks. Launched in 1917. Cadet training ship.
Of various types including Polish variations.
if
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POLNOCNY 806 1971
SURVEYING VESSELS
"MOMA CLASS"
KOPERNIK
Of 1 580 tons, launched in 1971,
SALTYK
Measurements, tons 658 gross; 450 deadweight
Dimensions, feet 1 94 3 oa 175 3 pp « 29 5
; 14 ><
Mam engines Steam; 1 000 hp = 11 knots
Trawler of B-10 type. Built in 1954 in Gdansk, Converted and structure altered
TANKERS
Z 3 Z 8 Z9
Displacement, tons approx 700
Z 8 Z 6 Z 7
Lighters of 300 tons gross with diesels, converted into tankers for coastal service

Some of a new class, including K 11, have been reported.
Some 20 of various classes with H pennant numbers.
ICEBREAKER
PERKUN
Displacement, ions 800
Main engines Diesel-electric , 2 shafts, 3 500 bhp = 12 knots
Icebreaker built in 1962 by P. K. Harris & Sons, Appledore, Devon, England. Not a
TRAINING SHIPS naval vessel but can be employed with and for the Navy.
GRYF {exZetempowiec. ex-Opplem. ex-Omsk, ex Empire Conlees. ex-Irene Oldendort)
Measurement, to 1 959 gross

Dimensions, feet 282 2 » 44 2 « i8
Guns 2—3 9 in, 4—37 mm AA
Mam engines Steam, 1 200 hp = 10 knots
Former German "Hansa" class ship. Built by Burmeister & Wain Launched in 1 944
Taken over in 1947 Transferred to the Navy in 1949, The name was changed
from Zetempowiec to Cryf in 1957. Used as a cadet training ship
DEGAUSSING VESSELS
Degaussing vessel of the British MMS minesweeper 11 type, classed as auxiliaries.
Being replaced by a more modern class of which SD 12 is a member

PORTUGAL 267
PORTUGAL
Administration Strength of the Fleet Prefix to Ships' Names
Type NRP
Chief of Naval Staff: Frigates
Admiral J. B. Pinheiro de Azevedo Corvettes Disposals
Submarines-Patrol
Large Patrol Craft Frigates
Diplomatic Representation Minesweepers- Coastal 1970 Frai
LCT 1 971 Alv.
Naval Attach^ in London: LCM
Captain C. A. Salgueiro Rego LCA Corvette
Survey Ships
Naval Attachi in Washington: Replenishment Tanker 1971 Cacheu
Captain Jose L. Ferreira Lamas Supply Ship
Sail Training Ship
Naval Attache in Paris: Depot Ship
Commander Silvano J. Freitas-Braneo Fishery Protection Vessels Main Base: Lisbon.
Ocean Tug Dockyard: Arsenal do Alfelte.
Personnel Harbour Tugs
Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft
(a) 1971: 18 300 (1700 officers and 16 600 men)
Including marines Whilst there are no aircraft belonging to the Navy, P2V
1972: 19 000 (1800 officers and 17 200 men) Neptunes of the Portuguese Air Force are placed under
Including marines naval operational control for specific maritime operations.
1973: 19 000 (1800 officers and 17 200 men)
Including marines Mercantile Marine
1974: 19 000 (1800 officers and 17 200 men)
including marines Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
(b) 4 years National Service 438 vessels of 1 271 81 5 tons gross
FRIGATES
COMANDANTE JOAO BELO'

CLASS
COMANDANTE HERMENEGILDO CAPELO F 481 At et Ch de Nantes 13 May 1966 29 Nov 1966 26 Apr 1968
COMANDANTE JOAO BELO F 480 At et Ch de Nantes 6 Sep 1965 22 Mar 1966 1 July 1967
COMANDANTE ROBERTO IVENS F 482 At et Ch de Nantes 13 Dec 1966 8 Aug 1967 23 Nov 1968
COMANDANTE SACADURA CABRAL F 483 At et Ch de Nantes 18 Aug 1967 15 Mar 1968 25 July 1969

Length, feet (metres) 321-5 (98) pp; 338 (1030) oa
Beam, feet (metress) 211 (11-5)
Guns 3—3-9 in (100 mm) AA single;
2—40 mm AA
A/S weapons 1—1 2 In quadruple mortar
Torpedo tubes 6—21 -7 n (550mm) ASM, 2 triple
i
Main engines SEMT-Pielstick diesels; 2 shafts;

18 760 bhp
Speed, knots 25
knots
COMANDANTE ROBERTO IVENS 1970. Portuguese Nav
CONSTRUCTION. The prefabricated construction of

these frigates was begun on 1 Oct 1964 at the Ateliers
et Chantiers de Nantes, France.
DESIGN. They are similar to the French "Commandant

Riviere" type except for the 30 mm
AA guns which were
replaced by 40 mm AA guns.
RADAR. DRBV
Search: 22. Tactical: Probably S Band
Fire Control: DRBC 32 radar director.
COMANDANTE JOAO BELO Class COMANDANTE SACADURA CABRAL 7572, Portuguese Navy
268 PORTUGAL
Fr\QatB9— continued
3 "ALMIRANTE PEREIRA DA SILVA'

ALMIRANTE 6AGO COUTINHO F 473 (ex-US DE 1042) Estaleiros Navais Lisnave, Lisbon 2 Dec 1963 13 Aug 1965 29 Nov 1967
ALMIRANTE MAGALHAES CORREA F 474 (ex-US DE 1046) Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo 30 Aug 1965 26 Apr 1966 4 Nov 1968
ALMIRANTE PEREIRA DA SILVA F 472 (ex-US HE 1039) Estaleiros Navais Lisnave, Lisbon 14 June 1962 2 Dec 1963 20 Dec 1966
Length, leet (metres) 314-6 (95-9)

Draught, feet (metres) 14 (4-3) hull; 17 5 (5-33) max
Guns 4—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal. dp;
A/S weapons 2 Bofors 4 -barrelled mortars
2 DCthrowers
Torpedo tubes 6 (2 triple) for A/S torpedoes
Main engines De Laval dr geared turbines;
1 shaft; 20 000 shp

Boilers 2 Foster Wheeler, 300 psi, 850"F
tons
Oil fuel, 400
CONSTRUCTION.
Pereira
begun
The prefabrication of Almirante
Silva and Almirante Gago Coutinho was
da
1961 at Lisnave (formerly Navahs Shipyard,
in
Lisbon) and of Almirante Magalhaes Correa in 1962
'^..-imfrm^: ^^^S^M^^^^-^ I
RADAR. Search: SPS 6. Tactical: X Band Surface
warning and navigation Air surveillance: S band Ex-
tensive EW. ALMIRANTE GAGO COUTINHO 7575, Portuguese Navy
DESIGN. Similar to the United States destroyer escorts

of the "Dealey" class, but modified to suit Portuguese
requirements.
SONAR. Probably DUBV-43. ALMIRANTE PEREIRA DA SILVA Class
6+4 "JOAO COUTINHO" CLASS

ANTONIO ENES F 471 Empresa Nacional Bazan, Spain 16 Aug 1969 18 June 1971
AUGUSTO DE CASTILHO F 484 Empresa Nacional Bazan, Spain 4 July 1969 14 Nov 1970
GENERAL PEREIRA D'ECA F 477 Blohm and Voss AG., Hamburg, Germany 26 July 1969 10 Oct 1970
HONORIO BARRETO F 485 Empresa Nacional Bazan, Spain 11 Apr 1970 15 Apr 1971
JACINTO CAN DIDO F 476 Blohm and Voss AG., Hamburg, Germany 16 June 1969 16 June 1970
JOAO COUTINHO F 475 Blohm and Voss A.G., Hamburg, Germany 2 IVIay 1969 7 Mar 1970
JOAO ROBY Empresa Nacional Bazan, Spain
OLIVEIRA E CARMO Empresa Nacional Bazan, Spain
AFONSO CERQUEIRA Empresa Nacional Bazan, Spain
BAPTISTA DE ANDRADE Empresa Nacional Bazan, Spain
Displacement, ton« 1 203 standard 1 380 full load

;

Draught, feet (/n«f/-»s) 10-0 (307) 11-8 (3-6) 'deep
;
Guns —
2 3 In (76 mm) dp; 2 40 — mm
AA
A/S weapons 1 Hedgehog; 2 DC throwers;
2 DC tracks
Main engines 2 OEW 12 cyl. Pielstick diesels;
10 560 bhp
Speed, knots 24-4
Complement 100 (9 officers, 91 men) plus 34
marine detachment
1971, Portuguese Navy

JOAO COUTINHO
RADAR. Equipped with SPS 10 search radar. S^Band

air surveillance and X-band surface warning and nav-
igation.
NEW CONSTRUCTION. The four corvettes under

construction at Empresa Nacional Bazan, Spain, will carry
one French 3-9 Inch gun In place of the two 3 inch above JOAO COUTINHO Class
and will have Plessey AWS-2 air surveillance radar.
PORTUGAL 269
Frigates —continued
PERO ESCOBAR

;
Lengtfi. feet {metres) 306-7 {93-5) VYi; 321 5 {980) oa

Beam, feet {metres) 25-5 {W-8)
Draught, feet {metres) 10 {30): 12-2 {3-7) deep
Guns 4—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal. dp
Torpedo tubes 6 (2 triple) for A/S torpedoes
Main engines 2 Ansaldo-Genova sr geared
turbines 2 shafts 24 000 shp
; ;
Speed, knots 32-6 max

Boilers 2 Ansoldo-Foster Wheeler "D"
32 kglcm^, 400*C
Built for the Portuguese Navy by Navalmeccanica,

Castellammare di Stabia, Italy. Laid down on 9 Jan 1 955.
Launched on 25 Sep 1 955. Completed on 30 June 1 957.
RADAR. Search S Band air surveillance. Fire Control:

Elsag X Band.
MODERNISATION in 1 970-71 included new guns, sonar

and A/S torpedo tubes similar to those in the "Almirante
Pereirada Silva" class. Armament before modernis-
ation 2 single 3 inch guns, 1 twin 40 mm AA, 2 twin
:
—
20 mm AA, 3 21 inch torpedo tubes.
PERO ESCOBAR
CORVETTES
PORTUGUESE BUILT "MAIO" CLASS
BOAVISTA P 592 EstNav do Mondego 10 July 1956 17 May 1957
BRAVA P 590 EN de Viana do Castelo 2 May 1956 27 Dec 1956
SANTA LUZIA P 594 Arsenal do Alfeite 17 Jan 1957 24 Oct 1958

Dimensions, feet 170 pp; 173-8 oa ^ 23 x 10
Guns 2—40 mm AA'-; 2—20 mm AA
A/S weapons 1 Hedgehog, 4 DCT; 2 depth charge racks
Main engines 4 SEMT-Pielstick diesels (4-stroke, 14 cylinder V) ; 2 shaft

Oil fuel, tons 45
Complement 62 (5 officers, 57 men) •*
Built in Portugal
welded construction.
under the US off-shore procurement programme in 1 956-57. Of all- ' :\ P591
FOGO (Maio class similar) 1972, Portuguese Navy
2 FRENCH BUILT "MAIO'

Name No. Builders Launched
MAIO {ex-Funchal, ex-P 4) P 587 Dubigeon, Nantes 27 Sep 1954
S NICOLAU (ex P 8) P 589 Normand (Le Havre) 7 June 1955

Dimensions, feet 170 pp: 173-7 oa X 23 X 10
A/S weapons 1 Hedgehog; 4 DCT; 2 depth charge racks
Main engines 4 SEMT-Pielstick diesels; 2 shafts: 3 240 bhp ^

Of PC design, but built in France as a US offshore procurement order under the Mutual
Defense Assistance Program in 1954-55. Fitted with two mine rails. S NICOLAU 1973. Portuguese Nav
10 "CACINE" CLASS
CACINE GEBA P 1145 ROVUMA P 1143
CUNENE LIMPOPO P 1160 SAVE P 1161
CUANZA MANDOVI P 1142 ZAIRE P 1146
ZAMBEZE P 1147
Displacement, tons 292-5 standard; 310 full load

Dimensions, feet 144-0 oa X 25-2 x 7-1
Guns 2—40 mm AA
1—32 barrelled rocket launcher 37 mm
Main engines 2 Maybach diesels 2 000 bhp = 20 knots
;

Cacine, Cunene Mandovi, Rovuma, Limpopo and Save were built in Arsenal do Alfeita, 1973, Portuguese Navy
the other four in Estaleiros Navais do Mendogo in 1 969-72.
270 PORTUGAL
SUBMARINES
4"ALBACORA" CLASS Name No Builders Laid down Launched Complettd
(FRENCH " DAPH N E" CLASS) ALBACORA S 163 Dubioeon-Normandle 6 Sep 1965 13 Oct 1966 1 Oct 1967
BARRACUDA S 164 Dubigeon-Normandie 19 Oct 1965 24 Apr 1967 4 Mty 1968
CACMALOTE S 165 Dubigeon-Normandie 27 Oct 1966 16 Feb 1968 25 Jan 1969
DELFIN S 166 Dubigeon-Normandie 14 May 1967 23 Sep 1968 1 Oct 1969

1 043 submerged
Length, feet {metres) 189 6 (57 8)

Draught, feet (merges) 15-1 (4-6)
Torpedo tubes 12-21 7 in (550 mm). 8 bow.
4 stern
Main machinery SEMT-Pielstickdiesels, 1 300 bhp
Electric motors; 450 kW, 1 600 BARRACUDA 1970 Captain Aluino Martins da Silva
hp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots 3 2 on surface and 1 6 submerged
1
Range, miles 2 710 at 12-5 knots on surface;

2 130 at 10 knots snorting
Oil fuel, tons 90
Complement 50 (5 officers; 45 men)
The prefabiicated construction of these submarines was

begun during Oct 1 964 to 6 Sep 965 at the Dubigeon-
1 1
Normandie Shipyard, Nantes, France. They are basically

similar to the French "Daphne" type, but slightly modified
to suit Portuguese requirements 1972. Portuguese Navy
LIGHT FORCES
10 "ARGOS" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 2 -DOM ALEIXO CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
ARGOS P 372 DRAGAO P 374 LIRA P 361 DOM ALEIXO P 1148 DOM JEREMIAS P 1149
tASSIOPEIA P 373 ESCORPlAO P 375 ORION P 362
CENTAURO P1130 HIDRA P 376 PEGASO P 379
62-6 standard; 67-7
P 1131 Displacement, tons full load
SAGITARIO Dimensions, feet 821 oa ^ 170 ^ 5-2
Gun
Main engines 2 Cummins diesels; 1 270 bhp = 16 knots
Dimensions, feet 131 2 pp , 136 8 oa > 20 5 « 7 Complement 10 (2 officers, 8 men)
Guns 2—40 mm AA
Main engines 2 Maybach diesels ; 1 200 bhp = 17 knots Dom Aleixo was commissioned on 7 Dec 1967 and Dom Jeremias on 22 Dec 1967.
Oil fuel, tons 16
Six built by Arsenal do Alfeite, Lisbon, and four by Estaleiros Navais de Viana do
Castelo. All completed June 1 963 to Sep 1 965. Named after constellations.
DOM JEREMIAS '373, Portuguese Navy
3 "ALVOR" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
ALBUFEIRA P 1157 ALJEZUR P 1158 ALVOR P 1156

"f
:tlW' Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
35-7
68 oa
full
» 18
load
x 5-1
Gun 1—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 Cummins diesels; 235 bhp = 12-3 knots
Complement 7
They were all built at Arsenal do Alfeite and commissioned in 1 967-86.
1973. Portuguese Navy

e^
SABRE P 1138 (RIVER PATROL CRAFT)

-?i^..-
wm^
X 2 6
(metres) (27-7 6-6 X 0-8)

X
Guns 2—20 mm
Oerlikon
Main engines 2 Daimler Benz Schottel 244 hp = ;
Complement 7 (1 officer, 6 men) 1973, Portuguese Navy

PORTUGAL 271
Light Forces— continued MINE WARFARE FORCES

11 "BELLATRIX" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) •S. ROQUE" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
ALDEBARAN P 11 52 ESPIGA P 366 PROCION P 1153 Ntme No Launched Completed
ALTAI R P 377 FOMALHAUT P 367 RIGEL P 378 LAGOA M 403 15 Sep 1955 10 Aug 1956
ARCTURUS P 1151 POLLUX P 368 SIRIUS P 1154 RIBEIRA GRANDE M 402 14 Oct 1955 8 Feb 1957
BELLATRIX P 363 VEGA P 1155 ROSARIO M 404 29 Nov 1955 8 Feb 1955
S ROQUE M 401 15 Sep 1955 6 June 1956
Displacement, tons 23 light; 27-6 full load 451-9
Displacement, tons 394 4 sta ndard; full load
Dimensions, feet 62-8 wl; 680 oa » 15-2 x 40 Dimensions, feet 1400 pp, 152 a X 28 8 « 7
Gun 1—20 mm Oerlikon AA Guns 2—20 mnn AA (tvuin mount)
Main engines 2 Cummins diesels; 450 bhp = 15 knots Mam engines 2 Mirrlees diesels , 2 shafts, 2 500 bhp ==
15 knots
Complement 47 43 men)
(4 offi cers,
was completed in 1 961 -62 in Germany by Beyerische Schiffbaugesell-

Tfie first batch
schaft and the last five (Arcturus, Aldebaran and Procion, commissioned. on 17 May Similar to British "Ton" class coastal minesweepers, but built in Portugal. All laid
1968, Sirius and Vega) were built in Arsenal do Alfeite, Lisbon. down at CUF Shipyard, Lisbon, on 7 Sep 1954, under the OSP-MAP. Lagoa and
S Roque were financed by USA and the other two by Portugal.
40 mm AA gun removed 1972.
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ARCTURUS 1972, Portuguese Navy LAGOA (Before change of armament) 7972, Portuguese Navy
PONTA DELGADA" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)

JUPITER" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
HORTA [exÂMS 61) M 406
JUPITER P 1132 MERCURIC P 1135 LAJES {ex AMS 146) M 411
MARTE P 1134 SATURNO P 1136 SANTA CRUZ (ex-AMS 92) M 409
VELAS (ex-AMS 145) M 410
Displacement, tons 32 standard; 43-5 full load VILA DO PORTO [ex-AMS 91) M 408
Dimensions, feet 69-0 oa X 16-5 x 4-3
Guns 1 —
20 mm Oerlikon AA
Main engines 2 Cummins diesels; 1 270 bhp 20 knots
men) Dimensions, feet 1380 pp; 144 oa x 270 « 8
Complement 8 (1 officer, 7
Guns 2—20 mm AA (twin mount)
Built during 1964-65. All commissioned betwe 10 Mar 1965 am 12 Aug 1965. Main engines GM diesels; 900 bhp = 13 knots
Of wooden and non-nlagnetic construction. Transferred by USA in 1 £
Vr
Portuguese Navy
1971, Portuguese Navy

CASTOR P 580 (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 53-5 wl; 58 x 13-1 x 3-3
Gun 1—20 mm
oa
Oerlikon AA FISHERY PROTECTION VESSELS
Main engines 2 Cummins diesels; 500 bhp = 15 knots
Complement 4 "AZEVIA" CLASS
Built at the Estalerios Navais do Mondego and commissioned on 3 Feb 1 964.
AZEVIA P595 BICUDA P596 CORVINA P 597 DOURAOA P598

ANTARES P 360 REGULUS P 369
Dimensions, feet 134-5 pp; 139-8 oa x 21 -3 > 70
(COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 Sulzer 7-cyl 2-stroke diesels except first pair; 2 MAN
Displacement, tons 10-cyl 4-stroke diesels; 2 shafts; 2 400 bhp = 17 knots
Dimensions, feet 56oa;51-5wl x 15-2 x 4 Oil fuel, tons 25
Gun 1—20 mm Oerlikon Range, miles 2 250 at 12-8 knots; 1 080 at 17-3 knots
2 Cummins diesels; 2 shafts; 460 bhp = 18-2 knots Complement 30 (2 officers, 28 men)
Complement 7
All launched in 1942-42.
Antares was built in 1959 by James Taylor (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Shoreham, Sussex,
England. The hull is of Deborine reslnglass fibre moulding. Regulus was built in
Portugal by Navalis Shipyard, the hull being imported frofn England. Completed on
27 Jan 1962.
5
RIO MINHO P 370 (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Dimensions, feet 49-2 x 10-5 23
Guns 2 light MG
Main engines 2 Alfa Romeo; 130 bhp = 9 knots
_3mplement 7
Built at Arsenal do Alfeite in 1955-57 for the River Minho on the Spanish border. 1968. Portuguese Nivy^
272 PORTUGAL
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
2 "BOMBARDA' CLASS LGD (LCT) 2 LDM 300 CLASS (LCM)
ALABARDA LDG 202 BOMBARDA LDG 201 (ex-105) "-DM 304 LDM 309

Dimensions, feet 184-3 x 38-7 x 6-2
(metres) {56-2 x 118* 1-9)
Main engines 2 Maybach- Mercedes Benz diesels; 910 hp = 9-5 knots 1 LDM 200 CLASS (LCM)
16 LDM 100 CLASS (LCM)

LDM 101 LDM 105 LDM 108 LDM 111 LDM 115
LDM 107 LDM 110 LDM 113 LDM 117
LDM 114 LDM 118
Dimensions, feet Length: 50 feet
Main engines 2 diesels; 450 bhp
1970. Portuguate Navy
The above LCM type landing craft were commissioned in1964 to 1966 settina
CLASS LDG (LCT) classes ifi LDM 100, 200, 300 and 400 series as above. All built at the Estaleiros
ud four
Navias
do Mondego.
ALFANGE LDG 101 CIMITARRA LDG 103
ARIETE LDG 102 MONTANEE LDG 104
Dimensions, feet Length: 187
Main engines 2 diesels; 1 000 bhp
LDP 300 (Ex-LD) CLASS (LCA)
Complement 20
LDP 302
Landing craft similar to the LCT (4) type built at the Estalerios Navias do Mondego
and commissioned during 1965.
16 LDP 200 CLASS (LCA)
LDP 201 LDP 203 LDP 206 LDP 209 LDP 212 LDP 21
LDP 204 LDP 207 LDP 210 LDP 213 LDP 216
LDP 205 LDP 208 LDP 211 LDP 214 LDP 217
3n LDP 200 class w/ere commissioned in 1965-67, four in Jan-Feb 1969.
1968 Portuguese Navy

3 LDP 100 (Ex-LD) CLASS (LCA)
17 LDM 400 C LAI (LCM)
LDP 107
LDM 401 LDM 404 LDM 407 LDM 410 LDM 413 12 light; 18 full load
Displacement, tons
LDM Dimensions, feet Length: 46 oa
403 LDM 406 LDM 409 LDM 412 LDM 415 Main engines 2 diesels; 180 bhp
LDM 416
LDM 417 gtthe Estaleiros Navais do Mondego and commissioned on 22 Feb 1 963 (LDP 105),
lissioned 17 Aug 1973. (LDP 107, 108).
SURVEY SHIPS
AFONSO DE ALBUQUERQUE A 526
(ex-HMS Dalrymple, ex-Luce Bay, ex-Loch Class)
Length, feet (metres) 2860 (37-2) pp; 3070 (93-6) oa

Draught, feel (metres) 14-2 (4-3)
Main engines 4-cylinder triple expansion;
2 shafts; 5 500 ihp
Speed, knots 19-5
*
'A 526
Modified "Bay" class frigate. Built by Wm. Pickersgill
& Sons Ltd, Sunderland, but completed at HM Dockyard
Devonport. Laid down on 29 Apr 1 944, Launched on AFONSO DE ALBUQUERQUE
12 Apr 1945, completed on 10 Feb 1949. Equipped
with radar and sonar. Purchased from Great Britain in
Apr 1966. Main machinery by George Clark Ltd.
Sunderland. Power at 220 volts DC from two 120 kw
turbogenerators and two 150 kw diesel generators.
AFONSO DE ALBUQUERQUE
1 Ek-BRITISH-'BANQOR "CLASS F L E E T M I N E S WE E P E R
ALMIRANTE LACERDA (ex-Caraquet) A 525
1 Ex-US "KELLAR" CLASS Displacement, tons 672 standard; 830 full load
Dimensions, feet 171-5 pp; 180-0 oa x 28-5 x 9-5 max
ALMEIDA CARVALHO (ex-USNS Kellar. T-AGS 25) Guns 1—3 in; 2—20 mm AA
Main engines Triple expansion; 2 shafts; 2 400 Ihp = 16 knots
; Boilers 2, of 3-drum small-tube type
Dimensions, feet 191 5 wl; 1090 oa " 390 x 150 Oil fuel, tons 160
Main engines Diesel-electric; 1 shaft; 1 200 bp = 15 knots Complement 49 (7 officers, 42 men)
Former British fleet minesweeper of the'Bangor" class, steam type. Built In Canada,
Laid down on 20 Nov 1962, launched on 30 July 1964 and completed on 31 Jan launched on 2 June 1941, and purchased from Great Britain In 1946. Working off
1969. On loan from the US Navy smce 21 Jan 1972. Mozambique.
PORTUGAL 273
Survey Ships— continued

SERVICE FORCES
1"PEDRO NUNES" CLASl SAO GABRIEL A 5206 (REPLENISHMENT TANKER)
PEDRO NUNES A 528 Displacement, tons 9 000 standard; 14 200 full load
Measurement, tons 9 854 gross; 9 000 deadweigfit
Displacement, tons 1 162 standard, 1 217 full load Dimensions, feet 452-8 pp 4790; oa ' 59 8 ' 26-2
Dimensions, feet 223 pp 234-3
, 32-8 10-2 -< Main engines 1 Pametrada-geared turbine; 1 sfiaft; 9 500 sfip= 17 knots
7 in, 50 cal, 4—20 mm AA (see Notes) Boilers 2
2 sets MAN 8 cyl diesels; 2 400 bhp = 16 5 knots Range, miles 6 000 at 15 knots
110 normal; 126 max Complement 98 (10 officers, 88 men)
Complement 48 (7 officers, 41 men) Built at Estaleiros de Viana do Castelo Commissioned on 27 Mar 1 963,
Built as a second class sloop (aviso de segundo classe) at Lisbon

Naval Yard Laid
down on 5 Nov 1931, launcfied on 17 Mar 1934 and completed on 11 Apr 1935
Convened into a survey sfiip (navio hidrografico) in 1956, wfien tfie forward 4-7 incfi
gun was removed. Working off Guinea. Sister stiip Joao de Lisboa
(ex-Infante D
Henrique), A 5200, was discarded on 17 Aug 1966
SAO GABRIEL 1973. Portuguese Nav
SAM BRAS A 523 (FLEET SUPPLY SHIP)

Dimensions, feet 333-1 pp; 356-8 oa « 47 3 « 16 5
Guns 1—3 in (76 mm): 2—40 mm; 2—20 mm
PEDRO NUNES 1968. Portuguese Nav Main engines B & W 2-stroke diesel shaft 2,820 bhp =
; 1 ; 1 2 knots
Oil fuel, tons 568
Range, miles 1 1 000 at 1 2 knots
Built at Arsenal do Alfeite. Laid down on 22 Feb 1941. Launched on 17 Mar 1942.
Former fleet oiler converted to logistic ship and armed as above in Arsenal do Alfeite.
1 Ex-BRITISH "FLOWER" CLASS CORVETTE

CARVALHO ARAUJO (ex-Terje Ten ex-Commandant Drogou. ex-Chrysanthemum)
A524
Dimensions, feet 190 pp: 205 oa X 33 X -16-5
Guns 1—3 inch; 4—20 mm AA
^^mSI"^--
Main engines Triple expansion: 2 750 ihp = 16 knots ^523
Boilers 2 cylindrical
Oil fuel, tons 288
Former British "Flower" class corvette. Built by Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast. Laid 1971 Portuqup^p /Vjw
down on 1 7 Feb 1 940, launched on 1 1 Apr 1 941 completed on 26 Jan 1 942. Served
,
inthe French Navy during the Second World War. Sold out of the service after hostilities.
Purchased by Portugal from the Hector Whaling Company, at Capetown, in Mar 1 959,
and equipped as a survey ship to replace the former Cari'stto/lr-au/o (ex- British "Flower" ra. ex-Albert Leo Schlageter) A 520 (TRAINING SHIP)
class minesweeping stoop Jonquil). Working off Angola and Sao Tome.
Dimensions, feet 293-5 oa x 39-3 x 17-0
Main engines 2 MAN auxiliary diesels; 1 shaft: 750 bhp = 10 knots
Oil fuel, tons 52
Former German sail training ship. Built by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg. Launched in
CRUZEIRO DO SUL (e,i-G,roflie) June 1937 and completed on 1 Feb 1938. Sister of US Coast Guard training ship
Eagle (ex-German Horst Wessel). Taken by USA as a reparation after the Second
Displacement, tons 100 standard World War in 1 945 and sold to Brazil in 1 948. Purchased from Brazil and commissioned
Dimensions, feet 93 2 X 17 8 X 8 in the Portuguese Navy on 2 Feb 1972 at Rio de Janeiro and renamed Sagres.
Main engines 2 Gleenifer diesels: 320 bhp = 12 knots max Sail area 20 793 sq ft. Height ot mast 142 ft.
Range, miles 2 000 at 10 knots (economical speed)
Launched 1935.
MIRA (ex-Formalhaut. ex Arrabida)

Main engines 3 Perkins diesels: 300 bhp = 15 knots max
Range, miles 650 at 8 knots (economical speed)
Complement 6 men
Launched 1961.
274 PORTUGAL QATAR ROMANIA
DEPOT SHIP TUGS
SCHULTZ XAVIER (OCEAN TUG)
SANTO ANDRC {ex-Sagres. eK-Flores. ex-Max. ex-Rickmer Rickmers) A 5207
Displacement, tons
Main engines 2 Diesels; 2 shafts; 2 400 hp = 14-5 knots
Displacement, tons 3 385 standard 3 866 ; full load (officially revised figures) Range, miles 3 000 at 12-5 knots
Dimensions, feet 263 5 » 40-3 « 190
Guns 4 47— mm
saluting A dual purpose ocean tug and buoy tender ordered late I 1968 from the Alfeite Naval
Mam engmes 2 Krupp diesels; 2 shafts; 700 bhp = 8 knots Yard. Commissioned 14 July 1972.
2 HARBOUR TUGS
Former German sailing vessel Built at Bremerhaven, Launched in 1896. Captured
during the First World War. Re-rigged as a barque and adapted as a naval training RB 1 (ex-ST 1994) RB 2 (ex-ST 1996)
ship durmg 1924-27. Auxiliary motors were fitted in 1931. Reclassified as a depot
ship and renamed Santo Andre 31 Jan 1962. Replaced on 8 Feb 1962 by the Sagres. Transferred from US Army 1961/62.
QATAR
Now possesses an expanding Naval Force, generally described as "Coastguard".
The geographical position of the state, dividing the Persian Gulf and covering Bahrein,
gives this force added importance.
Mercantile Marine

3 vessels of 803 tons gross
6 VOS P E R -TH O R N YC R O FT 103ft TYPE 2 75ft (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)

Length, feet 75
(LARGE PATROL CRAFT) Guns 2—20 mm
Main engines 2 Diesels; 1 420 hp
109-7 5.5 Built by Whittingham and Mitchell, Chertsey 1969.
Dimensions, feet 103 7 pp; oa x 21 X
Guns 2—40 mm
Main engines 2 Diesels; 4 000 hp = 27 knots
Complement 25 3 45 ft (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Ordered in 1972-73. Completion probably 1975-76.
STANDARD VOSPER/KEITH NELSON TYPE
ROMANIA
Commander in Chief of the Navy:
Rear Admiral Sebastian Ulmeanu
(No building programme kr own) (a) 1974: 7 500 officers and ratings
Diplomatic Representation (b) 2 years National Service
Type Active
Corvettes 6 Mercantile Marine
Naval Attache in London:
Fast Attack Craft (Missile) 6
Captain 1st Rank A. A. Dusa
Fast Attack Craft (Torpedo) 12 Lloyd's Register of Shipping;
Coastal Patrol Craft 10 96 vessels of 474 497 tons gross
Naval. l\Ailitary and Air Attache in Washington:
Minesweepers Coastal 4
Colonel Nicolae Gheorghe Plesa
Minesweepers Inshore 22
(many non-operational)
MSBs 8
Training Ships 2
Tugs 4
(other unconfirmed vessels listed at end of section).
CORVETTES LIGHT FORCES

3 Ex-USSR "POTI" CLASS 6 Ex-USSR "OSA' CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
V 31 V 32 V 33 PENNANTS 194 to 199

165 standard; 200 full load
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet (m) 195-2 X 26-2 X 9-2 {59-5 » 8 ^ 2-8)
Dimensions, feet (m) 128-7 » 25-1 x 5-9 (39-3 x 7-7 x /-S)
Guns 2 — 57 mm AA
twin mounting)
(1 Missile launchers 4 for SSN 2A
Tubes 4—16 in anti-submarine Guns, AA 4—30 mm
(2 twin, 1 forward, 1 aft)
A/S weapons 2—12 barrelled rocket launchers Main engines 3 diesels; 13 000 bhp = 32 knots
Main engines 2 gas turbines ; 2 diesels ; 4 shafts ; total 20 000 hp = 28 knots Range, miles 800 at 25 knots
Complement 25
Transferred from the USSR in 1970. luilt since 1961.
12 Ex-USSR "P 4' CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
PENNANTS 87 to 92.
Dimensions, feet 62-7 x 1-1.6 x 5-6
Guns 2 MG
Tubes 2—18 in
Main engmes 2 diesels; 2 200 bhp = 50 knots

3 Ex-USSR "K RON STADT-- CLASS
Built in 1955-56.
V-2 V-3
Displacement, tons 310 standard; 380 full load 1 VG" CLASS (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Dimensions, ft (m) 170-6 X 21-5 9 (52 X 6-5 x 2-7)
X
Guns 1-3-4 in dual purpose forward; 2—37 mm AA single aft; Displacement, tons 40
4—25 mm in twin mounts Dimensions, feet 52-5 x 14-4 x 4
A/S weapons 2 DC throwers; 2 depth charge racks Gun 1—20 mm
Main engines 3 diesels; 3 shafts; 3 300 bhp = 24 knots Main engines 2 Diesels; 600 hp
Complement 65
Steel-hulled craft built at Galata in 1954.
Built in USSR in 1950.
ROMANIA SABAH ST. LUCIA ST. VINCENT 275
MINE WARFARE FORCES TUGS
USSR "ROSLAVL" C
4 Ex-GERMAN TYPE (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
DESCATUSARIA DB 13 DEMOCRATIA DB 15 Dimensions, feet 135 X 29 3 X 11-8
DESROBIREA DB 14 DREPTATEA Main engines Diesels; 1 250 hp = 12 5 knots
Complement
Displacements, ton 543 standard, 775 full load
Dimensions, feet 188 pp: 20^-5 oa X 28 X 7-5 Built in Galata ship-yard 1953-54,
Guns 2—3-4 in; 2—37 mm (twin)
3—20 mm (sinnles)
A/S weapons 2 DCT
Main engines Tripleexpansion; 2 shafts; 2 400 ihp = 17 knots
Boilers 2 tfiree-drum water tube TRAINING SHIPS
Complement
German designed coal-burning minesweepers. Built in Romania from German materials

1943. Converted to oil in 1951. Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 239-5 08 267-3 (with bowsprit)
; x 39.3 x I6-5
Sail area 18 830 sq ft
Auxiliary MAN 6-cylinder Diesel; 500 bhp = 9 5 knots
83 -I- 140 midshipmen for training
Built by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg. Laid down on 30 Apr 1938. Launched on 22
Sep 1 938. Completed on 29 Mar 1 939. Refitted at Hamburg in 1 966.
DEMOCRATIA and DREPTATEA
22 Ex-USSR "T 301" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)

Guns 2—45 mm AA; 4 -12-7 mm MG
Main engines Diesel: 480 bhp 10 knots
Complement 30
Former Soviet minesweepers transferred to Romania by tfie USSR in 1956-60 1970, Michael D. J. Lennon
Probably fialf of these are non-operational.
RASARITUL (ex-Taifun)
8 Ex-POLISH "TR-40" CLASS (MSB s) Measurement, tons 34 {Thames measurement)

Dimensions, feet 540 x 12-5 x 3.0
VD-241 VD-242 VD-243 VD-244 VD-245 VD-246 VD-247 VD-248 Main engines 2 petrol motors: 2 shafts
Displacement, tons 50 standard; 70 full load Built by J. Samuel White & Co Ltd, Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. Launched in
Dimensions, feet 91-1 x 13-4 x 2-3 1938. Of wooden construction. Yacht used as sail training ship.
Main engines 2 Diesels; 2 shafts; 600 hp = 16 knots
Complement 18 MISCELLANEOUS
Eight "TR-40" Class minesweeping boats are employed on shallow water and river
duties. These were originally a Polish class begun in 1 955 but completed in Romania Although details are not available the following have been reported — two survey craft,
in late 1 950's. three tankers, ten transpo/ts and twelve landing craft.
In addition to two PX-class 87

SABAH
ft patrol boats on detachment from the Royal Malaysian
ST. LUCIA
Mercantile Marine
Police the following have been provided direct to Sabah by Vosper Thornycroft Private
Ltd, Singapore. Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 2 vessels of 904 tons gross
2 55 ft PATRO L BOATS 1 BROOKE MARINE PATROL CRAFT

SRI SEMPORNA SRI BANGJI CHATOYER
Displacement, tons 50 Displacement, tons 15
Dimensions, feet 55 x 1 5 x 30 Dimensions, feet 40 x 1 2 x 2
Guns 1— MG Guns 3 MG
Main engines Diesels; 1 200 hp = 20 knots Main engines 2 Diesels; 370 hp = "22 knots
Complement 11
2 91 ft PATROL BO ATI
SRI
Delivered
GUMANTONG
in 1973.
SRI LABUAN ST. VINCENT
Mercantile Marine
Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 6 vessels of 2,247 tons gross
PUTRI SABAH
1 YACHT
1 BROOKE MARINE PATROL CRAFT
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 91 X 19 X 5.5 HELEN
Main engines 1 Diesel = 12 knots
Complement 22 Details as Chatoyer, St Lucia.
1
276 SAUDI-ARABIA SENEGAL
SAUDI ARABIA
Personnel
(a) 1974. 950 officers dnd men
(b) Voluntary Service
Defence Attache in London:

Brigadier Abdullah Al-Saheal
Mercantile Marine
Lolyds Register of Shipping: 43 vessels of 58 530 tons gross
LIGHT FORCES
3 JAGUAR CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO) NOTE All the following craft with the exception of ASR1 and 2 belong to the Saudi
Coastguard.
RIFAQAT SADAQAT +1 20 45 ft PATROL BOATS
Displacement, tons 160 standard; 190 full load Built by Whittingham and Mitchell, Chertsey, England' Armed with one -5 cal MG and
Dimensions, feet 138 oa « 23 x 5 powered with two 362 hp diesels.
Guns 2—40 mm
Torpedo tubes 4—21 in 10 23 ft HUNTRESS PATROL BOATS
Complement 33 (3 officers. 30 men) Built by Fairey Marine, Hamble, England. Capable of 20 knots with a cruising range of
150 miles and a complement of four.
Built in Germany and delivered in 1969-
20 ft PATROL BOATS
smaller editions of the 45 ft craft above. By the same builder.
RYADH (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 8 SRN-6 HOVERCRAFT

Displacement, tons 100 standard Displacement, tons 10 normal (load 8 200 lbs)
Dimensions, feet 95 x 190 x 6 Dimensions, feet 48-4 x 25-3 x 15-9 (height)
Gun 1—40 mm AA Main n-.achinery 1 Gnome model 1050 gas turbine
Main engines 4 diesels; 2 shafts; 2 200 bhp = 21 knots Speed, knots 58
Steel-hulled patrol boat of US CG design transferredio Saudi Arabia in 1 960. Acquired from British Hovercraft Corporation Ltd, between Feb and Dec 1970.
2 AIR SEA-RESCUE LAUKCHES

ASR 1 ASR 2
2 Ex-US 40 ft UTILITY With two diesels of 1 230 hp and capable of 25 knots. Belong to Ministry of
Transportation.
Transferred late 1960's.
SENEGAL
Personnel
1974 approx 350 officers and men
Mercantile Mar
Lloyds Register of Shipping;
PATROL VESSELS
SAINT LOUIS 2 Ex-FRENCH VC TYPE
Displacement, tons 235 standard CASAMANCE {ey.-VC 5, P 755)
SINE-SALOUM (ex-Reine N'Galifourou, ex-VC 4, P 754)
Dimensions, feet 149-3 pp; 1558 oa x 23 6 x 8-2
Guns 2—40 mm AA
Missiles 8— SSI 2 SSM Displacement, tons 75 standard; 82 full load
Main engines 2 MGO diesels; 2 shafts; 2 400 bhp Dimensions, feet 104-5 X 15-5 X 5-5
Range, miles 2 000 at 15 knots Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 2 shafts; 2 700 bhp = 28 knots
Ordered from Ch Navales Franco-Beiges. Lai down on 20 Apr 1970, launched on Complement 15
5 Aug 970 and commissioned on 1 Mar 1 971
1 Sister to Malaika of Malagasy, Vigilant
Former French patrol craft (Vedettes de Surveillance Cotiere). Built by the Construc-
of Ivory Coast and Bizerte of Tunisian Navy
tions Mecaniques de Normandie, Cherbourg. Completed in 1958. Casamance was
transferred from France to Senegal in 1963. Sine-Saloum was given to Senegal on
24 Aug 1 965 after having been returned to France by the Congo in Feb 1 965.
1 E; U S SC TYPE
S£n£GAL (exP 700, ex-CH ex-US SC 1344)
62,
Dimensions, feet 107 5 wl, 110 9 « 17 « 6 5
Guns 1—40 iTim AA; 3—20 mm AA
Mam engines 2 GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 000 bhp = 13 knots max
Complemeni 25
Former US submarine chaser transferred to France on 19 Nov 1943, and from France
to Senegal on 12 July 1961. First ship of Senegalese naval force
SINE-SALOUM 1967. Senegalese Navy
2 Ex-U!5 LCM 6
12 VOSPER PATROL BOATS DiOU LOULOU DIOM BOS

Built by Vosper Thornycroft, Singapore. 45 ft boats of standard pattern. Transferred July 1968.
SIERRA LEONE SINGAPORE 277
SINGAPORE
(b) 2-3 years National Service
Mercantile Marine
Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 387 vessels of 2 004 269
Prefix to Ship's Names
RSS

4+2 LURSSEN VEGESACK DESIGN 1 "FORD" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
(FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) ÂNOLMMA P 48
SEA SERPENT SEA DRAGON DIsplacament, tons 119 standard; 134 full load
Dimensions, feet 117 » 20 « 6
Guns 1 —
40 mm. 60 cal AAforward
Main engines Paxman YHAXM supercharged B 12 diesels = 14 knots
Displacement, tons 230 Oil fuek tons 15
Dimensions, ft {m) 147-6 X 23 X 7-5 (45 ^ 7 x 2-3) Complement 1 5 officers and men
Missiles 5 Gabriel
Guns 1—57 mm; 1 —40 mm Built by United Engineers, Singapore. Laid down in 1954 Launched on 14 Jan
Main engines 4 diesels; 4 shafts; 14 400 hp = 40 knots 1956. Accepted by the Singapore Government in May 1956. Similar to the British
Complement 40 seaward defence boats of the 'Ford' class. Transferred to the Royal Malaysian Navy
on the formation of Malaysia. Transferred to the Singapore Government (independent
Designed by Lurssen Werft who built the first pair which arrived Autumn 1972. Sea Republic of Singapore) In 1967.
Serpent built by Smgapore Shipbuilding and Engineering Co launched 16 November
1972. Sea Dragon also built in Singapore.
6 VOSPER THORNYCROFT DESIGN

3 "TYPE A" (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN)
INDEPENDENCE P 69 FREEDOM P 70 JUSTICE P 72

Dimensions, feet 103-6 wl 109 6 :
x 21 -0 x 5-6
Guns 1 —
40 mm AA (forward); 1—20 mm AA aft
Main engines 2 Maybach diesels; 2x3 600 bhp = 32 knots (max)
Complement 19 to 22
On 21 May 1968 the Vosper Thornycroft Group announced the receipt of an order
for six of their 110-foot fast patrol boats for the Republic of Singapore. In design 4 VOSPER THORNYCROFT TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
these vessels are of a hybrid type betvveen that of the fast patrol craft built for the
Malaysian Navy and those built for the Peruvian Navy. Two sub types, the first of each PX 10 PX 11 PX 12 PX 13
(Independence and Sovereignty) built in UK, the remainder in Singapore. Second
have more advanced armament. Displacement, tons 40 standard
type Independence was completed in 1970,
Freedom and Justice in 1971. Length, feet 87
Guns 2—20 mm
Builtby Vosper Thornycroft Group, Portsmouth, England for marine police duties.
There is also the former Netherlands boat Endeavor, built In 1955.
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
4 Ex-US LST TYPE
fi!!^j^ *W-«—
ENDURANCE A (ex-USS Holmes County. LST 836)
«iita"«^!«™'" "
-'.*-
r (ex-USS LST 276)
(ex-USS LST 532)
(ex-USS LST 117)
Dimensions, feet 316 wl; 328 oa x 50 x 14
INDEPENDENCE Main engines GM diesels; 2 shafts, 1 700 bhp =116 knots
Complement 120
Endurance transferred from the United States Navy on July 1971, remainde
3 "TYPE B" (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— GUN) There are also six small landing craft.
1
SOVEREIGNTY P 71 DARING P 73 DAUNTLESS

Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
100 standard; 130
103-6 wl; 109-6 x 21 -0 x 5-6
full load
P 74
SIERRA LEONE Mercantile Marine

Guns 1 —
76 mm Bofors; 1—20 mm Oerlikon
Main engines 2 Maybach MD 872 diesels; 2x3
600 bhp = 32 knots max; Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 10 vessels of 3 047 tons gross
continuous sea speed over 25 knots
Range, miles 1 100 at 15 knots 2 Ex-CHINESE "SHANGHAI II" CLASS
Sovereignty was built by Vosper Thornycroft Ltd, Portsmouth, England. Daring and
Dauntless built by Vosper Thornycroft Private Ltd (formerly Uniteers Yard) in Displacement, tons 120 standard; 155 II load
Singapore. All completed 1 971 Dimensions, feet 128 X 18 x 56
Steel hulls of round bilge form with spray strake and
.
spray deflecting knuckle extending for more than half the length. Aluminium alloy Guns 4—37 mm; 4—25 mm
superstructure.
A/S weapons 8 DC
Mines Mine rails can be fitted
Main engines 4 Diesels; 4,800 hp = 30 knots
Complement 25
SOVEREIGNTY 1971. Vosper Thornycfoft SHANGHAI II Class

278 SOMALI REPUBLIC SOUTH AFRICA
SOMALI REPUBLIC
Mercantile Marine 4 Ex-USSR "Pe" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
Lloyds Register of Shipping: 239 vessels of 1 612 656 tons gross
6 Ex-USSR •PA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO) Guns 4—25 mm
Displacement, tons 100 standard, 120 full load Torpedo tubes 2—21 inch
Dimensions, feet 98-4 x 200 " 59 Main engines 4 diesels: 4 shafts; 4 80(
Guns —
2 25 mm AA Range, miles 450 at 30 knots
Main engines Diesels = 15 knots Complement 25
Administration
SOUTH AFRICA
trength of the Fleet New Construction
Chief of Soutfi African Defence Force: Type Active Building The construction of six new corvettes is being discussed—
Admiral H. H. Biormann SSA, OBE (Planned) the building yard is as yet undecided but, almost certainly
Destroyers 2 — will not be in UK.
Chief of the Navy: Frigates 7 —
Vice-Admiral J. Johnson, SM, DSC Corvettes (6) Prefix to Ships' Names
Submarines Patrol 3
Chief of Naval Staff: Large Patrol Craft 5 SAS (Suid Afrikaanse Skip)
Rear-Admiral S. C. Minesvioepers Coastal 10
Survey Ship 1 Personnel
Fleet Replenishment Ship 1
BDV 1 (a) 1 973: Total 4 665 (427 officers, 3 038 ratings and
Diplomatic Representation TRV 1 1 200 National Service ratings)
Training Ships 2 _ 1974: Total 4 204 (475 officers, 2 329 ratings and
Armed Forces Attache in London: Tugs 2 — 1 400 National Service ratings)
Maj Gen H. R. Meintjes, SM SAR Launches 4 — (b) Voluntary plus 9-12 months National Service
Naval Attach^ in London: Naval Base Air Sea Rescue Base

Commander C. H. Bennett
HM Dockyard at Simonstown was transferred to the The SAAF Maritime Group base at Langebaan was
Defence and Armed Forces Attache ,
Republic of South Africa on 2 Apr 1957. The new transferred to the South African Navy on 1 Nov 1969,
Brigadier F. A. Beeton, SM submarine base at Simonstown, SAS Drommedaris, becoming SAN Sea Rescue Base (SAS Flamingo). The
incorporating offices, accommodation and operations ASR launches were given Naval Coastal Forces numbers
centre alongside a Synchrolift marine elevator, capable of to replace SAAF "R" numbers.
docking all South African ships except the Tafelberg,
was opened in July 1972. Mercantile Marine
Naval Attache in Paris: A new Maritime Headquarters was opened in March 1 973
Captain P. H. Wijnberg, SM at Silvermine on the Cape Peninsula. Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
2 Ex-BRITISH ' '

W '
'
CLASS
DESTROYERS
JAN VAN RIEBEECK (ex-HMS Wessex, ex-Zenith) D 278 Fairfield SB & Eng Co Ltd, Govan, Glasgow 20 Oct 1942 2Sep 1943 11 May 1944
SIMON VAN DER STEL (ex-HMS Whelp) D 237 R. & W. Hawthorn Leslie & Co Ltd 1 May 1942 3June 1943 25 Apr 1944

Length, feet (metres) 339 5(103 6)pp,362 8(n0 6)oa
Draught, feet (metres) 17 1 (5 2) max (props)
Aircraft 2 Westland "Wasp" helicopters
Guns, surface 4—4 in (702 mm) 2 twin
Guns, AA 2-40 mm (single)
Guns, saluting 4—3 pdf
Torpedo tubes
Torpedo tubes. A/S
A/S weapons
4—21
6 (2
in
triple)
2 DCT, 2 DC racks
(quadruple)
^^^^^»
2 Admiralty 3drum type;
300 psi; 670*F
2 Parsons sr geared turbines;
2 shafts. 40 000 shp
Speed, knots 36 75 designed; 31 25 sea
1 000 at 30 knots
Oil fuel, tons 579 (95%)

Purchased from Great Britain, Jan van Riebeeck was

29 Mar 1950, and Simon
transferred to South Africa on
van der Stel early in 1952.
GUNNERY. The main armament formerly comprised

four 4-7 inch guns.
MODERNISATION. Simon I'an tfefSre/ was modernised

in 1962-64 and Jan van Riebeeck in 1964-66.
RADAR. Search: Type 293. Fire Control; X Band

(NSG NA 9 system) JAN VAN RIEBEECK & SIMON VAN DER STEL
FniGATES
3 "PRESIDENT" CLASS Name No Builders Laid a Launched Completed
PRESIDENT KRUGER F 150 Ydtrow b Co Scoisioun 6 Apr 20 Oct 1960 1 Oct 1962
Displacement, tons 2 250 standard; 2 800 full load PRESIDENT PRETORIUS F 145 Yarrow b Co Scoisioun 21 Nov 28 Sep 1962 4 Mar 1964
Length, feet (metres) 360 (109-7) wl; 370 (1128) oi PRESIDENT STEYN F 147 Alex Stephen b Sons Govan 20 May 23 Nov 1961 25 Apr 1963
Draught, feet (/ne/ffls) 17-1 (52) max (props)
Guns, surface 2—4-5 in (115 mm) 1 twin
Guns, AA 2^-40 mm Bofors
Guns, saluting 4—3 pdr.
Aircraft 1 'Wasp" helicopter
A/S weapons 1 'Limbo' 3-barrel DC mortar
Boilers 2 Babcock h Wilcox;
550 psi 850-F ;
Main engines 2 sets double reduction geared

Speed, knots over 30 max, 28 sustained sea
Oil fuel, tons 430
Originally "Whitby" Type 12 frigates. President Kruger
arrived in South Africa on 27 Mar 1963. PRESIDENT KRUGER 1973, South African Navy
SOUTH AFRICA 279
MODERNISATION. Refitted to carry a "Wasp" A/S
helicopter, with hangar and landing deck.
To acconnmo-
date one "Limbo" A/S mortar was removed and the
this,
two single 40 mm remounted on the hangar roof. Presi-
dent Kruger completed refit and recommissioned on 5
Aug 1969, President Steyn completed refit in 1971,
when President Pretorius was taken in hand although
delayed to take advantage gained from the previous
conversions. The refits were carried out at S A. Naval
Dockyard, Simonstown and included replacement of the
lattice foremast by a truncated pyramid tower Kruger
retained her original GDS5 director but will later be brought
into line with the other pair Small differenc
between all three ships.
RADAR. Thomson CSF Jupiter 23 cm surveillance;

Type 293 air/surface warning ; nav set Elsag NA9C PRESIDENT KRUGER
fire control (Kruger with original fire control radar) ECM
and DF.
PRESIDENT STEYN
1 FORMER BRITISH TYPE 15
VRYSTAAT (ex-HMS Wrangler) F 157

Length, feet (metres) 339-5 (/05 5)pp; 362-8 (? /0-6)oa
Draught, feet (merz-es) 17-1 (5-2) max props
Guns, AA 2—40 mm Bofors
Guns, saluting 4—3 pdr
A/S weapons 2 Squid DC mortars
Boilers 2 Admiralty 3-drum ;
300 psi; 675°F

Main engines Parsons single reduction geared
Speed, knots 36 75 designed; 31-25 sea
1300 at full power
Oil fuel, tons 505
Complement 195 (13 officers, 182 men
Built by Vickers-Armstrongs, Barrow. Laid down on

23 Sep 1942, launched on 30 Dec 1943, completed on
14 June 1944. Fully converted into a Type 15 fast
anti-submarine frigate from a fleet destroyer of the "W"
class in 1 951 -52 by Harland & Wolf Ltd, Belfast. Refitted
by the Mount Stewart Dry Dock Ltd, Cardiff, and taken over
from the Royal Navy on 29 Nov 1956 as a unit of the
South African Navy and renamed Vrystaat. Sailed for
South Africa at the end of Jan 1957.
RADAR. Search: Type 277, Type 293. ECM and DF.
2 FORMER BRITISH LOCH CLASS

Narne No dowp
M ^l
Builders Laid Launched Completed
GOOD HOPE (e> H MS Loch Boisdale) F 432 BIyth Dry Docks 8 SB Co Ltd 8 Nov 1943 5 July 1944 1 Dec 1944
TRANSVAAL (ex-H^^S Loch Ard) F 602 Harland & Wolff, Ltd Belfast 20 Jan 1944 2 Aug 1944 21 May 1945

Length, feet (metres) 286 (87-2) pp; 307 (93 6) oa ^^^^^^^^^1
Beam, feet (metres) 38-5 (11-7) ...<!
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Draught, feet (metres] 15-1 (4-6) ^^1 ^^^^^^^^^1
Guns, surface
Guns, AA
Guns, saluting
A/S weapons
Boilers
2—4 in mm) 1 twin
(702
Transvaal 6—40 mm Bofors
Good Hope: 2—40 mm Bofors
Good Hope: 4—3 pdr
2 "Squid" triple DC mortars
2 Admiralty S-drui-; 225 psi
.
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Main engines 2 sets triple expansion; 2 shafts; 11
Speed, knots
5 500 ihp
19 p sn KpP*^ —HS^^^^B ^^^^^^^^^1
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Oil fuel, tons
Complement
720
165 (10 officers,
These two frigates, and a sister ship. Natal, were presented

155 men)
gv,.^.
TRANSVAAL
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1971, South African Navy
to South Africa by Great Britain in 1944-45. accommodation (see photograph). structure for extra cabin: and reception platform above
,
CONSTRUCTION. Transvaal was completed by Lobnitz built on aft, and mainr last. Refitted in 1961. Sister
£rCo Ltd, Renfrew. CONVERSION. Good Hope was
converted ship Natal (survey ship)
MODIFICATION. When Transvaal was modernised she despatch vessel in 1955 as Administrative Flagship of
had her forecastle deck extended aft to provide extra the South African Navy. She has deckhouse super- RADAR. Equipment includes Type 277 search radar
280 SOUTH AFRICA
Frigates— coAjr/nt/et/
-ALGE Rl N E
PIETERMARITZBURG (ex-HMS Pelorus) M 291
Length, feet (metres) 212-5 {64-8) pp; 225 {68-6) oa

Beam, feet {metres) 35-5 {10-8)
Draught feet (metres) 11-5 {3-5)
Guns, surface 2—4 in {702 mm) 1 twin
Guns, AA 2—40 Bofors mm
A/S weapons 4 DCT
Boilers 2 three-drum type; 250 psi
Main engines 2 sets triple expansion 2 shafts ;
2 400 ihp
Speed, knots 16
Oil fuel,
Complement
tons 270
fk^mh
Built as ocean minesweeper by Lobnitz & Co Ltd.
Renfrew. Laid down on 8 Oct 1942, launched on 18
June 1943, completed on 7 Oct 1943. Purchased from
Great Britain in 1947 Re-commissioned as midshipmen s
training ship on 30 Aug 1 962. Refitted in 1 971 PIETERMARITZBURG 1969 South Afncan Nav
SUBMARINES
3 -FRENCH' "DAPHNE" CLASS
EMILY HOBHOUSE S 98 Dubigeon— Normandie (Nantes-Chantenay 18 Nov 1968 24 Oct 1969 25 Jan 1971
JOHANNA VAN DER MERWE S 99 Dubigeon — Normandie (Nantes-Chjntenay) 24 Apr 1969 21 July 1970 21 July 1971
MARIA VAN RIEBEECK S 97 Dubigeon— Normandie (Nantes-Chantenay) 14 Mar 1968 18 Mar 1969 22 June 1970
Displacement, tons 850 surface, 1 040 submerged

Length, feet {metres) 1 90 3 (58)
Torpedo tubes 12— 21 7 in (550 mm) (8 bow
Main engines SEMT-Pielstick diesei electr
1 300 bhp surface, 600 hp 1
submerged 2 shafts ,
Speed, knots 16 surface and submerged

Range, miles
Complement
4 500 at 5 knots (snorting)
«
First submarines ordered for the South African Navy,
They are of the French "Daphne" design, similar to those
built in France for Pakistan and Portugal EMILY HOBHOUSE 1973. South African Navy
LIGHT FORCES
4 BRITISH "FORD" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) mouth, are fitted with Vosper roll damping fins, Haerlem had a charthouse added
aft(see photograph in the 1966-67 to 1970-71 editions) as an inshore survey boat.
GELDERLAND {ex-Brayford) P 3105 NAUTILUS (ex-G/assford) P 3120
HAERLEM P3126 OOST^RLAND P 3127
REIJGER P3125

Dimensions, feet 110 Owl; 117 2 oa x 200 « 4 5
Guns 1 40 mm AA
A/S weapons 2 DCT in Haerlem, Oosterland and Rijger
Main engines 2 Davey Paxman diesels: Foden engine on centre shaft;
1 100 bhp = 18 knots max; sea speed 15 knots
Gelderland bum oy A. & J. Inglis Ltd, Glasgow, was purchased from Britain, and
handed over to South Africa at Portsmouth on 30 Aug 1954, Second ship. Nautilus
was purchased in 1 955, Reijger was launched on 6 Feb 1 958, Haerlem on 1 8 June 1 958,
Oosterland on 27 Jan 1959. All three of these later ships, built by Vosper Ltd. Ports-
MINE WARFARE FORCES
10 BRITISH "TON" C L A S S (MINESWEEPERS COASTAL) Johannesburg, Kimberley and Mosselbaai were delivered in 1959. Walvisbaai was
launched by Harland & WolH, Belfast on 10 Dec 1958 and delivered- in 1959.
DURBAN M1499 MOSSELBAAI (ex-Oa*/ngron). M1213
EAST LONDON (exChilton) M 1215 PORT ELIZABETH {Dumblelon) M 21 2 1
JOHANNESBURG (Castlelon) M 1207 PRETORIA (ex-Dun*erron) M 44 1 1
KAAPSTAD (ex-/ya//eror7) M1142 WALVISBAAI (e«./'ac*(^S(on) M1214

KIMBERLEY (ex-Sfrauon) M1210 WINDHOEK M 1498
Dimensions, feet 1400 pp; 1520 oi x 28 8 « 8 2
Guns 1—40 mm Bofors AA; 2—20 mm AA
Main engines Mirrlees diesels in Kaapstad and Prttofia, 2 500 bhp;
Deltic diesels in remainder; 3 000 bhp = 15 knots
Kaapstad and Pretoria, open bridge and lattice mast, were purchased in 1 955. Wind-
hoek, frigate bridge and tripod mast, was launched by Thornycroft, Southampton,
on 27 June 1957. Durban, covered bridge and tripod mast, was launched at Cam|>er
& Nicholson, Gosport, on 12 June 1957. East London and Port Elizabeth, transferred
from the Hoyal Navy at Hythe on 27 Oct 1 958, sailed for South Africa in Nov 1 958.
SOUTH AFPiCA 281
SURVEY SHIP
PROTEA
Length, feet (metres) 235 (71-6) 260 1 (79-3)

;

Draugfit, feet (metres) 15-1 (4-6)
Aircraft 1 fieiicopter
tâin engines 4 Paxman/Ventura diesels geared
to 1 shaft and controllable pitch
propeller; 4 880 bhp
Speed, knots 16
Oil fuel, tons 560
Complement Total 123 (12 officers, 104
ratings plus 7 scientists)
An order was placed with Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd,

for a "Hecia" class survey ship on 7 Nov 1 969. Equipped
for hydrographic survey with limited facilities for the
collection of oceanographical data and for this purpose
fitted with special communications equipment, naval
surveying gear, survey launches and facilities for helicopter
operations. Hull strengthened for navigation in ice and
with a transverse bow thrust unit and passive roll
fitted
stabilisation system. Capable of undertaking long ocean
passages in any part of the world including winter
pasasges in the North Atlantic. Laid down 20 July 1 970.
launched 14 July 1971. Commissioned 23 May 1972. 1973. South African Navy
FLEET REPLENISHMENT SHIP TRAINING VESSELS

HDML 1204
TAFELBERG (ex-Ar,nam) A 243
Displacement, ton 45 standard; 54 full load (revised official figures)
Measurement, 12 500 gross, 18 430 deadweight Dimensions, feet 720 X 155 « 53
Main engines B & W
diesels; 8 420 bhp = 15-5 knots Main engines 2 Gardner 8-cylinder diesels; 300 bhp = 11 knots
Complement 100 as naval vessel (40 as tanker)
Sole survivor of the former British Admiralty type HDMLs (Harbour Defence Motor
Built by Nakskovs Skibsvaert as Danish East Asiatic Co tanker. Launched on 20 Launches) later designated Seaward Defence Motor Launches, Built in South Africa
June 1958. Purchased by the Navy in 1965 Accommodation rehabilitated by 1941-42. Guns removed. Attached to Military Academy, Saldanha, as Midshipmen's
Barens Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Durban with extra accommodation, air con- training vessel. SDML 1202 was converted to a gunnery target, SDML 1330 and
ditioning, re-wiring for additional equipment, new upper RAS (replenishment at sea) 1331 were scrapped in 1953, SDML 1199 and 1201 in 1955, SDML 1198 in 1956.
deck to contain gantries, re-fuelling pipes. Provision for helicopters. Remainder SDML 1332 in 1958 and SDMLs 1197, 1200, 1202 and 1203 in 1968.
of conversion by Jowies, Brown & Hamer, Durban.
NAVIGATOR
Navigational Training Vessel, 75 tons displacement 63 « 20 feet 2 Foden diesels,
; :
200 bhp -= 9-5 knots. Based at Naval College, Gordon's Bay. Round bilge fishing
boat wooden hull. Built by Fred Nicholls (Pty) Ltd, Durban In 1964.
BOOM DEFENCE VESSEL

SOMERSET (e« HMS BaiciOiS\ P 285

Dimensions, feet 150 0pp; 182 oi 32-2 x 11-5
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Main engines Triple expansion 850 hp = 1 1 knots

;
Boilers 2 single ended

Oil fuel, tons 1 86
Built by BIyth Dry Dock h SB Co Ltd. Laid down on 15 Apr 1941. launched on 21
Oct 1 941 completed on 1 4 Apr 1 942. Engined by Swan, Hunter b Wigham Richardson
,
Ltd, Tyne. Renamed in 1951 after Dick King's horse. Sister ship Fleur (ex-HMS
B»rbrak») P 273 was sunk as a target in False Bay on 8th Oct 1 965
1973, South African Navy NAVAL TUGS

OE NEYS DE NOORDE
Displacement, tons 180 and 170, respectively
Dimensions, feet 940 x 26-5 x 15-75 and 104-5 x 25-0 x 150
Main engines 2 Lister Blackstone diesels; 2 shafts; 608 bhp = 9 knots
Complement 10
Both built by Globe Engineering Works Ltd, Cape Town, Completed on 23 July 1969
and Dec 1961,
AIR SEA RESCUE LAUNCHES

? 1551 (ex-fl 31) P 1S52 (ex-/7 30) P 1554 P 1555
TORPEDO RECOVERY VESSEL
P 1554 and 1555: 26 tons, 64 x 16 x 5 feet, 2 diesels, 1 120 bhp = 28 kts. Built by
FLEUR P 3148 Groves and Gutteridge. Cowes, P 1 551 £t 1 552, 87 tons, 96 x 1 9 x 4 feet, 2 diesels,
4 480 bhp = 30 kts. (1 962, 1 961 ). There are also 2 ex-seaplane tenders, 41 ft, and 2
Displacement, tons 220 standard; 257 full load ex-marine tenders, 24 ft.
Dimensions, feet 115 wl; 121-5 oa « 27-5 « 111
Main engines 2 Paxman Ventura diesels; 1 400 bhp
Built by Dorman Long (Africa) Ltd at Durban and completed on 28 Nov 1969, Com
missioned 3 Dec 1969, Combined Torpedo Recovery Vessel and Diving Tender
1973, South African Navy 1973, South African Navy

282 SPAIN
SPASN
Minister of Marine: Lloyd's Register of Shipping:

Admiral Excmo Sr Don Adolfo Baturone Colombo 2 420 vessels of 4 833 048 tons gross
1970 Am. Miranda
Chief of Naval Staff: 1971 Magallanes. Vasco Nunez de Baibao. Hernan
Admiral Excmo Sr Don Enrique Barbudo Duarte
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff: (a) 1974: Total 52 000 (4 350 officers, 36 650 ratings
Vice-Admiral Excmo Sr Don . •
R. Gonzilez L6pez 4 600 civil branch, 6 400 marines)
(b) 18 months National Service
Commander-in-Chief of the Fleet:
Vice-Admiral Excmo Sr Don Gabriel Pita de Veiga y Naval Air Service 1971 Mate
Sanz 1972 Neptune. Eolo. Iriton
Diplomatic Representation 12 Bell47G 1 973 Osado
4 AB 204B
Naval Attach^ London:
in 12 Sikorsky SH 3D
Captain Don Jesus Diaz del Rio 12 Hughes 369 HM
7 Bell AH-1G 'Hueycobra" Corvettes
Naval Attach^ in Washington: 4 Bell 212
Captain Sr Don Angel Liberal Lucini 1971 Descubierta
NOTE. Harrier AV-8 aircraft ordered from US marines in 1973 Diana
Strength of the Fleet 1973. Initial order of 8 with possible follow-up of 1 2 and
an additional 4.
Type Active Building Proposed
Helicopter Carrier 1 _
Cruiser 1 — 1 (light
Replacement Programme
Destroyers 13 _ 3(DDG
Frigates 16 3 — In January 1973 the following new construction pro- D 2 (S 21), D 3 (S 22), G 7 (ex-U573 VII C)
Corvettes 4 3 7 gramme was announced; 1 light Cruiser, 3 DDG's, 10 Midget submarines SA 41 (F 1), SA 42 (F 2)
Submarines Patrol 8 2 Corvettes, 2 "Agosta class Submarines, a number of PF
"
Submarines Small 2 Type, 6 Large Patrol Craft, 6 Coastal Patrol Craft, (the last
Fast Attack Craft— Missile 12 (?) two types for fishery protection), 1 Fleet Logistic Ship,
Fast Attack Craft— Torpedo 3 _ 1 Submarme Tender, 1 Light Transport, 2 Oceanographic
Large Patrol Craft 3 10 Ships, 2 Coastal Survey Ships and a number of landing
Coastal Patrol Craft 9 10 craft- Minesweepers
LSD 1
Attack Transports 2 (Later plans propose 13 Large Patrol Craft and 10 Coastal 1971 Lerez
LST 3 Patrol Craft) 1972 Bidasoa. Nervion, Segura. Tambre. Ter
LSM 3
LCT 8 New Construction
Minor Landing Craft 99
—
Minesweepers Ocean 11 Of the above the following are under constructii
12 -^ 3 Corvettes
Survey Ships 6 2 — 2 Oceanographic Ships Patrol Vessels
Transports 1 1 3 Large Patrol Craft 1 970 Arcila, Xanen
Fleet Logistic Ship — — 1 1971 Javier Quiroga
Submarine Tender __ 1 US Agreement 1 973 Cies
Replenishment Tanker 1
Harbour Tankers 15 Under an Agreement of 6 Aug 1970 the USA agreed to

Training Ships 3 supply 2 submarines, 5 destroyers, 4 MSO's, 3 LST's,
Auxiliary Patrol Craft 21 1 AE and 1 AO. Of this list an LDS was substituted for
Tugs {Ocean, Coastal the AE and the AO was in too poor condition for further Survey Ships
and Harbour) 31 service. Otherwise all but 3 DD's were received by
Miscellaneous 58 — _ end-1972 1971 Mataspina
HELICOPTER CARRIER
1 Ex-US CVL
D£DAL0 (ex-USS Cabot. AVT 3, ex-CVL 2B,ey.-Wilmington. CL 79) PH 01 New York Shipbuilding Corpora 16 Aug 1942 4 Apr1 943 24 July 1943
Displacement, tons 1 3 000 standard 1 6 41 6 full load ; specially embarked S55's or Speed, knots
Length, feet (metres) 600 ( /a2-8)wl 623 0{ 189 9) oa ; Bell 212's) Boilers 4 Babcock £t Wilcox
Beam, feet (metres) 71-5 (21-8) hull Guns 26—40 mm AA (2 quadruple. Range, miles 7 200 at 1 5 knots
Width, feet (metres) 1090 (33 2) 9 twin) Oil fuel, tons
Draught, feet (/nefAfis) 260 (7-9) Armour 2 to 5 in sides 2 to 3
; in deck Complement 1112 (without Air Groups)
Aircraft 20 helicopters (ASW/Sea Kings— Main armour GE geared turbines 4 shafts;
Combat/Huey Cobras Landings/ — 100 000 shp
1969 Spanish Navy

SPAIN 283
Helicopter Carriers—cont.
Completed as an aircraft carrier from the hull of a

"Cleveland" class cruiser. Originally carried over 40
aircraft. Converted with strengthened flight and hangar
decks, large port side catapult, revised magazine arrange-
ments, new electronic gear, corrected stability to counter
Flight deck: 545 x 108 feet {166-1 " 32-9 metres)
Reactivated and modernised at Philadelphia Naval Ship-

yard, where she was transferred to Spain on 30 Aug
1967, on loan for five years. Purchased 1973.
RADAR. SPS 6 and SPS 40 air search SPS 1 tactical ;
SPS 8 heightfinder; four fire control radars; Tacan.
CRUISER
CANARIAS C 21 Sociedad Espanola
Es de Construcci6n Naval El Ferrol 15 Aug 1928 28 May 1931 1 Oct 1936
Displacement, tons 1 282 standard ; 1 3 969 full load

Length, feet. metres) 636-5 {1940)
Draught, feet {metres) 21 -3 {65)
Guns 8—8 in (203mm) 50 cal (4 twin)
8—4-7 mm) 45 cal.
in {120
single ; 4—1 -5
mm) 80 cal
in (3ff
(2 twin); 4—40 mm AA; 2—20

mm 70 cal AA
Armour sides 1-5-2 in {38-50 mm);
turrets and deck 1 in {25 mm) ;
magazines 4 in {100 mm)

92 000 shp
Speed, knots 31
Boilers 8 Yarrow type
Complement 1 000 (40 officers, 960 men)
This ship was designed by the late Sir Philip Watts on the 1970. Spanish Navy
basic pattern of the contemporary British heavy cruisers
of the later "County" classes. From initial completion
until 1952 she had trunked funnels, but she emerged
from refit in 1953 with two separate funnels, this being
a reversion to the original design which had never been TORPEDO TUBES. The twelve 21 inch torpedo tubes CLASS. Only sister ship Baleares was torpedoed and
carried out. in four triple mountings were removed in 1 960. sunk on 6 Mar 1 938 during the Spanish Civil War.
RADAR. MLA-IB air search; Marconi surface warning/ DRAWING. Starboard elevation and plan.
navigation sets. GUNNERY. Elevation of the 8 inch guns is 70 degrees. feet= 1 inch (1 :1 500).
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DESTROYERS
NOTE. 3 DDG's are in an advanced state of planning, to
be laid down possibly in 1 974, Likely details are— Surfacj
to surface and surface-to-air missiles, 5 inch Oto Melara
guns, A/S helicopters, COGOG propulsion giving a speed
of 34 knots.
5 Ex- US "GEARING FRAM I" CLASS

Displacement, tons 2 425 standard; 3 480 full load Name No. Completed
Length, feet {metres) 390-5 {1190) 03 CHURRUCA A. Greene DD 711)
(ex-USS Eugene D 61 8 June 1945 31 Aug 1972
Beam, feet {metres) 40 9 {12 4) G RAVIN A (ex-USS Furse DD
882) D 62 10 July 1945 31 Aug 1972
Draught, feet {metres) 19 (5 5) MENDEZ NUlUEZ (ex-USS OHare DD 889) D 63 29 Nov 1945 31 Oct 1973
Guns 4—5 in {127 mm) 38 cal DP twjn LANGARA (ex-USS Leary DD 879) D 64 7 May 1945 31 Oct 1973
A/S weapons 1 Asroc launcher BLAS DE LEZO (ex-USS Noa DD 841) D 65 2 Nov 1945 31 Oct 1973
2 Triple Mk 32 tubes
Facilities for Hughes 369 HM
helicopter
Main engines 2 geared turbines (GE or
Westinghouse) 60 000 shp;
2 shafts
Boilers 4 Babcock arid Wilcox
Speed, knots 34 RADAR. D61 and 62— Air Search, SPS 40; Surface TRANSFERS. D61 and 62 have undergone major refits
Fuel, tons 650 SPS 1
search, Fire control Mk 37.
;
The next three ships offered by
at El Ferrol since transfer.
Range, miles 4 800 at 15 knots the USN were rejected due to their material state and the
Complement 274 SONAR. D 61 and 62— SOS 23 (hull mounted). current trio was substituted
284 SPAIN
2 MODIFIED "OQUENDO" TYPE Name Commissioned
MARQUES DE LA ENSENAOA 10 Sep 1970
ROGER DE LAURIA 30 May 1969
Displ 3 370 standard; 3 785 full load

Length, feet {metres) 391-5 {119-3)
Beam, feet {metres) 42-7 {130)
Draught, feet {metres) 18-4 (5 6)
Aircraft 1 Hughes 369 HM ASW helo
Guns 6—5 in ( 727 mm) 38 cal (3 twin)
A/S weapons 2 triple Mk 32 tubes for Mk 44
A'S torpedoes
2—21 in {533 mm) fixed single
Mk 25 tubes for Mk 37 torpedoes
Mam engines 2 Rateau-Bretagne geared tur-
bines 2 shafts 60 000 shp
; ;
Speed, knots 31
tons
Oil fuel, 673
ROGER DE LAURIA 7370, Spanish Navy
Ordered at Ferrol in 1 948. Originally of the same design SPS 10. Fire
as Oquendo Towed to Cartegena for reconstruction
to a new design. Roger de Lauria was re-launched
after being lengthened and widened on 29 Aug 1967
and Marquis de la Ensenada on 2 Mar 1968. Weapons SONAR. One hull mounted, probably SQS 29; one
MARQUES DE LA ENSENADA, ROGER DE LAURIA and electronics identical to Gearing Fram II. VDS, probably SQA 10.
OQUENDO" CLASS Name No. Laid down Launched Completed

OQUENDO 15 June1951 5 Sep 1956 13 Sep 1960
Displacement, tons 2 582 standard; 3 005 full loau

Length, feet {metres) 382 (776-4)
Beam, feet {metres) 36-5 (77 7)
Draught, feet {metres) 12-5 (3-8)
Guns A—Al { 120 mm) 50 cal (2 twin) ;
6 — 40 mm, 70 cal. single

A/S weapons 2 Hedgehogs
Torpedo tubes 2 Mk 4 with 3 Mk 32 homing
torpedoes each
Main engines 2 Rateau-Bretagne geared turb-
ines; 2 shafts; 60 000 shp
Speed, knots 32-4
tons
Oil fuel, 659
Spanish Navy
CONSTRUCTION. Designed as a conventional destroyer inch guns may soon be replaced by 5 inch.
but modified during construction. Seven 21 -inch
Ordered at Ferrol in 1947. Initially completed on 13 torpedo tubes and two depth charge throwers were RADAR. Search: British 293 type. Fire Control: Mk 8
Sep 1960. Completed modernisation on 22 April 1963. replaced by modern anti-submarine weapons. The 4 7 and close range blind fire British types.
S El US FLETCHER" CLASS
Name No. Builders
ALCALA GALIANO (ex-USS Jarvis. DD 799) D 24 Todd Pacific Shipyards
ALMIRANTE FERRANDIZ (ex-USS David W. Taylor, DD 551) D 22 Gulf SB Corpn. Chickasaw,
Ala
ALMIRANTE VALDES (ex-USS Converse. DD 509) D 23 Bath Iron Works Corp, Maine
JORGE JUAN (ex-USS McGowan. DD 678) D 25 Federal SB & DD Co
LEPANTO (ex-USS Capps, DD 550) D 21 Gulf SB Corpn, Chickasaw, Ala
Displacement, tons 2 080 standard; 2 750 normal;

3 050 full load
Length, feet {metres) 376-5 {1148) oa
Beam, feet {metres) 39 5 (720)
Guns, surface D21, D22: 5—5 in (727 mm)
38 cal Others 4—5 in ( 727
; mm)
single
D27, D22: 6—40 mm, 60 cal,
3 twin; 6—20 mm, 70 cal. single
Others: 6—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal.
3 twin
A/S weapons 2 Hedgehogs"; 6 OCT in 021,
D22. 4 in D23; 2 DC racks in
D21, D22. 1 in others
Torpedo tubes 3—21 in {533 mm) in D 24 and
25 only
Torpedo racks 2 side launching Mk 4 each with
3 Mk 32 A/S torpedoes
Main engines Geared turbines; Westinghouse
in 021. 022. GE in others; JORGE JUAN 7972, Spanish Navy
(four B inch)
Speed, knots 35 max, 16 economical sea
Oil fuel, tons 650
Lepanto, and Almirante Ferrandiz. were reconditioned at

San Francisco. Cal. and there turned over to the Spanish ALMIRANTE FERRANDIZ, LEPANTO ALCALA GALIANO. JORGE JUAN. VALDES
Navy on 1 5 May 1957. sailing for Spain on 1 July 1957.
Valdes was transferred at Philadelphia on 1 July 1959.
Jorge Juan, was transferred at Barcelona on 1 Dec 1960 A/S equipment is planned. All purchased from US on Control: D 23. 24 and 25— Mk 37 and Mk 56. 2 Mk 63
and Alcala Galiano, at Philadelphia on 3 Nov 1 960. both 1 Oct 1972. for 3 inch guns; D 21 and 22— Mk 37.
being of the later "Fletcher" class. Modernisation of RADAR, Search: SPS 6C. Tactical: SPS 10. Fire SONAR. One hull mounted set.
SPAIN 285
FRIGATES
5 "BALEARES CLASS Name Laid down Launched Completion
ANDALUCIA 2 July 1969 30 Mar 1971 May 1974
Displacement, tons 3 000 standard; 4 177 full load ASTURIAS Mar 1971 13 May 1972 1974-75
Length, feet (metres) 41 50 ( ?26-5)pp 438 ; ( 133 5) Oi BALEARES F 71 1 Oct 1968 20 Aug 1970 24 Sep 1973
Beam, feet (metres) 46 9 (t4-3) CATALUfJA F 73 Aug 1970 3 Nov 1971 1974-75
Draught, feet (metres) 25-9 (7-9) EXTREMADURA 3 Nov 1971 21 Nov 1972 1975-76
Missile launchers 1 single for "Standard" missiles
Guns 1—5 inmm) 54 cal dp
(727
A/S weapons 1 eight-tube ASROC launcher
Torpedo tubes 4 Mk 32 for Mk 44 torpedoes,
2 Mk 25 for Mk 37 torpedoes
(stern)
Main engines 1 set geared turbines; 1 shaft;
35 000 shp
Boilers 2 high pressure V2M type; 1 200
psi (84-4 kg/cm^)
Speed, knots 28
Range Over 4 000 miles 20 knots
at
A/S System 8 Reloads carried for ASROC

Gunnery 600 5 inch rounds carried
Missile system Mk 22 launcher with stowage for
16 missiles. Single director with
two lines of fire against different
targets
In June 1966 Spain and USA signed an agreement for
the construction of five frigates by Empresa Nacional
Baz^n at El Ferrol with technical and material assistance
by USA. Generally similar in appearance to the US
escort ships of the "Brooke" class but with modified
weapons system and other characteristics to meet the
requirements of the Spanish Navy Equipped with
weapons and electronic equipment furnished by USA.
RADAR. Search: SPS 52 (3D). Tactical: SPS 10.
Fire Control: SPS 51 continuous wave for missiles;
Mk 68 for guns with continuous wave injection for limited
use with missiles.
TORPEDOES AND TUBES. All are fitted internally.
Total of 41 torpedoes carried.
SONAR. SCS 23 bow mounted; SQA 13 VDS. ANDALUCIA
5 + 2 "AU DAZ CLASS Name Launched Completed

AUDAZ 24 Jan 1951 30 June 1953
Displacement, tons 1 227 standard; 1 550 full load FUROR 24 Feb 1955 7 Sep 1960
Length, feet (metres) 295-2 (900) pp; 3082 (940) oa INTRgPIDO 15 Feb 1961 25 Mar 1965
Beam, feet (metres) 30-5 (9-3) METEORO (ex-Atravido) 4 Sep 1951 30 Nov 1955
Draught, feet (metres) 17-1 (5-2) RAYO 4 Sep 1951 20 May 1958
Guns (except 2—3 in (76mm) 50 cal dp RELAMPAGO 26 Sep 1961 7 July 1965
D 31 and D 33) 2—40 70 cal AA mm TEMERARIO 29 Mar 1960 16 Mar 1964
A/S weapons 2 Hedgehogs; 8 mortars;
2 DC racks
Torpedo tubes 2 side launching for Mk 32 A/S
torpedoes (6 torpedoes)
Main engines Rateau-Bretagne geared turbines;
Speed, knots 32
Boilers 2 La Seine 3-drum type
Range, miles 3 800 at 1 5 knots, 900 at 32 knots
Oil fuel, tons 290
Complement 1 99 (1 3 officers, 1 86 men) except
D31 and 33—106 (8 officers,

98 men)
Based on the French "Le Fier design. All built at Ferrol.

'
Allocated D Pennant numbers in 1961, D 31 and 33 now

training ships with only one 40 mm
and Marconi navi-
gational radar.
INTRfPIDO 1969. Spanish Navy

ENGINEERING The boilers are in two compartments 1963, Rayo 21 Feb 1963.
.Js^^îetfefi separated by th engine rooms.
RADAR (except D 31 and 33) Surface search, SPS 5B ;
MODERNISATION. Delivery dates after modernisation: ^'^ search, MLA-1 B ;

Fire control, one Mk 63
AUDAZ Class -4urfaz28 June 1961, fi/z-or 9 Sep 1960, /Wefeoro 21 Feb SONAR. One hull mounted-set
Name No Builders Laid down Launcntd Completed Mode/nised
ALAVA D 52 (ex 23) Cariagena 21 Dec 1944 19M»y1947 21 Dec 1950 1 7 Jan 1962
2 "ALAVA" CLASS LINIERS D 51 (ex-21) Cartagena 1 Jan 1945 1 May 1946 27 Jan 1951 18 Sop 1962

Draught, feet (mefrei) 19 7 (60)
Guns 3—3 in (76 50 cal, Mk 22;
3—40 mm, 70 cal AA
A'S weapons 2 "Hedgehogs"; 8 DC mortars;
2 DC racks
Torpedo racks 2 side launching for Mk 32
torpedoes, 6 A/S torpedoes
31 500 shp
Speed, knots 29
Boilers 4 Yarrow 3-drum type
Oil fuel, tons 370
Complememt 222 (15 officers, 207 men)
1972. Admiral M Adam
Ordered in 1936, but construction was held up by the RADAR. Air search; MLA IB. One surface-search set.
Civil War. After being resumed, was again suspended Fire Control: 2-Mk 63.
ALAVA, LINIERS in 1 940, but restarted at Empresa Nacional Bazan in 1 944. SONAR. One hull-mounted set, probably SQS-4.
286 SPAIN
2 MODERNISED "PIZARRO" CLASS Launched Completed
LEGAZPI 8 Aug 1944 8 Aug 1951
VICEIWTE YANEZ PINZON 3 Aug 1944 5 Aug 1949
1
Length, feet (metres) 279 (85 0) pp; 312-5 (95 J) oa

Guns, surface 2—5 in (127 mm) 38 cal.
Guns, AA 4—40 mm, 70 cal.
A/S weapons 2 "Hedgehogs" 8 mortars 2 racki
; ;
Torpedo racks 2 side launching for Mk 32 torp-

edoes
IVIa engines 2 sets Parsons geared turbines;
2 shafts ; 6 000 shp
Speed, knots 18-5
tons
Oil fuel, 390
Complement 255 (16 officers 239 men)
VICENTE YAfJEZ PINZON 1971. Spanish Navy
All built at Ferrol. Originally designed to carry 30 mines RADAR. Surface search ; SP 5B ; Air search, MLA-
Legazpi and Vicente Yariez Pinzon completed modern- Fire Control: IVlk 52.
LEGAZPI, VICENTE YANEZ PINZON isation on 1 4 Jan and 25 IVlar 1 960 respectively.
1 -'PIZARRO" CLASS Name Launched Completed

SARMIENTO DE GAMBOA 8Aug 1944 2 May 1950
Main particulars are the same as the "Modernised

Pizarro " class with the exception of her armament
Guns 6—4-7 in (120 mm) 8- :
6—20 mm
A/S weapons Probably now removed
This ship was due for disposal in 1971 but has been
SARIVIIENTO DE GAMBOA 1971, Spanish Navy, Official
JUPITER-
Launched Completed
JUPITER 14 Sep 1935 1937
VULCANO 12 Oct 1935 1937

Length, feet (meUes) 302 8 (92 3) pp 328 1 (100 0) oi
;

Guns 4—3 in mm) Mk 26,
(76 single;
4 —40 mm, 70 cal AA
2 "Hedgehogs", 8 mortars; 2 DC
racks
Mines Jupiter 254, Vulcano 238
2 shafts; 5 000 shp
Speed, knots 17 4 max, 10 economical sea
Oil fuel, tons 340
1971, Spanish Navy
-TPf^^^f^^Sfe^Tii Both built by the Sociedad Espariola de Construccion pennant numbers in 1961
-^L Naval, Ferrol. The modernisation of Jupiter with lattice
RADAR. Air search, MLA-IB; Fir Control: MK 51.
mcst and four 3-inch guns was completed on 28 Oct 1 960.
JUPITER, VULCANO end of Volcano on 28 Feb 1961. Both allocated F
CORVETTES
The new corvertes, first of a class probably of 10 and
apparently of an improved "JoSo Coutinho" class, were
laid down at El Ferrol in late 1973
Completion of
Name No. Laid down Launched Modernization
ATREVIDA" CLASS ATREVIDA F 61 26 June 1950 2 Dec 1952 14 June 1960
NAUTILUS F 64 27 July 1953 23 Aug 1956 15 Dec 1959
PRINCESA F 62 18 Mar 1953 31 Mar 1956 3 Oct 1959
VILLA DE BILBAO F 65 18 Mar 1953 19 Feb 1958 2 July 1960

Length, feet (metres) 247 8 (75 5) oa Mines 20 can be carried
Beam, feet (metres) 33-5 (70 2) Main engines Sulzer diesels; 2 shafts;
Draught, feet (msfz-es) 9-8 (30) 3 000 bhp
Guns 1—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal dp; Speed, knots 18-5 max
3—40 mm. 70 cal AA Range, miles 8 000 at 10 knots
A/S weapons 2 Hedgehogs; 8 mortars; 2 DC Oil fuel, tons 100
racks Complement 132 (9 officers. 123 meny ATREVIDA Class
SPAIN 287
Corvettes cont.
Atrevida commissioned on 19 Aug 1954. All have been
modernised since 1959, No funnel, the diesel exhaust
being on the starboard side waterline. Allocated F
pennant numbers in 1961. SPS 10 radar.
RADAR. Modified SPS-5B combined air/surface search.
1971, Micha«l D. J. Lennon
SUBMARINES
NOTE, It is reported that two French
to be laid down at Cartagena in 1974
4 FRENCH "DAPHNE" CLASS Name No. Builders Laid doown Launched Commission
3 May 1973
DELFIN S 61 E. N. Bazan, Cartegena 1 1968 25 Mar 1972
NOTE. It is reported that two French "Agosta" class are TONINA S 62 E. N. Bazan, Cartagena 1969 3 Oct 1972 10 July 1973
to be laid down at Cartagena in 1974. MARSOPA S 63 E. N. Bazan, Cartagena 1971 1973 1974
NARVAL S 64 E. N. Bazan, Cartagena 1971 1973 1974
Displacement, tons 870 surface; 1 040 submerged
Length, feet [metres) 189-6 (57-8)
Beam, feet (metres) 22-3 [6-8)
Draught, feet (mer/es) 15-1 (4-6)
Tubes 12—21-7 in (550 mm) (8 bow,
4 stern)
Main machinery SEMT- Pielstick diesel-electric ;
1 300 bhp surface; 1 600 hp

submerged; 2 shafts
Basically similar to the French "Daphne" class and being

built with extensive French assistance in the Cartagena
Yard.
RADAR. Thompson CSF "Calypso I!" plus ECM.
SONAR. Active, DUUA 1 ; Passive with rangefinding

DSUV.
ALMIRANTE GARCIA DE LOS REYES S31

(ex-USS Kral<en. SS 370)
Displacement, tons 1 880 surface; 2 060 submerged
Length, feet (merres) 311-5 (35-0)

Torpedo tubes 6—21 in (533 mm), and 4 for
acoustic torpedoes
Main machinery 4 GMC
278D, V-16 Diesels, total
6 400 bhp; 2 shafts; 2 GE electric
motors, 5 400 shp
Oil fuel, tons 300 ALMIRANTE GARCIA DE LOS REYES 7969. Spanish Nav
Range, miles 12 000 at 10 knots Former US Navy submarine of the "Balao" class. Built completed on 8 Sep 1944, Transferred on 24 Oct 1959
Complement 89 (10 officers, 79 men) by Manitowoc SB Co. Launched on 30 Apr 1944 and after modernisation and overhaul at Pearl Harbour.
3 Ex-US GUPPY IIA TYPE Name No. Laid down Launched Completed
ISAAC PERAL (ex-USS Ronquil, SS 396) S 32 9 Sep 1943 27 June 1944 23 Apr 1944
Displacement, tons 1 840 surface; 2 445 submerged NARCISO MONTURIOL
Length, feet (metres) 306-0 (93-3) ao ;
(ex-USS Picuda. SS 382 S 33 15 Mar 1943 12 July 1943 16 Oct 1943
Beam, feet (metres) 27-0 (8-2) COSME GARCIA (ex-USS Bang. SS 385) S 34 30 Apr 1943 30 Aug 1943 4 Dec 1943
Torpedo tubes 10—21 in (533 mm), 6 bow,
4 stern
Main machinery 3 Fairbanks-Morse diesels; total
4 800 bhp; 2 shafts; 2 Elliot
electric motors; 5 400 shp
Complement 84
Built by Portsmouth Navy Yard. Transferred to Spain on

mm
1 July 1971 (Ronquil) 1 Oct 1972 (Bang and Picuda).
NARCISO MONTURIOL 7972, Dr. Giorgio Aira
COSME GARCIA (PERAL similar) 1^73. J. Taibo

288 SPAIN
Submarines— conr/nt/e(y
2 "TIBURON'
Torpedo tubes 2—21 In (533 mm) Lcirc|-cd In 19E8, Originally rated as Submarinos fx-
Main engines Pegaso diesels; 400 hp /.trin entiles, tut in 1S63 designated Assault Submarines
Electricmotors; 400 hp with "SA" numbers.
Displi 78 surface; 81 Speed, knots 10 on surface; 14-5 submerged ENGINEERING The diesels were built by ENASA
Length, feel (metres) 70 5 (21 5) Range, miles 2 000 at 6 knots (surfaced) Kirtfrly HispEno-Sulza) Barcelona. 200 hp each.
Beam, feet {metres) 9 (2-7) 150 at 7 knots (dived) cl i ceo
m, with reduction gear on the single screw
If
ditpcstd in a nc22le in ccmiriuation of the conic after hull.
LIGHT FORCES Light Forces continued

LA COMBATTANTEII TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE) CABO FRAOERA (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
It is reported that several of these missile boats (probably up to 12) are to be built by Displacement, tor 25 standard; 28 load
France for Spain under an agreement signed between M. Debre and Sr. Lopez Bravo, Dimensions, feet 58-5 X 14 X 5-2
on 1 5 Feb 1 973. Will probably mount Otomat SSMs and have MTU 956 diesels. No Main engines 2 diesels; 760 bhp = 12 knots
further information available. Complement 9
La Carraca, in 1963.
3 LURSSEN TYPE (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO) 5 "LP1" CLAS: (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
LT 30 LT 31 LT 32 LP 2 LP 3 LP 4 LP 5
Displacement, tons 100 standard; 116 full load Dimensions, feet 46 X 15 4
Dimensions, feet 114 X 168 X 5 Guns 2—7-62 mr
Gun 1—20 mm AA
Tubes 2—21 in 3 USCG 83ft TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT)
Main engines 3 diesel; 3 shafts; 7 500 bhp
Oil fuel, tons 20 LAS 10 (ex-LAS 1) LAS 20 (ex-LAS 2) LAS 30 (ex-LAS 3)
Complement 26 Displacement, tons 49 standard; 63 full load
Dimensions, feet 780 pp; 83-3 oa x 16-1 x 6-6
III? at La Carraca, Cadiz, to the design of Lurssensof Bremen, LT 31 was commissioned
Guns 1—20 mm AA; 2—7 mm (single)
A/S launchers 2 Mousetrap Mk 20 (4 rockets each)
21 July 1956. L 32 was launched in 1 956. Decca Radar in LT 32 only.
Main engines 800 bhp = 15 knots
Complement 15
Of wooden hull construction. i were built by E. N. Bazan, Cadiz in 1963-64.
^
lyyo, Spanish Nav
3 NEW CONSTRUCTION !00 TON TYPE

Guns 3 in and 40 mm
Main engines 8 000 bhp
Speed, knots 18 cruising 25 max
;
These vessels, which could be equipped with A/S gear, were ordered from Bazans La
Carraca yard in early 1 973. They are primarily required for Fishery Protection. A further
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
3 are due to be ordered and 7 more are included in the III Development Programme 1 Ex-US '-CASA GRANDE" CLASS (LSD)
(1972-75) and could be transferred to the IV Development Programme (1976-79).
GALICIA TA 31 (ex-USS San Marcos, LSD 25)
RADAR. Surface search with helicopter control capability.
Displacement, ton 4 790 standard ; 9 375 full load
100 TON TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) Dimensions, feet 475-4 oa
12—40 mm, 60
« 76-2 x 18 max
Guns AA
(2 quadruple, 2 twin)
cal
Displac ement, tons 100 Main engines Geared turbines; 2 shafts; 7 000 shp = 15 4 knots
Guns 40 mm Boilers 2
Speed, knots 20 cruising 40 ma;
Range, miles 1 200 at 20 knots Complement 265 (15 officers, 250 men)
Although ten of this type are included m

the III Development Programme only six are to Transferred to Spain on July 1971. Fitted with helicopter platform. Can carry 3
1
be built in the near future, the remaining four presumably being slipped to the next LCUsorlS LCMs. 1 347 tons of cargo or 100 2i ton trucks or 27 M-48 tanks or 1 1 heavy
programme. helicopters. Accommodation for 137 troops (overnight) or 500 for short haul.
CANDIDO PEREZ ( x-SC 679) W11 (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)

Dimensions, feet 107 5 wl; 1110 oa « 190 x 70
A/S weapons 2 OCT; 2 Mouse Trap Mk 20
Mam engines GM diesels; 2 shafts; 1 000 bhp = 15-6 knots
Built by Walter E. Abrams Shipyard, Inc Laid down on 4 Mar 1 942. Launched on 29
Aug 942 1Completed on 1 9 Dec 1 942. Transferred to Spain on 24 Oct 1 956 by USA.
Frogmen tender
GALICIA (as San Marcos)
H ASK E LL-
ARAGON (ex-USS Noble. APA 218) TA 11

Dimensions, feet 436-5 wl; 455 oa x 63-5 x 24
Guns 12—40 mm 60 cal (1 quad, 4 twin)
Main engines Geared turbines; 8 500 shp = 17 knots
CANDIDO PEREZ Spanish Navy Range, miles 14 700 at 16 knots
SPAIN 289
Amphibious Forces —continued Amphibious Forces — continued
2 Ex-BRITISH LCT (4)
Former US Attack Transport, transferred at San Francisco on 19 Dec 1964. Can carry
190 men and 680 tons cargo (or 11 2J ton trucks and 49 J ton trucks). 24 landing
1
BDK 1 K 1 BDK 2 K 2
craft.

RADAR. Air search SPS 6; surface searchi.
185-3 X 38-7 X 6-2 {56-5 ' 118 1-9)
Guns —
2 20 mm (single)
Main engines 2 Paxman diesels; 2 sfiafts; 920 bhp = 10 knots
Can carry 350 tons or 500 men.
3 SPAI ISH BUILT LCT's

BDK 4 K 4 BDK 5 K 5

Dimensions, ft (m) 186 X 38-4 X 6 (56-6 <- 11-6 X 1-7)
Guns —
2 20 mm singles
Main engines 2 M60 V8 AS diesels 2 ; shafts ; 1 000 hp = 8i knots

797/, Michael D. J Lennon
'ANDROMEDA'' CLASS All commissioned 1 5 June 1 959. Can carry 300 tons or 400 men.
CASTILLA (ex-USS Achernar, AKA 53) TA 21

Dimensions, feet 435 wl; 457-8 oa x 63 x 24
Guns 1—5 in 38 cal; 8—40 mm 60 cal (twins)
Main engines 2 GE geared turbines; 12 000 shp = 16 knots
Boilers 2 Foster-Wheeler
Former US Attack Cargo Ship transferred at New York on 2 Feb 1965, Can carry
men, 6 M-48 tanks, 36 2i ton trucks and 267 jeeps. 24 landing craft.
7 977, Spanish Nav

Guns 1—20 mm AA; 2—12-7 mm AA MG
79/0, Spanish Navy Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 1 040 bhp = 9-5 knots
3 Ex- US LST Range, miles 1 500 at 9 knots
CONDE DE VENADITO L 13 (ex-USS Tom Green County. LST 1159)

MARTIN ALVAREZ L 12 (eK-USS Wexford County, LST 1168) Landing craft of the French EDIC type built at La Carraca. Completed in Dec 1966.
VELASCO L 11 (ex-USS Terrebonne Parish. LST 1156)
NOTE. Total of landing craft (including those attached to Aragon, Castilla, Galicia and
;
LST's): 27 LCM, 43 LCVP, 16 LCP (L), 1 LCP (R), 12 LCU. All of US origin except
Dimensions, feet 3840 oa x 55-0 x 170 4 LCP (L) built at Cartagena.
Guns 6—3 in, 50 cal (3 twin, 2 forward, 1 aft)
Complement 116 (troops 395)
LST 1156 and 1168 transferred on 29 Oct 1971, LST 1159 on
Can carry 395 men, 10 M-48 tanks or 17 LVTP. 4 landing craft.
5 Ja MINEWARFARE FORCES
4 Ex-US "AGILE" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN)
Name No. Ex-Name it No. Launched Completed

GUADALETE M 41 Dynamic MSO 432 17 Dec 1952 15 Dec 1953
GUAOALMEOINA M 42 Pivot MSO 463 9 Jan 1954 12 July 1954
GUADALQUIVIR M 43 Persistant AASO 491 23 Apr 1955 3 Feb 1956
GUADIANA M 44 Vigor MSO 473 24June1953 8 Nov 1954

Dimensions, feet 165-0 wl; 172-0 oa x 360 x
Guns 2—20 mm AA (Twin)

Main engines 4 Packard diesels; 2 shafts; controllable pitch propellers;
2 280 bhp = 15-5 knots
VELASCO (as Terrebonne Parish) A. a J. Pavia
The firstthree were transferred and commissioned on 1 July 1971. he fourth unit
I
was delivered 4 April 1 972. Surface search radar. VDS SQQ 1 4 with mine classification
LSM 1 (ex-USS LSM 329) L 01 LSM 3 (ex-USS LSIVI 343) L 03
capability.
LSM 2 (ex-USS LSIVI 331) L 02

Dimensions, feet 196-5 wl x 203-5 oa x 34.5 x 8-3
Guns 2—40 mm AA
Medium landing ships transferred at Bremerton, Washington, on 25 Mar 1960. Can

carry 49 men overnight or 400 for short haul. As transport can lift 306 tons of vehicles
or 160 tons for landing.
GUADALETE 1973. J. Taibo

290 SPAIN
Minewarfare forces—continued Minewarfare Forces— co/7^
7 "GUADIARO" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— OCEAN) JUAN DE LA COSA (ex-Artabro)

Name No Builders Ltunched Completed Modernised Dimensions, feet 188- x 35.5 x 88
ALMANZORA M 14 Canagena 27 July 1963 Nov 1954 20 May 1960 Guns 2—20 mm
EO M 17 Cadiz 22 Sep 1953 Mar 1955 22 Mar 1961 Main engines B a W diesels
EUME M ; electric drive ; 500 bhp = 9 knots
13 Canagena 27 July 1953 Dec 1953 20 July 1960 Complement 51
GUADALHORCE M 1 6 Cartagena 18 Feb 1953 Dec 1953 18 Feb 1960
GUADIARO M 11 Cartagena 26 June 1950 Apr 1953 14 Dec 1959 Launched by UNL, Valence in 1 935. Early disposal expected.
NAVIA M 15 Cadiz 28 July 1953 Mar 1955 22 Nov 1 960
TINTO M 12 Cartagena 26 June 1950 May 1953 28 July 1959

Dimensions, feet 2431 33 5 » 12 3 max
2—20 mm AA SURVEY SHIPS
Tripleexpansion ana exhaust turbines; 2 shafts CASTOR H 4
2 400 hp = 13 knots
after modernisation
2 Yarrow
Displacement, tons 327 standard; i''^3 full load
Dimensions, feet 111 pp; 125-9 0. < 24-9 x 8-9
Main engines 1 Sulzer 4TD-36 aiesel; 720 hp = 11-7 knots
Complement 39
Built by E. N. Bazan, La Carraca.First pair completed on 10 Nov 1966 and 6 Dec

1966, second pair late 1973, being improved ships of the same class. Antares and
with Raydist, Omega and digits! presentation of data.
fl/'ge/ fitted
1970, Spanish Navy

12 Ex-US AMS TYPE (MINESWEEPERS-COASTAL)
DUERO (ex-Spoonbill. MSC 202) M 28 NALdN {ex-AMS 139) M 21
EBRD [ex-MSC 269) M 26 ODIEL (ex-MSC 288) M 32
GENIL (ex-MSC 279) M 31 SIL (ex-Redwing. MSC 200) M 29 Displacement, tons 998 standard; 255 load
JUCAR (ex-AMS 220) M 23 TAJO (ex-MSC 287) M 30 Dimensions, feet 224-5 X 35 X 11
LLOBREGAT (ex-AMS 143) M 22 TURIA iex-AMS 130) M 27 Gun 1—37 mm
MlAO (ex-AMS 266) M 22 ULLA (ex 4/Vri 265) M 24 Main engines Triple expansion; 2 shafts; 810 ihp = 12-5 knots
Boilers 2 Yarrow
Complement 88
Dimensions, feet 1380 pp; 144 oa x 27-2 « 80
Guns 2—20 mm AA (1 twin) Built at Ferrol. Launched on 21 Aug 1 933. Early disposal expected.
A/S weapons 2 Mouse Trap Mk 20 rocket launchers
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 900 bhp = 14 knots
Oil fuel, tons 30
Complement 39
2 NEW CONSTRUCTION OC E ANOG RAPH C I SHIPS
MALASPINA A 31 A 32
Length, ft (m) 189-3 (57-7) oa
Guns Some light MG
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 700 bhp
Complement 63 (9 officers, 54 mei
Building by E. N. Bazan, La Carraca. A 31 laid down early 1 973, launched 1 5 Aug 1 973.
A 32 laid down 15 Aug 1973 for launch mid 1974.
EBRD, Class A, small crane 1970. Spanish Navy

Transferred from the USA, Naldn on 16 Feb 1954, Llobregat on 5 Nov 1954 Turia
on
1 June1955, >y(/ca/-on22 June1956, Ulla on 24 July 1956, ZWoto on 25 Oct
1 956 5/7
and Duero on 1 6 June 1 959, Ebro on 1 9 Dec 1 958, Genii on 1 1 Sep 1 959, Taio on 9 Julv
SERVICE FORCES
^
1959 and Odiel on 9 Oct 1959.
Two sub-types: (a) with derrick on mainmast: M
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29 ALMIRANTE LOBO (ex-Torrelaguna) (TRANSPORT)
(b) with no mainmast but crane abreast the funnel: 26, 30, 31, 32. M
Tacticalradar of various types. AN/UOS-1 sonar. Displacement, tons 5 662 standard; 8 038 full load
Dimensions, feet 362-5 X 48-2 x 25-7
Guns 1—1-5 in, 85 cal
Main engines 1 triple expansion; 2 000 ihp =
ALMIRANTE LOBO
SPAIN 291
Service Forces —cont.
TEIDE BP (REPLENISHMENT TANKER)
Displacement, tons 2 747 light. 8 030 full load
Oil capacity, tons 5 350
Dimensions, feet 385 5 » 48 5
20 3 ><
Guns 1 —
4-1 in, not mounted, but provision for AA
Ordered from Factoria de Bazan. Cartagena, in December 1952. Laid down on 11

Nov 1954. Launclied on 20 Jun' 1955. in service October 1956. Rated as /'erro/e/'O
de Bscuadra. Modernised in 1962 with refuelling at sea equipment.
i$.f^- 'OS'
1968, Spanish Nav
PP 1, PP 2 (HARBOUR TANKERS)
Dimensions, feet 138 pp; 147-5 oa x 25 x 9-5
Main engines Deutz diesel; 220 bhp - 10 knots JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO
Complement 12
Both built at Santander and launched in 1939.
PP 3 PP 4 PP 5 (HARBOUR TANKERS)
CENTINELA W 33 SERVIOLA W 34 (FISHERY PROTECTION VESSELS)
Follow on class of harbour tankers.
Displacement, tons 255 standard: 282 ti load
PB 1, 2. 3, 4, 5, 6, 17, 20, 21, 22 (HARBOUR TANKERS) Dimensions, feet 117-5 « 22-5 ^ 9-8
Guns 2—37 mm
Small harbour tankers with capacity between 1 00 and 300 tons. Main engines 1 diesel; 430 bhp = 2 knots
PB 1 7 all built by Bazan between 1 960 and 1 965.
Ferrol, in 1953. Given pennant numbers as above
PG 12 and 14 (OIL LIGHTERS)
Dumb lighters of 100 and 300 tons capacity.
PEGASO W 21 PROCYON W 22 (TRAINING SHIPS)

Dimensions, feet 137 8 « 27 =< 9 5
Guns 2 20 — mm AA
Main engines Reciprocating; 1 shaft: 532 bhp = 12 knots
Fuel, tons 200 coal
Complement 39
Both were commissioned at Cartegena in Jan 1951. Attached to the Naval School
1969, Spanish Navy
SALVORA W 32 (FtSHERY PROTECTION VESSEL)

Dimensions, feet 1070 x 20 5 « 9
Guns 1—20 mm MG
Main engines 1 Sulzer diesel; 400 bhp = 12 knots
24
PROCYON (3 inch gun now removed)
JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO (TRAINING SHIP) 1969. Spanish Navy

Dimensions, feet 269-2 pp; 308-5 oa x 43 x 23
Guns 2—37 mm
Main engines 1 Sulzer diesel; 1 shaft; 1 500 bhp
Oil fuel, tons 230
Endurance, miles 10 000 at 9-5 knots
AEOR (CHIEF OF STATES YACHT)
Complement 224 + 80 cadets
Four masted top sail schooner. Named after the first circumnavigator of the world Displacement, tons 442 standard; 486 full load
(1519-26) who succeeded to the command of the expedition led by Magallanes after Dimensions, feet 1530 " 25-2 x 12-5
the latter's death. Built by Echevarrieta Yard, Cadiz. Launched on 5 Mar 1927. Main engines 2 diesels; 1 200 bhp = 12 knots
Completed in 1928. Range, miles 4 000
292 SPAIN
Service Forces— conf. Service Forces— cont.

Built as the Caudlllo's yachtby E. N. Bazan at El Ferrol. Launched on 9 June 1949. NOTE 5 tug-launches of less than 50 tons:— LR 47, 51, 67, 68, 69.
Commissioned on 20 July 1949. Underwent an extensive refit, het hull being cut to
admit an extension in length WATER CARRIERS
A1 A 2 A 6
A 1 and A2 built in 1 936, A 6 in 1 949 Of 1 785 tons full load with 1 000 tons capacity.
Ocean going
5 ships built 1949-52 Of 610 tons full load with 350 tons capacity. A 9-11 com-
pleted in 1963 have radar All oceangoing.
ir',%" AB 10, 17, 18

•w 1, 2, 3,
All of less than 400 tons. Harbour water boats with 200 tons or less capacity.
TORPEDO RECOVERY CRAFT

AZOR 7 969 bpanish Navy
CALAHEDES (ex-G 6) I CR (BOOM DEFENCE VESSEL) Built by Bazan 1 961 -63 of 1 00-300 tons. To carry torpedoes and mines and, in emerg-
ency can act as minelayers.
Dimensions, feet 165 5 « 34 » 10-5 L 51
Guns 1—40 mm AA 4—20 mm AA ; smgle
Main engmes 2 diesels; electric drive; 1 shaft; 1 500 bhp = 12 knots Minelaying experimental craft.
ST 5
Built by Penhoet. Fra ;,as a US offshore order Launched on 28 Sep 1 954 Trans- TRV based at Poligone.
ferred from the US 1955 under MDAP
LRT 3 and 4
PBP 1, 2 and 3
TRVs built in 1 956, Can carry 6 torpedoes. Have stern ramp and crane.
Gate Vessels.
DIVING CRAFT
PRA 1-8
BZL 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10
Tugs for PBPs and PRs.
Small self-propelled craft of less than 50 tons,
PR 1-5
BL 10 and 13
Net laying barges.
Dumb barges for diving,
6 OCEAN TUGS
RA 3 {ex-Metinda III)
FLOATING CRANES
SANS6N GRI (100 tons lift)
Dimensions, feet 137 ^ 33-1 ^ 15-5

GR 3, 4 and 5 (30 tons lift)
Main engines Triple expansion 1 2 knots ;

GR 6, 7, 8 and 9 (15 tons lift)
RA 2 MISCELLANEOUS
S PATRO L VESSELS
Dimensions, feet 184 X 33-5 12 '-
RR 10 RR 19 RR 20 RR 28
Guns 2 MG
Main engines 2 Sulzer diesels; 3 200 bhp = 15 knots
Ordered in 1949. Built at Factoria de Bazan, Cartagena. Launched on 2 Sep 1954
and 5 Oct 1 954, commissioned on 9 July 1 955 and 1 2 Sep
Guns 1—15 in, 85 cal or 1—47 mm; 1—20 mm AA
955, respectively.
Triple expansion; 1 shaft; 800 ihp =115 knots
1
Main engines
Boilers 1 cylindrical, 13 kg/cm
RA 2
Fuel, tons 200 coal
BS 1 (ex-RA 6) RA 4 RA 5

Dimensions, feet 183-5 ' 32-8 " 15-8
941-42 All classed as PaUulleros except RR 28,
Former tugs. All launched ... .-..
Main engines 2 Sulzer diesels; 3 200 bhp = 15 knots
classed as remolcador de rada, some have navigation radar. Some to be discarded
All built at La Carraca, 1963, RA 6 was renumbered BS 1 when she became a ^''""'V 16 PATROL LAUNCHES
frogman support ship
V 2 Displacement 22 tons Gun: 1—7 mm Speed 6-7 knots
8 COASTAL TUGS V 4 Displacement 65 tons Gun: 1 — mm Speed 9 knots
V 6 Displacement 4-5 tons Gun: 1 7 mm Speed 5 knots
V 6 Displacement 42 tons Guns: 2—20 mm Speed 19-2 knots
V 7 Displacement 20 tons Gun: 1 7 mm Speed 8 5 knots
V 8 Displacement 26-5 tons Gun: 1 — mm Speed 78 knots
Dimensions, feet 124 27-5
X X 10
Main engmes 800 ihp = 1 •5 knots 11-6 Gun: 7 mm Speed 9-5 knots
V 10 Displacement tons 1
V 11 Displacement 11-6 tons Gun: 1 — mm Speed 9-5 knots

Built in England in 191
V 12 Displacement 28 tons Gun: -|
7 mm Speed 78 knots
RR 16 V 17 Displacement 110-9 tons Gun: 1—20 mm Speed 10-5 knots
V 18 Displacement 116 tons Gun: 1—13 mm Speed 6 knots
Built at EN Bazan La C:arraca in 1962 Length 88 6 feet
V 21 Displacement 16 tons Gun: 1—13 mm Speed 17-6 knots
RR 50 RR 51 RR 52 RR 53 R There are also V 1 yacht, sx-Azor. and launch Gaviota. Coastal launches employed on
,
surveillance and fishery protection duties, Lanchos guardapescas, except

V 1 7 and V 21
Displacement, tons 205 standard; 227 full load rated as patrulleros. V 4 is named Alcatraz: V 12 Esturion and V 18 Lanzon.
Main engines Diesels; 1 shaft; 1 400 bhp (53 to 55), bhp (50 to 52)
All built at Cartagena for val service, first three in 1963, last thr: in 1967.
17 HARBOUR TUGS
RP 1-12
Of 65 tons and 200 bhp (Diesel) Commissioned 1965-67.
RP 18, RP 30
Of 160 tons and 300 ihp (coal-burning). Built in 1946 and 1952.
RP 25, RP 38
Of 1 60 tons and 280 ihp (coa bun I ing).
RP 40
Commissioned 1969, Spanish Navy
Of 1 50 tons and 600 bhp (diesel). 1 961
SRI LANKA (CEYLON) 293
SRI LANKA (CEYLON)

Administration
(a) 1974: 2 300 (200 officers and 2 100
The Royal Ceylon Navy was fofmed on 9 Dec The Naval Base is established at Trmcomalee, sailors)
base from 1795 1957. (b) Voluntary Service
when the Navy Act was proclaimed. a British until
Mercantile Marine

Defence Expenditure and Policy
Diplomatic Representation Since the Indo-Pakistan war visits by US, British and
1 Frigate 27 Coastal Patrol Craft Russian ships have taken place It is reported that
Services Attache in London: 5 Fast Gunboats 1 Tug Defence spending has been doubled and that "20 small
Withdrawn from 1 November 1970 1 Hydrofoil Craft police and gunboats have been acquired.
"
FRIGATES
1 Ex-CANADIAN "RIVER" CLASS Name No. Builders Launched
GAJABAHU (ex-Misnak, ex-HIWCS Hallowell) F 232 Canadian Vickers Ltd, Montreal 8 Aug 1944
Lenght, feet {metres) 283 {86-3} pp 295-5 ; (90- 7) wl
310-5 (91-9) oa
Beam, feet (metres) 36-5 (11 J)
Guns, AA 3—40 mm
Mam engines Triple expansion; 5 500 ihp;
2 shafts
Boilers 2 three-drum tvpe h-
Speed, knots 20
Range, miles 4 200 12 knots
at
jr-s- \^ -.oMtM
Oil fuel, tons
Complement
585
160
ns^sT
GENERAL '",.,.
Acquired from Canada by Israel in 1950 and sold by _^_ .'^'"'. »'^
Israel to Ceylon in 1959. Guns above replaced 3— 4-7 GAJABAHU 1971. Royal Ceylon Navy
inch, 8—20 mm in 1965. Reportedly now non-opera-
tional.
LIGHT FORCES
5 Ex-CHINESE SHANGHAI
IV" CLASS
WEERAYA +3

Dimensions, feet 130 - 18 ' 5-6
4—25 mm Shanghai Class
(2 twin abaft the
bridge) 1 —
small mortar forward GENERAL
4 Diesels; 5 000 bhp = 30 knots The first pair was transferred by Chin, in Feb 1972, the conditions off the Ceylonese coast these
Main engines
Complement 25 second pair in July 1 972 and the last i December 1 972. be and uncomfortable. Skinhead Radar.
lively
21 THORNYCROFT TYPE (COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) OIYAKAWA KORAWAKKA SERUWA TARAWA

101-110, 202-209 + 3 Displacement, tons 13
Dimensions, feet 46 pp 48 08
; « 1 2 >3
Main engines 2 Foden FD 6 diesels; 240 bhp = 15 knots
Displacement, tons 15 Diyakawa and Korawakka were rated as harbour launches in June 1970, Seruwa
Dimensions, feet 45-5 X 3 12 X
and Tarawa were rated as hydrographic vessels. Built in Italy.
Main engines 2 boats: Thornycroft K6SMI engi 500 bhp = 25 knots
7 boats: General Motors 6 71 -Se 560 bhp = 25 knots 1 SHORT HYDROFOIL TYPE
GENERAL Dimensions, feet 22-2 x 9-9 hull; 10-2 oa. Depth over side moulded; 3;
Fast twin screw motor launches built by Thornycroft (Malasyia) Limited in
Singapore
Equipped with Draught at anchor, 3-7, Draught at speed, 1 -7 official figures.
The hulls are of tvard 'chine type with double skin teak planking.
Seven Main engines 2 Volvo Penta Aquamafic 100 hp engines. Total 200 hp =
radar radio, searchlight etc. Two ordered in 1 965 and completed in 1966. 40 knots
ordered in 1 966 and completed in 1 967, 1 2 more assembled in Ceylon an.d completed
by Sep 1968. A Short type of hydrofoil craft added to the Royal Ceylon Navy List in 1964.
HYDROFOIL CRAFT 1964. Royal Ceylon Navy

7970, Royal Ceylon Navy
TUG
ALIYA (ex-Adept. ex-Empire Barbara)

2 ITALIAN TYPE COASTAL PATROL CRAFT) Dimensions, feet 105 X 26-5 X 12-8
Main engines Triple expansion; 850 ihp 10 knots
HANSAYA LIHINIYA
Displacement, tons 36 Built by Cochrane &
Sons Ltd., Selby, Yorks, England. Transferred from Great Britain
Dimensions, feet 63-5 pp ; 66 oa " 14 " 4 Decommisioned in 1964 to be sold, but this intention was rescinded. She was re-
Main engines 3 General Motors diesels; 450 bhp commisioned in 1 966, and underwent major refit in 1 967.
Built at Venice by the Korody Marine Corporation, BOOM DEFENCE VESSEL. Baron was purchased from Great Britain by the Colombo
Port Commission.
294 SWEDEN
SWEDEN
Administration Strength of the Fleet Future Plans
Commander-in-Chief: Type Building In June 1972 the Swedish Parliament approved the
Vice-Admrral Bengt Lundv (Planned) Governments Defence Plan for the next 5 years. The
Destroyers proposals of the Defence Minister, Mr Andersson,
Frigates reduced the service vote by a tenth below the minimum
Submarines— Patrol 5 requirement of General Stig Synnergren, the Supreme
—
Corvettes Light Forces (2) Commander. The effects of this reduction on the Navy
Commander-in-Chief of Coastal Fleet: Fast Attack Craft— Missile (16) may be the scrapping of all frigates without replacement
Rear-Admirat Christer Kierkegaard Fast Attack Craft— Torpedo 9 by 1978, leaving only helicopters in the A,/S role and a
Large Patrol Craft reduction of submarines from 22 to 1 1
Chief of Naval Staff: Coastal Patrol Craft
Major-General Bo Varenii Minelayers
Minelayers— Coastal
Chief of Staff Coastal Fleet {Acting): Minelayers Small— Composition of the Navy
Captain S- Hakanson Minefiunters
Minesweepers Coastal — In addition to seagoing personnel the Navy includes the
Minesweepers -Inshore Coastal Artillery, manning 20 mobile and 45 coastal
LCMs batteries of both major guns and SSMs.
LCUs
LCAs
Mme Transports
Diplomatic Represantation SLrvey Ships
Disposals and Transfers
Naval Attache in London:
—
Tankers Support
Supply Ship
Captain N. U. Rydstrom Cruisers
Command Ship
Tugs 1 971 Gota Lejon to Chile ILatorre)
Naval Attach^ in Washington:
Captain N. L. LIndgren Salvage Vessel Depot Ships
Sail Training Ships
Ice Breakers 1 972 Patricia
TRVs
Tenders Surveying Vessels
Water Boats
1 972 Johen Nordenankar, Patter Gedda
Personnel
Naval Air Arm
(a) 1974: 14 500 officers and men of Navy and Coast Mercantile Marine
made up of 4 500 regulars. 2 500 Reservists
Artillery 7 Alcuette II helicopters
and 7 500 National Servicemen In addition 1 2 000 10 Jet Ranger helicopters
conscripts receive annual training. 7 Kawasaki-Vertol 107 ((Hkp-4C) Lloyds Register of Shipping:
(b) 1 5 months. 3 Vertol 107 (Hkp-4B) 875 vessels of 5 632 336 tons gross
DESTROYERS
6ST E R 6TLAN D" CLASS
GASTRIKLAND J 22 Gotaverken, Goteborg 1 Oct 1955 6 June1956 14 Jan 1959
HALSINGLAND J 23 Kockums Mek Verkstads A/B 1 Oct 1955 14 Jan 1957 17 June 1959
OSTERGOTLAND J 20 Gotaverken, Goteborg 1 Sep 1955 8 May 1956 3 Mar 1958
SdDERMANLAND J 21 Eriksberg Mekaniska Verkstad 1 June1955 28 May 1956 27 June 1958

Draught, ieet (metres) 120 (3-7)
Missile launchers 1 quadruple "Seacat" surface-to-
Guns 4^4-7 in (720 mm), 2 twii

OSTERGOTLAND Class
4—40 mm AA single
AS weapons Triple barrelled mortar
Torpedo tubes 6—21 in (533 mm), 2 ti iple

Mines 60 can be carried
Main engines De Laval turbines; 2 shafts ;
40 000 shp These ships have improved anti-aircraft defence and

Speed, knots 35 anti-submarine weapons of the Bofors type.
Boilers
Range, miles
2 Babcock & Wilcox
2 200 at 20 knots RADAR. Thomson CSF Saturn S-band Ion
I
Oil fuel, tons 330 MODERNISATION. Gastrikland in 1965, Sodermanland search and target designator ; HSA M 44 series for
Complement 244 (18 officers, 226 men) in 1 967, Halsingland in1 968, Ostergdtland in 1 969. M 45 series for guns.
1972, Royal Swedish Navy

HALSINGLAND
SWEDEN 295
Name No Builders L»id down Launched Completed

2 -HALLANO" CLASS HALLAND J 18 Gotaverken, Goteborg 1951 16 July 1952 8 June 1955
8MALAND J 19 Enksberg Mekaniska Verkstad, Goteborg 1951 23 Oct 1952 12 Jan 1956

Length, feet (metres) 380 5 (776 0)wl;397-2 (r2/0)oa
Draught, feet (msffsi) 14-8 (4-5)
Launcher 1 rocket launcher RB 8
Guns 4—4-7 in (120 mm) dp (2 twin)
2—57 mm AA ;6—4 mm AA
A/S weapons 2 four-barrelled mortars
HALLAND Class
Torpedo tubes 8—21 in (533 mm) 2 quadruple
Mines Can be fitted for minelaying
Main engines De Laval double reduction geared
turbines 2 shafts 58 000 shp
; :
Speed, knots 35 Both ordered in 1948 The first Swedish destroyers of

Boilers 2 Penhoet post-war design and construction Fully automatic gun
RADAR. Thomson CSF Saturn S-band long-range
Range, miles 3 000 at 20 knots turrets forward and aft, ahead thri search and target designator on foremast, LW 02/03 air
Oil fuel, tons 500 weapons of the Bofors type forwarc warning radar on mam mast M 22 series with co-mounted
Complement 290 (18 officers, 272 men) abaft the after funnel. search and tracking radars in radome ECM
1966. Royal Swedish Navy
OLAND" CLASS
Name Builders Laid down Launched Completed Modernised
OLAND Kockums Mek Verkitads A/B. Main 1943 15 Dec 1945 5Dec 1947 1960, 1969
UPPLAND Karlskrona Dockyard 1943 5 Nov 1946 31Jan 1949 1963

Length, feet (metres) 351 (1070) pp; 367-5 (1120) oa
Guns 4-4-7
6 —40
in
mm AA
(120 mm)
single
dp (2 twin) ^-_-.-«,^^^^
A/S weapons 1 triple-barrelled DC mortar
Mines 60 capacity, fitted for laying
Main engines De Laval geared turbines 2 shafts ;
44 000 shp Superstructure and machinery spaces lightly armoured. elevation. 40 mm AA gun near jackstaff was removed
Speed, knots 35 in 1962, and eight 20 mm AA guns in 1964.
Boilers 2 Penhoet
RADAR. Thomson CSF
Saturn S-band long-range
search and target-designator; Two M 45 series fire
control radars for guns; navigation set.
RECONSTRUCTION. Oland was modernised with new
Oil fuel, tons 300 bridge in 1960 and again in 1969; and Uppland with
Complement 210 GUNNERY. 4-7 inch guns semi-auti 'ith new bridge and helicopter platform in 1963.

296 SWEDEN
4 "VIS8V CLASS FRIGATES
Nama No. Launched Complttsd
Builders
I
HALSINQBORQ 13 Gotaverken 23 Mar 4330 Nov 43
KALMAR 14 Eriksberg 20 July 43 3 Feb 44
8UNDSVALL F 12 Eriksberg 20 Oct 4217 Sep 43
VISBV F 11 Gotaverken 16 Oct 4210 Aug 43'
Displacement, tons 1 150 standard; 1 320 full load ^^^Jg'Mp*^ -v 'T-

-)'
Length, feet (metres) 3100 (34-5) wl; 321-5 (980) oa

Aircraft helicopter (F 11 and F 12)
w
1
Guns 3—4 7 in (120 mm); 3—40 mn-,

AA (2 — 57 mm only in F 11 and
F 12)
DC mortar
SUNDSVALL 7972, Royal Swedish Navy
A/S weapons 1 four-barrelled
Torpedo tubes 5—21 \n(533 mm) F 11 F 12
Kalmar was lalid down on 16 Nov 1942, and Visby
Main engines De Laval geared turbines,
2 shafts ; 36 000 shp 29 Apr 1942 All were originally fitted for minelaying.
All four will be paid off for disposal in
Speed, knots 39 the near future.
3oilers 3 three-drum type
Range, miles 1 600 at 20 knots RADAR. Thomson CSF Saturn S-band long-range
tons
Oil fuel, 150 search and target designator, M 24 fire control systems
Complement 140 with co-mounted radars for search and tracking for guns.
KARLSKRONA F 79
Length, feet (metres) 304 (92 7) wl 310 5 (94-6) oa

1 ;

Draught, feet (merres) ^25(3 8)
Guns 3-4-7 mm) dp single;
in (720
4 40— mm AA
single
A/S weapons 2 triple-barrelled DC mortars
Main engines De Laval geared turbines;
Speed, knots 39
Boilers 3 Penhoet
tons
Oil fuel, 150
Complement 130
Last of a class of six. Built at Karlskrona Dockyard.

Launched on 16 June 1939 and completed on 12 Sep
1940. Originally earned up to 60 mines. Refitted for
anti-submarine warfare and reclassified as frigate on
1 Jan 1961 Converted in 1963.
KARLSKRONA 7570, Stefan lertibaschHsch

RADAR. Equipped with Type 293 search installatii
SUBMARINES
EW CONSTRUCTION PATROL
TYPE
NACKEN (A14) CLASS
NACKEN
NAJAD +2
Displacement, tons 980 surfaced; 1 125 submerged

Length, feet (metres) 167 3 (57-0)
Torpedo tubes 4—21 in (533 mm) (8 reloads)
Main engines Diesels, electric motors, 1 shaft
Speed, knots circa 20 surface and submerged
Complement 25
Building at Karlskrona and Kockums, Malmo for con

pletion in 1977-78.
5 "S J <yOR M E N" CLASS (A I I B)
Name Launched Completed

sjOormen Kockums 25 Jan 67 31 July 67
S.ldLEJONE« Kockums 29 June67 16 Dec 68
SJOHUNDEN Kockums 21 Mar 68 25 June 69
1971, Royal Swedish Navy, Official
sjOhAsten Karlskrona 6 Aug 68 15 Sep 69
SJdBjORNEN Karlskrona 9 Jan 68 28 Feb 69
Displacement, tons 11 25 standard; 1 400 submeged

Draught, feet (merz-es) 16-7 (5 7)
Torpedo tubes 4—21 in (533 mm) 2 A/S tubes
Main engines Pielstick diesels: 1 large 5-bladed
propeller; 1900 bhp; electric
Speed, knots 15 surface; 20 submerged

Endurance 3 weeks
Complement 23
Altacore hull Twin-decked Diving depth 500
APPEARANCE.
Distinctive letters painted on the conning tower Sor,
Sjoormen Sbj, Sjobidrnen Sha, Sjohasten:
. Shu,
Sjohunden ; Sle, Sjblejoner. SJOHUNDEN 7972, Royal Swedish Navy
SWEDEN 297
DRAKEN • CLASS (All)
DELFINEN Karlskrona 7 Mar 61 1 June 62
DRAKEN Kockums 1 Apr 60 4 Apr 62
GRIPEN Karlskrona 31 May 60 28 Apr 62
NORDKAPAREN Kockums 8 Mar 61 4 Apr 62
SPRINGAREN Kockums 31 Aug 61 7 Nov 62
VARGEIM Kockums 20 May 60 15 Nov 61
Displacement, tons 770 standard; 835 surface,

1110 submerged
Draught, feet (me//-e5) 17-4 (5 3)
Main engines Pielstick diesels, 1 700 bhp
electric motors
Complement 36
APPEARANCE,
Distinctive letters painted on the conning tower are: NORDKAPAREN 1971. Royal Swedish Navy
Del, Delfinen Dra, Draken Gri, Gripen Nor, Nordkaparen
; . ;
Spr, Springaren ; Vgn. Vargen.

eAvern Kockums 3 Feb 1958 29 May 1959
KAJEN Kockums 11 Dec 1954 28 Feb 1957
ILLERN Kockums 15 Nov 1957 31 Aug 1959
SALEN Kockums 3 Oct 1955 8 Apr 1957
UTTERN Kockums 14 Nov 1958 15 Mar 1960
VALEN Karlskrona 24 Apr 1955 4 Mar 1957

1 000 submerged
Eesm, feet (metres) 16 7 (5 1)
Draught feet (metres) 16-4 (50)
Torpedo tubes 4—21 in (533 mm) bow (8 tor-
pedoes)
Main engines SEMT-Pielstick diesels; 1 700
bhp; Electric motors electric drive ;
on surface 7370, Royal Swedish Navy

Complement
Distinctive letters painted on tbs conning tower are:

Bav, Bavern ; Hj. Hajen ; In. /Hern Sa. Salen Utn, Uttern
; ;
Val. Va/en.
ABBORREN" CLASS
Name Builders Launched Recon-
structed
ABBORREN Kockums 8 July 1943 1962
GADDAN Kockums 23 Nov 1943 1963
LAXEN Karlskrona 25 Apr 1944 1964
MAKRILLEN Karlskrona 23 May 1944 1963
SIKEN Kockums 18 Aug 1943 1964
Displacement, tons 420 standard; 430 surface:

I
460 submerged
Draught, feet (metres) 12 5 (3-8) 1969 Royal Swedish Navy
Torpedo tubes 4—21 in (533 mm) 3 bow and
1 stern
2 MAN diesels, total 1 500 bhp;
Electric motors,750 hp
Complement 23
Distinctive letters painted on the conning tower are: Abb,

Abborren : Gad, Gaddan , La, Laxen Ma, Makrillen; Sik,
.
Siken.

298 SWEDEN
LIGHT FORCES
2 PROJECTED MTB FLOTILLA LEADERS 11 "PLEJAD" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— TORPEDO)
K 1 K 2
Displacement, tons 700 ALDEBARAN T 107 ARCTURU8 POLARIS T 103
Dimensions, feet 246 X 26 2
« 8 ALTAI R T 108 ARQO POLLUX T 104
Guns 1—57 mm forward; 1 40 aft — mm ANTARE8 T 109 A8TREA T 112 REGULUS T 105
A/S weapons single barrelled depth charge mortar forward PLEJAD T 102 RIOEL T 106
Main engines Gas turbmes for power; diesels for lising
Complement 70
A new type of corvette is planned to fill the need for ships to act as flotilla leaders for
fast torpedo boats and missile gunboats and for escort duties to relieve old destroyers
Dimensions, ft (m) 147-6 X 19 X 5-2 (45 x 58 x 1-6)
and frigates. It is reported they may turn out 800 to 1 000 tons displacement. Guns 2—40 mm Bofors AA
Tubes 6-21 ir.
Main engines 3 Mercedes-Benz diesels; 3 shafts; 9000 bhp

Complement 33
All built at Lurssen, Vegesack, launched between 1954 and 1959 and completed by
1960.
Kl
1+16 "JAGAREN" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT-

JAGAREfU PI 51 P 152-167
Dimensions, ft (m) 1 1 8 20-3 x 4-9 {36 ' 6 2 » 7-5)
><
Missile launchers 4 "Penguin" surface-to-surface

Gun 1—57 mm Bofors
Torpedo tubes Fitted for 4—21 inch
Main engines 2 MTU MB20V 672 TY90 diesels; 2 shafts;
Complement 20
Instead of the motor gunboats projected for several years it is intended to order sixteen
fast patrolboats similar to the Norwegian motor torpedo boats of the "Snogg" class
armed with "Penguin" missiles. Jagaren was built in Norway, completing on 8 June
1972. Currently undergoing extensive trials before the remainder of the class is
confirmed. Fitted for alternative minelaying capability aft.
1971, noyal Swedish Navy
15 "T 42-' CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)

T 45 T 48 T 51 T 54
T 46 T 49 T 52 T 55
T 47 T 50 T 53 T 56
Dimensions, ft (m) 75-5X 194 X 4-6 (23
;972 Gun 1—40 mm Bofors AA

JAGAREN Tubes 2—21 in
12 "REPEAT SPICA CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO) Main engines Petrol engines; speed =
KALMSTAD T 140 NYNASHAMN T 132 VARBERG T 134 Built byKockums Mekaniska Verkstads Aktiebolag, Malmo. All launched and
LULEA T139 PITEA T 138 VASTERAS T 135 completed between 1956 and 1959.
NORRKOPING T 131 STROMSTAO VASTERUIK T 136
NORRTALJE T133 UMEA T 137 VSTAD T 142

Dimensions, ft (m) 134-5 X 23-3 X 5-2 (47 x 7.7 x 7-6)
Gun 1—57 mm Bofors L/70
Rocket launchers 8 for 57 mm flare rockets
Torpedo tubes —
6 21 in for wire-guided torpedoes
Main engines 3 Rolls Royce Proteus gas turbines; 3 shafts;
12 900 bhp = 40-5 knots
Similar to the original "Spica" class from which they were developed. Building
by Karlskronavarvet AB. Guided missiles are not included in the design to date.
Norrkbping launched 16 Nov 1972. Completed Feb 1973. Commissioned March
1673. Norrtalje launched 1973, Nynashamn launched 21 Apr 1973.
»^*i^'
RADAR. Philips Telemdustrie 9 LV 200- jitan and surface search in X band
with tracking in Ku band.
SPICA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
CAPELLA T 123 SIRIUS VEGA T 125
T 32" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
CASTOR T 124 SPICA VIRGO T 126
T40
T38
Displacement, tons 200 standard ; 230 fullload T 39 T 41
Dimensions, ft (m) 134-5 x 23-3 X 5-2 (41 x 7-7 x V6)
—
57 mm Bofors AA Displacement, tons 40 standard
Gun 1
Dimensions, ft (m) 75-5 X 18-4 X 4-6 (23 ^^ 5-6 ^ 1
Torpedo tubes 5—21 in single, fixed
Rocket launchers 6—57 mm flare rockets; 4-10-3 mm flare rockets Gun 1—40 mm Bofors AA
Proteus
Siddeley 274 gas turbines; 3 shafts; Tubes 2-21 in
Main engines 3 Bristol 1
Main engines Petrol engines; speed = 40 knots
12 720 shp = 40 knots
Launched in 1950-52 and completed in 1951-53. Built by Kockums Mekaniska
The lead vessel, Spica, was completed in 1 966 by Gbtaverken, Goteborg, and the other Verkstads Aktiebolag, Malmo. Of all welded steel construction.
five completed in 1 966 to 1 968. Sirius and Capella were built by G otaverken and Castor,
Vega and Virgo by Karlskronavervarvet. The 57 mm gun is in a power operated
turret controlled by a radar equipped director
RADAR M 22 fire control system with co-mounted radars radome for guns and
torpedoes
1970, Royal Swedish Navy T 34 (remainder similar) 7572, Royal Swedish Navy
SWEDEN 299
Light Forces —continued Amphibious Forces —continued

V 57 (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
54 LCA's
Dimensions, ft (m) 98 X 17-3 X 7-5 (30 ^ 5-3 337-354 of 6 tons and 21 knots Built 1970-73.
Gun 1—20 mm AA 332-336 of 5 4 tons and 25 knots. Built 1967. m
Main engines Diesel; 500 bhp = 135 knot 331 of 6 tons and 20 knots. Built in 1965.
Complement 12 301-330 of 4 tons and 9-5 knots. Built in 1956-59
Built at Stockholn Launched in 1953. Fitted for minelaying. Coast Artillery.
17 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT MINE WARFARE FORCES

6 "HANO" class (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
Displacement, tons 28 standard HANO M 51 STURKO M 54 TJURKO
Dimensions, ft (m) 69 X 15 X 5 (21 X 4-6 X 1-5) ORNO M 55 TARNO M 52 UTO
Gun 1—20 mm
Main engines Diesel : speed = 1 8 knots Displacement, tons 270 standard
Dimensions, feet 131-2 X 23 ' 8
60" series launched in 1960-61 and "TO' Guns 2—40 mm AA
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 2 400 bhp = 14-5 knots
5 COASTAL PATROL C AFT All of this class built at Karlskrona and launche 1953.
SVK 2 SVK 3 SVK 4 SVK 5

Dimensions, ft (m) 52-5 x 12-1 x 3.9 (75 x 3.7 x 7-2)
Gun 1—20 mm AA
Main engines Diesels; 100 to 135 bhp = 10 knots
Patrol craft of the Sjovarnskarens (RNVR). All launched in 1944.
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
3 LCM
BORE GRIM
Displacement, tons 340 full load 7970, Royal Swedish Navy
Dimensions, feet (m) 11 SI x 27-9 x 8-5 (36 x 8-5 x 2-6)
Main engines Diesels; 800 bhp = 12 knots 12 "ARKO" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
Launched in 1961 (Gnm) and 1966. ARKO M 57 HASSLO M 64 NAMDO M 67 STYRSO M 61
ASPd M 63 IGGO M 60 SKAFTO M 62 VALLO M 66
BLIDO M 68 KARLSO M 59 SPARO M 58 VINO M 65

Dimensions, feet 131 pp; 144-5 oa x 23 « 8 max
Guns 1—40 mm AA
Main engines Mercedes-Benz diesels; 2 shafts; 2 000 bhp = 14-5 knots
Of wooden construction. There is a small difference in the deck-line between M 57-59

and M60-68. Arko was launched on 21 Jan 1957, Arko. Karlso and SpSro were
completed in 1958, Iggo in 1961 Aspo. Hasslo. Vino. Skafto and Styrso in 1962
Villo 1 963, Bildd and Namdb in 1 964,
SKAGUL A 333 SLEIPNER A 335

Dimensions, ft (/n) 114-8 " 21 B - 9-5 (35 8 5 X 2-9)

Sleipnerwas launched 959 and completed in I960. Skagul was launched and
completed inl 960.
4 "ANE" CLASS (LCM)
BALDER LOKE
Dimensions, ft (m) 91-9 x 26-2 x 60 (28 NAMDO 7972, Royal Swedish Navy
Gun 1—20 mm
Main engines Speed = 8-5 knots
8 " M 15" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
Built in 1943-45.
f5 "251
M 15 M 16 M 21 M 22 M 23 M 24 M 25 M 26
CLASS (LCU)
Nos. 256-280 Dimensions, ft (m) 85-3 x I6 5 x 4.5 (26 ^ 5 ^ 1-4)
Gun 1—20 mm
Probably similar to "201 " class but not yet laid down. Main engines Diesel; 600 bhp = 13 knots
1 4 "242" CLASS (LCU) All launched in 1 941 . M 1 7, M

8 and M 20 of this class were re-rated
1 as tenders and
renamed Lommen, Spoven and Skuld respectively: see later page.
Nos. 242-255
Similar to the "201 " class following with the same dimensions. 3uiltin1971-73.
41 "201" CLASS (LCU)
Nos. 201-204 205-238 J-i-
Dimensions, ft (m) 69 x 13-8 X 4.2 (20 X 4-2 1-3)
Main engines Diesels; 600 hp = 18 knots
Launched 1957-1960,
L 51 " CLAi (LCU)
L 53 L 54

Dimensions, ft (m) 508 x I6 x 3 2 (74 x 4-8
Main engines Diesel: 140 bhp = 8 knots
Launched in 1948. 1972, Royal Swedish Navy

300 SWEDEN
Mine warfare Forces — continued
M 44" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
BLACKAN M 44 GALTEN M 46
DAMMAN M 45 HISINGEN M 43

Dimensions, tt (m) 72-2 - 21 X 11-2 (22^ 6-4 X 3-4)
Gun 1—40
Main engines 2 Dies = 9 knots
Built m 1960.
^'^Û^^-"
3 " M 47" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
GILLOGA M 47 RdDLOGA M 48 SVARTLOGA
SVARTLOG/ 1970. Hoyal Swedish Nav
Details same as 'M 44' class. Built in 1 964.
2 "M 41" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS-INSHORE) "M 31" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
ORUST M 41 TJORN M 42 GASSTEN M 31 NORSTEN M 32 VIKSTEN M 33
Displacement, tons 110 Displacement, tons 120 standard; 135 f I load

Dimensions, ft (m) 62-3 X 19-7 X 4-6 (19 ^ 6 ^ 1-4) Gun 1 —40 mm AA
Gun 1—20 mm Main engines Diesels = 1 1 knots
Ordered 1972. Of glass reinforced plastic as forerunners to the
Built in 1948. built at Karlskrona. M 31 launched July 1973
1 + 2 NEW CONSTRUCTION (MINELAYERS)

ALVSBORG M VtSBORG M M
mA„
02 03 04
^^-*"-?7
Displacement, tons 2 700 4^^Jjr-
Draught, feet (mefres) 13-2(40) ALVSBORG
Main engines 2 Nohab- Polar 12 cyl diesels; Ihe Alvsbcrg was ordered 1968 from the Naval Dock- Visborg, laid down at Karlskrona in 1972 will succeed
in
1 shaft 4 200 bhp
:
yard in Karlskrona, launched on 11 Nov 1969, and Marieholm as Command Ship for C-in-C Active Fleet,
Speed, knots 15 max ccn-pleted on 10 Apr 1971 She replaced the sub- M 04 will succeed /4/vina66en as minelayer and training
Complement 95 (accommodation for 205 more) marine depot ship Patricia which was sold in 1972. ship.
79/2, Royal Swedish Nav
ALVSNABBEN M 01 1 (MINELAYER),
Length, feet (rrtetres) 317-6 (SffS) wl 334 7 (102 0) ; oa
feet (metres) 44-6 (13 6)
164 (5-0)
—
2 6 in (152 mm), 2—57 mm
Bofors 2 40 ; — mm AA 4—37 ,
saluting
Diesels; 1 shaft; 3 000 bhp
ALVSNABBEN ALVSNABBEN 1S69 ftoyi Swillsh Ntvy
Built on mercantile hull by Eriksberg Mekaniska

a
Verkstad Goteborg. Laid down on 31 Oct 1942, launch- aircraft cruiser 6of/fl/?das Cadets Seagoing Training Ship RADAR. Thomson CSF Saturn S-band long-range
ad on 1 9 Jan 1 943, completed on 8 fWlay 1 943. Employed in 1959. Re-armed in 1961. Formerly carried 4—6 search and target designator; M
45 fire control system
a$ a training ship during 1953-58. Relieved the ami- inch, 8—40 mm AA, 6—20 mm AA. for guns.
SWEDEN 301
Minewarfare Forces — continued Survey Ships— co/?f/>7(ye(/

MUL 11
JOHAN MANStON
Dimensions, feet 98 8 " 23-7 > 1
1
-8 max Displacemsnt, tons 977 standard 1 030 full load
;
Guns 2-20 mm AA Dimensions, feet 183-7 » 36 1 « 11 5

Mam engines 2 Atlas diesels; 300 bhp = 10 knots Main anginas Diesels; 3 300 bhp - 15 knots
Comptement 85
Launched In 1946. Launched on 14 Jan 1966.
It
:5^
JOHAN tVIANSSON 1971, Royal Swedish Navy

9+1 COASTAL MINELAYERS QUSTAV AF KLINT

MUL 12 (1952) MUL 14 (1953) MUL 16 (1956) MUL 18 (1956)
Dimensions, feet 170 6 X 28 5 « 15 4
MUL 13 (1952) MUL 15 (1953) MUL 17 (1966) MUL 19 (1956) Main engines Diesels, 640 bhp = 10 knots
MUL 20 Complement 66
A new construction coastal minelayer projected

Launched in 1941. Reconstructed 1963 She formerly displaced 650 tons with
in 1973.
length of 154 feet
Dimensions, feet 95-1 x 24-3 x io-2 {29 ^ 7-4 ^ 3-1}
Gun 1—40 mm AA
Main engines 1 Nofiab diesel-electric ; 360 bfip = 10.5 knots
Launch dates above. Coastal Artillery personnel.
37+1 SMALL MINELAYERS

f^^V
501 onwards
Ordered in 1969. Of 15 tons and 14 knots with Diesel engines.
6 (?) PROJECTED MINEHUNTERS

GUSTAV AV KLINT 7570, Royal Swedish Navy
NILS STROMCRONA
fC 140 standard
-r-X Displacement, tons
Guns None in peacetime
Main engines Diesels: 300 bhp = 9 knots
Complement
Launched in 1894. and reconstructed in 1952.
SERVICE FORCES
TANKERS
PROJECTED MINEHUNTER Courtesy Capt. OLJAREN (ex-Martha) A 227 (SUPPORT TANKER)
2 MINE TRANSPORT! Dimensions, feet 180 5 « 27 6 » 12-1
Guns 2—25 mm AA
URD iex-Cape/la) A 271 (EXPERIMENTAL CRAFT) Main engines Diesels; 400 bhp '10 knots
Built in 1929. Launched in 1938. Cargo capacity 695 tons. Due for disposal.
FALLAREN A 236 MINOREN A 237

Main engines Spêd = 9 knots
Launched in 1941 and 1940 respectively.
SURVEY SHIPS
OLJAREN 1971, Royal Swedish Navy
ANDERS BURE (ex-Rali)
Displacement, tons 54 BRANNAREN (SUPPORT TANKER)

Complement 1 Displacement, tons 857
Speed, knots 1
Rati was built in 1968. She was purchased in 1971 and renamed.
Ex- German merchant tanker lr^dio purchased early 1972. Built 1965.
FREJA A 221 (SUPPLY SHIP)

Displacement, tons 285 standard Displacement, tons 415 standard: 450 full load
Dimensions, feet 98-4 X 230 X 8-5 Dimensions, feet 160-8 x 27-9 x 12-1
Main engines Diesels; 260 bhp = 9 knots Main engines Diesels; 600 bhp = 11 knots
Complement 37
Built by Kroger, Rendsburg. Launched in 1953. Employed as a provision ship.
Ran was launched in 1945 and commissioned for service in 1946.
302 SWEDEN
STAFF SHIPS Tenders— co/7^

MARIEHOLM A 201 (COMMAND SHIP) URD (M-Cipella) A 271
210 x 32-5 x 115 max
;
Dimensions, feet Dimensions, feet 73-8 « 18-3 x 9-2
Main engines Diesels: 200 bhp « 8 knots
Guns 2 MG (1^-40 mm
removed, see notes below)
Main engines Steam reciprocating 950 ifip = 12 knots ;
Experimental vessel added to the official list in 1970. Launched in 1969
Former passenger ship. Complwed in 1934. Converted during the Second World
War to serve as a Base Communication Centre for the Commander-in-Chief of the
Coastal Fleet. Recently used as a Staff Ship for the Commander-in-Chief in winter
time, flying his flag. The ship had her mainmast removed and a helicopter platform
installed aft in 1 959 for employment as flagship of the Coastal Fleet. The 40 mm Bofors
LOMMEN (ex-/W 17) A 231 SKULD (ex-M 20) A 371
on the forecastle has been landed for the time being.
SPOVEN (ex-M 18) A 232

Dimensions, feet 85 3 X 16 5 X 45
Former inshore minesweepers of the large motor launch type. All launched in 1941.
TUGS
ACHILLES A 251 AJAX A 252
Dimensions, feet 108 2 . 28 & » 12
Mam engines Diesel. 1650 bhp = 12 knots
Achilles was launched in 1962 and Ajax in 1963 Both are icebreakmg tugs.
BELOS A 211 (SALVAGE VESSEL)

Displacement, tons 1 000 standard (officially revised figure, 1

Launched on 1 5 Nov 1 961 Completed on 29 May 1 963, Equipped with decompression

chamber.
HECTOR A 321 HERMES A 253 HERDS A 322

Dimensions, feet 75 5 x 22-6 x n-l
Mam engines Diesels; 630 bhp = 11 knots
1972. Wright a Logan
2 SAIL TRAINING SHIPS HERA A 324 HERCULES A 323
FALKEN S 02 GLADAN S 01 Displacement, tons 127 tons

Dimensions, feet 65-3 x21-3x i2-5
Displacement, tons 220 standard Mam engines Diesels; 615 bhp = '
Dimensions, feet 93 wl ; 129-5 oa x 23-5 x 13-5

Main engines Auxiliary diesel; 120 bhp
Sail training ships. Two masted schooners. Launched 1947 and 1946 respectively.
HAGERN [ex-Torpedbargaren) A246
Sail area 5 51 1 square feet. (51 2 square metres).
TENDERS Main engines Diesels; 270 bhp = 10 knots
Hagem was launched in 1951-. Her pennant number was changed fn 1 274 to 246.
PINGVINEN A 248
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 1092 X 20
Main engines 2 diesels; 1 100 hp = 13 knots
Ordered 1972 from Lundevarv-Ocverkstads A3, Kramfors for delivery in 1974.

WATER CARRIERS
Torpedo recovery and rocket trials ship. 2 WATER BOAT!
PELIKANEN A 247
FRYKEN A 217
Dimensions, feet 108-2 x 19-0 x 6-0 Displacement, tons 307 standard
Main engines Speed =15 knots Dimensions, feet 105 x 18 7 x 8 9

Torpedo recovery and rocket trials vessel. Delivered on 26 Sep 1 963,
A naval construction water carrier. Launched in 1 959 and completed in 1 960.
5 TENDERS
SIORUN A 256
UNPEN A 216
Dimensions, feet 105 x 22 3 x n $ Dimensions, feet 121-4 « 23-3 x 9-8 max
I
Main engines Steam rec iprocating; 225 ihp = 9 knots
Launched in 1961. Launched in 1946

SWEDEN 303
ICEBREAKERS
2 NEW CONSTRUCTION
YMER OOEN
Displacement, tons 8 000 Displacement, tons 4 950 standard; 5 220 full load
Dimensions, feet 338 oa X 77 X 24-5 Dimensions, feet 255-9 pp 273-5 oa ^ 63-7 « 22-7
;
Main engines 5 Wartsila-Sulzer diesels; 4 Stromberg electric n Mam engines Diesel-electric; 4 shafts (2 ford); 10 500 bhp
4 shafts (2 ford, 2 aft); 20 000 hp = 17 knots Oil fuel, tons 740
Complement 75
Due for completion
Similar to the Finnish yoima and 3 Soviet icebreakers 4 screws, 2 forward 2 aft
Built at Sandviken, Helsingfots Launched on 16 Oct 1956 Completed in 1958
ALE
Dimensions, ft (m) 509 » 42-6 x 16-4 {46 13 X 5)
Main engines Diesels; 4 750 hp = 14 knots ^^'
Completed in 1973.
^972, Royal Swedish Navy

NJORD
Dimensions, feet 260 8 pp; 283 8 oa « 69 6 x 20 3
Mam engines Wartsila diesel-electric ; 4 shafts, 2 forward, 2 aft;
12 000 hp = 18 knots
Built by Wartsila, Finland. Launched on 20 Oct 1968 and completed in Dec

Near sister ship of Tor

Dimensions, feet 1870 wl; 204-2 oa « 52-8 x 19-4
Main engines Diesel-electric; 3 shafts (1 fofd) 4i ; bhp = 14 knots
Complement 43
Launched at the Naval Dockyard, Karlskrona, in Oct 1951. Completed in 1953. A
photograph appears in the 1969-70 and earlier editions. The icebreaker Atla was
discarded in 1967.
officially
TOR YMER
Dimensions feet 240 wl; 258 oa » 63 1 « 22 3
Dimensions, feet 254 3 pp; 277 2 oa « 69 5 x 20 3
Mam engines 6 Atlas diesel-electnc. 9 000 hp = 16 knots
Main engines Wartsila-Sulzer diesel-electric; 4 shafts; 2 forward; 2 aft;
Complement
12 000 hp = 18 knots
Launched from Wartsila s Crichton- Vulcan yard, Turku, on 26 M«y 1963. Towed to
Sandvikens Skeppsdocka, Helsingfors. for completion. Delivered on 31 Jan 1964. Launched by Kockums MV A/B, Malmo in 1932 First large icebreaker with diesel-
Larger but generally similar to Oden. and a near-sister to Ttrmo built for Finland. electric propulsion Designed to carry a seaplane for ice spotting and survey.
1972, Royal Swedish Navy 1969 Royal Swedish Navy

304 SUDAN SWITZERLAND SYRIA
SUDAN Establishment
SYRIA
The navy was established in 1 962 to guard the Red Sea coast with a training staff from (a) 1974; 2 200 officers and men
Yugoslavian Navy. This staff left in 1972.
(b) 2i years national service
Arab-Israeli War October 1973
Naval Military and Air Attache in London:
Losses in the war with Israel were considerable. From the various reports available
Col. Hassan Yousif El-Hassan
Syria appears to have lost both her original "Osas", three "Komars", one "T 43" and one
"P 4". The replacement situation is uncertain but reports of "Osas" since the war
suggest that this class is the first to receive attention.
(a) 1974 600 officers and men
(b) Voluntary service Mercantile Marine
Mercantile Marine Lloyd's Register of Shipping: 8 vessels of 2 057 tons gross
Lloyd's Registe jf Shipping: 13 vessels of 38 278 tons gross
2 Ex-YUGOSLAV PBR 500" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 3 Ex-USSR "OSA" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)
FASHER PBR 1 KHARTOUM PBR 2 Displacement, tons 165 standard; 200 full load
Dimensions, feet 128.7 ^ 25-1 X 5-9
Displacement, ions 190 standard: 245 full load Missile launchers 4, two pairs abreast, tor SSN 2-A (Styx)
Dimensions, feet 1345 X 207 « 70 Guns 4 — 30 mm twins: 1 forward, 1 aft
Guns 2—40 mm AA: 2—20 mm AA Main engines 3 diesels; 13 000 bhp = 32 knots
Main engines Diesel; 2 shafts: 3 300 bhp = 20 knots Range, miles 800 at 25 knots
Complement 25
Built in 1 953-55. Transferred from the Yugoslavian Navy during 1 969. Original pair sunk in Oct 1 973 war
4 Ex-YUGOSLAV PBR TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
GIHAD PB 1 HORRIYA PB 2 iSTIQLAL PB 3 SHAAB PB 4
Displacement Ions 100

Dimensions, feet 115 - 16 5 5 2
Guns 1-40 mm AA 1—20 mnri AA 2-7 6 mm MG
Mam engines Mercedes Benz diesels 2 shads, 1 800 bhp = 20 knots
Built by Mosor Shipyard. Trogir, Yugoslavia, in 1961-62, Of steel construction.

First craft acquired by the newly established Sudanese Navy,
SYRIAN OSA CLASS 0«<^- ^^72
3 Ex-USSR "KOMAR" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT— MISSILE)

Dimensions, feet 83 7 « 198 ^ 5
Missile launchers 2 for SSN 2A (Styx)
Guns 2—25 mm AA
HORRIYA Sudanese Navy
2 LANDING CRAFT Transferred between 1 963 and 1 966. Three reported lost in Israeli war October 1 973.
Two ex-Yugoslavian landing craft of the DTK 221 type were taken over during 1969.
16 Ex-USSR "P 4 CLASS" (FAST ATTACK CRAFT—TORPEDO)
FASHODA (ex-PN 17) (SUPPORT TANKER)
Displacement, tons 420 standard; 650 full load Displacement, tons 25 standard
Dimensions, feet 141 5 « 22 8 « 13 6 Dimensions, feet 62 7 X 116 - 56
Mam engines 300 bhp = 7 knots Tubes 2 1 8 in
Guns 2— MG (twin)
Form«f Yugoslavian oiler rehabilitated and transferred to the Sudanese Navy in 1969. Main engines 2 diesels; 2 200 bhp 2 shafts = 50 knots
TIENAGA (SURVEY SHIP) were transferred from the USSR at Latakia on 7 Feb 1957, and at
Five torpedo boats
least twelve subsequently Only approximately ten of these can be considered
A small vessel, converted into a hydrographic ship, acquired from Yugoslavia in 1969.
operational. One reported lost in Israeli war October 1973.
BARAKA (ex-PV 6) (WATER BOAT)
A small water carrier, transferred from Yugoslavia to the Sudanese Navy in 1969,
3 Ex-FRENCH CH TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
ABABEH IBN NEFEH ABDULLAH IBN ARISSI TAREK IBN ZAYED
SWITZERLAND Displacement, to
Dimensions, feet
Guns
107 standard 31
116 5 pp. 121 8 oa
1-3 in,
,
2-20 mm AA
1 full
'
load
17 5 ' 6 5
The Swiss Army operates ten Patrol Craft on the frontier lakes. These were
A/S weapons Depth charges
originally built in 1942 against po ble German operations and have been modernis-
Main engines MAN diesels, 2 shads, 1 130 bhp = 16 knols
ed. Fitted with machine guns an adar.
Oil fuel, tons 50
Range, miles 1 200 at 8 knots, 680 at 13 knots
Complement 28
All built in France and completed in 1940. Rebuilt in 1955-56 when the funnels were
removed. These were transferred in 1962 to form the nucleus of the Syrian Navy.
Two of these ships are probably non-operational.
1 Ex- USSR 'T 43" CLASS (MINESWEEPER— OCEAN)

YARMOUK
Dimensions, feet 191 5 X 28 X 69 1
Main engines 2 diesel motors; 2 shafts 2 000 hp = 17 knots

Complement 40
Reported in 1 962 to have transferred from the Soviet Navy to the Syrian Navy. On
7966, Swiss Army thisclass was sunk inthe Israeli War October 1 973.
SWISS PATROL CRAFT
TAIWAN 305
TAIWAN (REPUBLIC OF CHINA)

Diplomatic Raprasantation Strangth of tha Flaat
Naval Attachi in Washington. DC 2 Submarines 6 Torpedo Boats

Rear-Admiral Wang Hsi-ling 19 Destroyers 1 Dock Landing Ship
8 Frigates 2Amphibious Flagships
Commander-in-Chief of the Navy
1 Frigate/Transport 21Tank Landing Ships
Admiral Soong Changchih
3 Patrol Vessels Medium Landing Ships
13 Coastal Minesweepers 22 Utility Landing Craft
Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Operations:
9 Mine Boats & Launches 19 Auxiliary Ships
Vice Admrral Huang Hsi-lin
5 Floating Dry Docks
Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Administration:

Vice Admiral Lee Tun-chien Mercantile Marine
Commander, Fleet Command: 38 000 officers and enlisted men in Navy plus Lloyd's Register of Shipping
Vice Admiral Chen Ching-kun 34 000 officers and enlisted men in Marine Corps. 399 vessels of 1 494 903 tons gross
SUBMARINES
2 Ex-US GUPPYIITYPE
1 870 standard 2 420 submerged

Displacement, tons : Name No Launched US Comm Transferred
Length, feet (metres) 307 5 (93-6) oa HAI SHIH (ex-USS Cutlass, SS 478) SS 91 5 Nov 1944 17 Mar 1945 12 Apr 1973
Beam, feet (metres) 27 2 (8 3) HAI PAO (ex-USS Tusk. SS 426) SS 92 8 July 1945 11 Apr 1946 18 Oct 1973
DraughtTTeet (metres) 18 (5-5)
Torpedo lubes 10—21 inch (533 mm): 6 fwd
4 aft
Main engines 3 diesels (Fairbanks Morse);
4 800 bhp/ 2 electric motors
(Elliott); 5400 shp; 2 shafts
submarines of the US Navy "Tench

"
Originally fleet-type
class; extensively modernised under the GUPPY II
programme Hai Shih built by Portsmouth Navy Yard
and HaiPao by Federal SB & DD Co, Kearny, New Jersey.
These submarines each have four 126-cell electric bat-
teries ; fitted with snorkel.
The Cutlass was the first US submarine to be transferred
to an allied navy in the Western Pacific; provided prim-

arily to improve anti-submarine training capabilities of Navy
7572, United States
the Republic of China Navy.
1973, US Navy
306 TAIWAN
DESTROYERS
4 Ex-US "GEARING" CLASS
Name No. Builder Launched US Comm Transferred
DANG YANG {ex-USS Lloyd Thomas. DD 764) DD 11 Bethlehem Steel (San Francisco) 5 Oct 1945 21 Mar 1947 12 Oct 1972
LIAO YANG (ex-USS Hanson, DD 832) DD 12 Bath Iron Works Corp 11 Mar 1945 11 May 1945 18 Apr 1973
LAO YANG (ex-USS She/ton. DD 790) DD 20 Todd Pacific Shipyards 8 Mar 1946 21 June 1946 18 Apr 1973
CHIEN YANG (ex-USS James E. Kyes. DD 787) DD 12 Todd Pacific Shipyards 4 Aug 1945 8 Feb 1946 18 Apr 1973
Displacement, tons 2 425 standard: approx 3 500

full load

Draught, feet (metres) 19 (5-8) Former US Navy destroyers of the "Gearing" class. other ships have the "A" and "Y" gun mounts with
Guns 4—5 inch (727 mm) 38 cal DP The Dang Yang was modified to a special anti-submarine torpedo tubes in "B" position except Dang Yang has
(twin) configuration and reclassified as a "hunter-killer" torpedo tubes between funnels.
A/S weapons 1 ASROC 8-tube launcher except destroyer (DDK) in 1949. changed to "escort" destroyer The three FRAM ships initially were scheduled for
I
in Dang Yang which has trainable (DDE) in 1950: changed again to "straight" DD upon transfer to Spain however they were declined by Spain
: :
hedgehog (Mk 15) modernisation in 1 962. These ships have been extensively and allocated to Taiwan China,
6—
12 75 inch (324 mm) torpedo modernised under the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernisa-
tubes (Mk 32 triple) tion programme, all to FRAM standard except Dang Yang
I ELECTRONICS. At the time of transfer the FRAM I
Main engines 2 geared turbines (General Elec- which was FRAM II (no ASROC). All have helicopter ships had SPS-37 and SPS-10 search radar antennas on
tric) 60 000 shp: 2 shafts
,
platform and hangar forward tripod mast except James E Kyes which had
Boilers 4 Armament listed above was at time of transfer. The SPS-40 and SPS-10 radars: Lloyd Thomas had SPS-6
Speed, knots 34 ex-Shelton has twin 5 inch gun mounts in "A" and "B" and SPS-10 radars. Fitted with SQS-23 sonar except
Complement appro positions with A/S torpedo tubes alongside second funnel Dang Yang has SQS-29 series sonar.
DANG YANG (USS Lloyd Thomas)
1 Ex-US "GEARING- CLASS RADAR PICKET

US Comm Transferred
21 Aug 1945 19 Feb 1971
Displacement, tons 2 425 standard approx 3 500

,
full
load
Length, feet (metres) 390-5 (1190) 03
DP (twin); several 40 mm (twin)
A/S weapons 6—1 2 75 inch (324 mm) toipedo
tubes (Mk 32 triple) 2 fixed
:
hedgehogs
2 geared turbines: (General Elec-
tric) 60 000 shp 2 shafts
: :
Boilers 4 (babcock & Wilcox)

Speed, knots 34
Former US Navy radar picket destroyer of the "Gearing"

class. Converted to a radar picket destroyer (DDR) during
1952 and subsequently modernised under the Fleet
Rehabilitation and Modernisation (FRAM II) programme,
redesignated as a "straight" destroyer (DD), but retained
fitted with hell-
FU YANG (as USS Ernest G. Small)
specialised electronic equipment-
copter flight deck or hangar
SQS-29 series Il-mounted sonar and SOA-

ELECTRONICS At ti e of transfer the Eu I'ang had large TACAN (tactical aircraft navigation) I
antenna on second tripod mast Fitted depth sonar.

SPS-37 and SPS-10 sorch radars on forward tripod
TAIWAN 307
Ex US ALLEN M. SUMNER- CLASS
Name No. Builder Launched US Comm Transferred

KSIAIMGYANG (ex-USS Brush. DD 745) DD l' Bethlehem Sleel (Staten Is) 28 Dec 1943 17 Apr 1944 Feb 1970
HENG YANG (ex-USS Samuel N Moore. DD DD 2 Bethlehem Steel (Staten Is) 23 Feb 1944 24 June 1944 Feb 1970
747)
HUA YANG (ex-USS Bristol. DD 857) DD 3 Bethlehem Steel (San Pedro) 29 Oct 1944 17 Mar 1945 Feb 1970
YUEH YANG (ex-USS Haynsworth. DD 700) DD 5 Federal SB £f DO Co 15 Apr 1944 22 June 1944 May 1970
HUEI YANG (ex-USS English. DD 696) DD 6 Federal SB & DD Co 27 Feb 1944 4 May 1944 Sep 1970
PO YANG (ex-USS Maddox. DD 731) DD 10 Bath Iron Works Corp 19 Mar 1944 2 June 1944 July 1972
Displacement, tons 2 200 standard, 3 320 load

Guns 6—5 mch (127 mm) 38 calibre
DP (twin)
up to 6—3 inch (76 mm) 50
calibre AA (2 twm, 2 single) in
most ships, some, including
Heng Yang and Yueh Yang.
have 8—40 mm (1 quad, 2 twin)
6-12-75 inch (324 mm) torpedo
tubes (Mk 32 triple), 2 fixed
hedgehogs; depth charges in
some ships
2 geared turbines (General Elec-
tric or Westinghouse) 60 000 ;
shp 2 shafts
;

Speed, knots 34
Former US Navy destroyers of the "Allen M Sumner'

class. These ships have not been modernised under the
FRAM programmes, but retain their original configurations
with removal of original torpedo tubes, and 40 and mm
20 mm AA guns, and installation of improved electronic
equipment Secondary gun battery now varies, during
the 1950s most of these ships were rearmed with six
3 inch AA guns (two single alongside forward funnel and
two twin amidships) ;number retained apparently
varies from ship to ship, with some ships retaining
original 40 mm -guns. Tripod mast fitted.

search radars on their tripod mast.
PHOTOGRAPHS The Fu Yang can be distinguished

from the other six-gun destroyers operated by Taiwan
China by the former ships additional space between
funnels and tripod mast forward of her second funnel
In the above photograph the Yueh Yang's 40 mm guns,
their separate gun directors in "tubs' aft of the second
funnel, and depth charge rack are clearly evident HSIANG YANG ^971. United Slates Navy
FLETCHER" CLASS
Displacement, tons 2 100 standard; 3 050 full load Name No. Launched US Comm Transferred
Length, feet (metres) 376-5 (114-7) oa KWEI YANG (ex-USS Twining. DD 540) DD 8 11 July 1943 1 Dec 1943 Aug 1971
Beam, feet (metres) 35-9 (11-9) CHING YANG (ex-USS Mullany. DD 528) DD 9 12 Oct 1942 23 Apr 1943 Oct 1971
aught, feet (metres) 18 (5-5) AN YANG (ex-USS Kimberly. DO 521) DD 18 4 Feb 1943 22 May 1943 June 1967
Guns 5—5 inch (727 mm) 38 calibre KUEN YANG (ex-USS Yarnall. DD 541) DD 19 25 July 1943 30 Dec 1943 June 1968
DP (single) except 4 guns in
Ching Yang
6—3 inch (76 n <m) 50 calibre
AA(twin)inA:we/ Yang and Ching
Yang: 6—40 mn AA (twin) in
An Yang and Kue n Yang
2 fixed hedgehog! depth charges
6—1 2 75 inch (324 mm) torpedo
tubes (Mk 32 triple) in Kwei
Yang and Ching Yang *ir
Torpedo tubes 5 —
21 inch (533 mm) quintuple
in Kuen Yang
Main engines 2 geared
Electric in An
turbines
Yang. Allis
(General
Chalmers ^ ^
in Kuen Yang. Westinghouse in
--
others) 60 000 shp 2 shafts ;
. .Vv.
;

Speed, knots 36
Former US "Fletcher" class destroyers Built by

Bethlehem Steel ,Co, San Francisco, except An Yang
by Bethlehem at Staten Island, New York. An Yang
retains original pole mast others have tripod mast.
:
Only Kuen Yang retains anti-ship torpedo tubes. 1971, courtesy Toshio Tamura
308 TAIWAN
Destroyers continued
2 Ex-U$ '
CLEAVES" CLASS
Displacement, tons 1 700 standard; 2 575 full load Name
Length, feet (metres) 341 ?04 0) wl 348 33 ( ,
( /06 2) oa HSUEN YANG (ex Hatakze ex USS
Beam, feet (metres) 36 (110) Macomb DMS 23 ex DD 458) DD 16 26 Jan 1942 1970
Draught, feet (metres) 18 (5 5) NAN YANG (ex USS Plunkett DD 431) DD 17 16 July 1940 1959
Guns 4—5 mch (727 mm) 38 calibre
DP (single) in Nan Yang . guns
3
in Hsien Yang (see Gunnery
notes)
several 40 mm AA
several 20 mm AA
Mam engines 2 geared turbines (Westinghouse
in Hsuen Yang. General Electric
in Nan Yang), 50 000 shp,
2 shafts
Speed, knots 34
Complement 250
Former US desuoycrs of the Cleaves' class, Hs/en
/ang built by Bath Iron Works Corp, and Nan Yang by HSUEN YANG (ex-Hatazke) 7970, Toshio Tamura
Federal SB b DD Co
The Hsien Yang was the former USS Rodman
original placed in service with the damaged ships name and GUNNERY As built Nan Yang mounted five 5 Inch
(ex DMS 21, ex-DD 456) transferred to Taiwan China number guns; reduced during World War
II to four guns
with
n July 1955. After she ran aground and sustained Also acquired on 6 Aug 1 970 for cannibalisation was the removal of mount in "Q" position The Hsuen Yang
severe damage two other ships of this class which had ex-Japanese Asakaze, ex-USS Ellyson (DMS 19;, built with four guns but Y" mount removed in 1944
served with the Japanese Navy were transferred to ex-DD 454) Both the en-Rodman and ex-Ellyson were when converted to high-speed minesweeper (DMS),
Taiwan China for cannibalisation to repair the Hsien scrapped in Taiwan In Japanese service the "Y" mount was again installed
Yang Subsequently, the ex-USS Macomb was judged Reportedly, the Nan Yang was decommissioned in 1974 and the "B 5 inch mounting was removed; 20 mm guns
"
in better condition than the damaged ship and was in preparation for scrapping mounted in "B" position (see photograph).
2 Ex-US -BENSON
Launched US Comm Transferred
Displacement, tons 1 620 standard, 2 575 full load HAN YAIMG (ex-USS Hilary P Jones. DD 427)DD 14 Dec 1939 1 Sep 1940 26 Feb 1954
Length, feet (metres) 347 8 (705 9) oa LO YANG (ex-USS Benson, DD 421) DD 15 Nov 1939 25 July 1940 26 Feb 1954
Draught, \ee\-(metres ) 18 (5 5)
Guns 4—5 inch 727( mm) 38 calibre
DP (single)
4—40 mm AA (twin)
several 20 mm AA
Main engines 2-geared turbines (Bethlehem) .

4 (Babcock & Wilcox in 7.0 /anp,
Foster Wheeler in Han Yang)
Speed, knot! approx 34 (36 7 designed)
Former US "Benson class destroyers

'
Lo Yang built by
Bethlehem Shipbuilding, Quincy, Massachusetts; Han
fang built by Charleston Navy Yard, South Carolina
DISPOSALS
The destroyer Tan Yan, lately employed as a training
ship, was scrapped in 1971 She is the former Japanese
Yukikaze (see 1971-1972 and previous editions for
descriptions). Republic of China Navy
FRIGATES
1 Ex-US -RUDDEROW- CLAS!
TAI YUAN (
Displacement tons 1 450 standard approx , 2 000 tuli

load
Lenath, feet (metres) 300 (97 4) wl ; 306 (93 3) oa
14 (4 3)
DP (single)
4—40 mm AA (twin)
A/S weapons 6—1 2-75 inch (324 mm) torpedo
tubes (Mk 32 triple)
1 hedgehogjdepth charge
Main engines Geared turbines (General Elec-
tric) with electric drive; 12 000
shp 2 shafts .
Boilers 2 (Foster Wheeler)

Speed, knots 24
Complennent appiox 200
Former US Navy destroyer escort. Built by Bethlehem

SB Co, Higham, Massachusetts Refitted with tripod
mast and platforms before bridge for 20 mm guns.
(Hedgehog Is on main deck, behind forward 5 Inch
mount) SPS-6 and SPS-10 search radars are installed.
lain G B Lovie
TAIWAN 309
DISPOSALS
The frigate Tai Kang DE 21 (ex-USS Wyffel. DE 6) of
the so-called 'short-hull' type was scrapped in 1972
(see 1971-1972 and previous editions for description)
Cout'tesy "Ships of the World
1 Ex-US "BOSTWICK" CLASS Launched US Comm Transferred

TAI HU (ex-USS Bostwtck. DE 103) 30 Aug 1943 1 Dec 1943 Nov 194R
Length, feet (metres) 300 (57-4) wl 306 (93-3) oa
,
Beam, feet (metres) 36-6 (7/-2)

8—40 mm AA (2 twin, 4 single)
A/S weapons 6 — 12-75 inch (324 mm) torpedo
tubes (Mk 32 triple) 1 hedgehog
,
depth charges
Main engines Diesel-electric (4 General Motors
diesels) 6 000 bhp; 2 shafts
,
Speed knots 21
Former US- Navy destroyer escort; built by Dravo Corp,

Wilmington, Delaware, but completed by Norfolk Navy
Yard (Virginia),
GUNNERY, The original main battery of three 3 inch

50 cal guns have been replaced by two 5 inch guns in
open mounts.
DISPOSALS
Tai Ho DE 23 (ex-USS Thomas. DE 102), Tai Chong
DE 24 (ex-USS Breeman, DE 104), Tai Chao (ex-USS
DE 112) decommissioned and scrapped 1972-
Carter,
1973. bridge refitted)— now stricken
11 FRIGATES Name No. Launched US Comm Transferred

1 TRANSPORT Ex-US APD TYPE YU SHAN (ex-USS Kinzer. APD 91/DE PF 32
232) 9 Dec 1943 1 Nov 1944 Apr 1965
HWA SHAN(ex-Dona/rf W. Wolf APD 129,'DE 713) PF 33 22 July 1944 13 Apr 1945 May 1965
WEN SHAN (ex-Gantner. APD 42/DE 60) PF 34 17 Apr 1943 23 July 1943 May 1966
FU SHAN (exTruxtun. APD 98,/DE 282) PF 35 9 Mar 1944 9 July 1954 Mar 1966
Displacement, tons 1 400 standard, 2 130 full load LU SHAN (ex-USS Bui/. APD 78 DE 693) PF 36 25 Mar 1943 12 Aug 1943 Aug 1956
Length, feet (metres) 300 (9V4) wl; 306 (93 3) oa SHOA SHAN (ex-Klme. APD 120,DE 687) PF 37 27 June 94if
1 18 Oct 1944 Mar 1966
Beam, feet (nnetres) 37 (77-3) TAI SHAN (ex-Register. APD 92;DE 233) PF 38 20 Jan 1944 11 Jan 1945 Oct 1 966..
Draught, feet (metres )12 6 (32) HENG SHAN (R. W Herndon. APD 121 DE 6 PF 39 15 July 1944 3 iMov 1944 Oct 1965
Guns 2—5 inch (727 mm) 38 cal DP KANG SHAN (G. W Ingram. APD 43 DE 62) PF 42 8 May 1943 11 Aug 1S'.3 July1967
6—40 mm AA (twin) CHUNG SHAN (ex-Blessman. APD 48 DE 69 PF 43 19 Juno-1£43 19 Sep 19~3 July1967
4—20 m AA (single) except LUNG SHAN (exSchmitt. APD 76;DE 676) PF 44 2S r>:ay 1943 24 July 19h3 Feb 1269
Hwa Shan and possibly others TIEN SHAN (Kleinsmith. APD 132;DE 718) APD 215 27 Jan 1945 12 June 1945 May 1 960
have eight guns (twin mounts)
A/S weapons 6— 12-75 inch (324 mm) torpedo
tubes (Mk 32 triple) except
Heng Shan and possibly others
have two hedgehogs
depth charges
Main engines Geared turbines (General Electric)
with electric drive; 12 000 shp ;
2 shafts
Speed, knots 23 b
-^f/,>*
**=!_
LUNG SHAN
310 TAIWAN
Frigates—com/>7t/e<y
Former US Navy high speed transports (APD) employed

as frigates All designated PF except Tien Shan which
is designated APD.
All begun as destroyer escorts (DE), but converted
during construction or after completion to high speed
transports carrying 160 troops, commandos, or frogmen,
PF 32 and 35 built by Charleston Navy Yard, South
Carolina; PF 33. 36, and APD 215 by Defoe SB Co,
Bay City, Michigan; PF 34, 42, and 43 by Bethlehem
SB Co, Hingham, Massachusetts; PF 37, 39, and 44
by Bethlehem, Quincy, Mass
Theex-USS Wa/re/- B. Cobb (APD 1 06/DE 596) transferr
ed to Taiwan China in 1 966 was lost at sea while under
tow to Taiwan replaced by ex-USS Bull.
;
Configurations differ; APD 37 class has high bridge:

APD 87 class has low bridge. Radars and fire control
equipment vary.
The Heng Shan. Chung Shan, and Lung Shan were
reported to have been decommissioned in 1973.
GUNNERY ships are now believed to have been

All
refitted with a second 5 inch gun
aft. One twin 40 mm
gun mount forward of bridge and two twin mounts
is
are amid ships. Note after 5 inch mount and depth charge
racks in photo of Lung Shan Davits amidships can hold
four LCVP-type landing craft
1971, lain G. B. Lovie
PATROL VESSELS
3 Ex-US MSF TYPE US 185-ft PCE TYPE

WU SHENG (ex-USS Redstart. MSF 378) PCE 66 18 Oct 1944 Allformer US Navy 185-foot patrol escorts have been stricken. Wei Yuan PCE 68
CHU YUNG (ex-USS Waxwing. MSF 389) PCE 67 10 Mar 1945 {ex-Yung Hsiang. PF 42, ex-USS PCE 869) decommissioned in 1972 and subsequently
MOLING (ex-USS Srearfy, MSF 118) PCE 70 6 June 1942 scrapped. See 1 973-1 974 and previous editions for characteristics and earlier disposals.
Displacement, tons 890 standard; 1 250 full load ExUS 185 ft-AM TYPE
Dimensions, feet 215 wl, 221-1 oa « 32 1 « 10 8
Guns 2—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (single) ; 4—40 mm AA (twin) ; All former US Navy
85-foot minesweepers of the "Admirable class have been stricken,
1 '
4-20 mm AA (twin) including one ship reclassified as a minelayer and two reclassified as auxiliaries: Yung
A/S weapons 1 hedgehog 3—1 ; 2 75 inch (324 mm) torpedo tubes (Mk 32 Feng MMC 150 (ex-USS Prime. AM 279), Yang Ming AGS 562 (ex-Yung Ting.
triple) ; depth charges MSF 45, ex-USS Lucid. AM 259). Yung Hsiu ADG 1 52 (ex-MSF 48. ex-USS Pinnacle,
Diesel-electric (General Motors diesels) ; 3 530 bhp; AM 274) all decommissioned in 1 972 and reported subsequently stricken. See 1 973-
2 shafts = 18 knots 1 974 End previous editicns for characteristics.
approx 80
Ex-US 173-ft PC/PGM TYPE

Former US Navy minesweepers of the "Auk" class: originally designated AM Wu All former US Navy 1 73-foot submarine chasers and motor gtjnboats have been stricken,
Sheng by Savannah Machine & Foundry Co, Georgia, others by American SB Co,
built with two units now operated by the Customs Service (listed on later page). See 1 971 -
Cleveland, Ohio, respectivly; launch dates above Wu Sheng transferred to Taiwan 1 972 and previous editions for characteristics and ship lists.
China in July 1965, Chu Yung in Nov 1965 and Mo Ling in Mar 1968
Mircsweepirg equipment removed and second 3 inch gun fitted aft in Taiwan service.
Chdn Men FCE 45 (ex-USS Toucan. MSF 387) sunk by Communist Chinese warships U* 110-ft SC TYPE
Aug 1£e5: Mo Ling reported still in service
£Cith cf Cu'f nrcy Islerd en 6
Allformer US Navy wood-hull. 110-foot submarine chaaert have been atricken.
1971-1972 and previous editions for characteriatics and ship Hats.
Several PATROL BOATS (PB)

Displacement, tons approx 30 tons
Guns 1—40 mm
Small patrol boats designated PB Constructed on Taiwan with the first of an estimated
ten Lnits ccnpleted about 1971.
TAIWAN 311
MINESWEEPERS M inesweepers—continued
13 US MSC TYPE
MSB 12 (ex-US MSB 4)

YUNG PING MSC 155 (ex-US MSC 140)
YUNG AN MSC 156 (ex-US MSC 140) Former US Army minesweeping boat; assigned hull number MSB in US Navy and
YUNG NIEN MSC 157 (ex-US MSC 277) transferred to Taiwart China in Dec 1 961
YUNG CHOU MSC 158 (ex-US MSC 278)
YUNG HSIN MSC 159 (ex-US MSC 302) M8ML 1 MSML 6 MSML 7 MSML 11
YUNG JU MSC 160 (ex-US MSC 300) MSML 3 MSML e MSML 8 MSML 12
YUNG LO MSC 161 (ex-US MSC 306)
YU^G FU MSC 162 (ex-Diest. ex-US MSC 77) Ftfty-foot minesweeping launches built in the United States and transferred to Taiwan
YUNG CHENG MSC 165 (ex /Waas/ecA, ex-US MSC 78) China in Mar 1961.
YU^G SHAN IVSC 164 (ex-Lier. ex-US MSC 63)
VUIVG CHING VSC 163 (ex-Eekloo. ex-US MSC 101)
YUNG LO MSC 161 (ex-US MSC 306)
YUNG SUI MSC 168 (ex-US Diksmude. ex-US MSC 65)
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
approx 380 full load
144 oa « 28 « 8 5
TORPEDO BOATS
Guns 2—20 mm AA (twin) in MSC 155-161
Main engines Diesels (General Motors); 880 bhp: 2 shafts = 13-5 knots
Complement 40 to 50
2 78-ft TYPE
Non-magnetic, wood-hulled minesweepers built in the United States specifically for
transfer to allied navies. First seven units listed above transferred to Taiwan China FUH KWO PT 515 TIAN KWO PT 516
upon completion: MSC 1 55 and 1 56 m June 1 965. MSC 1 57 m Dec 1 958. MSC 1 58
in July 1959, MSC 159 m Mar 1965 MSC 160 m Apr 1965. and MSC 161 m June Displacement, tons 46 light ; 53 full load
1966. The seven other units were transferred to Belgium upon completion in 1953- Dimensions, feet 79 01 « 23 25 X 5-5
1955. retransferred to Taiwan China in Nov 1969 The Yung Chi MSC 166 (ex- Guns 1—40 mm AA; 2—05 cal MG (smgle)
Charleroi, ex-US AMS 152) reportedly has been cannibalised for spare parts. Torpedo launchers 2
All are of similar design the ex-Belgium ships have a small boom aft on a pole mast.
; Main engines 3 gasoline engines 3 shafts = 39 knots max
; ; 32 knots c
They carried a single 40 mm gun forward in Belgium service current armament unknown
; Complement 12
(Photograph shows ex-Belgium Lier under tow to Taiwan late in 1969; note gun re
moved; short pole mast aft). Built by Huckins Yacht Corp, Jacks iille, Florida. Transferred to Tar
on 1 Sep 1957.
2 71 ft TYPE
FAAN KONG PT 513 SAO TANG PT 514

Guns 1—20 mm AA 4—50 cal MG (twin)
Torpedo launchers 2 (?)
Main engines 3 gasoline engines 3 shafts = 42 knots , max 32
; knots cruising
Complement 12
Built by Annapolis Yacht Yard, Annapolis, Maryland. Transferred to Taiwan China

on 19 Aug 1957 and 1 Nov 1957, respectively.
2 JAPANESE TYPE
FUH CHOW PT 511 HSUEH CHIH PT 512

Dimensions, feet 69 oa x 19-9
Guns 1 —40 mm AA; 2—20 mm AA (twin)
Torpedo launchers —
2 18 inch (457 mm)
Main engines 3 gasoline engines 3 shafts = 40 knots ; max 27 knots cruising
;
Complement 1
Built by Mitsubishi SB Co. Transferred to Taiwan China on 1 June 1957 and 6 Nov
1957, respectively. The 40 mm
gun is not mounted in the adjacent photograph (can
be fitted forward of bridge)
YUNG SHAN (under tow)
«=^ irf -v h
PT 511
Several small craft designated in the PT 600 series are used for frogmen operations.
312 TAIWAN
DOCK LANDING SHIPS MEDIUM LANDING SHIPS
1 Ex-US "ASHLAND" CLASS Ex-US LSM TYPE
TUNG HAI (ex-USS White Marsh. LSD 81 LSD 191
Di»placem«nt, tons 4 790 standard 8 700 full load

; Name No. Transferred
Dimensions, feet 454 wl 457 8 o» » 72 " 18
; MEI CHIN (ex-USS LSM 155) LSM 341 May 1946
Guns 12—40 mm AA MEI SUNG (ex-USS LSM 431) LSM 347 Jun. 1946
Main engines Sl<inner Unaflow, 7 400 ihp; 2 shafts = 15 knots MEI PING (ex-USS LSM 471) LSM 353 Nov 1 966
Boilers 2 MEI LO (ex-USS LSM 362) LSM 356 May 1962
Built by Moore Dry Dock Co, Launched on 19 July 1943 Designed to serve
parent ship for lending craft and coastal craft Transferred from the US Navy to
Taiwan en 17 Nov 1960
Dimensions, feet 196-5 wl; 203 5 oa « 34-5 « 7-3
Guns 2—40 mm AA (twin) ; 4 or 8—20 mm
AA (4 single or 4 twin)
Main engines Diesels; 2 800 bfip; 2 shafts = 12-5 knots
Complement 65 to 75
Former US Navy medium landing ships constructed during World War II. Originally
numbered in the 200-series in Taiwan Chinese service, but changed In 300-serles
as above. Some numbers may have been assigned to more than one ship.
Several LSMs have been stricken. Mei Peng LSM 344 ex-USS LSM 344,Afe; Lo
LSM 242 ex-USS LSM 157 (destroyed by Communist Chinese artillery and beached
on Quemoy Island on 8 Sep 1958), Mei I LSM 343 ex-USS LSM 285, Mei Heng
LSM 245 ex-USS LSM 456, Mei Hung LSM 246 ex-USS LSM 442, Mei Ho LSM 248/
CMC 348 ex-USS LSM 13.
MeiChien LSM 349 ex-USS LSM 76, MeiHwa LSM 350 ex-USS LSM 256 (sunk 1969),
Mei Chen LSM 351 ex-USS LSM 427, Mei Kung LSfWI 352 ex-USS ,LSM 478, Mei
Wen LSM 354 ex-USS LSM 472, Mei Ham LSM 355 ex-LSM 474, Mei Shen LSM 249
ex-USS LSM 433 (sunk). Me Hung LSM 346 ex-USS LSM 442.
AMPHIBIOUS FLAGSHIPS
2 Ex-US LST TYPE
KAO HSIUNG (ex-Chung Hai, LST 219 ex-USS Dukes County. LST 735) AGC 2
{ex-Chung Chih. LST 226, ex-USS Sagadahoc County. LST 1091) AGC 1
Former US Navy tank landmg ships employed as flagships for amphibious forces
The ex-USS Dukes County was transferred to Taiwan China in May 1957 for serviae
.%
as an LST modified to flagship and redesignated AGC 1 in 1 964 (renamed)
; a second,
LST is reported to have been subsequently modified for use as an amphibious command
and support ship See characteristics below
r?^wdt. -^'^
*5M*-i.(-Mt^. ««.
MEI KUNG (now stricken) 7962, Republic of China Navy
UTILITY LANDING CRAFT

22 Ex-US LCU TYPE
KAO HSIUNG (ex-Chung Hai) as LST LCU LCU
HO CHUN (bx-LCU 892) 481 HO CHUN (ex-LCU 1225) 494
TANK LANDING SHIPS HO
HO
CH'UNG
CHUNG
(ex-LCU 1213) 482
(ex-LCU 849) 484
HO
HO
YUNG
CHIEN
(ex-LCU 1271)
(ex-LCU 1278)
495
496
21 E US LST TYPE HO CHANG (ex-LCU 512) 485 HO CHI (ex-LCU 1212) 501
HO CHENG (ex-LCU 1145) 486 HO HOEI (ex-LCU 1218) 502
HO SHAN (ex-LCU 1596) HO YAO (ex-LCU 1244) 503
iST Name Transferred HO CHUAN (ex-LCU 489) HO DENG (ex-LCU 1367) 504
201 CHUNG HAI (ex-USS LST 755) Apr 1946 HO SENG (ex-LCU 1598) 490 HO FENG (ex-LCU 1397) 505
203 CHUNG TING (ex-USS LST 537) Mar 1946 HO MENG (ex-LCU 1599) 491 HO CHAD (es-LCU 1429) 506
204 CHUNt: HSING (ex-USS LST 557) Mar 1946 HO MOU (ex-LCU 1600) 492 HO TENG (ex-LCU 1452) 507
205 CHUNG CHIEN (ex-USS LST 716) June 1946 HO SHOU (ex-LCU 1601) 493 HO CHIE (ex-LCU 700) SB 1
206 CHUNG CHI (ex-USS LST 1017) Dec 1946

208 CHUNG SHUN (ex-USS LST 732) Mar 1946
209 CHUNG LIEN (ex-USS LST 1050) Jan 1947
210 CHUNG YUNG (ex-USS LST 574) Mar 1959 21 Ex-US LCU TYPE
216 CHUNG KUANG (ex-USS LST 503) June 1960
217 CHUNG SUO (ex-USS Bradley County. LST 400) Sep 1958 LCU 501 series:
218 CHUNG CHIH (ex-USS Berkley County. LST 279)
221 CHUNG CHUAN (ex-LST 1030) Displacement, tons 158 light; 268 full load
222 CHUNG SHENG (ex-LST 211, ex-USS LST 1033) Dec 1947 Dimensions, feet 115-1 oa » 32 « 4 2
223 CHUNG FU (ex-USS Iron County. LST 840) July 1958 Guns 2—20 mm AA (single) ; some units also may have 2—50
224 CHUNG CHENG (ex-USS Lafayette County. LST 859) Aug 1958 cal MG
225 CHUNG CHIANG (exUSS San Bernadino County. LST 110) Aug 1958 Main engines 3 diesels; 675 bhp; 3 shafts = 10 knots
227 CHUNG MING (ex-USS Svveetwater County. LST 1152) Oct 1958 Complement 10 to 25 assigned
228 CHUNG SHU (ex-USS LST 520) Sep 1958
229 CHUNG WAN (ex USS LST 535) Sep 1958
230 CHUNG PANG (ex-USS LST 578) Sep 1958
231 CHUNG YEH (ex-USS Sublette County, LST 1144) Sep 1961 LCU 1466 series
Displacement, tor 653 standard; 4 080 full load

1
Oisplacment, tons 130 light; 280 full load
Dimensions, feet 316 wl, 328 oa « 50 X 14 Dimensions, feet 115-1 oa X 34 X 4 1
Guns varies, up to 10 40 mm AA (2— twin, 6 single) with some
Guns 3—20 mm AA (single) ; some units also have may 2—50 cal
—
modernised ships rearmed with 2 3 inch AA (single) and MG
6—40 mm
AA (twin) Main engines 3 diesels; 675 bhp; 3 shafts = 10 knots
several 20 mm
AA (twin or single) Complement 15 to 25 assigned
Main engines Diesel (General Motors) 1 700 bhp; 2 shafts =11-6 knots
;
Complement varies: 100 to 125 in most ships
The LCU 501 series formerly were United States during World War II
built in the
Former US Navy tank landing ships constructed during World War II Dates transferred initially designated LCT(6) series. series built by Ishikowajima Heavy
LCU 1466
to Taiwan China are listed above These ships have been extensively modernised with Industries Co, Tokyo, Japan, for transfer to Taiwan China; completed in 1955. All
several ships having been essentially rebuilt in Taiwan, Additional landing craft davits originally numbered in 200-series; subsequently changed to 400 and 500-seriBS
added to modernisied ship numbers.
LST 211 ex-USS LST 1033 changed to LST 222 on 13 Nov 1957 Other Taiwan
pennant numbers in the LST series may have been assigned to more than one ship
Several LSTs nave been stricken: ex-USS LST 717 (no name assigned, acquired in
1946 and reported sunk in 1948) Chung Cheng LST 207 ex-USS LST 1075, Chung
,
LANDING SHIP INFANTRY AND SUPPORT SERIES
Hsun LST 208 ex-USS LST 993, Chung Kung LST 213 ex-USS LST 945, Chung All former US Navy LSI(G), LSI(L), LSI(M), and LSS(L) ships transferred to Taiwan
Yu LST 215 ex-USS LST 330. One of these ships is believed to have been sunk by China have been stricken, See 1971-1972 and previous editions for ship lists and
Communist Chinese torpedo boats off Quemoy Island on 25 Aug 1958 characteristics.
TAIWAN 313
Utility Landing Craft— continued Auxiliary Ships —continued
1 SURVEYING SHIP: Ex-US AUXILIARY TUG
CHIU LIEN (ex-USS Geronimo, ATA 207) AGS 563

LCU 1466 series
Dimensions, feet 143 oa « 33 9 " 132
Guns (current aramment unknown)
Main engines Diesel (General Motors) 1 500 bhp; , 1 shaft =13 knots
Former US Navy auxiliary tug Built by Gulfport Boiler & Welding Works, Port Arthur,
Texas; launched 4 Jan 1945 and commissioned 1 Mar 1945. Transferred to Taiwan
China in Feb 1969 and converted to surveying ship. Currently employed as maritime
college training ship; Navy manned
The surveying ship Lien Chang AGSC 466 ex-USS LSIL 1017 was stricken in 1972.
HO MOU (LCU 492 ex LCU 292) —see previous page
AUXILIARY SHIPS ERCHANT TYPE

1 REPAIR HIP: Ex - U S LIBERTY'
PiEN TAI (ex-USS Tutuila. ARG 4)ARG 516 KUI CHI (ex-Soviet Tuapse) AOG 506 (ex-AOG 306)

Displacement, tons 5 766 standard; 14 350 full load Dimensions, feet 489 75 oa x 62 8 » 25-4
Dimensions, feel 416 wl; 441-5 oa x 57 x 23
Guns (current armament unknown)
Guns AA weapons fitted
Main engines Diesel 5 520 bhp ;shaft = 14-5 knots
Main engines Triple expansion (General Machinery Corp); Cargo 1 1 000 tons fuel
1 shaft = 12-5 knots
Built by Burmeister & Wain, Copenhagen; completed in 1953 for Soviet merchant
service. Seized by Taiwan China forces in Taiwan Straits In June 1954 and subsequent-
ly commissioned in naval service; commissioned 20 Oct 1955.
^.iberty" ship (EC2) built by Bethlehem Steel Co, Baltimore, Maryland; launched
on 12 Sep 1943 and commissioned on 8 Apr 1944 Originally fitted to repair internal
combustion engines, but capabilities subsequently expanded. Transferred from
active US Fleet to Taiwan China on 21 Feb 1972.
1 O I L E R : J A PA N E S E TYPE
WAN SHOU AOG 512

Dimensions, feet 283 8 oa < 54 « 18
Guns 2—40 mm AA (single) , 2—20 mm AA
Mam engines Diesel; 2100 bhp; 1 shaft = 13 knots
Complement 70
Cargo 73 600 gallons fuel ; 62 000 gallons water
Built by U|ina Shipbuilding Co, Hitoshima Japan fot Taiwan China Com
Srr for naval service on 1 Nov 1969 Employed in resupply of offshore islands.
PIEN TAI (as USS Tutuila) United States Navy
1 REPAIR HIP: Ex- U! C -3 TYPE

YU TAI (ex-USS Cadmus. AR 14) AR 521

Dimensions, feet 456 wl; 492 oa 70 275« >-
Guns 1—5 inch (727 mm) 38 calibre DP

Main engines Turbines (Westinghouse) 8 500 shp;
MLfejk
;
Former US Navy repair ship built by Tampa Shipbuilding Co, Tampa, Florida launched ;
on 5 Aug 1945; commissioned on 23 Apr 1946 Transferred to Taiwan China on

15 Jan 1973. A sister ship (ex-USS Amphion, AR 13) serves with the Iranian Navy,
1 TRANSPORT: US LST TYPE

YU TAI (ex-Si/ngS/;an, ARL 236, ex-USS /Igenoz-.ARL 3, ex-LST 490) AP 520
WAN SHOU
Dimensions, feet 316 wl 328 oa « 50 x 11
;
Main engines Diesels (General Motors); 1 800 bhp; 2 shafts =116 knots
Troops 600
US 310-ft AOG TYPE
Begun for the US Navy as
an LST but completed as a repair ship for landing craft (ARL) ;
built by Kaiser Co, Vancouver, Washington launched on 3 Apr 1 943 commissioned on

, ;
20 Aug 1943. Transferred to France in 1951 for service in Indochina; subsequently CHANG PEI (ex-USS Pecatonica AOG 57) AOG 307 17 Mar 1945
returned to United States and retransferred to Taiwan China on 1 5 Sep 1 957. LUNG CHUAN (ex-HMNZS Endeavour, ex-USS
Employed as a lepair ship (ARL 336, subsequently ARL 236) until converted in 1973- AOG
Namakagon. 53) AOG 515 4 Nov 1944
1974 to troop transport.
HSIN LUNG (ex-USS Elkhorn AOG 7)
AOG 516 15 May 1943

URVEYING SHIP: Ex-US CI AVI TYPE Dimensions, feet 292 wl 310-75 oa x 48-5 x 15.7
;

Main engines Diesels (General Motors); 3 300 bhp; 2 shafts 14 knots
CHU HWA (ex-USNSSgr George D. Keathley. TAGS 35, ex-T-APC 117) AGS 564
Former US gasoline tankers of the "Patapsco" class Built by Cargill. Inc Savage,
Displacement, tons 6 090 tons Minnesota; launch dates above The Chang Pei was transferred to Taiwan China on
Dimensions, feet 338 8 oa x 50 3 x 17-5 24 Apr 1961, The ex-USS Namakagon was transferred to New Zealand on 5 Oct
Guns (current armament unknown) 1962 for use as an Antarctic resupply ship, strengthened for polar operations and
Mam engines Diesel; 1 750 bhp; 1 shaft =115 knots renamed Endeavour: returned to the US Navy on 29 July 1971 and retransferred to
Taiwan China the same date. The Hsin Lung was transferred to Taiwan China on 1
Built in 1945 as merchant ship; subsequently acquired by US Army for use as transport, July 1972
but assigned to Navy's Military Sea Transportation Service in 1950 and designated as The smaller (220 5 ft) Yu Chuan AOG 303 ex-USS Wantanga AOG 22 stricken in 1 959
coastal transport (T-APC 117) Refitted for oceanographic survey work in 1966-1967 after running aground; Hsin Kao AOG 502 (ex-AOG 302), ex-USS Tow/algia AOG 42
and redesignated T-AGS 35. Transferred to Taiwan China on 29 Mar 1972. stncken in 1973
314 TAIWAN TANZANIA
Auxiliary Ships continued Jugs—continued
2 OILERS: Ex-US YO TYPE YTL11 (ex-USNYTL454) YTL12 (ex-USN YTL 584) YTL13 (ex-USN YTL585)
Former US Navy 66-1oot harbour tugs.

SZU MING (ex-USS YO 198) AOG 504 (ex-AOG 304)
TAI YUN (ex-USS YO 175) AOG 510
Displacement, tons 650 light 1 595 full load

;
Dimensions, feet 174 01 X 32

Guns
Main engines
Szu Ming. 1—40 mm AA; 5—2
Diesel (Union); 560 bhp, 1 sh 1
mm AA (single)
= 10-5 knots
MISCELLANEOUS
5 Ex-US FLOATING DRY DOCK!
Former US Navy self-propelled fuel oil barges. Szu Ming built by Manitowoc SB Co, HAY TAN (ex-USN AFDL 36) AFDL 1
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, in 1 945 Tai Yun built by AJbina Engine ft Machinery Work*,
, KIM MEN (ex-USN AFDL 5) AFDL 2
Portland. Oregon, in 1 944. Transferred to Taiwan China in Dec 1 949 and Mar 1 968. HAN JIH (ex-USN AFDL 34) AFDL 3
respectively. FO WU 5 (ex-USN ARD 9) ARD 5
FO WU 6 (ex-USS Windsor, ARD 22) ARD 6
2 JAPANESE TYPE Former US Navy floatmg dry docks, see United States section for characteristics.
Two small oilers of Japanese construction also are reported to be in service.
DISPOSALS
SERVICE CRAFT
Approximately 25 -self-propelled service craft are In use; most are former US
The Mei AO 509 (ex-AO 309), formerly the USS Maumte AG 124 (ex-AO 2). was Navy service craft.
scrapped in 1 967. The Ho Lan AO 305. formerly the Polish Praca was scrapped in 1 964.
1 CARGO SHIP AKL TYPE

CUSTOMS SERVICE
Several small ships and small craft are in service with the Customs Service of Taiwan
YUNG KANG (ex-USS /WaM. AKL12 ex-AG 143. ex-US Army FS 214) AKL 51 4 China, an agency of the Ministry of Finance The larger ships include two former
submarine chasers, listed below.
Displacement, tons approx 700

Dimensions, feet 176-5 os « 32 8 « 10
Main engines Diesel; 1 000 bhp; 1 shaft =
2 Ex-US PC TYPE
Built by HIgglns 1944 as a small cargo ship (freight amd supply) for the US Army
in
Transferred to US Navy on 30 Sep 1947; operated in Indochina area from 1963 until
transferred to Taiwan China on 1 July 1971. TUNG KIANG (ex-USS Placerville. PC 21 Aug 1943
HSI KIANG (ex-USS Susanville. PC 11 Jan 1944

Dimensions, feet 173 66 oa x 23
TUGS Guns
Main engines
-3 inch (76, ))) 50 cal AA several lighter guns
;
Diesels (General Motors); 2 880 bhp; 2 shafts = 20 knots

TA TUNG (ex-USS Chickasaw. ATF 83) ATF 548 23 July 1942
Former US Navy steel-hulled submarine chasers Launch dates above. Originally
1 transferred toTaiwan China for naval use subsequently allocated to the Customs Service
;
Dimensions, feet 195wl; 205 oi 38 5 x 155 « Armament believed to have been retained.
Guns 1—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA; several light AA
Main engines Diesel-electric drive; 3 000 bhp; 1 shaft = 15 knots
Former US Navy "Apache" class fleet tug. Built by United Engineering Co. Alameda,
California; launch date above. Transferred to Taiwan China in Jan 1966.
TA SUFH (ex-USS
TA TENG (exUSS
Tonkawa,
Cahokia.
ATA 176)
ATA 186)
ATR 547
ATA 549
Mar 1944
Sep 1944
TANZANIA
MareantiU Marine
Displacement, tons 435 standard; SSS' full load
Dimensions, feet 1 34 5 wl 143 oa " 33-9 » 13
;
Guns 1—3 Inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA:several light AA
Main engines Diesel -electric (General Motors diesels) 1500
; bhp;
1 shaft = 13 knots
Former US Navy auxiliary ocean tugs. Built by Levlngston SB Co. Orange. Texas;
launch dates above Ta Sufh transferred to Taiwan China in Apr 1966. Ta Tang
assigned briefly to US Air Force in 1971 transferred to Taiwan China on 14 Apr
;
FAST GUN BOATS
1972 A third tug of this type serves as a surveying ship.
6 Ex-CHINESE "SHANGHAI" CLASS

TA WU (ex-US Army LT 1) ATA 542
TA MING (ex-US Army LT 220) ATA 543
TA YU (ex-US Army LT 310) ATA 545 Displacement, tons 100 full load
TA CHING (ex-US Army LT 355) ATA Dimensions, feet 1200 x 180 x 6-0
Guns —
4 37 mm (twin fore and aft)
Former US Army harbour tugs; first three ships transferred in 1949 originally numbered Main engines 4 diesels; 4 800 bhp = 28 knots
in 300-serles
Transferred by the Chinese Peoples Republic in 1970-71.

There are reported to be four small patrol boats, two of 50 tons and two of 27 tons.
YTL 3 (ex-US Army ST 846) YTL 9 (ex-US Army ST 2004) It was officially stated in 1 967 that the four Kiistenwachboota loaned to the Tanzania
YTL 8 (ex-US Army ST 2002) YTL 10 (ex-US Army ST 2003) Government by the Federal Republic of Germany, 4. 5, KW
9 and KW
10. KW KW
shipped from West Germany on 8 Dec 1963, and renamed ftafiki. Papa, Uhura and
Salama. respectively, see full particulars in the 1966-67 edition, had been handed
Former US Army 76-foot harbour tugs. over to the Southern Engineering Company of Mombasa, Kenya.
THAILAND 315
THAILAND
Administration Strength of the Fleet Personnel
Commander-in-Chief of tfie Navy: (No building programme l<n (a) 1974: Navy, 20 000 (2 000 officers and 18 000
Admiral Thavil Raydnanon ratings) including Marine Corps: 6 400 (400
Type Active officers and 6 000 men)
Deputy Commander-in-Cfiief: Frigates 7 (b) 2 years National Service
Admiral Kamol Sitakalin Corvettes 14
Large Patrol Craft 14 Mercantile Marine
C/7/e/ of tfte Naval Staff: Coastal Patrol Craft 16 Lloyd's Register of Shipping:
Vic-e-Admiral Jit Sangkhadul Coastal Minelayers 6 78 vessels of 182 043 tons gross
MW Support Ship 1
MSB's 10 Prefix to Ships' Names
LSTs 4
LSMs 3 HTMS.
LCG 1
LCIs 2 Disposals
LCTs 6
LCM's 26 Frigates
LCVPs 6
Survey Vessels 3 1 973 Bangpakong, Maeklong
Diplomatic Rapresantation Support Tankers 2
Harbour Tankers Large Patrol Craft
Naval Attach^ in London: Water Boats
Captain Sam-Arng Kresupon Tugs 1973 SC 7
Naval Attachi in Washington: Coastal Patrol Craft
Captain Kasem Rakcharcon 1973 CGC1 and 11. J 31. 33. 34 and 35
FRIGATES
Name No. Builders Laid down Completed

MAKUT RAJAKUMARN 7 Yarrow & Co Ltd 11 Jan 1970 1 May 1973
Scotstoun.

Missile launchers 1 quadruple "Seacat"
Guns, dual purpose 2_4-5inMk8(774m/77) (single)
Guns, AA 2—40 mm
60 cal Bofors (single)
A/S weapons 1 triple barrelled "Limbo" mortar
1 DC rack; 2 depth charge
throwers
Main engines 1 Rolls-Royce "Olympus" gas
if.
Turbine 23 1 25 shp 1 Crossley-
; ;
Pielstick 12 PC2V diesel; 6 000 ti

bhp
26, 18 on diesel
^^^
Speed, knots fc"
-
P-
Range, miles 5 000 at 18 knots (diesel)
1200 at 26 knots
An order was placed with Yarrow & Co Ltd, Scotstoun,

Glasgow on 21 Aug 1969 for a general purpose frigate.
A long range vessel of a new design developed by
Yarrow resulting in a comparative low cost ship with an
armament/displacement ratio superior to that of any
comparable warship. The ship is largely automated with
a consequent saving in complement.
ELECTRONICS. HSA CIC system. Racal DF.
RADAR. LW 04 air surveillance amidships; 20 series M

fire control system with co-mounted search and track-
ing radars in radome for guns; M
44 aft for seacat.
NAVIGATION. Dacca type 626. IFF— UK Mod Mk 10.
Missile control— H. Signaal WM 22 and VM 44.
SONAR. UK Mod Type 170 and Plessey Type MS 27.
TAPI PF 107 KHIRIRAT PF

Draught, feet (mefres) 10 (30)
Guns, AA 2—40 mm
A/S weapons Torpedoes, DCs, Hedgehogs
Main engines FM Diesels; 6 000 bhp
Speed, knots 20
Of similar design to the Iranian ships of the "Bayan-

dor" class. Tapi was ordered from the American
Shipbuilding Co, Toledo, Ohio on June 27 1969 laid
down 1 Apr 1970, launched 17 Oct 1970 and completed
1 Nov1971. /f/j/wafwas ordered from Norfolk SB & DD
Co on 25 June 1971, laid down 18 Feb 1972 and com-
pleted in 1973. MAKUT RAJAKUMARN 1973. Wright & Logan
316 THAILAND
Name No Bw/ders Launched Completed
PIN KLAO (ex -USS Hemminger DE 746) 3 (ex-1) Western Pipe & Steel Co 12 Sep 1943 30 May 1944

Length, feet (me ties) 306 (93 3) oa
Beam, feet (metr es) 370 {11-3)
Draught, feet {me ires) 14 1 (4-3) i
Guns, dual purpose 3—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal ;
Guns, AA
A/S weapons
6-40 mm
8 OCT
% 1
J.
Torpedo tubes 6 (2 triple) for A/S torpedoes -
Main engines GM diesels with electric drive;

\
—
2 shafts; 6 000 bhp
Speed, knots 20 mM f^^^Sm
*^
M ^^V-
y
HH
Range, miles
tons
Oil fuel,
Complement
11 500
300
220
at 11 knots
w-
,^l-j%,,BL«|fii|^ "ligafi
M m
Mm IHm^
fc- ^
'
-* _-^
Ex-US "Cannon" class. Transferred from US Navy to

Royal Thai Navy at New York Navy Shipyard in July 1 959
under M DAP. The 3— 21 in torpedo tubes were removed
and the 4—20 mm AA guns were replaced by 4 40 mm —
AA. The six A/S torpedo tubes were fitted in 1966. 7366, Royal Thai Navy
2 -PRASAE" CLASS
PRASAE (ex-USS Gallup. Pf 47) Consolidated Steel Corpn, Los Angeles 18 Aug 1943 17 Sep 1943 29 Fab 1944
TAHCHIN (ex-USS Glendale. Pf 36) Consolidated Steel Corpn, Los Angeles 6 Apr 1943 28 May 1943 1 Oct 1943

G_ —
" ., dual
___ purpose
Guns, AA 2 40 9—20
—
3 3 in (76 mm) 50 cal,
— mm ; mm
A/S weapons 8 DOT
5 500 ihp
Speed, knots 19
Boilers 2 small water tube 3-drum type
Oil fuel, tons 685
Complement 180
Former US patrol frigates of the "Tacoma" class. Deliver-
ed to the Royal Thai Navy on 29 Oct 1951. They were
of similar design to the British frigates of the "River" class.
Prasea partially non-operational after collision in Jan 1 972.
1 Ex-BRSTISH "ALGERINE" CLASS

PHOSAMTON (ex-HMS Minstrel) MSF 1
Displacenemt, tons 1 040 standard; 1 335 full load

Draught, feet (metrer) 105 (3 2)
Guns 1—4 in (102 mm)
6—20 mm
A/S weapons 4 DCT
2 000 ihp
Speed, knots 16
Oil fuel, tons 270
Range, miles 5 000 It 10 knots
Complement 103
t.iti
Former British "Algerine" class ocean minesweeper
capable of fleet sweeping and escort duties. Built by
Redfern Construction Co. Laid down in 1943, launched
on 5 Oct 1944, completed in 1945. Transferred in Apr
1 947. The 20 mm guns were increased from 3 to 6, and
the DCTs from 2 to 4 in 1966. Marginally operational PHOSAMTON '965 Hoyal Thai Navy
CORVETTES
7 -TRAD" CLASS
CHANDHABURI 16 Dec 1936 No 22 PUKET 28 Sep 1935 No 12
CHUMPORN 18 Jan 1937 No. 31 RAYONG 11 Jan 19j7 No 23
PATTANI 16 Oct 1936 SURASDRA 28 Nov 1936 No 21
TRAD 26 Oct 1935 No

Dimensions, feet 219 pp; 223 oa « 21 « 7
Guns 2—3 in AA :
1—40 mm AA . 2—20 mm AA ; Chumporn.
Pukel and Trad 2—40 mm
Tubes 4—18 in Chumpoin. Puke' and Tiad
(2 twin); 2—^8 in (twin)
Main engines
Boilers
Parsons geared turbines 2 shafts; 9 000 hp
2 Yarrow
= 31 knots .^^^j|^^^^^jfc^HS^H^^3|M|^M|M
Oil fuel, tons 102
Complement 70
Designed as torpedo boats, Puket and Tiad were laid down on 8 Feb 1 935 by Cantien
Riuniti dellAdriatico, Monfalcone, for delivery by end of 1935. Launch dates above.
Armament was supplied by Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd. First boat reached 32-34 knots
on trials with 1 000 hp. All delivered by summer 1 937. The 2 single 1 8 inch torpedo
tubes and the 4 —
8 mm guns were removed.
THAILAND 317
Corvettes— conf. Light Forces continued
7 --LI U LO M CLASS (Ex US PCs) 10 LARGE PATROL CRAFT
LIULOM {ex-PC 1253) PC 7 SUKRIP (ex-PC 1218) PC 5
LONGLOM {ex-PC 570) PC 8 THAYANCHON {ex-PC 575) PC 2 T 11 (bx-US PGM 71) T 14 (ex-US PGM T 17 (ex-US PGM 1J3)
PHALI [ex-PC 1185) PC 4 TONGPLIU (ex-PC 616) PC 6 T 12 (ex-US PGM 79) J 18 (ex-US PGM T 18 (ex-US PGM 114)
SARASIN (ex-PC 495) PC 1 T 13 (ex-US PGM 107) T 16 (ex-US PGM T 19 (ex-US PGM 123)
Displacement, ions 280 standard. 400 full load T 110 (ex-US PGM 124)
Dimensions, feet 174 oa « 23 2
Guns 1—3 ,n AA. 1—40 mm AA .
5--20
Dimensions, feet 99 wl; 101 oa « 21 « 60
A/S weapons 2 ASW torpedo tubes (except Sarasin) Guns 1—40 mm AA; 4—20 mm AA; 2—50 cal
Main engines Diesel. 2 sfiafis 3 600 blip = 19 knots
,
Main engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 1 800 bhp - 18-5 knot*
Oil fuel, tons 60 Range, miles 500 10 knots
1 at
Range, miles 6 000 at 10 knots Complement
59 men) 30
Complement 62 to 71, Sukeip 69 (10 officers,
T 1 1 was built by Peterson Builders Inc. launched on
5 May 1 965 and transferred to the
Royal Thai Navy on 1 Feb 1966. T 13 was transferred 28 Aug 1967, T 14, T 15 on
Former US submarine ctiasers Launcfied m 1941 43 Nos PC 7, 8, 4, 1, 5, 2 and 6, 18 Aug 1969 and 2 Oct 1969, T 16, T 17 and T 19 on 12 Feb 1970, T 19 and T 110
respectively
on 25 Dec 1970,
C'»^
MtL
THAYANCHON 1969 Royal Thai Nav
LIGHT FORCES
7969, Royal Thai Navy
3 "KLOIMGYAI" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)
KANTANG No 7 KLONGYAI No. 5 SATTAHIP No, 8 7 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT

Dimensions, feet 131-5 X 15-5 X 4 T 21 T 22 T 23 T 24 T 25 T 26 T 27
Guns 1—3 in 1—20 mm Displacement tons 20 standard, 22 full load
Tubes 2—18 in Dimensions feet 50 « 1
Main engines Geared turbines = 2 shafts; 000 shp = 19 knots Guns 2-0 50 cal (1 twin)
Boilers 2 water-tube Main engines Diesels. 2 shafts. 480 bhp = 25 knots
Range, miles 480 at 15 knots Complement 5
Oil fuel, tons 18
Complement Swift class patrol craft transferred from USN T22 , in Oct 1968, T23-25 in Nov 1970
Sattahip was built by the Royal Thai Naval Dockyard, Bangkok, laid down on 21 Nov
1 956, launched on 28 Oct 1 957 and completed in 1 958, The other two were built by 2 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
Ishikawajima Co, Japan, both launched on 26 Mar 1 937 and completed on 21 June 1 937.
T 32 T 36
Displacement, tons 10-4 standard; 1305 full load

Dimensions, feet 35 « 10
Guns 2—0 50 cal (1 twin); 2—0 30 cal
Complement 7
USN RPC type

CGC 3 (ex 13) CGC 5 (ex 15)
Guns 1—20 mm AA
A/S weapons 2 DC. racks; 2 Mousetraps
Complement
US coastguard cutters transferred in 1954. Similar to those built for US.C.G. by US

Coast Guard Yard, Curtis Bay, in 1953, Cost £475,000 each.
3 THAI DESIGN (PATROL CRAFT— COASTAL)
T 92
Displacement, tor 87-5 standard
Guns 1_40 rrim AA; 1—20 mm A
Main engines Diesels; 1 600 bhp = 25 kno
Complement 21
Suilt by the Royal Thai Naval Dockyard, Bangkok, Completed 1971.
CGC 4 (as CGC 14) Royal Thai Navy
1 Ex-US SC TYPE (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)

SC 8 (ex SC-32, ex-US SC 1633)

Dimensions, feet 111x17x6
Gun 1 —40 mm; 3—20 mm
A/S weapons Depth Charges, Mousetrap
Main engines High-speed diesel = 18 knots
Former US wooden submarine chaser Built by South Coast Co, Newport Reach,
1970, Royal Thai Navy California, in 1954-55. Non-operational.
318 THAILAND
MINE WARFARE FORCES AMPHIBIOUS FORCES

2 -BANGRACHAN' CLASS (COASTAL MINELAYERS) 4 Ex-US LST TYPE
BANGRACHAN MMC 1 NHONG SARHAI MMC 2 ANGTHONQ (ex-USS LST 294) LST 1
Displacement, tons 368 standatd; 408 f ill load
CHANG (ex-USS Lincoln County LST 898) LST 2
Dimen'ions, feet 1608 « 25 9 « 7 2
LANTA (ex-USS Stone County LST 1141) LST 4
Guns 2—3 in AA, 2—20 mm AA PANGAN (ex-USS Stark County LST 1134) LST 3
Mines 142 capacity
Displacement, tons 1625 standard 4 080
Main engines Burmeister & Wain diesels, 2 shafts; 540 bhp = 12 knots , i
Dimensions, feet 316 wl; 328 oa x 50 x

Oil fuel, tons 18
Guns 6—40 mm; 4—20 mm
Complement 55
Main engines GM diesels; 2 shafts;
'
1 700 bhp = llknots
Range, miles 9 500 " '
at 9 knots
Complement 80
Launched by Cantiere dell'Adriatico, Monfalcone in 1936, Nhong Sarhai on 22 July.
Angthong is employed as training ship. Chang, transferred to Thailand in 1962, was
by Dravo Corp, laid
built down on 15 Oct 1944, launched on 25 Nov 1944 and com-
pleted on29 Dec 1944. Pangan was transferred on 16 May 1966 and Lanta on 12
Mar 1970.
3 Em-US LSM TYPE

BANGRACHAN KRAM (ex-USS LSM 469) LSM 3 KUT (ex-USS LSM 338) LSM 1
PHAI (ex-USS LSM 333) LSM 2

4 COASTAL NELAYERS
BANGKEO (ex-USS MSC 303) i LADYA (ex-USS MSC 297) 5 Displacement, tons 743 standard; 1 095 full load
DONCHEDI (ex-USS MSC 313) TADINDENG (ex-USS MSC 301) 7 Dimensions, feet 196-5 wl; 203-5 oa x 34-5 x 3.3
Guns 2—40 mm AA
Displacement, tons 330 standard; 362 full I
Main engines Diesel direct drive; 2 shafts; 2 800 bhp = 12-5 knots
Dimensions, feet 145-3 oa X 27 « 8 5 Range, miles 2 500 at 12 knots
Guns 2—20 mm AA Complement 55
Range, miles 2 500 at 10 knots Former United States landing ship of the LCM, later LSM (Medium Landing Ship),
Complement 43 (7 officers, and 36 n en) type Kram was transferred to Thailand under MAP at Seattle, Wash, on 25 May 1962;
she was built by Brown Shipbuilding Col, Houston, Tex, laid down on 27 Jan 1945,
Builtby Peterson Builders Inc. Sturgeon Bay, Wise, (Ladya and Oonchedi). Taroma launched on 17 Feb 1945, and completed on 17 Mar 1945.
Boat building Co Tacoma, Wash {Tadindvng) and Dorchester Shipbuilding Corp.
Camden (Bangkeo) Ladya was transferred on 14 Dec 1963 Bangkeo on 9 July
1965, Tadifideng on 26 Aug 1965, and Donchedi on 17 Sep 1965 (last three launched NAKA (ex-USS LSSL 102) LSSL 3 (LCG)
in 1964, 1 July, 11 Apr, 22 Dec) Of the ex-US VMS type, Bangkeo (ex-YMS 384),
Ladya (ex-y/MS138) and Tadmdeng (ex- //MS 21) were removed from the effective list Displacement, tons 233 standard; 287 full load
in 1964 and 1965 Dimensions, feet 152 wl; 158 oa x 23 x 4-25
Guns 1 —
3 inch 4 ; 40mmAA;4 — 20mmAA;4 — 81 mm mortar
Mam engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 1 320 bhp = 15 knots
Transferred in 1 966. Acquired when Japan returned her to USA.
2 Ex-US LCI TYPE

PRAB (ex-LCI M 670) LCI SATAKUT (ex-LCI M 739) LCI 2

Guns 2—20 mm AA
Main engines Diesel; 2 shafts; 1 320 bhp = 14 'knots
Complement 54
Former United States landing craft of the LCI (Infantry Landii Craft) type.
Prab non-operational.
BANGKEO
RANG KWIEN (ex-Umihari Maru) MCS 11 (MW SUPPORT SHIP)
Displacement, tor 586 standard

Dimensions, feet 162 3 « 31 2 X 130 max
Mam engines Triple expansion steam. Speed 10 knots
Built in 1944 by Mitsubishi Co as a tug Acquired by Royal Thai Navy on 6 Sep 1967
RANG KWIEN 7 969 Royal Thai Na

SATAKUT Royal Thai Navy
MSML 6-10 26 Ex-US LCM 6
Thai built, 50 ft. 14-16, 61-68, 71-78, 81-82, 85-87.
First 21 delivered 1969.

MSML 1-5
Thai built. 40 ft. 6 Ex-US LCVP

THAILAND 319
Amphibious Forces —continued Support forces—continued
6 LCU Ex-US LCT (6) TYPE SAMUI (ex-USS YOG 60) YO 4 (HARBOUR TANKER)
ARDANG LCU 3 MATAPHON LCU 1 RAWI LCU 2 Displacement, tons 422 standard
KOLUM LCU 5 PHETRA LCU 4 TALIBONG LCU 6 Dimensions, feet 174-5 X 32 X 15
Displacement, tons 134 standard; 279 fu load Complement
Dimensions, feet 112 X 32 ^ 4
Guns 2—20 mm AA Small tanker of the e; -YOG type. Employed as a fleet auxiliary attendant oiler
Main engines Diesel: 3 shafts; 675 bh 10 knots
Complement 37
Former United States landing craft of the LCT (6) type. Employed as transport ferries.
PROET (HARBOUR TANKER)

SURVEY SHIP Dimensions, feet
Main engines
122-7
Diesels;
x 19-7 x
500 bhp = 9 knots

8-7
Built by the Royal Thai Naval Dockyard, Bangkok. Commissioned on 16 Jan 1970.
CHANDHARA AGS 11

Dimensions, feet 229-2 oa x 34-5 x 10
1—20 mm AA
PRONG YO 5 (HARBOUR TANKER)
Gun
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 1 000 bhp = Displacement, ton 1 50 standard
Range, miles 10000 (cruising)
Complement 72 Main engines Diesel; 150 bhp
Complement
Built by C. Melchers & Co, Bremen, Germany. Laid down on 27 Sep 1 960.
on 17 Dec 1960. Can also be used as training ship and yacht. Launched in 1 938. Employed as a small naval ,
SICHANG AKL 1 (TRANSPORT)

Complement 30
1 Co, Japan. S/c/7ang was launched on 10 Nov 1 937. Completed in Jan
KLED KEO AF 7 (TRANSPORT)

CHANDHARA 7962, fi
Guns 3—20 mm
Main engines diesel; 600 hp = 12 knots
2 OCEANOGRAPHIC CRAFT Complement
1
54
Of 90 tons, launched in 1955 with a crew of 8.
Operates with patrol boat squadron.
SUPPORT FORCES CHUANG YW 8 (WATER BOAT)

CHULA AO 2 (SUPPORT TANKER) Dimensions, feet 98 x 18 x 72
Main engines GM diesel; 500 bhp = 11 knots
Displacement, tons 2 395 standard Complement 29
Main engines Steam turbines Built by the Royal Thai Naval Dockyard, Bangkok, Launched on 1 4 Jan 1 965 .
This tanker and Matra (see below) were acquired for naval oiling and supply duties.
CHAN YW 6 (WATER BOAT)

Main engines Diesel; Speed = 6 knots
Probably non-operational.
4 TUGS
SAMAE SAN {ex-Empire Vincent) YTM 1

MATRA AO 3 (SUPPORT TANKER) Dimensions, feet 105-0 26-5 X 13-0
X
Displacement, tons 4 744 Main engines Triple expansion; 850 ihp = 10-5 knots
Dimensions, feet 328 x 45-2 x 20 Complement 27
Main engines Steam turbine
Built by Cochrane & Sons Ltd , Selby, Yorks, England.
Employed as a freighting and fleet replenishment tanker and naval supply ship.
SAMED (HARBOUR TANKER) KLUENG BADAN (ex-USN YTL) YTL 2 RAD (ex-USN YTL) YTL
WARN VICHAI (ex-USN YTL) YTL 3
Dimensions, feet 120 X 20 X 10 Displacement, tons 63 standard {'Rad 52 standard)
Main engines Diesel; 500 bhp = 9 knots Dimensions, feet 64-7 x 16-5 x 6-0 (Rad 607 " 17-5 x 50)
Main engines Diesels; speed = 8 knots {Rad 6 knots)
Built by Royal Thai Naval Dockyard, Bangkok. Launched on 8 July 1966.
Commissioned on 1 5 Dec 1 970. Rad transferred 1 955 from US, the other pair bought from Canada 1 953.
320 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO TONGA TOGO
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

COAST GUARD SEA SCOUT CG
1 45ft TYPE
5
Administration
Commanding Officer. T 6 T. Coast Guard Captain D F. A. Bloom MOM, GM Lengtfi, feet 45
Main engines 1 GM 671 diesel; speeri - 12 knots
Built by J Taylor (Shipbuilders) Ltd. Shoreham-oy-Sea. Refitted in 1970 with a

single GM 671 dieselin place of the former two Perkins diesels
(a) 1974: 200 (25 officers, 175 ratings)
(b) Voluntary
IVIercantile Marine
Lloyds Register of Shipping: 28 vessels of 15 659 tons gross
PATROL CRAFT
2 LATER VOSPER TYPE
BUCCO REEF CG ' CHAGUARAMUS CG 3
Dimensions, feet 95 wl; 1030 « 19 8 « 5 8
Guns 1 —
20 mm Hispano Suiza
Main engines 2 Paxman Ventura diesels; 2 900 bfip = 24 knots
Oil fuel, tons 20
Range, miles 2000 13 knots
at SEA SCOUT 1972 Trinidad & Tobago Coast Guard
Complement 19 (3 officers, 16 ratings) 4 INSHORE TYPE
Chaguaramus was laid down on 1 Feb 1971 and launched on 29 Mar 1971. Both
commissioned at Portsmouth on 18 Mar 1972. Fitted with modern navigational
equipment, air-conditioning antJ roll-damping.
Three Glastron glass fibre runabouts and one locally built (also of glass fibre), all
capable of 27 knots, are used for inshore patrol work, mainly in the Gulf of Pana.
TONGA
On 10 Mar 1973 King Taufa 'ahau Tupou IV commissioned the first craft of Tonga's
Maritime Force, a necessary service in a Kingdom of seven main groups of islands spread
over 270 square miles.
NGAHAU KOULA P 101
Of 40 feet and armed with a machine gun. Manned by volunteers from the Royal Guard
and Tongan Defence Force.
COURLANO BAY CG 2 TRINITY CG

Dimensions, feet 95 102
Guns -40 Bofor
Main engines ^ Vee-form
2 .c^-.v^ 12 cyl
^r' Paxman .^. .....>. YJCM turbo-charged
."-.."• Ventura .
diesels; 2 910 bhp = 24 5 knots (max)

tons
Oil fuel, 18
Range, miles at 13-5 knots
1
Designed and by Vosper Limited, Portsmouth. Of steel construction with aluminium

built
alloy superstructure. Up-to-date radar and navigational equipment is fitted, and the boats
are air-conditioned throughout except the engine room. Vosper roll-damping equip-
ment IS fitted for improved sea-keeping and greater efficiency and comfort of the crews.
Laid down Oct 1 963. Trinity was launched on 1 4 Apr 1 964 Both were commissioned
at Portsmouth on 20 Feb 1 965 Trinity is named after Trinity Hills so named by Columbus
on making his landfall in 1 498 and Courland Bay after a bay in Tobago where a settle-
ment was founded by the Duke of Courland in the 17th century '^
--â
J"X.
mr~"*i
COURLAND BAY 7972, Trinidad & Tobago Coast Guard

NGAHAU KOULA
1 60 ft TYPE
SEA HAWK
Dimensions, feet
Guns
60 » 17 3 X 35
1 machine gun
TOGO
Main engines 2 Rolls Royce diesels: 250 hp = 14 5
Radius, miles 400 Togo, which proclaimed independence on 27 April 1 960 and has a port at Lome operates
Complement 6 (1 officer, 5 men) one 1 30 ft patrol vessel, three 1 00 ft patrol vessels, and one 95 ft river gunboat. Personnel
is 250 officers and men.
Builtby J. Taylor (Shipbuilders) Ltd, Shoreham-by-Sea Extensively refitted i
but taken out of service in Dec 1971 and placed in reserve

TUNISIA 321
TUNISIA
Chief of Naval Staff: Capitaine de Fregate Jedldi Bechir 1974; 1 900 officers and men Lloyds' Register of Sfiipping
1 year selective National Service 24 vessels of 28 408 tons gross
FRIGATE Light Forces — continued

1 Ex-US "EDSALL- CLASS
PRESIDENT BOURGUIBA (ex-USS Thomas J. Gary DER 326) E 7
Dimensions, ft (m) 306 oa X 36-6 x 14 (93-3 x 11} " 4 3)

Guns 2—3 in (76 mm) 50 cal; 2—20 mm
Torpedo tubes 2 triple Mk 32
A/S weapon 1 Hedgefiog
Main engines 4 diesels; 6 000 bfip; 2 sfiafts = 19 knots
Complement 169
Converted to Radar
RADAR. SPS 28 and SPS 10.
SAKIET SIDI YOUSSEF 737? Tunisian Navy

AL JALA P 203
CORVETTE ISTIKLAL (ex-/C 11, /> 761) P 201

FRENCH A-69 TYPE AVISO Dimensions, feet 104 5 X 15 5 " 5-5
;
260 load
Guns 2—20 mm AA
Displacement, tons 950 standard; 1 full
x 9-8
Main engines 2 Mercedes-Benz diesels, 2 shafts; 2 400 bhp = 29 knots
Dimensions, feet 262-5 oa ^ 33-8
Guns 1—3.9 in AA (100 mm); 1—40 mm; 4—20 mm Complement
1
17
A/S weapons 1 sextuple Mk 64 rocket launcher (375 mm)
Built by Ch Navals dEsterel, 201-203 1961-63, 204 1967.
4 fixed torpedo launchers for homing torpedoes
Main engines
es 2 SEMT Pielstick PC2V Diesels, 2 shafts; c-p
1 100 shp = 24 knots
Range, miles
!S 4 500 at 15 knots
Complement t 62
France in 1972 (See Coastal minesweeper below),
COASTAL MINESWEEPER
HANNIBAL (ex-Coque/icot ex-USN MSC 84)
French minesweeper of the "Acacia" class loaned to Tunisia for one year in 1 973 until
completion of the A69 Type Aviso ordered from France is completed.
LIGHT FORCES
3 "P 48" CLASS
BIZERTE P 301 HORRIA (ex-Liberte) P 302
Dimensions, feet 1575 > 23-3 X 7
Guns 2—40 mm AA 8 COASTAL PATROLCRAFT
Missiles 8 SS-12 M
Main engines 2 diesels; 4 800 bhp = 20 knots V 101 V 102 V 103 V 10s V 107
V 104 V 106 V 108
Built by Ch Franco-Beiges (Villeneuve, la Garenne). Bizerte was launched on 20 Nov Displacement, tons 38
1969 and completed 1 July 1 970. Homa launched 1 2 Feb 1 970 and completed Dimensions, feet 83 156
< - 4 1
Oct
1970. Third ship ordered from Soc. Francaise Constructions Navale for
delivery in
Guns 1-20 mm
Nov 1974. Main engines 2 twim GM diesels; 2 400 hp ==
23 knots
Complement 11
V 1 07 and V 1 08 were added to the
1972 Tunisian Navy

1970 Tunisian Nav
1 Ex"FOUGEUX" CLASS TUG
SAKIET SIDI YOUSSEF (ex-UW 12) P 303 2 COASTAL PATROL CRAFT
JAOUEL EL BAHR T 1
Displacement, tons 325 standard; 400 full load SABBACK EL BAHR T 2

Dimensions, feet 170 pp X 23 X 6-5
Guns 1—40 mm; 2—20 mm 25 metre patrol craft built by Ch. Navals dEsterel.
A/S weapons 1 hedgehog; 2 DCT; 2 DC racks
Main engines 4 Pielstick-SEMT diesels; 2 340 bhp RAS ADAR (ex-Zeeland, ex-Pan American, ex-Ocean Pride. ex-HMS Oriana, BAT 1)
Complement 4 officers, 59 men Displacement, tons 540 standard-
Dimensions, feet 144-4 x 33 x 13.5
Patrol vessel of the "Fougueux " class. Built in France by Dubigeon, Nantes, under US Built by the Gulfport Boilerworks &- Eng Co in 1 942 and lend leased to the Royal Navy
off-shore order. Purchased by Federal Germany in 1957 and served as A/S trials in that year as BAT 1 HMS Oriana, returned and sold in 1946 as Ocean Pride, then
vessel. Transferred to Tunisia in Dec 1969. Pan America in 1947, then Zeeland in 1956.
322 TURKEY
TURKEY
Naval Command Strength of the Fleet Disposals
Chief of tfie Navy: Destroyers

Admiral Kemal Kayacan Type Active Bui/ding
Destroyers 1973 Gaziantep, Ciresun
Chief of Staff: Turkish Naval Forces: Frigates
Vice Admiral Hilmi Firat Corvettes Corvettes
Submarines— Patrol
Fast Attack Craft— Missile 1973 Edremit, Eregli
Fast Attack Craft— Torpedo
Large Patrol Craft Submarines
Diplomatic Representation Coastal Patrol Craft
Minelayers— Large (Most replaced by submarines of same name).
Defence Attache Minelayers— Coastal
Rear-Admiral Fua —
Minesweepers Coastal 1 973 Birinci Inonu, Cana/dole, Cerbe, Ikinci Inonu,
—
Minesweepers Inshore Pirireis
Nava/ Attache in Washington: LSI
Captain Erhan Gurcan LCTs Fast Attack Craft
LCUs
LCM's 1973 Dogan, Marti. AB 1-4. 6-7
Support Tankers
(a) 1974: 40 000 officers and ratings Repair Ships
(b) 20 months national service
Naval Air Arm
Transport
Naval Bases S/M Rescue Ships
BDVs
Headquarters; Ankara Gate Vessels
Mam Naval Base; Golcuk Tugs— Ocean
Senior Flag Officers; Istanbul, Izmir Tugs— Harbour Mercantile Marine
Other Flag Officers; Eregli, Bosphorus, Floating Docks
Heybeli Ada (Training), Dardanelles, Iskenderun Training Ship Lloyd's Register of Shipping;
Dockyards: Gblcijk, Taskizak (Istanbul) Survey Vessels 353 vessels of 756 807 tons gross
DESTROYERS
-TEPE" CLASS
5
(Ex-US "GEARING" CLASS)

Name Builders Completed
ADATEPE (ex-USS Forest Royal. DD 872) Bethlehem (Staten Is ) 28 June 1946
GAYRET (ex-USS Eversole DD 789) D 352 Todd Pacific Shipyard 8 Jan 1946 10 July 1946
KOCATEPE (ex-USS Harwood. DD 861) D 354 Bethlehem (San Pedro) 24 May 1945 28 Sep 1945
M. FEVZI QAKMAK (ex-USS Charles H. Roan DD 853) d 351 Bethlehem Steel Co, Quincy 15 May 1945 12 Sep 1946
TINAZTEPE (ex-USS Keppler. DD 765) D 355 Bethlehem (San Francisco) 24 June1945 23 May 1947
Displacement, tons 2 425 standard 3 500 , full load

Guns 4—5 in (727 mm) 38 cal dual
purpose (2 twin)
Fram I ; 1 Asroc 8-tube launcher;

2 triple torpedo tubes (Mk 32):
Facilities for small helo
Fram II:
1 Trainable Hedgehog;
2 Triple torpedo tubes (Mk 32) ;
2 Fixed Torpedo tubes (Mk 28).

Facilities for small Helo
Mam engines 2 geared turbines; 2 shaf
60 000 shp
Speed 34 knots
0(1 fuel, tons 650
Range, miles 4 800 at 15 knots,
2 400 at 25 knots
GENERAL KOCATEPE (as H

Added 1972. USN
Adatepe, Gayret and Cakmak FRAM
Kocatepe Tinaztepe FRAM II. They were transferred to
Turkey on 27 Mar 1 971 (Adatepe) 1 7 Dec 1 971 (Koca-
tepe) 30 June 1972 (Tmaztepe) 11 July 1973 (Gayret)
and 21 Sept 1973 (Cakmak), Adatepe and Kocatepe
purchased 15 Feb 1973.
RADAR. Fram I: SPS 40 long range air search; SPS 10

surface search; gun fire control Mk 68 radar.
Fram II;SPS 6 long range S band air surveillance;
SPS 10 surface search; Mk 68 as above.
SONAR. Fram I SOS 23. Fram II SOS 29. GEARING FRAM
ALLEN M. SUMNER" (FRAN

CLASS
1 Ex-US "SMITH" CLAI
MUAVENET (ex-USS Gn ex- DM 33, D 357 Bethlehem, 9 Apr 1944 30 Sep 1944
ex DD 772) San Pedro
mjne-
Modified -Allen M. Sumner" class converted
for
After modernisation at Philadelphia she was

laying.
transferred on 22 Oct 1971. R
4 Babcock and Wilcox
376-5 X 41 X 19 (1148 " 125 Geared turbines; 60 000 shp
Dimensions, ft (m)
2 shafts Mk 68 radar director.
X 5-8) SPS 6 air search;
6—5 in ( /27 mm) 38 cal (twins) Speed 34
;
mm Range, miles 4 600 at 1 5 knots

12—40 mm; 11—20 SONAR. SOS 29.
Complement 274
TURKEY 323
Destroyers— cont/nued
ZAFER (ex-USS Hugh, Purvis ex-DD 709)
Builders
Federal SB and DD Co
Displacement, tons 2 200 standard ,
Length, feet (metres) 3765 {114-8)

Beam, feet {metres) 40 9 {125)
Draught, feet (me(/-es) 19 {5 8)
Guns 6—5 in 38 cal (twins)
A/S weapons 2 Triple torpedo launchers Mk 32
2 Hedgehogs, 2 Mk 25 torpedo
tubes
Machinery 2 geared turbines; 2 shafts;
60 000 shp Allen M Sumner Class FRAM II
Speed 34 knots
Oil fuel, tons 650 GENERAL search and SPS 10
Range, miles 4 600 at 15 knots Zafer is a standard FRAM Sumner class purchased 15
Complement 275 (15 officers, 260 ratings) Feb 1973. SONAR SOS 29.
5 • ' I CLASS
(Ex-US "FLETCHER" CLASS)
Aâme No. Builders Launched Completed
ICEL (ex-USS Preston. DD 795) D 344 Bethlehem Company, San Pedro 12 Dec 1943 20 Mar 1944
ISKENDERUN (ex-USS Boyd. DD 544) D 343 Bethlehem Company, San Pedro 29 Oct 1942 8 May 1943
ISTANBUL (ex-USS Clarence K. Branson DD 668) D 340 Federal SB & DD Co, Newark 18 Apr 1943 11 June 1943
IZMIR (ex-USS Van Valkenburgh DD 656) D 341 Gulf Shipbuilding Corp 19 Dec 1943 2 Aug 1944
IZMIT (ex-USS Cogswell. DD 651) D 392 Bath Iron Works Corpn 5 June 1943 17 Aug 1943
Displacement, tons 2 050 standard 3 000 ; full load
Length, feet {metres) 376 5 {114-8) oa
Beam, feet {metres) 39 5 (12-1)
Draught, feet (merAss) 18 0(5 5)
Guns, surface 4—5 in (127 mm) 38 cal
Guns, AA 6—3 in (76 mm)
A/S weapons 2 Hedgehogs
60 000 shp
Speed, knots 34
Oil fuel, tons 650
Complement 250
TRANSFERS. Transferred as follows Istanbul 14 Jan

1967, Izmir 28 Feb 1 967, Iskenderun and Ismit on 1 Oct
1969, and Icel on 15 Nov 1969.
1972. Turkish Navy
%4ll- RADAR. Search: SPS 6. Tactical: SPS 10. Fire

Control: GFCS 68.
2 "G" CLASS
(Ex-US -GLEAVES' CLASS)

Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Complaltd
GELIBOLU (ex-USS Buchanan. DD 484) D 346 Federal SB & DD Co Pon Newark 11 Feb 1941 22 Nov 1941 21 Mar 1942
GEMLIK (ex-USS Lardner. DD 487) D 347 Federal SB & OD Co Port Newark July 1941 20 Mar 1942 13 May 1942

Length, feet (mertes) 341 0(7O39)wl; 348-5 (706-2) oa
Guns, surface D346: 3—5 in (727 mm) 38 cal;
D347-. A-5 in (127 mm) 38 cal
Guns, AA D346: 4—3 in (76 mm) -,
D347: 4—40 mm
A/S weapons 2 Hedgehogs homing torpedoes;
,

Main engines GE geared turbines; 2 shafts,
50 000 shp
Speed, knots 34
Complement 250
GENERAL
Former US "Gleaves" class destroyers, acquired by
Turkey early in 1949, Gelibolu was formally taken over
on 29 Apr 1 949, and Gemlikm 1 950. Modernised in USA 7970, Turkish Navy. Official
in 1 957-58 and fitted with tripod instead of pole foremast
and raised bridge.
GUNNERY. The 5 in gun in "X" position, 40 AA mm

and 20 mm AA guns in Gelibolu and Giresun were
replaced by four 3-in AA guns in two twin mountings.
Kr^âjgjiÂM
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Fire Control: GFCS 68.
324 TURKEY
FRIGATES
PEYK D 359
kl
Length, feet [metres) 311-7 {950)
Draught, feet {metres}
Guns
Tubes
Aircraft
1 {5-5)
-3 in {76 mm) 2 twin
6—12-6 in {320 mm) 2 triple
1 helicopter
^
Main engines 4 Fiat diesels; 2 shafts;
24 000 bhp
Speed, knots 25
First major warships built in Turkey. The prototype. Berk,

was laid down in the Golcuk naval yard on 9 Mar 1967,
and Peyk on 1 8 Jan 1 968. Berk was launched 25 June
1971 and completed 12 July 1972. Peyk was launched
7 June 1972 for completion in June 1974. Both are
named after famous ships of the Ottoman Navy. 7572, Turkish Navy
CORVETTES
3 "gESME" CLASS
CARDAK (ex-Tourmaline, 4 Oct 1942) A 596
QESME (ex-Elfreda, 25 Jan 1943) A 595
EDINICIK {ex-Grecian. 22 Sep 1943) A 597
Length, feet (metres) 21 50 {61-4) w! 221-0 (67-4) oa ;

Gyns 1—3 in (76 mm): 6—40
Main engines Diesel electric; 2 shafts;
3 500 bhp
Speed, knots
AScij
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<^^p^n^«s»* mmt
Former US fleet minesweepers of the "Auk" class. Shipbuilders, Cleveland (Qesme and Edincik); General Namedafter Turkish ports. Qesme and Cardak are Head-
Transferred to Great Britain while under construction. Engineering & DD Co, Alameda, Gulf Shipbuilding quarters Ships. Edincik training ship, Carsamba and
Transferred to Turkey in Apr 1 947. Built by Associated Corporation, Houston (Cardak). Launch dates above. Candarii of the same class are Survey Ships.
2 "ALANYA" CLASS
Name No. Builders Launched
ALANYA (ex-Broome) A 589 (ex-M 501) Evans Deakin, Brisbane 6 Oct 1941
AYVALIK (ex- Antalya, i-Ceraldton) A 588 (ex-M 500) Poole & Steele, Sydney 16 Aug 1941
Displacement, tons 790 standard ; 1 025 full load

Length, feet (metres) 1620 (49-4) pp; 1860 (56-7) oi
Guns, surface in (102 mm)
Guns, AA 1 —40 mm; 4—20 mm
A/S weapons 2 OCT
Main engines Triple expansion ; 2 shafts
1 800 ihp
Speed, knots 15
Oil fuel, tons 170
Complement
Both Australian built "Bathurst" class fleet minesweepers,

1940-42. Served m the Royal Navy. Acquired from
Great Britain in Aug 1946. Named after Turkish ports.
Both are now Logistic Support Ships.
SUBMARINES
2 TYPE 209 ( HOWALDTSWE RKE)
Displacement, tons 990 surfaced; 1 290 dived
Torpedo tubes -21 inch (with reloads)
Main machinery Diesel electric. 4 Siemens MTU
diesel-generators; 1 Siemens
7575 Howaldtswerke
electric motor; 1 shaft
Range 50 days A single-hull design with two ballast tanks and forward and passive sonar, sonar detection equipment, sound
Complement 31 and after trim tanks. Fitted with snort and remote mach- ranging gear and underwater telephone. Fitted with two
inery control. The single screw is slow revving. Very periscopes, radar and Omega receiver. Fore-planes
Designed by Ingenieurkontor, Liibeck for construction high capacity batteries with GRP lead-acid cells and retract. Building at Kiel First boat laid down 2 Aug
by Howaldtswerke, Kiel and sale by Ferrostaal Essen all battery cooling — by Wilh. Hagen and VARTA. Active 1972.
TURKEY 325
2 Ex-US "GUPPY III- CLASS
Name Builder Launched Completed
CANAKKALE (ex-USS Cobbler SS 344; S 341 Electric Boat Co. 1 Apr 1945 8 Aug 1945
IKINCI INONU (ex-USS Corporal SS 346) S 333 Electric Boat Co. 10 June1945 9 Nov 1945
Displacement, tons 1 975 standard; 2 540 dived Torpedo tubes -21 mch {533 mm) 6 bow. Speed 20 surfaced; 15 dived
Dimensions, ft (m) 326 5 x 27 x 17 Complement
{99-4 « a-2 X 5-2) Main machinery diesels, 6 400 shp, 2 elect
5 400 bhp. 2 shafts Transferred 21 Nov 1973.
CANAKKALE (as Cobbler) '970. A a J Pd'j
GUPPY I I A' CLASS

Name Builders Launched Completed Transferred
BIRINCI INdlMiJ (ex-USS Jhreadfin. SS 410) 346 Portsmouth Navy Yard 26 June 1944 30 Aug 1944 15 Aug 1973
BURAKREIS (ex-USS Sealox, SS 402) 335 Portsmouth Navy Yard 28 Mar 1944 13 June1944 25 June 1971
CERBE (ex-USS Jrutta, SS 421) 340 Portsmouth Navy Yard 22 May 1944 16 Nov 1944 24 Aug 1972
MURATREiS (ex-USS Razorback. SS 394) 336 Portsmouth Navy Yard 27 Jan 1944 3 Apr 1944 17 Dec 1971
ORUCREIS (ex-USS Pomfret. SS 391) 337 Portsmouth Navy Yard 27 Oct 1943 19 Feb 944 3 May 1972
PREVEZE (ex-USS Entemedor, SS 340) 345 Electric Boat Co. 17 Dec 1944 6 Apr 1945 24 Aug 1972
ULUCALIREIS (ex-USS Thomback, SS 418) 338 Portsmouth Navy Yard 7 July 1944 13 Oct 1944 24 Aug 1972
1 "GUPPY lA" CLASS

Electric Boat Co 7 July 1944
DUMLUPINAR (ex-USS Caiman. SS 323)
Displacement, tons 1840 standard; 2 445 dived

Dimensions, ft (m) 306 X 27 X 17
(93-2 X 8-2 X 5-2)
10—21 in (533 mm) 6 bow,
4 stern ; 24 torpedoes carried
3 GM 4 800 hp 2 electric
diesels ; ;
motors; 5 400 hp
Complement
The fact that the same names are used for replacement
submarines as for their predecessors can be confusing,
eg "Cerbe'' was used for both ex-USS Hammerhead and
now for ex-USS Jrutta.
4 Ex-US MODIFIED FLEET TYPE ORUCREIS (as Pomfret) T972. Turkish Nav
(Ex-- BALAO-' CLASS)
Name No. Builders Launched Completed Transferred
GiJR (ex-USS Chub, SS 329) 334 Electric Boat Co. 7 May 1944 28 Apr 1945 23 May 1948
HIZIRREIS (ex-USS Mero. SS 378) 344 Manitowoc SB Co. 17 Jan 1945 17 Aug 1945 20 Apr 1960
SAKARYA (ex-USS Boarfish. SS 327) 332 ElectricBoat Co. 18 June 1944 21 Oct 1944 23 May 1948
TURGUTREIS (ex-USS Bergall. SS 320)
>0) 342 Electnc Boat Co. 16 Feb 1944 12 June1944 17 Oct 1958
Displacement, tons 1 526 standard 1 829 surface;
2 424 dived
Dimensions, ft (m) 311-8 X 27-2 X 138
(95 X 8-3 X 4-2)
Torpedo tubes 10—21 inch {533 mm); 6 bow,
4 stern 24 torpedoes carried
;
Main machinery 4 GM diesels; 6 400 shp; 2

electric motors; 5 400 shp
Speed, knots 20 surfaced: 10 dived
797/, Turkish Navy
Complement
Streamlined boats of "Balao" class. Now becoming
obsolescent. Turgutreis purchased 15 Aug 1973 prob-
ably for spare parts eventually.
LIGHT FORCES
4 FAST ATTACK CRAFT —M I SS I L
These craft of 400 tons, one to be built in W. Germany and three in Turkey, have now
been ordered.
2 Ex-US "A SH E VI LLE" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT)

BORA (ex-USS Surprise PG97) P339
YILDIRIM (ex-USS Defiance PG 95) P 338

Dimensions, feet 164-5 oa x 23-8 x 9.5
Guns 1—3 in 50 cal 1—40 mm; 4—50 cal MG ;
Main engines CODAG; 2 Cummins Diesels; 450 hp = 1 16 knots

1 GE gas turbine; 13 300 shp = 40 knots
Complement 25
These vessels belong to the largest Patrol Type built by the USN since World War II and
the first of that Navy to have gas turbines. Built by Petersens, Wisconsin in 1969 for
the USN and transferred to Turkey on 28th Feb 1973 and 11 June 1973 respectively. YILDIRIM (as Defiance)
326 TURKEY
Light Forces— continued

'AKHISAR" CLASS (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) Displacement, tons 130 standard, 147 full load
Dimensions, feet 101 X 21 ^ 7
AKHISAR (ex-PC 1641) P 114 SIVRIHISAR (ex-PC 1642)P 115 Guns 1—40 mm; 4—20 mm
DEMIRUISAR {ex-PC 1639) P 112 SULTANHISAR (ex-PC 1638) Pill Mam engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 1 850 hp = 18 5 knots
KOCHISAR (ex-PC 1643) P 116 YARHISAR {ex-PC 1640) P 113 Range, miles 1 500 at 10 knots
Complement 15
Dimensions, feet 170 wl; 173-7 X 23 X 10-2 Patrol gunboat type supplied from the United States in 1 967-68
Guns 1 —
3 Inch dp -40 mm AA
A/S weapons 4 OCT
Main engines 2 FM Diesels; 2 shafts; 2 bhp = 1 9 knots
Complement 65 (5 officers, and 60 mei
Similar to US 173 ft class submarine chasers. Built by Gunderson Bros. Engineering

Co, Portland, Oregon, except Kochisar built In GolciJk Dockyard, Turkey. Transferred
on 3 Dec 1 964, 22 Apr 1 965, 22 Apr 1 965, 2 May 1 964, 24 Sep 1 964 and 22 Apr 1 965
respectively.
1970, Turkish Navy
17 LARGE PATROL CRAFT

Dimensions, ft (m) 129-3 x 20 6 x 4-9 {344 « 63 x 15)
Guns 1—40 mm; 2—20 mm
Main engines 4 MB diesels; 2 shafts; 3 200 bhp = 22 knots
12-20 1960-61 by Schweers, Bardenfleth. J 21 and 22 built at Gblcuk Navy

built in
1972. Turkish Navy 'ard. J 23to26builtatTaskizakin 1968 and J 27 and 28 at Taskizak in 1 970.
KARTAL" CLASS (FAST ATTACK CRAFT-TORPEDO)
ALBATROS
ATMACA
DENIZKUSU
P 327 (ex-P 325)
P 322 (ex-P 335)
P 321 (ex-P 336)
KASIRGA
MELTEM
PELIKAN
P
P
P
329
325
326
(ex-P 338)
(ex-P 330) L
KARTAL P 324 (ex-P 333) SAHIN P 323 (ex-P 334)
SIMSEK P 328 (ex-P 332)
Displace 160 St. load

Dimensi 140 5 23 5
Guns 2—40 mm AA
4-21 inch
Main engines
Of the German 'Jaguar' type
4 Maybach diesels, 4 shafts; 12
Built by Lurssen, Vegesack, in 1966-67 (P 321

000 bhp = 42
322
^^^^
323 324 329 ex-P 336 335 334 333 338 respectively) others in 1968

LS 9 P 1209
LS 11 P 1211
Dimensions, feet 83 X 140 X 5-0
Gun 1—20 mm AA
1972. Turkish Navy A/S weapons 2 A/S Rocket launchers
Main engines 2 Cummins diesels; 1 100 bhp = 20 knots
10 LARGE PATROL CRAFT Ex-US type, transferred on 25 June 1953.
AB 27 (P 227) AB 29 (P 1229) AB 32 (P 1232)
AB 28 (P 228) AB 30 (P 1230) AB 33 (P 1233)
AB 31 (P 12311 AB 34 'P 12341
Dimensions, feet 132 - 21 MTB 1 P 311 MTB 3 P 313 MTB 6 P 316 MTB 8 P 318
Guns 2-40 mn MTB 2 P 312 MTB 4 P 314 MTB 7 P 317 MTB 9 P 319
Soeed 22 knots MTB 10 P 320
Displacement, 70 standard
Dimensions, I 71-5 X 13-8 X 85
Main engines Diesel; 2 000 bhp
972. Turkish Navy

AB 21 (ex PGM-104 AB 22 (ex PGM-105)
AB 23 (ex PGM-106) AB 24 (ex PGM-106)
TURKEY 327
MINE WARFARE FORCES
1 LARGE I N E LAYE R
NUSRET N 110 (ex-N 108)
Length feet (metres) 246 (750) pp 2527 (77 ; 0) oa

Guns, dual purpose 4—
3 in(76mm), 2 twin mountings \ N
Mines 400 capacity
Main engines GM
diesels, 4 800 hp; 2 sfiafts
Speed, knots 18
Complement 146
A new type of minelayer of special Scandinavian-NATO

design. Built at Fredenksfiaven Dockyard, Denmark
Laid down in 1962, launched in 1964, and completed in
1965. Commissioned on 16 Sep 1964 at Copenhagen.
Similar to Danish "Falster" class.
RADAR. Search; RAN 7S. Fire Control. X Band

Navigation Radar.
2 Ex-US LST TYPE (MINELAYERS) Displacement, tons

Dimensions, feet
320 standard. 370
138 144 oa
full load
28 90
pp , » '
SANCAKTAR (ex-German Bochum, ex-USS Rice County) A 580 Guns 2—20 mm AA
BAYRAKTAR (ex-German Bottrop. ex-USS Sahne County) A 579- Mam engines 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1 200 bhp = 14 knots
Displacement, tons 1 653 standard Oil fuel, tons 25
Dimensions, feet 328 oa » 50 -<
Guns 6—40 mm (2 V in, 2 sing Complement 38 (4 officers, 34 men)
Main engines 2 GM Diesels, 2 shafts.
Transferred on 30 Sep 1 958, 26 July 1 965, 8 Sep 1 967, 8 Nov 1 965, 9 July 1 aoa, 24 Mar
bhp = 11 knots
1970, 24 Mar 1970, 19 Nov 1970, 29 May 1965, 25 Oct 1965, 30 Jan 1959, 27 Mar
Range, miles 15 000 at 9 knots 1959, respectively. Selfuk (ex-AMS 124) and Seyhan (ex-AMS 142) were trans-
Complement 125 ferred from France (via USA) on 24 Mar 1 970 and Seyman from Belgium (via USA) on
Formerly USN LST' ansferred to Germany 961 and thence to Turkey on 13 19 Nov 1970.
Dec 1972.
5 LS TYPE (COASTAL MINELAYERS)
MARMARIS (ex-/.S/W 481) N 103

MERip (ex-LSM 490) N 102
MERSIN (ex-Z-S/M 492) N 104
MORDOGAN (ex-Z.S/W 484) N 101
MiJREFTE (ex-LSM 493) N 105
Dimensions, feet 196-5 wl; 203 34-5 8-5
m ^rîA^:::i^:aA
2 oa « '
Main engines
Oil fuel (tons)
Range, miles
Complement
Diesels; 2 shafts; 2
60
2 500
89
at 12 knots
Ex-US Landing Ships Medium. All launched in 1945, converted into coastal mine-
880 bhp = 12 knots
SAMSUN
4 MCB TYPE
___
(MINESWEEPERS-COASTAL)
'
'^^^
§
layers by the US Navy in 1952 and taken over by the Turkish Navy (LSM 481, 484
and 490) and the Norwegian Navy (LSM 492 and 493) in Oct 1 952 under MAP. LSM TIREBOLU (ex-HMCS Comax) M 532 TERME (ex-HMCS Trinity) M 531
492 (Vale) and LSM 493 (Vidar) were retransferred to the Turkish Navy on 1 Nov TEKIRDAG (ex-HMCS Ungave) M 533 TRABZON (ex-HMCS Caspe) M £
1960 at Bergen, Norway. Displacement, tons 390 standard; 412 full load
Dimensions, feet 1400 pp 152 oa ; » 20 8 « 70
Gun 1—40 mm
Mam engines Diesels; 2 shafts; 2 400 bhp = 16 knots
Oil fuel, tons 52
Comolement
Canadian MCBs. Sailed from Sydney, Nova Scotia, to Turkey on 19 May
MEHMETCIK (ex-USS YMP 3) N 115

Dimensions, feet 130 ' 35 X 6
TIREBOLU 7970, Turkn
Complement 22
4 Ex-US MINESWEEPERS — IN!SHORE
Former US motor mine planter Built by Higgins Inc, New Orleans Completed in 958 M
1
FATSA (ex-MS/ 17) M 502 FINIKE (e:X-/MS/ 18) 503
Steel hulled Transferred under MAP in 1 958 For harbour defence
FOQA 15) M 500
FETHIYE (ex-MSI 16) M 501 (ex- MSI
Dimensions, feet 1119 23 5 ' 7 9
-<
Gun 1—50 cal

Mam engines 4 diesels; 2 shafts; 960 bhp ==
1 3 knots
Complement 30
Built in USA and transferrea under MAP at Boston, M ass, Aug-Sep 1 967.
was delivered by Peterson Builders Inc. on 8 Nov 1967
MEHMETCIK
12 MSC TYPE (MINESWEEPERS— COASTAL)
SAMSUN (ex-USS MSC 268) M 510 SEYHAN (ex-AMS 142) M 509
SAPANCA (ex-USS MSC 312) M 517 SEYMEN (ex-AMS 131) M 507
SARIYER (ex-USS MSC 315) M 518 SIGACIK ( ex-USS MSC 311) M 516
SAROS (ex-USS MSC 305) M 515 SILIFKE (ex-USS MSC 304) M 514
SEDDULBAHIR (ex-MSC 272) M 513 SINOP (ex-USS MSC 270) M 511 Navy
7370, Turkish
SELQUK (ex-^/WS 124) M 508 SURMENE (ex-USS /MSC 271) M 512
328 TURKEY
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES Service Forces—continued
1 Ex- us LST
ERTUGRUL (ex-USS Windham County LST 1170)
Guns 6—3 in 50 cal (twins)
Main engines 4 GM diesels : 2 shafts (cp propellers) : 6 000 bhp = 1 5 knots
Complement 116
Troops 395
Transferred by US June 1973. Built by Christy Corpn in 1954.
5 Ex-US LCT's
C 101 and 103-106

Dimensions, feet 1809 x 27-7 x 54 YUZBASI TOLUNAY 7972, Turkish Navy
Guns 2—20 mm
Complement 15
AKAR (ex-Istanbul. ey.-Adour) A 570 (SUPPORT TANKER)
Displacement, tons 4 289 13 200 full load
light;
Built in USA in 1942. Transferred 25 Sept 1967 Dimensions, feet 433 x 52-7 x 27
Main engines Parsons geared turbines; 5 200 shp = 15 knots
12 TURKISH BUILT LCT's Range, miles 10 000 at 10 knots
C 107-118

Dimensions, feet 1809 x 36-8 x 4 8
Guns 2—20 mm
Speed, knots
Complement
10-5
1 «^^«»
Built in Turkey 1966-1973.
12 TU R K I S H - BU LT LCU's
I
AKAR igjo, Turkish Navy
AKPINAR {ey.-Chiwaukum) A 574 (SUPPORT TANKER)
Displacement, tons 320 light; 405 full load Displacement, tons 700 light, 2 700 full load
Dimensions, feet 142 X 28 X 5 7
Measurement, feet 1 453 deadweight
Guns 2—20 mm Dimensions, feet 212-5 wl ; 220-5 oa x 37 .< 12-8
Main engines GM diesels; 2 shafts, 600 bhp Main engines Diesel; 800 bhp = 10 knots
Built in Turkey 1965- Formerly the United States oiler ÔG 26 Built by East Coast S.Y. Inc., Bayonne. Laid
4 Ex-US LCU 501 SERIE down on 2 Apr 1944. Launched on 5 May 1 944 Completed on 22 July 1 944. Trans-
C201 -204 ferred to Turkey in 1949.
Displacement, tons 160 light, 320 full load GOLgUK (ex-A 573) Y 1207 (SUPPORT TANKER)
Dimensions, feet 119 oa > 32 7 5
Guns 2-20 mm Displacement, tons 1 255
Main engines 3 diesels; 675 bhp = 10 Measurement, feet 750 deadweight
Complement 13 Dimensions, feet 185 x 31-1 x 10
Main engines B. & W
diesel; 700 bhp = 12-5 knots
Transferred from USA Oct-Dec 1966
20 TURKISH-BUILT LCM I
Built by Golcuk Dockyard, Ismit. Launched on 4 Nov 1953.
C 301 -320
DONATAN (ex-USS Anthedon. AS 24) A 583 (REPAIR SHIP)
Dimensions, feet 72 ' 20-5 X 4 8 Displacement, tons 8 100 standard
Gun<: 2-12-7 mm Dimensions, feet 492 x 69 5 ' 26-5
Main engines GM diesels; 2 shafts; 660 bhp = 9-5 Main engines Geared turbines; 1 shaft; 8 500 shp = 14-4 knots
Complement 9 Boilers 2
3uilt in Turkey in 1965 Former US submarine tender of the

'
class transferred to Turkey on 7 Feb 1969.
SURVEY SHIPS
gARSAMBA CANDARLI
Ex-US "Auk '
Class minesweepers of 1 250 For details see "Cesme" class under
"Corvettes".
MESAHA 1 and 2
Of 45 tons with a complement of 8— built in 1966.
MESAHA 3 and 4
Of 60 tons with a complement of 10 — built in 1943.
SERVICE FORCES
U LA BAT VAN SUPPORT TANKERS)
7572, Turkish Nav
Main engines Designed for a speed of 5 knots
Two small tankers for the Turkish Navy built in the G6lcu\ Dockyard, Izmit, in 1968-70. 2 Ex-US REPAIR SHIP!
BINBASI SAADETTIN GURCAN A 573 (SUPPORT TANKER)
BASARAN {ex-Patroclus, ARL 19, ex-LST 955) A 582
Displacement, tons 1 505 tandard 4 46 ;
ONARAN (ex-Alecto. AGP 14, ex-LST 558) A 581
Dimensions, feet 299 X 39 4 X 18
Main engines Diesels; 4 400 bhp
Displacement, tons 1625 standard: 4 080 full load
Built at Taskizak Naval Yard, Launched 1 July 1 969, Dimensions, feet 316 wl; 328 oa x 50 x 14
ALBAY HAKKI BURAK A 572 (SUPPORT TANKER)
Displacement, tons 3 800 full load Oil fuel (tons) 1 000
Dimensions, feet 251-3 pp ; 274-7 oa « 40 2 18 " Range, miles 9 000 at 9 knots
Main engines 2 GM diesels; electric drive; 4,400 bhp = 16 knots Complement
Complement 88
Built in 1964.
Former US repair ship and MTB tender, respectively, of the LST type. Basaran was
launched on 22 Oct 1 944 by Bethlehem Hingham Shipyard, Onaran on 1 4 Apr 1 944 by
Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co Acquired from the USA in 1952 and 1947, res-
pectively.
ALBAY HAKKI BURAK
YUZBASI TOLUNAY A 571 (SUPPORT TANKER)

Main engines Atlas Polar-diesels; 2 shafts; 1 920 bhp = 14 knots
1972, Turkish Navy
Built at Taskizak by Haskoy Naval D Y., Istanbul. Launched on 22 Aug 1950.
TURKEY 329
Service forces— continued

ULKU (ex-AngeIn) A 586 (TRANSPORT)

Dimensions, feet 296-9 « 43 6 ^ 20 3
Main engines Pielstick Diesel; 1 shaft; 3 000 bhp = 17
Complement 57
Transferred by W, Germany 22 Marcfi 1972,

KliRTARAN (ex-fi/ue6//-rf. ASR 19. ex-Yurak) A 584 (SUBMARINE RESCUE'SHIP)
Displacement, 1 294 standard; 1 675 full load
Dimensions, f 2050 oa 12 ' 38-5 '
Guns 1—3 inch; 2—40 mm AA

Main engines Diesel-electric; 3 000 bhp = 16
Former salvage tug adapted as a submarine rescue vessel in 1 947. Transferred from the
US Navy on 15 Aug 1950
3 -BAR" CLASS (BDV

AG 1 (ex-Barbarian. 21 Oct 1937) P 301 AG 2 ( Barbette, 15 Dec 1937) P 302
AG3( Barfair. 21 May 1938) P 303
Displacement, tons 750 standard; 1 000 fullload
Dimensions, feet 1500 pp; 173-8 oa ' 32 2 y 9-5
Gun 1—3 inch AA
Main engines Triple expansion; 850 ihp =115 knots
Boilers 2 SE
k
KURTARAN
AKIN {ex-Greenlet ASR 10) A 585 (SUBMARINE RESCUE SHIP)
1971 A b J Paîa
Former
third
KALDIRAY
British
by J
Measurement, tons
Mam engines
Complement
boom defence
Lewis
(BDV)
P 305
&
732 gross
Sons.
Steam reciprocating; 500

97
vessels two
Launch dates above
First e built by BIyth
ihp = 10 knots
SB. Co. and the
Built in 1938, Former French vessel. Purchased in 1964.

Displacement, tons 1 770 standard; 2 321 load
Dimensions, feet 251-3 ^ 42-2 ' 14-7 Y Y 1202
1201 Y 1203 (GATE VESSELS;
Guns 1—40 mm; 2—20 mm (twin)
Main engines Diesel-electric; 1 shaft; 3 000 bhp
Dimensions, feet 102 7 « 34 ' 4 7
Complement 85
These gate vessels were built by US for transfer to Turkey under MAP
Submarine rescue vessel, ex-USN "Chanticleer" class built by Moore SB & DD Co ,
Oakland in 1 942. Transferred 1 2 June 1 970 and purchased 1 5 Feb 1 973.
(SUBMARINE SUPPORT) AKBAS Y 1118

TUGS
ERKIN {ex-Trabzon ex-lmpenal) A 591
KEPEZ Y 1119
Displacement, tons 10 900 Displacement, tons 971
Dimensions, feet 441 X 58-5 23 Dimensions, feet 149 . 33 9 > 14
Guns 2—40 mm Speed, knots 12
Speed, knots 16
Complement 128
GAZAL (ex USS Siou'X ATF 75) A 587
Built in 1 938, Purchased in 1 968 and placed on the Navy list in 1 970. Dimensions, feet 205 oa < 38 5 > 16
Gun 1-3 inch
AG 6 (ex-Cerberus A 895) P 306 (BOOM DEFENCE VESSEL) Diesel electric; 3 000 bhp = 16 knots
Complement
Dimensions, feet 165-0 x 33-0 x 10-0 ONCU ONDER Y 1124
Guns 1—3 in; 4—20 mm AA Displacement, tons 500
Main engines Diesel-electric; 1 shaft; 1 500 bhp = 12-8 knots Speed 12 knots
The US harbour tugs ex-YTL 1 55, 751 ! transferred under MAP.
Netlayer built by Bethlehem Steel Co, Staten Island. Launched in May 1952 and KUVVET Y 1122
completed on 10 Nov 1952. Transferred from USA to Netherlands in Dec 1952. Displacement, tons 390
Used first as a boom defence vessel and latterly as salvage and diving tender since Dimensions, feet 107 x
" 26 5 12
1961 -but retained her netlaying capacity Handed back to USN (formality) on 17 Sep
1 970 but immediately turned over to the Turkish Navy.
KUDRET Y 1229
AG 5 (ex AN 104) P 305 (BDV) Dimensions, feet 65 >• 19 6- 9
680 standard; 860

Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet 148-7 pp; 173-8 oa
full
x
load
35-0 » 13-5 FLOATING DOCKS
Guns 1_40 mm AA; 3—20 mm AA
Main engines 4 MAN diesels; 2 shafts; 1 450 bhp Y 1081
16 000 tons lift
Netlayer /4A/ 104 built in US off-shore programme by Kroger, Rendesburg for Turkey. Y 1082
Launched on 20 Oct 1960 Delivered on 35 Feb 1961. 12 000 tons lift.
Y 1084
4 500 tons lift.
AG 4 (ex-Larch. ex-AN 21) P 304 (BDV) Y 1087
3 500 tons lift,
Dimensions, feet 146-0 wl; 163-0 oa ' 30-5 ' 10-5 Y 1086
Guns 1—3 inch AA 3 000 tons lift.
Main engines Diesel-electric; 800 bhp = 12 knots Y 1083
2 500 tons lift.
Former US netlayer of the "Aloe" class. Built by American S.B. Co, Cleveland, Laid
Acquired in 1947.
Y 1085
down in 1940. Launched on 2 July 1 941 Completed in 1 941 . .
400 tons lift.
TRAINING SHIP
SAVARONA
Length, feet (metres) 349 5 706 5)wl 408 5 ( ; ( 724-5)oa
Guns, surface -3 in (76 -I)
Guns, AA 2—40 mm; -20 mm

Main engines 6 geared t
10750 shp
Speed, knots
Boilers 4 watertube; 400 psi
Complement 132 81 midshipmen -I-
Built by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg. Launched on 28

Feb 1931. probably the most sumptuously
Formerly
fitted yacht afloat. Equipment includes Sperry gyro-
stabilisers. Converted into a training ship in 1952, the
saloons and dining rooms being adapted as cli
workshops and libraries for midshipmen.
330 UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED KINGDOM
Admiralty Board Mercantile Marine:
Secretary of State for Defence (Cfiairman): of Shipping: 3 628 vessels of 30 159 543 tons gross
The Right Honourable Mr. Roy Mason, MP
Minister of State: fVlinistry of Defence Vice-Chairman)
(
and /Vlinister of State for Defence
Procurement:
Mr William Rodgers, MP
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence for tfie Royal Navy: Strength of the Fleet
Mr Frank Judd, MP
Cfiief of the Naval Staff and First Sea Lord: Type Building
Admiral Sir Edward Ashmore, GCB. DSC [Projected)
Chief of Naval Personnel and Second Sea Lord: Aircraft Carrier
Admiral D. Williams Command Cruisers
Controller of the Navy: Helicopter Cruisers
Admiral Sir Anthony Griffin, KCB Light Cruisers
Chief of Fleet Support: Destroyers
Vice-Admiral P. White, CBE Frigates
Vice-Chief of the Naval Staff: Sonar Trials Ship
Vice-Admiral J D Treacher SSBNs
Chief Scientist [Royal Navy): Mr Basil Wilfred Lythall. CB, MA Submarines— Fleet
Deputy Under Secretary of State (Navy): Mr Sydney Redman, CB Submarines— Patrol
Second Permanent Under-Secretary for Administration: Mr J. M. Wilson. CBE Command Ships
Second Permanent Uhder-Secterary for Equipment: Sir Martin Flett. KCB Assault Ships (LSD)
LCTs
LCMs
LCVPs
Commanders-in-Chief LCPLs
Fast Attack Craft— Patrol
Commander in-Chief, Naval Home Command: Large Patrol Craft
Admiral Sir Derek Empson. KCB Fast Training Boats
Commander-in-Chief. Fleet: MOM Support Ship
Admiral Sir Terence Lewin, KCB, MVO. DSC Minehunters
Minesweepers Coastal —
Minesweepers Inshore —
Maintenance Ships
Submarine Depot Ships
Surveys Ship
Coastal Survey Ships
Inshore Survey Craft
Flag Officer. 1st Flotilla: Ice Patrol Ship
Rear Admiral H. C. Leach Royal Yacht
Flag Officer. 2nd Flotilla: Hovercraft
Rear-Admiral R. P. Clayton Diving Support Ship
Flag Officer, Submarines: Replenishment Tankers
Vice-Admiral G. Raikes. CBE, DSC
I.
Freighting Tankers
Flag Officer Naval Air Command: Bulk Tankers
Rear-Admiral P. M. Austin Small Fleet Tankers
Flag Officer Carriers and Amphibious Ships: Helicopter Support Ship
Rear-Admiral A. D. Cassidi Stores Support Ships
Flag Officer Scotland and Northern Ireland: Fleet Replenishment Ship:
Rear-Admiral J A R. Troup. DSC and E Store Carriers
Flag Officer Medvjay: MSBVs
Rear-Admiral S. F. Berthon Trials Ships
Flag Officer Plymouth: TRVs
Vice-Admiral A. M. Power, MBE Cable Ships
Flag Officer Sea Training: Armament Carriers
Rear-Admiral J. W. F. Eberle Water Carriers
Flag Officer Malta: Ocean Tugs
Rear-Admiral D. A. Loram. MVO Harbour Tugs
Flag Officer Gibraltar: Water Tractors
Rear-Admiral R. S. Sandford Tenders
Flag Officer Spithead: RNXS Craft
Rear-Admiral S L. McArdle, MVO, GM MFVs
DG Vessels
TCVs
General Officers, Royal Marines
Commandant-General. Royal Marines:

General Sir Ian Gourlay, KCB, OBE, MC
Carriers (of all kinds)
Chief of Staff to Commandant-General. Royal Marines:
Major General P. J. Ovens. OBE, MC
1 972 Centaur and Albion
Major General Training Group. Royal Marines:
Major-General Robert Loudon, CB, OBE
Ma/or-General Commando Forces Royal Marines:
Major-General E G. D. Pounds
1 970 Aisne. Trafalgar, Camperdown

1 371 Daring, Delight, Scorpion, Cambrian
1972 Crossbow. Defender. Saintes
Diplomatic Representati
British Naval Attache in Washington:

Rear-Admiral L. R. Bell Davies
British Naval Attache in Moscow:

Captain G. Hayne, RN 1 970 Loch Killisport. Loch Fada. Ulysses. Zest, Murray
1971 Urania, Relentless. Pellew. Wakeful. Alert. Grafton
British Naval Attache in Pans: 1 972 Verulam. Venus
Captain L. A. Bird, RN
Submarmes
(a) 1970: 89 000 1970 Talent. Thermopylae. Anchorite. Astute

1 971 : 87 000 1971 Ambush. Alaric, Trump. Taciturn
1972: 83 000 1972 Artemis. Acheron, Alderney
1973: 84 000
1974: 81 000 NOTES, (a) These lists do not include a number of ships listed for disposal, destored
and on the Reserve or Sales Lists eg Eagle, (b) There are also several ships used as
(b) Voluntary Service accommodation ships or harbour Training ships which could be reactivated if required.
UNITED KINGDOM 331
LIST OF PENNANT NUMBERS
Aircraft Carriers F 45 Minerva A 94 Director Light Forces

F 47 Danae A 96 Typhoon
09 Ark Royal F 48 Dundas A 96 Tideresch 271 Scimitar
F 52 Juno A 97 Tideflow 274 Cutlase
F 53 Undaunted A 98 Tidesurge 275 Sabre
F 54 Hardy A 108 Triumph 276 Tenacity
F 56 Argonaut A 111 Cyclone 1107 Beachampton
F 57 Andromeda A 122 Olwen 1155 Monkton
Commando Carriers A 123 OIna 1189 Wasperton
F 58 Hermione
A 124 Olmeda 1193 Wolverton
R 08 Bulwark F 59 Chichester
A 127 Torrent 11S6 Yarhton
R 12 Hermes F 60 Jupiter
F 61 Llandaff A 128 Torrid 3104 Dee (Beckford)
F 69 Bacchante A 130 Gold Ranger 3113 Oroxford
F 70 Apollo A 133 Hecia
F 71 Scylla A 134 Rame Head
A Coastal Minesweepers
F 72 Ariadne 135 Nordenfelt
F 73 Eastbourne A 137 Hecate
Submarines F 75 Charybdis A 144 Hydra
1103 Kilmorey (Alfristoh)
76 Mermaid A 160 Fort Dunvegan 1109 Killiecrankie (Bickington)
F
s 01 Porpoise F 77 Blackpool A 163 Black Ranger
M 1110 Bildeston
s 02 Rorqual F 80 Duncan A 169 Brown Ranger M 1113 Brereton
s 03 Narwhal F 83 Ulster A 171 Endurance M 1114 Brinton
s 04 Grampus F 84 Exmouth A 176 Bullfinch
M 1115 Bronington
s 05 Finwhale F 85 Keppel A 179 Whimbrel M 1124 St David (Crichton)
s 06 Cachalot F 88 Malcolm A 185 Maidstone
M 1125 Cuxton
s 07 Sealion F 94 Palhster A 186 Fort Rosalie M 1126 Dalswinton
s 08 Walrus M 1130 Highburton
F 97 Russell A 187 Forth
s 09 Oberon 99 A M 1133 Bossington
F Lincoln 191 Berry Head
s 10 Odin M 1136 Curzon (Fittleton)
F 101 Yarmouth A 194 Tyne
s 11 Orpheus 103 Lowestoft A M 1140 Gavinton
F 200 Vidal
s 12 Olympus F 104 Dido A 204 M 1141 Glasserton
Robert Dundas
s 13 Osins M 1146 Venturer (Hodgeston)
F 106 Brighton A 207 Wave Prince
s 14 Onslaught 107 Rothesay M 1147 Hubberston
15
F A 218 Samsonia
s Otter
F 108 Londonderry A 222 Spapool M 1150 Invermo'iston
s 16 Oracle 109 Leander M 1151 Iveston
17 Ocelot
F A 223 Nimble
s 113 Falmouth M 1153 Kedelston
18 Otus
F A 224 Spabrook
s F 114 Ajax A 230 Fort Langley M 1154 Kellington
s 19 Opossum 115 Berwick M 1157
20 Opportune
F A 231 Reclaim Kirkliston
s t 117 Ashanti M 1158
s Onyx A 232 Kingarth Laleston
21 F 119 Eskimo A 240 Bustler M 1164 Maddiston
s 22 Resolution F 122 Gurkha M 1165 Maxion
Repulse
A 241 Robert Middleton
s 23 F 124 Zulu M 1166 Nurion
s 26 Renown A 257 Spaburn
M
F 125 Mohawk A 259 St Margarets
1167 Clyde (Repton)
s 27 Revenge F 126 Plymouth M 1173 Mersey (Pollington)
s 46 Churchill A 260 Spalake
M 1174
F 127 Penelope Puncheston
s 50 Courageous A 261 Eddyfirth
M 1175 Quainton
F 129 Rhyl
Andrew A 262 Hartland Point
s 63 F 131 Nubian
A 264 Reward
M 1180 Shavington
s 101 Dreadnought F 133 Tartar M 1181 Sheraton
A 265 Wave Chief
s 102 Valiant F 138 Rapid
A 268 Green Rover
M 1182 Shoulton
s 103 Warspite F 169 Amazon
A 269 Grey Rover
M 1187 Upton
s 104 Churchill F 170 Antelope
A 270 Blue Rover
M 1188 Walkenon
s 108 Sovereign F 171 Active M 1192 Wilkieston
s 109 Superb F 172 Ambuscade
A 280 Resurgent
A 281 Kinbrace M 1194 Thames (Woolaston)
s 110 Sceptre F 173 Arrow M 1195 Wotton
174
A 288 Sea Giant
s 126 Swiftsure F Alacrity
M
F 175 Ardent
A 289 Confiance 1198 Ashton
A 290 Confident M 1199 Belton
F 176 Avenger M 1200
A 293 Careful Soberton
F 197 Grenville
A 316 Fort Sandusky M 1204 Montrose (Stubbingto
Assault Ships
A 329 Retainer M 1205 Nonhumbria (Wiston)
10 Fearless A 332 Caldy M 1208 Lewiston
11 Intrepid A. 333 Coll M 1209 Chawton
Logistic Landing Ships A 334 Bern M 1216 Solent (Crofton)
A 336 Lundy
3004 Sir Bedivere A 338 Skomer
3005 Si Galahad A 339 Lyness
3027 Si Geraint A 340 Graemsay
3029 Si Lancelot A 342 Foulness Inshore Minesweepers
3036 Sir Percival A 344 Stromness
L 3505 Sir Tristram A 345 Tarbatness
M 304 Waterwitch
Liglit Cruisers (Powderham 2720)
A 346 Switha
and Destroyers A 377 Maxim M 2002 Aveley
A 378 Kinterbury
M 2010 Isis (Cradley)
Minelayers M 2603 Arlingham (ex-TRV, ex-PAS!
D 02 Devonshire N 13 Miner III
A 387 Girdle Ness
M 2611 Bottisham R
D 06 Hampshire N 21 Abdiel A 390 Samson M 2614 Bucklesham TRV
D 12 Kent A 404 Bacchus M 2616 Chelsham R
D 16 London A 406 Hebe M 2621 Dittisham (ex-TRV)
D 18 Antrim A 480 Resource M 2622 Downham TRV
D 19 Glamorgan Helicopter Support Ship A 482 Kinloss
M 2624 Elsenham TRV
D 20 Fife A 486 Regent
M 2626 Evenngham PAS
D 21 Norfolk K 08 tngadine A 494 Salvalour
M 2628 Flintham (ex-TRV)
D 23 Bristol A 497 Salveda
D 35 Diamond A 499 Salvestor
M 2630 Fritham TRV
D 43 Matapan Support Ships ft AuxlllarleB A 500 Salvictor
M 2635 Haversham TRV
A 503 Sea Salvor
M 2636 Lasham TRV
00 Britannia A 505 Succour M 2716 Pagham RNXS
70 Echo A 506 Swin M 2717 Fordham DGV
71 Enterprise A 507 Uplifter
M 2726 Shipham RNXS
72 Egeria A 508 Capable M 2733 Thakeham RNXS
1 Aurora 75 Tidespring
M 2735 Tongham PAS
12 Achifles 76 Tidepool
M 2737 Warmingham DGV
14 Leopard 77 Pearleaf
M 2780 Woodlark (Yaxha«n)
15 Euryalut M 2781 Portisham RNXS
78 Plumleaf
16 Diomede 79 Bayleaf Boom Dafancs Vassala M 2783 Odiham RNXS
".8 Galatea 80 Orangeleaf
M 2784 Puttenham RNXS
27 Lynx 81 Brambleleaf P 190 Laymoor M 2785 Birdham RNXS
28 Cleopatra 84 Reliant P 191 Layburn M 2790 Thatcham DGV
32 Salisbury 85 Faithful P 192 Mandarin M 2793 Thornham
34 Puma 86 Forceful P 193 Pintail
36 Whitby 87 Favourite P 194 Garganey
37 Jaguar 88 Agile P 195 Goldeneye
38 Arethuta 89 Advice P 201 Barbain DGV = Degausing Vessels
39 Naiad 90 Accord P 202 Barfoot PAS = Port Auxiliary Service
40 Sirius 91 Griper P 232 Barmond RNXS = Royal Naval Auxiliary Serv,
42 Pfioebe 92 P 284 Moorsman TRV = Torpedo Recovery Vessels
43 Torquay 93 Dexterous P 294 Barfoil R = Reserve (ex-RAF)
332 UNITED KINGDOM
AIRCRAFT CARREER
Name Deck Letter No. Builders

ARK ROYAL (ex-/ resistable) R R 09 Cammell Laird, Birkenhead
Displacement, tons 43 060 standard 50 786 fuU load

;
Length, feet (metres) 7200 (279 5)pp; 845 (257 6><,.

Beam, feet (metres) 112 8 (34 4) hull
Draught, feet (metres. 360 (11 0)
Width, feet (metres) 166 (50-6)
Catapults 2 improved steam
Aircraft 30 fixed wing + 6 helicopters
Missile launchers Fitted for four quadruple 'Seacat"
Armour
(not fitted)
4 5 in belt: 4 in flight deck; 2 5 in .....
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hangar deck; 15 in hangar side
Niain engines Parsons single reduction geared
Speed, knots
31-5
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Boilers 8 Admiralty 3-drum type; ..^wI^^He'^ HH^HI

pressure 460 psi (28 1 kg/cm') -mm^MM^^^^rJUU gm^^^g
superheat 600-F (316-C)
-M J^^^^HhbHI ^^^^Ê
Oil fuel,
Complement
tons 5 500 capacity
260 officers (as Flagship) m
m ^^HiHHBI Î^^B
HIÎ^HII^s^S^^M
GENERAL
First British aircraft carrier with steam catapults. Had
firstside lift in a British aircraft carrier, situated amidships
on the port side and serving the upper hangar but in
1959 this was removed, the deck park provided by the
angled deck having obviated its necessity, leaving her ARK ROYAL
with two centre lifts. In 1961, the deck landing
projector sight, "Hilo" long range guidance system, and
more powerful steam catapults were installed. Ship, Buccaneer Mk 2 aircraft. A fully angled deck 8 5 degrees CORVUS. Eight barrelled launcher fitted. Has multi-
originally cost £21 428 000 Due for disposal on off the centre line was fitted, involving two large exten- purpose use including launching of illuminants and
completion of Invincible- sions to the flight deck, and the size of the island was
increased A new waist catapult with an increased
launching speed allows her to operate aircraft at almost
MODERNISATION, A three-years "special refif and "nil" wind conditions. A new direct acting gear was RADAR. Search: Type 965 (2 sets), Type 993 Aircraft
modernisation costing £32 500 000, from Mar 1967 to installed to enable bigger aircraft to be landed on at Direction: Type 982 and Type 983 height tinder. Mis-
Feb 1970, enables her to operate both Phantom and greater speeds. cellaneous: Garner controlled Approach Radar
UNITED KINGDOM 333
CRUISERS
NEW CONSTRUCTION
INVINCIBLE
Displacement, tons 19 000 to 20 OOu estimated First-of-class order from Vickers 1 7 April 1 973, if follow- structure, providing a limited run for V/STOL aircraft
Length, feet (metres) 650 [198-1) approx up orders are made, completion could be— first m 1 978-79, With an angled deck she will virtually be a novel type of
Beam, feet {metres) 840 {25 6) approx second in 1980 and third in 1981-82 Invincible laid light fleet aircraft carrier She will have two column
Flight Deck, ft (m) 100 (30 5) down at Barrow 20 July 1973 masts and two funnels with an island bridge super-
Draught, feet (metres) 24 (7 3) approx She will be capable of providing a landing deck and structure on the starboard side Op,gn forecastle head.
Aircraft 9 Sea Kmg helicopters (could hangar for helicopters, together with facilities for the RADAR As presently planned— Type 965 long range
carry 6 Harriers) command and control of naval and maritime air forces surveillance radar with double AKE-1 array. Type 992 Q
Missile launchers 1 quadruple Exocet

The ship will be configured for a through deck, e flight i general purpose radar; two Type 909 fire control and
2 twin "Sea Dart" deck area, and approach will be unobstructed by super- target radars for Sea Dart.
4 "Olympus" gas turbines:

112 000 shp; "Tyne" gas ti
30
1200 (including aircrew)
973. Vickers Ltd
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334 UNITED KINGDOM
Cruisers —continued
Name No Buildars and Engineers down
TIGER" CLASS BLAKE {«x-Tigfr. tn-Blake) C 99 Fairfield SB & Eng.Govan
Laid
17 Aug 42
Launched Completed
20 Dec 45 8 Mar 61
TIGER {•K-Ballerophort) C 20 John Brown, Clydebank 1 Oct 41 25 Oct 45 18 Mar 59
Displacement, tons 9 500 standard; 12 080 full

Length, feet {metres) 5380 764 0)pp 550 0( 167
( :
566 5 {172-8) oa
Beam, feet {metres) 640 {19 5)
Draught, feet {metres) 230 (70)
Aircraft 4 Sea King helicopters
Missile launchers 2 quadruple "Seacat"
Guns 2—6 in {152mm) 1 twin: 2
(76 mm) (twin)
Armou Belt 3-5 in— 3-2 in {89—83
deck 2 in {51 mm) ; turret
1 in (75-25 mm)
Mam engines 4 Parsons geared turbines:
4 shafts; 80 000 sho
Speed, 31 5 max
Range, 2 000 at 30 knots: 4 000
knots: 6 500 at 13 knots
TIGER (Funnels higher than Blake's)
Complement 85 officers, 800 ratings
Originally designed as orthodox cruisers. Work on the CLASS, It was announced in Feb 1972 that the un- DRAWING, Starboard and plan of Tiger.
ships was stopped in July 1946, for eight years. The converted sister ship Lion had been approved for disposal Redrawn in 1974,
decision to complete them was announced on 15 Oct by scrapping. Hawke of this class, laid down in HM
1954. Delayed for resumption to a new design in Dockyard, Portsmouth in Aug 1 944, was cancelled in 1 946
1955. Tiger C0S1. £13 113 000 and Blake £14 940 000 as was Bellerophon {ex-Tiger) a cruiser of enlarged GUNNERY The 6 inch fully automatic guns of advanced
Helicopter conversion cost £5 500 000 for Blake and the design ordered frorr. Vickers-Armstrongs, design are equally effective in surface and anti-aircraft
astonishing total of £13 250 000 for Tiger. roles. Rate of fire is 20 rpm, more than twice that of any
previous cruiser. The 3 inch guns are capable of 90 rpm.
ELECTRICAL. 4 turbo-generators provide 4 000 kW ac,
the first time this type of power Ubed in British cruisers
CONVERSION. was converted to a command
Blake
ENGINEERING. Main machinery is largely automatic helicopter at HM
cruiser Dockyard, Portsmouth from RADAR. Search: Type 965 and Type 992. Height
and can be remotely controlled. Steam conditions 400 early 1965 she recommissioned on 23 Apr 1969
until Finder: Type 277. Fire control: 4 MRS 3 fire control
psi pressure and 640°F, Propellers 1 1 ft dia, 285 rpm. Tiger was similarly converted during 1968 to 1972. directors.
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LIGHT CRUISERS
TYPE 82 Name No Builders Laid down Launched Commissioned
BRISTOL D 23 Swan Hunter & Tyne Shipbuilders Ltd 15 Nov 1967 30 June 1969 31 Mar 1973
Displacement, tons 5 650 standard (approx)

6 750 full load
Length, feet {metres) 4900 149-4)\n] 507
(
154 : ( 5)i)a
Draught, feet (mef/-es) 22 5(6-9)
Aircr.ft Landing platfor for
helicopter
Missile launchers 1 twin "Seadart" GWS 30launcf
er aft
1 "Ikara" single launcher forward ,
1 'Limbo' three-barrelled depth

charge mortar (Mark 10) aft
1—4.5 ,n (115 mm) Mark 8

forward
COSAG arrangement (combined
steam and gas turbines) 2 sets
Standard Range geared steam
turbines, 30 000 shp; 2 Bristol
Siddeley marine "Olympus" gab
turbines, 44 600 shp; 2 shafts.
Total 74 600 shp
Speed, knots 32
Boilers 2
Range, miles Over 4 500 at 18 knots
GENERAL,
Three funnels, one amidships and two aft abreast the
mainmast.
Designed around a new weapons system. Fully stabilised
to present a steady weapon platform. The gas turbines
provide emergency power and high speed boost. The
machinery is remotely-controlled from a ship control and Logan
1973, Wright
centre. Automatic steering, obviating the need for a
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Light Cruisers — continued
quartermaster. Many labour-saving items of equipment COST £22500000 (£27 000 000 overall) GEC- MISSILES, The Seadart ship missile system, developed
make
fitted to the most efficient and economical use of Marconi equipment for radar, weapons and conrimun- to meet the air threat of the 1 970's and 1 980's, also has
manpower resulting in a smaller sfiip's company for ications cost over £3 000 000 a reasonable anti-ship capability.
tonnage tfian any previous warsfiip. Fitted witfi Action
Ikara is a long-range anti-submarine weapon system,
developed in Australia
Data Automation Weapon System Started trials 10 COMMUNICATIONS By GEC-Marconi to include RADAR Type 965 long range search radar with AKE
April 1 972. Remainder of class cancelled owing to higti SCOT satellite system compatible witfi botfi SKYNET and double aerial outfit and IFF, Type 992 General-purpose
cost. the US Defence satellites. radar Type 909 fire control and target radar for Sea Dart.
,
1973. C. and S Tay.lor
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COUNTY" CLASS Nsmo No. Builders Laid down iauiched Compltted

ANTRIM D 18 F»ir1i«ld SB & Eng Co Ltd. Govan 66 20 Jan 19 Oct 67 14 July 70
DEVONSHIRE D 02 Cammell Laird 6 Co Ltd. Birkenhead 59 9 Mar 10 June 60 15 Nov 62
Displacement, tons 5 440 standard; 6 200 full load FIFE 20 Fairfield SB & Eng Co Ltd. Govan 62 1 June 9 July 64 21 June66
Length, feet {metres) 505 753 9) wl 520-5 ( 7587) oa
( ;
GLAMORQAN D 19 Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd. Newcastle-on-Tyne 62 13 Sep 9 July 64 11 Oct 66
Beam feet (metres) 54 (76 5) HAMPSHIRE D 06 John Brown 6 Co (Clydebank) Ltd, Glasgow 59 26 Mar 16 Mar 61 15 Mar 63
Draught, feet (mefres) 200 (6 7) max KENT D 12 Harland 6 Wolff Ltd. Belfast 1 Mar 60 27 Sep 61 15 Aug 63
Aircraft "Wessex" helicopter
Missile launchers
1
LONDON 16 Swan, Hunter &WighamRichardton,Wailsend 26 Feb 60 7 Dec 61 4 Nov 63
Exocet in four ships (see Missile NORFOLK D 21 Swan, Hunter ftWigham Richardson, Wailsend 15 Mar 66 16 Nov 67 7 Mar 70
note) 1 twin "Seaslug" aft;
2 quadruple "Seacat" either side
abreast hangar.
Guns 4—4-5 in (7 75 mm). 2 twin
forward 2 20 mm, single
turrets ; —
(2—4-5 only in ships with Exocet)
2 Babcock & Wilcox
Boilers
Main engines Combined steam and gas turbines. ^^—^
2 sets
30 000
geared
shp 4
steam turbines.
gas turbines,
f.^„>^^°^"
30 000 shp 2 shafts; Total ANTRIM. NORFOLK
60 000 shp, (see Engmeermg
notes)
Speed, knots 32-5 max
Complement 471 (33 officers and 438 nen)
GENERAL
File.Glamorgan. Antrim and Norfolk, have the more
powerful 'Seaslug" II systems. All fitted with stabilisers
and are fully air-conditioned.
APPEARANCE. Kent and London have mainmast

stepped further aft than remainder. The last four of the
class have distinctive tubular foremast and twin radar
"bedstead".
ELECTRICAL, Two 1 000 kW turbo-alternators and

three gas turbines alternators total 3 750 kW, at 440 Vac.
ENGINEERING. These are the first ships of their size

to have COSAG (combined steam and gas turbine mach-
inery). Boilers work at a pressure of 700 psi and a
temperature of 950 deg F. The steam and gas turbines
are geared to the same shaft. Each shaft set consists of <ENT LONDON
a high pressure and low pressure steam turbine of 1 5 000
shp combined output plus two G.6 gas turbines each
of 7 500 shp. The gas turbines are able to develop their
full power from cold within a few minutes, enabling ships
lying in harbour without steam to get under way instantly
in emergency.
GUNNERY. The 4—4-5 inch guns are radar controlled,

fullyautomatic dual-purpose quick-firing. The 20 mm
guns were added for picket duties in S.E. Asia but have , DEVONSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE
been retained for general close range duties.
RADAR. Type 992 search radar; Height Fmder Type Fife and G/amoz-ân- remainder have optical sighting
278 Type 901 fire control and Target radar aft for Seaslug
;
; Type 965 with double AKE-2 aerial outfit in Norfolk,
MISSILES. Exocet being fitted in Norfolk, Antrim, Fife MRS 3 forward, port and starboard for gunnery fire Glamorgan. Antrim and Fife while the remainder have
and Glamorgan in place of B turret. No reloads carried control; GWS 22 (for Seacat) in Kent. Norfolk. Antrim. single AKE-1 IFF.
;
336UNITED KINGDOM
Light Cruisers continued
NORFOLK with Exocet 1973. C. and S. Taylor
ANTRIM before conversion 1973 I \noht md Logan

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DESTROYERS
N^me Builders Ordere d Laid down Launched

SHEFFIELD Vickers Ltd Shipbuilding Group. Barrow 14 Nov 1968 15 Jan 1970 10 June1971
BIRMINGHAM Cammell Laird & Co, Ltd, Birkenhead 21 May 1971 28 Mar 1972 30 July 1973 1976
COVENTRY Cammell Laird & Co, Ltd, Birkenhead 21 May 1971 22 Mar 1972
CARDIFF Vickers Ltd, Shipbuilding Group. Barrow 10 June 1971 3 Nov 1972 21 Feb 1974
NEWCASTLE Swan Hunter & Tyne Shipbuilders, Ltd 11 Nov 1971 21 Feb 1973
GLASGOW Swan Hunter & Tyne Shipbuilders, Ltd 11 Nov 1971 Feb 1974 — _
NOTE. Work prefabrication normally starts
Displacement, tons 3 500 approx full load

Length, teet (metres) 392 ( n5 5)w!, 410 0(;25 0)03
Aircraft 1 twin engined "Lynx" ami sub
marine helicopter
Missile launchers 1 twin "Sea Dart" medium range
surface-to-air (surface to -surface
capability)
1—4-5 in automatic, Mark 8,

2—20 mm Oerlikon 2 saluting
;
A/S weapons Helicopter launched torpedoes

Mam engines COGOG arrangement of Rolls
Royce Olympus gas turbines for
full power, and 2 Rolls Royce
Tyne gas turbines for cruising
reversible nitch propellers for
manoeuvring. 2 shafts; 50 000
shp
Speed, knots 30 approx estimated max
Endurance Over 4 000 miles at 18 knots
(accommodation for 312)
GENERAL
The first "Type 42" all gas-turbine propelled destroyer
with the Sea Dart guided missile as her main armament
I
IS scheduled for service in 1973- The helicopter will ..JQS«»18WS
carry an air-to-surface weapon for use against lightly
defended surface ship targets such as fast patrol boats
The gas turbine installation is a development of that
in the frigate Exmouth Advantages include ability to
reach maximum speed with great rapidity, reduction in
space and weight and 25 per cent reduction in technical
manpower To cost £1 7 000 000 per ship. All to be 'n
service by end 1977
RADAR Type 965 with AKE-2 and IFF; Type 9920

General-purpose radar Type
; 1 006 navigation radar; Two
Type 909 Sea Dart fire control and target radars;

ECM; D/F.
1974. MOD (N)

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FRIGATES
TYPE 21" AMAZON CLASS Name No. Builders Laid down Launched Completion
AMAZON F 169 Vosper Thornycroft, Woolston 6 Nov 1969 26 Apr 1971 July 1973
Displacement, tons 2 500 load
full ANTELOPE F 170 Vosper Thornycroft, Woolston 23 Mar 1971 16 Mar 1972 1974-5
Length, feet [metres) 3600 (70S-7)wl; 3840(? ?70)oa ACTIVE F 171 Vospre Thornycroft, Woolston 23 July 1971 23 Nov 1972 1974-5
Beam, feet (metres) 41-8 (72-7) AMBUSCADE F 172 Yarrow & Co, Ltd, Glasgow July 1971 18 Jan 1973
Draught, feet (metres) 12-3 (3-7) ARROW F 173 Yarrow & Co, Ltd, Glasgow June 1972 5 Feb 1974
Aircraft 1 twin engined "Lynx" anti- ALACRITY F 174 Yarrow & Co, Ltd, Glasgow Feb 1973 Sep 1974
submarine helicopter ARDENT F 175 Yarrow & Co, Ltd, Glasgow Not yet laid down
Mi! lie launchers 1 quadruple "Seacat" surface-to- AVENGER F 176 Yarrow & Co, Ltd, Glasgow
air (lacer ships will have "Seawolf")
1—4-5 in Mark 8; 2—20 mm
Oerlikon
A/S weapons Helicopter launched torpedoes
Torpedo tubes 6 (2 triple)
Main engines COGOG arrangement of 2 Rolls
Royce "Olympus" gas turbines for
speed; 2 Rolls Royce "Tyne gas '
turbines for cruising; 2 shafts;

50 000 shp; controllable pitch
propellers
Speed, knots 34
Complement 1 70 (1 1 and
officers, 1 59 ratings)
The Navy awarded Vosper Thornycroft, Portsmouth and

Southampton, a contract on 27 Feb 1968 for the design
of a patrol frigate to be prepared in full collaboration with
Yarrow Ltd, Scotstoun. This is the first custom built gas
turbine frigate (designed and constructed as such from
the keel up, as opposed to conversion) and the first
warship designed by commercial firms for many years.
All eight should be completed by end 1 977 but the com-
pletion of the last five building at Yarrows has been
delayed by lack of technical information from beyond
the shipyard.
RADAR. Type 992 Q general-purpose search radar;

Type 978 navigation radar; GWS 24 fire control fore and
aft for Seacat; Orion RTN-10X WSA-4 fire control system
for guns; Cossor Type 1010 IFF interrogator; Plessey
PTR 461 IFF transponder; CAAIS.
1973, Vosper Thornycroft Ltd.
1973, John G. Callis
"TYPE 22" PROJECTED

Aircraft 2 "Lynx" helicopters
Missile launchers 2 "Sea Wolf" surface-to-air
system 2 twin Exocet surface-to-
;
surface launchers
Guns 2—40 mm
A/S weapons 2 Triple Torpedo tubes
Main engmes COGOG arrangement of 2 Rolls
Royce "Olympus" gas turbines
and 2 Rolls Royce "Tyne" gas
turbines driving 2 shafts = Total
56 000 hp 1^::-??..
30
^ri
Designed as successors to the "Leander" class, the
construction of which ceased with the completion of the
scheduled programme of 26 ships. Order for first of class 1974
to be built by Yarrows was placed in Feb 1 974.
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Frigates continued
LE A N D E R Builders Ltid down Liunched Comphild
1 B R O A D - B E A M E D LEANDER' AJAX 114 Cammell Laird b Co Lid Birktnh«ad 12 Oci 59 16 Aug 62 10 D»c 63
DfOO 104 Yarrow £> Co Lid ScolllOun GlaSflOw 2 Dec 59 22 Dec 61 18 Sep 63
CLASS LEANDER 109 Har'and & Wolff Lid Belfatt 10 Apr 59 28 June 61 27 M«r 63
Displacement, tons 2 450 standard; 2 860
PENELOPE 127 V.ckers Armsirongs Lid Tyne 14 Mar 61 17 Aug 62 31 Oct 63
load
(Leanders)
full
AURORA 10 John Brown & Co (Clydebank) Lid 1 June61 28 Nov 62 9ACX tA
2 500 standard, 2 962
EURYALUS 15 Scons Shipbuilding & Eng Greenock 2 Nov 81 6 June 63 16 Sep 64
full load Swan Hunier & Wigham Richardson. Tyne
(Broad-beamed)
GALATEA 18 29 Dec 81 23 M»y 63 25 Apr 64
Length, feet (metres) 360 (109-7) wl; 372 (113-4) oa
ARETHUSA 38 J Samjei Whrie & Co Lid Cowej 7 Sep 62 5 Nov 63 24 Nov 65
Beam, feet (metres) 41 (12-5) (Leanders)
NAIAD 39 Yarrow & Co Lid Scoisioun Glasgow 30 Oct 62 4 Nov 63 15 M.r 65
CLEOPATRA 28 HM Dockyard Devonpon 19 June 63 25 Mar 64 4 Jin 66
43 (13-1) (Broad-beamed)
SIRIUS 40 HM Dockyard Porismoulh 9 Aug 63 22 Sep 64 15 June 66
Aircraft 1 Wasp helicopter
MINERVA 45 Vickers Armsirongs Lid Tyne 25 July 63 19 Dec 64 14 May 66
Missiles Exocel in some and Seacat (see
PHOEBE 42 Alex Slephen & Sons Lid Glasgow 3 June 63 8 July 64 15 Apr 66
Notes)
DANAE 47 HV Dockyard Devonpon 16 Dec 64 31 Oct 65 7 Sep 67
Guns 2—4-5 in (??5 mm) (twin)
JUNO 52 John IThornycrofl Lid Woolslon 16 July 64 24 Nov 65 18 July 57
(see Notes) 2—40 mm (varies)
ARGONAUT 56 Hawlhorn Leslie, Lid Hebburn on-Tyne 27 Nov 64 8 Feb 66 17 Aug 67
2—20 mm (Seacat ships)
A, S weapons Ikara in some (see Notes)
1 "Limbo" 3 barrelled mortar 'BROAD BEAMED LEANDER" CLASS
(see Notes) turbmes; 2 shafts; 30 000 shp
Boilers 2
Speed, knots 30
ANDROMEDA HM Dockyard Ponsmoulh 25 May 66 24 May 67 2 Dec 68
JUPITER Yarrow & Co Ltd Scotsloun Glasgov 3 Ocl 66 4 Sep 67 9 Aug 69
Oil fuel, tons 460 HERMIONE Alei Slephen & Sons Lid Glasgow
Complement 6 Dec 65 26 Apr 67 11 July 69
251 (Leanders)
BACCHANTE Vickers LidHigh Walker Newcastle 27 Oc: 66 29 Feb 68 17 Oct 69
GENERAL ^^^ Broad- beamed)
(
SCYLLA HM Dockyard Devonpon 17 May 67 8 Aug 68 12 Feb 70
whose co
This class, atruction extended over ten years, CHARYBDIS Harland & Wolff Ltd Belfast 27 Jan 67 28 Feb 68 2 June 69
was an improvemen on the Type 12. As originally ACHILLES Yarrow & Co Lid, Scoisioun 1 Dec 67 21 Nov 68 9 July 70
designed there were several significant improvements DIOMEDE Yarrow & Co Lid Scoisioun
30 Jan 68 15 Apr 69 2 Apr 71
a helicopter, VDS and long-range air warning radar being APOLLO Yarrow & Co Scoisioun May 69
Ltd. 1 15 Oct 70 28 May 72
the most important. Recently a number of conversions ARIADNE Yarrow & Co Ltd. Scotstoun 1 Nov 69 10 Sep 71 10 Feb 73
have been put in hand (see Notes below)
ELECTRICAL. 440 volts, 60 cycle AC 900 kw In

earlier ships, 2 500 kw in later ones.
ENGINEERING. The first ten have Y-100 machinery,

the remainder of the "Leanders Y-1 36." Broad-beamed '
Leanders" have Y-1 60 machinery.
EXOCET. This is to be mounted forward In place of the

4-5 In turret In the following Cleopatra. Sir/us. Minerva.
Phoebe, Danae. Juno. Argonaut and Dido.
GUNNERY. 4-5 in turret removed in Exocet and Ikara

conversions and in Penelope. 40 are not fitted in mm
unconverted ships mounting Seacat. Ikara conversions
mount 2 twin 40 mm
abaft the bridge. Two single 20 mm
are mounted abaft the bridge in place of 40 in Seacat mm
fitted ships.
IKARA. Already mounted in Leander in place of 4-5 in

turret. To be fitted in Ajax. Aurora, Euryalus, Galatea.
Arethusa. Naiad and in Penelope when Seawolf is re-
moved.
RADAR. Search: Type 965 with single AKE aerial array,

and Type 993 combined surface and air warning. Fire
Control; Xband. MRS. 3 GWS-22 fire control directors
DF equipment. In Ikara conversionsPenelope. and
Type 965 aerial is removed to compensate for top-weight.
SEACAT. Single Seacat first fined in A'a/arf, subsequently

40 mm guns In
to replace all but ikara conversions who
have two Seacat mounts. Penelope currently has none
SEAWOLF. An experimental outfit is mounted in

Penelope, replacing the 4-5 in turret. She carries
different radars and additional deckhouses, though no
Seacat. Ikara will eventually replace Seawolf in this
ship.
SONAR. VDS was originally fitted in all but D/omede.

In some the VDS has been removed leaving the well
in others the well has been plated over to provide extra
accommodation.
#^^&IS^
Leander" class with Ikara
Leander" class guns and Seacat
.¥-.X
Leander" class with Exocet PENELOPE with Seawolf

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^-Mm% n. ^^ ^laâaffyjJ'wA^^.^ - .,„^J*- I-
1972. C and S. Taylor
FIDS
LEANDER wuh Ikar 1973, Wright and Logan
1973. C. and S Taylor

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Frigates continued
..-If
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4
PENELOPE with Seawolf T973. Wffght and Logan
9 -ROTHESAY" CLASS \sme A/o Builders Ltid dov,n Ltunchtd Compltttd

BERWICK 115 Harland bWolff Ltd Belfast 16 June 1958 15 Dec 1959 1 June 1!)«1
MODIFIED TYPE 12 3RIGHTON 106 Yarrow b Co Ltd Scotsioun 23 July 1957 30 Oct 1959 28 Sep 1961
FALMOUTH 113 Swan Hunter Wigham Richardson 23 Nov 1957 15 Dec 1959 25 July 1961
Displacement, tons 2 380 standard; 2 800 full load LONDONDERRY 108 J Samuel White b Co Lid Cowes 15 Nov 1956 20 May 1958 22 July I960
Length, feet (metres) 360 {;09-7)wl ; 370 ( / 72 a)oa LOWESTOFT 103 Ale« Stephenb Sons Lid Govan 9 June1958 23 Junel960 18 Oct 1 9«1
Beam, feet [metres] 41 (12-5) PLYMOUTH 126 HM Dockyard Devonport 1 July 1958 20 July 1959 11 May 1961
Draught, feet (mefAes) 17 3 (5-3) max (props) RHYL 129 HM Dockyard Portsmouth 29 Jan 1958 23 Apr 1959 31 Oci I960
Aircraft 1 "Wasp helicopter ROTHESAY 107 Yarrow b Co Ltd Scotsioun 6 Nov 1956 9 Dec 1967 23 Apr 1960
Missile launche 1 quadruple for "Seacat" YARMOUTH 101 Joh Brown & Co Ltd Clydebank 29 Nov 1957 23 Mar 1959 26 1960
Guns 2^1 5 in {715 mm) dp (1 twin)
2—20 mm AA single
A/S weapons 1 Limbo 3-barrelled DC mortar
30
2 Babcock £f Wilcox
Oil fuel, tons 400
Provided under the 1954-55 programme. Originally

basically similar to the "Whitby" class but with modifica-
tions m layout as a result of experience gained.
ELECTRICAL. Two turbo generators and two diesel

generators m all ships. Total 1 140 kW. Alternating
current, 440 volts, three phase, 60 cycles per second. ROTHESAY Class
ENGINEERING Two Admiralty Standard Range tur-

bines each rated at 15 000 shp Propeller revolutions
220 rpm. Steam conditions 550 psi (38 7 kgjcm^)
pressure and 850* F (450°C) temperature at boilers
MODERNISATION The "Rothesay" class was re-

constructed and modernised from 1966-72 during which
time they were equipped to operate a Wessex Wasp
helicopter armed with homing torpedoes, A flight deck
and hangar were built on aft, necessitating the removal of
#
one of her anti-submarine mortars. A "Seacat" replaced
the 40 mm gun.
RADAR. Search: Some ships are fitted with Type 993

and others with Type 293. Fire Control; MRS3. fire
control:Type 978 air warning radar; optical Seacat
director; DF
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LONDONDERRY 1973. Wright and Lugar
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FALMOUTH 1973. John G. Callis

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Frigates —continued
4 "WHITBY" CLASS TYPE 12 'V»'n« /Vo Builders Laid down Launched Completed
BLACKPOOL F 77 Harland 6 Wolff Ltd Belfast 20 Dec 1954 14 Feb 1957 13 Aug 1958
EASTBOURNE F 73 VickersArmstrongs Ltd Tyne 13 Jan 1954 29 Dec 1955 9 Jan 1958
TORQUAY F 43 Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast 11 Mar 1953 1 July 1954 10 May 1956
WHITBY F 36 Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead 30 Sep 1952 2 July 1954 19 July1956

Length, feet (metres) 3600 709 7)wl 369 8
( ; ( ; 72 7)oa
Guns, dual purpose 2-45 in (115 mm) 1 twin
1—40 mm Bofors (1 twin) (not
in Torquay)
(1 only in Torquay)
Pressure 550 psi (38 7 kgjcm')
Temperature 850T (454°C)
2 sets dr. geared turbines;
Speed, knots 31
Oil fuel (tons) 370
Ordered in 1951. Good sea-keeping qualities enable

them to maintain their high speed in rough seas. Their
twin-rudders improve manoeuvrability. They are all
welded and were specially designed with the lightest
possible
CLASS- Whitby remains operational. Torquay used as

Navigation/Direction trainingand trials ship at Portsmouth,
having a large deck-house aft and carrying the first
CAAIS (Computer Assisted Action Information System)
to go to sea. Eastbourne, stripped of her gun and A/S
armament, is based at Rosyth for engine-room trainees
from HMS Caledonia, Blackpool after service with
RNZN until April 1971, is in reserve without her 4-5 in
turret pending a decision on her disposal. Tenby and
Scarborough sold to Pakistan in 1 974. 7977, John Mortimer
ELECT-fllCAL System is alternating current, 440 volts;

three phase, 60 cycles per second. Two turbo alternators
and two diesel alternators. Total 1 140 kilowatts
ENGINEERING Propelling machinery includes geared

turbines of Y 100 design and high power Double
reduction gearing allows low propeller revolutions of 220
rpm at high power and the propeller efficiency is corres-
pondingly high This, with improvements in hull design,
enables these frigates to achieve over 30 knots on only
75 per cent of the power required by older destroyers of
comparable displacement.
RADAR. Search* Type 293 and Type 277 for surface

search. FireControl Mk 6M DCT with Type 275. EASTBOURNE 1973. C and S Taylor
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7 -BLACKWOOD" CLASS TYPE 14 THREE ACTIVE SHIPS

Name No Builders
Length, feet (metres) 300 {91-4) wl; 310 (94 5} oa
Beam, feet (metres) 33 (70 1) DUNDAS F 48 J Samuel White & Co Ltd 17 Oct 1952 25 Sep 1953 16 Mar 1956
Draught, feet (mefces) 15-5 (4 7) HARDY F 54 Yarrow & Co Ltd 4 Feb 1953 25 Nov 1953 15 Dec 1955
Guns, AA 2—40 Bofors mm RUSSELL F 97 Swan Hunter & Wigham II Nov 1953 10 Dec 1954 7 Feb 1957
A/S weapons 2 "Limbo" 3-barrelled DC mortars Richardson
Pressure 550 psi (38-7 kg/cm^)
Temperature 850'F (454X)
TWO HARBOUR TRAINING SHIPS
Main engines 1 set geared turbines, 1 shaft;
15 000 shp BLACKWOOD F 78 John I Thornycroft & Co. Ltd 14 Sep 1953 4 Oct 1955 22 Aug 1957
Speed, knots 27 8 DUNCAN F 80 John I. Thorncroft & Co, Ltd 17 Dec 1953 30 May 1957 21 Oct 1958
Oil fuel, tons 275
Complement 140 (8 officers, and 132 ratings) TWO RESERVE SHIPS
KEPPEL F 85 Yarrow & Co Ltd, 27 Ma 1953 J1 Aug 1954
PALLISER 6 July 1956
Of comparatively simple construction Built in pre- F 94 Alex Stephen & Sons Ltd 15 Me 1955 10 May 1956 13 Dec 1957
fabricated sections In 1 958-59 their hulls were strength-
ened to withstand severe and prolonged sea and weather
conditions on fishery protection in Icelandic waters.
RADAR Equipped with Type 978 search radar.
TORPEDOES 4—21 inch tubes (2 twin) mounted in

Exmouth. and Malcolm were removed
ENGINEERING. All engined by their builders, except

Russell, by Wallsend Slipway & Eng Co Ltd, Four-
bladed, 12 ft diameter propeller, 220 rpm.
k.
'Blackwood" Class 1973. Wright and Logan
1 TYPE 14 CONVERSION No Builder Launched Completed

F 84 J. Samuel White & Co. Ltd 16 Nov 1955 20 Dec 1957
Details of displacement, dimensions rmament
ai as
for "Blackwood" Class Type 14 above
Mam engines 1 Olympus Gas Turbine

22 500 hp
,
2 Proteus Gas Turbines 6 500 hp ,
1 shaft; controllable pitch prop-

eller
Speed, knots 28
GENERAL
The conversion Exmouth to gas-turbine propulsion
of
was completed in Chatham Dockyard on 20 July 1968,
She was the first all gas-turbine major warship in the
Royal Navy
ENGINEERING. She can be propelled on only one

system at a time, either the Olympus or the pair of Proteus
engines.
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7 "TRIHAL" CLASS. TYPE 81 Builders Laid down Completed

ASHANTI Yarrow b Co Lid Scotstour 15 Jan 1958 1959 23 Nov 1961
Displacement, tons 2 300 standard. 2 700 full load ESKIMO J Samuel White & Co Ltd 22 Oct 1958 1960 21 Feb 1963
Length, feet (metres) 350 ?06 7)wl 360
( : ( 109 7)oa GURKHA 122 J I Thornycrofl & Co Lid , 3 Nov 1958 11 July 1960 13 Feb 1963
Beam, feet (metres) 42 3 (72 5) MOHAWK 125 Vickers- Armstrongs Ltd Ban 23 Dec 1960 5 Apr 1962 29 Nov 1963
Draught, feet (mefces) 17 5 (5 3) max (props) NUBIAN 131 HM Dockyard Portsmouth 7 Sep 1969 6 Sep 1960 9 Oct 1962
1 "Wasp" helicopter TARTAR HM. Dockyard Devonporl 22 Oct 1959 19 Sep 1960 26 Feb 1962
2 quadruple Seacats in all but ZULU Alex Stephenb Sons Ltd C 13 Dec 1960 3 July 1962 17 Apr 1964
Eskimo and Tartar
Guns 2—4-5 in dp (singles)
2—40 mm in non-Seacat ships
2—20 mm in others
A/S weapons 1 "Limbo" 3-barrelled DC mortar
Mam engines Combined steam and gas turbine :
Metrovick steam turbine; 12 500

shp Metrovick gas turbine;
7 500 shp; 1 shaft, 20 000 shp
Speed, knots 28
(plus 1 auxiliary boiler)
Oil fuel, tons 400

Ashanti, Eskimo and Gurkha were ordered under the

1955-56 estimates, Nubian and Tartar 1956-57, and
Mohawk and Zulu 1957-58 designed as self-contained
units for service in such areas as the Persian Gulf
Ashanti cost £5 220 000. 1973. C and S. Taylo
CONSTRUCTION. All-welded prefabrication. Denny

Brown stabilisers fitted to reduce rolling in heavy seas.
Enclosed bridge and twin rudders.
ELECTRICAL Generator capacity of 1 500 kW.
ENGINEERING. The gas turbine Is used to boost the
steam turbines for sustained bursts of high speed and

also enables the ship lying in harbour without steam up
to get under way instantly in emergency. The machinery
is remotely controlled. The mam boiler works at a pressure
of 550 psi and a temperature of 850 deg F, Five-bladed
propeller, 1 1 -75 ft diameter, 280 rpm The forward funnel
serves the boiler, the after one the gas turbine.
GUNNERY, Optical Seacat directors

1972 .John C. Callis
Mohawk. Nubian and Zulu.
RADAR, Search: Type 965 with single AKEI with IFF

Air and surface warning Type 293, Fire Control; MRS 3,
;
SONAR. Ashanti and Gurkha were fitted with variable

depth sonar equipment in the counter well in 1970, see
photographs. TRIBAL" Class
1973. C. and S. Taylor

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3 -LEOPARD" CLASS TYPE 41 Name No Builders Laid down Launched Completed

JAGUAR 1- 3/ Wm Denny & Bros Ltd, Dumbarton 2 Nov 1953 30 July 1957 12 Dec 1959
Displacement, tons 2300 standard, 2 520 full load LEOPARD F 14 H M Dockyard, Portsmouth 25 Mar 1953 23 May 1955 30 Sep 1958
Length, feet (metres) 320 (97 5) pp, 330 (700 6) wl F 2/ John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank 13 Aug 1953 12 Jan 1955 14 Mar 1957
339 8 (703 6) oa
Guns, dual purpose 4— 4 5 in (7 ?5 mm), 2 twin turrets
Guns, AA 1_40 mm
A/S weapons 1 Squid 3-barrelled DC mortar
Main engines 8 ASR 1 diesels in three engine
rooms: 14 400 bhp; 2 shafts;
4 engines geared to each shaft
Speed, knots 24
Range, miles
Oil fuel
Complement
(tons)
2 300 at full power:
7 500 at 16 knots
220
235 (15 officers, 220 ratings) ,'
i r
Designed primarily for anti-aircraft protectii
welded. Jaguar and Lynx were ordered on 28 Jur
Fitted with stabilisers.
ENGINEERING. The propelling machinery comprises

Admiralty Standard Range 1 diesels coupled to the
propeller shafting through hydraulic gear boxes. These
diesels are of light weight, about 17 Ib/shp. Jaguar
is the only ship of this class to be fitted
with controllable
pitch propellers, 12 ft diameter 200 rpm. The fuel tanks
have a compensating system, so that sea water replaces
oil fuel as it IS used
RADAR. Search: Type 965 with single AKE 1 aerial

and IFF and Type 993. Fire Control: Mk 6M X-bandfire
control director unit with Type 275 Type 975 nav
radar. ECM and DF.
RECONSTRUCTION. Lynx was extensively refitted in

1 963 with new mainmast. Leopard was similarly refitted
in Oct 1 964-Feb 1 966, followed by Jaguar.
TRANSFER. Another ship of this class. Panther, was

transferred to India while building and renamed Brah-
maputra.
LEOPARD" Class
fe7
346 UNITED KINGDOM
SALISBURY' CLASS TYPE 61 Name No Builders Laid down Launched Completed

CHICHESTER F 59 Fairfield SB & Eng Co Govan
Ltd, 25 Jan 1953 21 Apr 1955 16 May 1958
LINCOLN F 99 Fairfield SB & Eng Co Govan
Ltd, 20 May 1955 6 Apr 1959 7 July 1960
LLANDAFF F 61 Hawthorn Leslie Ltd, Hebburn-on-Tyne 27 Aug 1953 30 Nov 1955 11 Apr 1958
SALISBURY F 32 HM Dockyard, Devonport 23 Jan 1952 25 June 1953 27 Feb 1957

Length, feet [metres) 320 (97 5) pp; 330 {100 6) oa
339-8 {103-6) oa
Beam, feet (metres) 400 {12 2)
Draught, feet {metres) 155 (4 7) max (props)
Missile launchers 1 quadruple "Seacat' in Lincoln
and Salisbury which also have 2
sextuple 3 in rocket launchers
2—4 5 in (7 75 mm)
4—40 mm {Chichester) 2- ;
mm {Llandaff) 2—20 mm ; (ail

but Llandaff)
A/S weapons 1 Squid triple-barrelled DC mortar
Main engines 8 ASR 1 diesels in three engine
Speed, knots
Range, miles
rooms
24
2 300
knots
:
at full
2 shafts ,
power: 7 500
1 4 400 bhp
at 16
^
Oil fuel, tons 230
1974, Wright and Logan

Designed primarily for the direction of carrier-borne and
shore-based aircraft. Ordered on 28 June 1951 except
Salisbury, the prototype ship. Construction was all
welded and largely prefabricated. The construction of
the three other ships Exeter. Gloucester and Coventry
cancelled in the 1957 defence economies. Fitted with
stabilisers (except Lincoln). Original lattice masts
replaced by tower masts during 1960s
ENGINEERING. Powered by Admiralty Standard Range

1 heavy oil engines coupled to the propeller shafts through
hydraulic couplings and oil operated reverse and reduction
gear boxes. Llandaff is the only Type 61 frigate to have
a 500 kW gas-turbine alternator and three diesel generators
Lincoln is fitted with controllable pitch propellers, rotating
at 200 rpm, which are 12 feet in diameter, manufactured
by Stone Marine & Engineering Co Ltd. The fuel tanks
have a compensating system whereby sea water replaces
oil fuel as It is consumed.
HONG KONG GUARDSHIP. In 1973 Chichester was

re-equipped for service as permanent HK Guardship.
This involved removal of Type 965, the top weight saved
being used to mount extra 40 guns. mm
RADAR. Type 965 long-range surveillance with double
AKE 2 with IFF (except in Chichester): Type 993 com-
bined air and surface warning Type 277 Q height finder
:
Type 982 high definition target indicator: Mk 6M fire

control director with Type 275: GWS-22 radar director
aft for Seacat {Salisbury and Lincoln only) Type 975
CHICHESTER
:
nav radar.
as Hong Kong guardship
SALISBURY" Class except Chichester 1974 CHICHESTER
LLANDAFF 1973. C and S. Taylor

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2 "TYPE 15"
Displacement, tons 2 240 standard; 2 880 full load Name No Builders Laid down Launched Completed
Length, feet (metres) 339 5 (103 5) pp 350 ; (106 7) GRENVILLE F 197 Swan, Hunter 6 Wigham Richardson, Ltd 1 Nov 41 12 Oct 42 27 May 43
wl, 362 8 (110 6) oa UNDAUNTED f 53 Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead 8 Sep 42 19 July 43 3 Mar 44
Guns 2-40 mm (1 twin)
(Undaunted)
40 000 shp
Speed, knots 32
Boilers 2 Admiralty 3 drum ;
Pressure 300 psi (21-1 kgjcm^)
Range, miles
Superheat 640-F (338'C)
1 300 at full power; ^-|
2 800 to 3 000 at 20 knots
^^ t -*>\
Oil fuel, tons 570 to 600
F53 m-
RADAR. Search: Type 993 and Type 277 height finder
(G/-enw7/e 978 on mainmast) ECM. DF. Nav radar 975
These are the sole survivors of the wartime "R", "T",

"U", "V", "W" and "Z" classes of destroyers, launched in
1942-43. Of the 48 ships of these classes 33 were
UNDAUNTED 1973. Wright and Logan
converted into Type 15 frigates and 7 ("T" Class") into

Type 16 (limited conversion) frigates. A number have ith the 2nd Frigate Squadron and Grenville refitting employed a< _
t/terer IS )dation ship
been transferred to other navies and now only Undaunted r service as the Navigation School tender remain on the uth and Rapid is on the scrap
1 YARROW TYPE No Builders Completed

F 76 Yarrow Shipbuilders & Co Ltd May 1973 (see Notes)
Displacement, tons
Dimensions
Guns
2
X
300 standard 2 520
320 pp 330 wl 339 3
2—4
12
;
inch
,
(twm).
;
full
oa
4—40 mm
->
load
40 n
A/S weapons 1 Squid
Main engines 8 Diesels 2 shafts 2cp propellers
, .
Oil fuel, tons 230

Similar in hull and machinery to "Leopard" and "Salis-

bury" classes. Originally built for Ghana as a display
ship for Nkrumah at a cost of £5 m. but put up for sale after
his departure. She was launched without ceremony on
29 Dec 1 966 and completed in 1 968. She was transferred
to Portsmouth dockyard in April 1972 being acquired by
the Royal Navy. Refit started October 1 972 at Chatham
Commissioned in Royal Navy 16 May 1973.
MERMAID 1973. MOD (N)
SONAR TRIALS SHIP

Name No Builders Launched Completed
MATAPAN D 43 John Brown, Clydebank 30 Apr 1945 5 Sep 1947

load full

Boilers 2 Admiralty 3-drum; 400 psi
(28-1 kglcm^); (650'F (343'C)
Speed, knots 31
Range, miles 1 300 at full power; 3 000 at
20 knots; 4 400 at 12 knots
Oil fuel, tons 680
A former standard "Battle Class" destroyer which went

into reserve almost immediately after being completed
Attached to the Admiralty Underwater Weapons Estab-
lishment at Portland after conversion.
CONVERSION. Taken in hand at HM Dockyard,

Portsmouth inJan 1971 for conversion into a Sonar
Ship
Trials The rebuilding involved a new clipper bow,
different bridge, remodelled superstructure, extension of
the forecastle deck aft all the way to the counter, thus
converting her into a flushdecker. adding a second
funnel, and a helicopter landing deck. Commissioned
2 Feb 1973 after a £24m conversion.
348 UNITED KINGDOM
SUBMARINES
Nuclear Powered Ballistic Missile
Submarines (SSBN)
4 -RESOLUTION- CLASS
Ntmt No. Builders Ltid down Ltunched Completion
RENOWN S 26 Cammell Laird 6 Co
Lid Birkenhead 25 June 1964 25 Feb 1967 15 Nov 1968
REPULSE S 23 Vickers- Armstrongs Lid, Barrow-in-Furness 12 Mar 1965 4 Nov 1967 28 Sept 1968
RESOLUTION S 22 Vickers-Armslrongs Barrow-in-Furness
Ltd, 26 Feb 1964 15 Sep 1966 2 Oct 1967
REVENGE S 27 Cammell Laird b Co Ltd Birkenhead 19 May 1965 16 Mar 1968 4 Dec 1969
Displacement, tons 500 surface, 8 400 submerged

7
Length, feet (metres) 360 (109 7) pp. 425 (729 5) oa
Beam, feet (rrtetres) 33 (101)
Draught, feet (metres, 30 (9-1)
Missiles, surface 16 tubes amidships for "Polaris"
A— 3s IRBMs, range 2 500
nautical miles
Torpedo tubes 6—21 1(1 (533 mm) forward
Nuclear reactors 1 pressurised water cooled
Main engines Geared steam turbines, 1 shaft
Speed, knots 20 on surface. 25 submerged
Complement 141 (13 officers, 128 ratings);
2 crews (see Personnel)
In Feb 1963 it was officially stated that it was intended

to order four or five 7 000 ton nuclear powered sub-
marines, each to carry 16 "Polaris' missiles, and it was
planned that the first would be on patrol in 1968 Their
hulls and machinery would be of British design As well
as building two submarines Vickers-Armstrongs would
REbOLUTION
give lead yard service to the builder of the other two
Four Polaris" submarines were in fact ordered in May
1963 The plan to build a fifth Polaris submarine was
cancelled on 15 Feb 1965. Britain's first SSBN Resol-
ution, put to sea on 22 June 1 967 and completed 6 weeks
trial in the Firth of Clyde and Atlantic on 17 Aug 1967
SONAR AND RADAR, Fitted with a large sonar array -in

mounted in the chin position ar d an X band short range
surveillance radar.
PERSONNEL, Each submarine, which has accommoda- RESOLUTION" Class

tion for 19 officers and 135 ratings is manned on a two-
crew basis, in order to get maximum operational time at
COST £40 240 000, Resolution, £39 950 000,

Renown £37 500 000, Repulse £38 600 000, Revenge
, ,
.
completed ships excluding missiles.

UNITED KINGDOM 349
Submarines— con^>7t/e(/
Fleet Submarines
"VALIANT" CLASS (A)
"CHURCHILL" CLASS (B)
"SWIFTSURE" CLASS (C)
Or dared Ltunchtd Comp/eted (Commissioned)
VickBrs Ltd Shipbuilding Group, Barrow 31 Aug 22 Jan 1962 3 Dec 1963 18 July 1966
Vickefs Ltd Shipbuilding Group, Barrow 12 Dec 10 Dec 1963 25 Sep 1965 18 Apr 1967
(B) CHURCHILL VIckers Ltd ShIpbuHdinq Group, Barrow 21 Oct 1965 30 June 1967 20 Dec 196S 15 July 1970
CONQUEROR Can^mell Laird £r Co Lta, Birkenhead 9 Aug 1966 5 Dec 1967 28 Aug 1969 9 Nov 1971
COURAGEOUS VIckers Ltd Shipbuilding Group, Barrow 1 Mar 1967 15 May 1968 7 Mar 1970 16 Oct 1971
(C) SWIFTSURE S 126 Vickers Ltd Shipbuilding Group, Barrow 3 Nov 1967 6 June 1969 7 Sep 1971 17 Apr 1973
SOVEREIGN S 108 VickerB Ltd Shipbuilding Group, Barrow 16 May 1969 18 Sep 1970 17 Feb 1973
SUPERB S 109 Vickers Ltd Shipbuilding Group, Barrow 20 May 1970 , j^„ 1971
SCEPTRE S 110 Vickers Ltd Shipbuilding Group, Barrow 1 Sep 1971 16 Mar 1973
S 111 Vickers Ltd Shipbuilding Group, Barrow 17 Feb 1973 _
Displacement, tons 3 500 standard 4 500 submerged
h
,
Length, feet (metre ;) 285 (86-9) Sw/ftsure 272

,
(82 9)
Draught, feet (metres 27 (8 2)
Torpedo tubes 6—21 m (533 mm) homing,
CHURCHILL, CONQUEROR, VALIANT, WARSPITE
Swiftsure 5 — 21 in
Nuclear reactors 1 pressurised water-cooled
Main engines EE Geared steam turbines, 1 shaft
Complement 103 (13 officers, 90 men) slightly larger. She was originally scheduled to be com- ENDURANCE On 25 Apr 1967 Valiant completed the
97 (12 and 85) in Swiftsure class pleted in Sep 965, but work was held up by the "Polaris"
1
12 000-mile homeward voyage from Singapore, the
programme All the above boats will be in service by record submerged passage (ty a British submarine,
end-1977 on present plans. after
28 days non-stop.
It was announced on 31 Aug 1960 that the contract for
a second nuclear powered submarine (Valiant) had been ENGINEERING Valiants reactor core was made in
Great Britain, with machinery of British design and
awarded to Vickers-Armstrong (Shipbuilders) Ltd, the
principal sub-contractors being Vickers-Armstrong manufacture similar to the shore prototype installed in
the Admiralty Reactor Test Establishment at
(Engineers) Ltd, for the machinery and its installation, Dounreay.
The main steam turbines and condensers were designed
and Rolls Royce and Associates for the nuclear steam SONAR AND RADAR. Fitted with a large sor and manufactured by the English Electric Company,
raising plant. The class, of which she is the first, is mounted in the "chin" position around the bov Rugby, and the electrical propulsion machinery and
broadly of the same design as that of Dreadnought, but fitted with X band short range surveillance radar. control gear by Laurence, Scott & Electromotors
Ltd.

350 UNITED KINGDOM
SubmannBS— continued
1 -'DREADNOUGHT" CLASS (FLEET SUBMARINE)
Builders Engineers Laid down Launched Commissioned

Vickers-Armstrongs, Ba Rolls-Royce and Westlnghc 12 June 1959 21 Oct 1960 17 Apr 1963
Displacement, tons 3 000 standard, 3 500 surface; States Government for the purchase of a complete set of The improved water distilling plant for the first time
4 000 submerged propulsion machinery of the type fitted in USS Skipjaclc provides unlimited fresh water for shower baths and for
Length, feet {metres) 265 8 (810) This agreement enabled the submarine to be launched washing machines in the fully equipped laundry.
Beam, fe s) 32 2 (9-S) far earlier The supply of this machinery was made under
Draugfit, feet {r res) 26 (7-9) a contract between the Westinghouse Electric Corporation She is with an inertial navigation system and with
fitted
Torpedo tubes 6—21 in {533 mm) bow, all and Rolls-Royce The latter were also supplied with means ofmeasuring her depth below ice and was the first
internal design and manufacturing details of the reactor and with British submarine to surface at the North Pole in 1970.
1 S5W pressurised water-cooled safety information and set up a factory in this country to
Geared steam turbines; 1 shaft manufacture similar cores. Dreadnought has a hull of
Speed, knots 30 approx British design both as regards structural strength and
Complement 88 (11 officers, 77 men) hydrodynamic features, although the latter are based on
the pioneering work of the US Navy in Skipjacif and
Albacore From about amidships aft, the hull lines closely
resemble Skipjack to accommodate the propulsion mach-
As originally planned Dreadnought was to have been inery. The forward end is wholly British in concept. SONAR AND RADAR Fitted with a large sonar array
mounted in the "chin" position around the bow. Also
fitted with a designed and built nuclear reactor,
British In the Control Room and Attack Centre the instruments
are fitted into consoles fitted with X band short range surveillance radar.
but in 1 958 an agreement was concluded with the United
DREADNOUGHT ^977, C and S Taylor
Patrol Submarines

1 "A" CLASS ANDREW S 63 Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd. Barrow 13 Aug 1945 6 Apr 1946 16 Mar IS
1 120 standard; 385 surface;

1
1620 submerged
Dimensions, feet 283 X 22 2 X 171
Torpedo tubes 6—21 in (533mm) internal, 4 bow
2 stern; 16 torpedoes carried
2 8-cyl diesels, 4 300 bhp

2 electric motors, 1 250 hp
Complement 60 to 68 (5 officers, 63 men)
Only survivor of a class of fifteen These submarines

were originally designed for service in the Pacific
Construction was entirely welded Streamlined fin fitted
in late 1950s.
SLAM. Aeneas of this class was hired by Vickers in July

1972 for most successful trials of SLAM anti-helicopter
weapon.
SONAR AND RADAR. Fitted with sonar array on

Fore casing. Fitted with X Band surveillance radar.
1968. MOD {N)

UNITED KINGDOM 351
"OBERON" CLASS
Submarines
Patrol Ntmt No Buildtrt Liid down Ltunched Complettd
13 "OBERON" CLASS OBfRON S 09 HM Dockytrd Chatham 28 Nov 1957 18 July 1959 24 Fab 1961
3 "PORPOISE' CLASS OCELOT S 17 HM Dockyard. Chatham 17 Nov 1960 5 May 1962 31 Jan 1964
ODIN S 10 Cammall Laird b Co Ltd Birkenhead 27 Apr 1959 4 Nov 1960 3 May 19,62
OLYMPUS S 12 VickersArmstfOngj Lid Barrow 4 Mar 1960 14 June 1961 7 July 1962
Displacement, tons 1 610 standard; 2 030 surface; ONSLAUGHT S 14 HM Dockyard Chatham 8 Apr 1959 24 Sep 1960 14 Aug 1962
2 410 submerged ONYX S 21 Cammell Laird b Co Ltd Birkenhead 16 Nov 1964 18 Aug 1966 20 Nov 1967
Length, feet (metres) 241 (73-5) pp; 295-2 (900) oa OPOSSUM S 19 Cammell Laird & Co Ltd Birkenhead 21 Dec 1961 23 May 1963 5 June 1964
Beam, feet (metres) 26-5 (8f) OPPORTUNE S 20 Scotts SB 6 Eng Co Lid Greenock 26 Oct 1962 14 Feb 1964 29 Dec 1964
Draught, feet (metres) 18 (5-5) ORACLE S 16 Cammell Laird & Co Ltd Birkenhead 26 Apr 1960 26 Sep 1961 14 Feb 1963
Torpedo tubes 8—21 in (533 mm) 6 bow ORPHEUS S 11 Vickers Armslrongs Ltd Barrow 16 Apr 1959 17 Nov 1959 25 Nov 1960
2 stern; 30 torpedoes carried OSIRIS S 13 Vickert- Armstrongs Ltd. Barrow 26 Jan 1962 29 Nov 1962 11 Jan 1964
Main machinery 2 ASR 1,16 VMS
diesels; 3 680 OTTER S 15 Scottt' S B & Eng Co Ltd. Greenock 14 Jan 1960 15 May 1961 20 Aug 1962
bhp 2 electric motors 6 000 shp
; ; ;
3TUS S 18 Scotts SB & Eng Co Ltd Greenock 31 May 1961 17 Oct 1962 5 Oct 1963
Speed, knots
2 shafts;
12 surface, 17 submerged
PORPOISE" CLASS
/Vame /Vo Builders Laid down Ltunched Completed
71 (6 officers, 65 men) in
CACHALOT S 06 Scolls SB & Eng Co Lid Greenock 1 Aug 1955 11 Dec 1957 1 Sep 1959
"Porpoise" class FINWHALE S 05 Cammell Laird b Co Lid Birkenhead 18 Sep 1956 21 July 1959 19 Aug 1960
GRAMPUS S 04 Cammell Laird b Co Ltd Birkenhead 16 Apr 1955 30 May 1957 19 Dec 1958
NARWHAL S 03 Vickers- Armstrongs Lid Barrow 15 Mar 1956 25 Ocl 1957 4 May 1959
PORPOISE S 01 Vickers Armslrongs Lid Barrow 15June1954 25 Apr 1956 17 Apr 1958
RORQUAL S 02 Vickers- Armslrongs Lid Barrow 15 Jan 1955 5 Dec 1956 24 Oct 1958
SEALION S 07 Cammell Laird b Co Ltd. Birkenhead 5 June 1958 31 Dec 1959 25 July 1961
WALRUS S 08 Scotts SB 6 Eng Co Ltd Greenock 12 Feb 1958 22 Sep 1959 10 Feb 1961
CONSTRUCTION. Fortheflrsttime in British submarines

plastic was used the superstructure construction
in
of the Oberon Before and abaft the bridge the
class.
superstructure is mainly of glass fibre laminate in most
units of this class. The superstructure of Orpheus is of
light alloy aluminium.
RCN. The submarine of the Oberon class laid down on

27 Sep 1 962 at H M Dockyard, Chatham, as Onyx for the
Royal Navy was launched on 29 Feb 1964 as O/ibwa for
the Royal Canadian Navy. She was replaced by another
"Oberon" class submarine named Onyx for the Royal
Navy built by Cammell Laird, Birkenhead.
SONAR AND RADAR. Fitted with sonar ONSLAUGHT 1973. Wright and Logar
dome; and X Band surveillance radar.
GUNNERY. "0" class submarines serving in the Fa

East carried an Oerlikon gun during Indonesian Confron
tation.
MODIFICATION. Oberon has been modified with deeper

casing to house equipment for the initial training of
personnel for nuclear powered submarines. Others of
of this class are currently undergoing modifi'
1973. John G. CaWs

352 UNITED KINGDOM
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
Name Dock Letter No. Builders Laid down Launched Completed
HERMES (e -Elephant) H R 12 Vickers- Armstrongs, Barrow-in-Furness 21 June 1944 16 Feb 1953 18 Nov 1959
Displacement, tons 23 900 standard 28 700 full Inad

;
Length, feet (metres) 6500 758 7) pp 744-3 (2269) oa

( ;
Beam, feet (metres) 900 (27-4) hull

Width, feet (metres) 1600 (48-8) overall
Aircraft
Armour
20 Wessex Sea King, and Sioux
helicopters
Reinforced flight deck
L, :
Missiles 2 quadruple Seacat launchers

either side abaft the after lift \u:^jilb
Mam engmes Parsons geared turbines 2 shafts
;
76 000 shp
28
Speed, knots
Oil fuel, tons 3 880 furnace; 320 diesel; wm
Complement 980 plus Commando of 750. In
emergency a second commando
can be embarked
7973, C. and S. Taylor
Originally name ship of a class including Albion, Bulwark

and Centaur, but design was modified to a more advanced
type, incorporating new equipment and improved CONVERSION Hermes was taken in hand for conver- FLIGHT DECK. Angled 6 5 deg off centre line of ship,
arrangements, including five post-war developments sion to a Commando Carrier on 1 Mar 1 971 commission-
, the biggest angle that could be contrived in an aircraft
angled deck, steam catapult, landing sight, 3-D radar, ing for this role on 17 Aug 1973 Fixed wing facilities carrier of the size. Strengthened to take Harrier aircraft
and deck edge-lift Air-conditioned Embarked air such as catapults and arrester gear were removed The
squadrons and joined thp Fleet summer 1960. Long whole perfnrmanrp cost over f?^ million Although she RADAR Type 984; Type 9920; GWS 22 for Seacat;
refil 1964 to 1966 (O-i.nq 11 000 Onn T 11 in beacon.
^^^^^
UNITED KINGDOM 353
Amphibious Warfare Ships— continued
Name No Builders do wn
BULWARK R 08 Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast
L aid Launched Completed Converted
10 May 1945 22 June 1943 4 Nov 1954 1959-60

;
Length, feet (metres) 650 (?5S0 PP: 737-8 (224-9) 03

Beam, feet (metres) 90 (27-4)hull
Width, feet (metres) 123-5 (37 7) overall
Aircraft 20 Wessex and Sioux helicopters
Landing craft 4 LCVP
Guns 8—40 mm (twins) Bofors Mk V
Boilers 4 Admiralty 3 drum
Speed, knots 28
Oil fuel, tons 3 880 furnace 320 diesel
;
Complement 980 plus 750 Royal Marine

Commando and troops
GENERAL
Former fixed-wmg aircraft earner. Converted into
commando ship in Portsmouth Dockyard, Jan 1959
to Jan 1960. A full strength commando is
available
which the ship can quickly transport and land
with
equipment. Their helicopters can disembark the
com-
mando s vehicles. The ship has sufficient stores and
fuel to support the commandos in operations ashore.
ENGINEERING. The three-bladed propellers in Bulwark 1973. C and S Taylor

were replaced by four-bladed propellers Propeller
diameter 15-5 feet. At 28 knots the propellers work at
230 rpm.
CONVERSION Bulwark was not changed

Basically
during her conversion, although the fixed wing
initial
capability, wires and catapults were removed
arrester
Alterations and modifications were, made to render the
ship suitable as an all-helicopler troop carrier with
16 Westland Whirlwind aircraft, replaced al a later date
by the Wessex. and four landing craft (vehicle or personnel)
RADAR Search: Type 293 , Aircraft Direction: Type 982,

Type 983.
/972, MOD (N)
354UNITED KINGDOM
Amphibious Warfare Ships— co/7f/>7tyeo'
2 ASSAULT SHIPS (LPD)
Ntmt Builders Ordered Liid down L»unchtd
& Completed
FEARLESS 3004) Harland Wol(( Lid Belfast 1 Dec 1961 25 July 1962 19 0«c 19o3
INTREPID 3005) John Brown & Co (CIvdebank) Ltd May 1962 25 Nov 1965
1 19 Dec 1962 25 June 1864 11 Mar 19«7
Displacement 1 1 060 standard 12 120 full load

16 950 ballasted
Length, feet {rrêtres) 500 152 4) wl 520 ?5S 5) oa
( . (
Beam, (metres)
feet 80 {24 4)
Draught, feet (mefz-ej) 20 5(5 2)
Draught, ballasted 32 (9 8) aft 23 (70) fwd
27 5 (8 4) mean
Landing craft 4 LCM(9) in dock.
4 LCVP at davits
Vehicles Specimen load 1 5 tanks. 7 three-
ton and 20 quarter-ton trucks (20
.^î^-:-^^^-,.
three tonners on flight deck)
Aifcrafl Flight deck facilities for 5 Wesseo
helicopters
Missiles. AA 4 Seacat systems
Guns. AA 2—40 mm Bofors
Boilers 2 Babcock h Wilcox
Main engines 2 EE turbines
Speed, knots 21
Complement 580 (see Troops note)
These assault ships, with commando carriers, replace the

former ships of the Amphibious Warfare Squadron. They
carry landing craft which are floated through the open
stern by flooding compartments of the ship and lowering
her in the water; are able to deploy tanks, vehicles and
men have seakeeping qualities much superior to those of
:
tank landing ships, and greater speed and range. Capable

f I
of operating independently. Another valuable feature
is a helicopter platform which is also the deckhead of the
dock from which the landing craft are floated out

Officially estimated building cost: Fearless £11 250 000-
Intrepid £10 300 000.
ELECTRICAL Power at 440V 60 c s 3-phase a c is
supplied by lour 1000 kW AE1 turbo alternators
ENGINEERING. The two funnels are staggered across

the beam of the ship, indicating that the engines and
boilers are arranged en echelon, two machinery spaces
having one turbine and one boiler installed in each space.
The turbines were manufactured by the English Electric Co
Rugby, the gearing by David Brown & Co, Huddersfield
Boilers work at a pressure of 550 lbs per sq in and a
temperature of 850 deg F Two 5-bladed propellers.
12 5 feet diameter, 200 rpm in Fearless.
OPERATIONAL. Each ship is fitted out as a Naval 1973. C and S Taylor

Assault Group/Brigade Headquarters with an assault
Operations Room from which naval and military personnel,
can mount and control the progress of an assault operation.
RADAR. Fitted with type 993 air and surface warning
SATELLITE SYSTEM. The Royal Navy fitted its first
operational satellite communications system in Intrepid in

1 969, the contract having been awarded to Plessey Radar
— now removed.
TRAINING Intrepid used for the sea training of officers

fromthe Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth
When Intrepid is refitting Fearless will take over Both
retain full amphibious capabilities.
TROOPS. Each ship can carry 380 to 400 troops at

ship's company standards, and an overload of 700 marines
FEARLESS, INTREPID
and military personnel can be accommodated for short
periods.
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mphibious \A/Warfare Ships — continued

6 LOGISTIC LANDING SHIPS Name No Builder Laid down Launched Completed
SIR LANCELOT L 3029 Fairfield Mar 1962 June 1963 Jan 1964
(RFA MANNED) SIR GALAHAD L 3005 Alex Stephen Feb 1965 19 Apr 1966 17 Dec 1966
SIR GERAINT L 3027 Alex Stephen June 1965 26 Jan 1967 12 July 1967
SIR BEDIVERE L 3004 Hawthorn Leslie Oct 1965 20 July 1966 18 May 1967
SIR PERCIVAL L 3036 Hawthorn Leslie Ap, 1966 4 Oct 1967 23 Mar 1968
SIR TRISTRAM L 3505 Hawthorn Leslie Feb 1966 12 Dec 1966 14 Sep 1967
(3 370 and 5 550 in Sir Lancelot)
Dimensions, feet 366 3 pp; 412-1 oa x 59-8 x 130
Aircraft Can carry 20 Wessex fielicopters
Guns Fitted for 2—40 mm— not norm-
ally carried
2 Mirrlees Diesels; 9 400 bhp;
2 stiafts; (2 Denny/Sulzer diesels,
9 520 blip in Sir Lancelot)
Speed, knots 17
Oil fuel, tons 815
Complement 68 (18 officers, 50
Military lift 340
ratings)
iV.^
GENERAL
Sir Lancelot was tfie prototype of tfiis class wfiich was
originally built for tfie Army but transferred to RFA in Jan SIR LANCELOT 1973. John G Callis
and Mar 1970. Fitted for bow and stern loading witfi
drive-ttirougti facilities and deck-to-deck ramps
Facilities provided for on-board maintenance of vehicles
and for laying out pontoon equipment.
AIRCRAFT. Helicopters can be operated from the well-

deck and the after platform by day or night in the later
ships. Lancelot well-deck operations are limited
In Sir
to fair weather-day conditions If required to carry
helicopters 1 1 can be stowed on the Tank Deck and 9 on
the Vehicle Deck.
SIR TRISTRAM 1973, John G Callii
14 LCM (9) TYPE 26 LCVP 100 SERIES

LCM (9) 700 LCM (9) 703 LCM (9) 706 LCM (9) 710 Displacement, tons 8-5 light; 13-5 full load; LCVP (ex-LCA (2)s 115 light
LCM (9) 701 LCM (9) 704 LCM (9) 707 LCM (9) 711 16 full load
tCM (9) 702 LCM (9) 70S LCM (9) 708 LCM (9) 3t07 Dimensions, feet 41-5 LCVP (2)s; 43 « 1 « 2-5
LCM (9) 709 LCM (9) 3B08 Main engines 130 bhp = 8 knots; LCVP (2)s: 2 Foden diesels, 200 bhp
Displacement, tons 76 hghi 1 76 loaded 10 knots
Dimensions, feel 77pp 85oi - 21 6 » 55 There are 12 LCVP ( )s Nos between Nos 102 and 136 and 14 LCVP (2)s, Nos 137 to
Capacily 2 battle tanks or 100 tons of vehicles 150. There were als a number of variations and prototypes of about the same length
Main engines 2PaKman6cyl YHXAM diesels 2 shads . 624 bhp 10 knots (43 feet).
Screws enclosed in Kort nozzles to improve nianoeuvrabilily Raiding Landing Craft, including LCR 5507 and 5508, and Navigational Landing
Craft, includingLCN 604 (ex-LCR 5505). LCA (1) 1275, 1330 1481, 1485, 1644
LCM (9)3607 and LCM (9) 3508 were Ihe first operational minor landing crall lo be 1678, 1705, 1712. 1733, 1745, 1779, and 1787 were for disposal in 1961, eleven more
built since theSecond World War Ramped in Ihe tradilional manner forward, a com in 1963, and 1272, 1543, 1639, 1972 and 1891 in 1964, 1485 and 1700 in 1968.
plelely enclosed radar fitted wheelhouse is posilioncd afl Upon completion they carried LCVP (2)s carried by Intrepid and Fearless can carry 35 troops or 2 Land Rovers.
out familiarisation trials lo perfeci the new techniques required in launching and Crew 4. LCA (2)s were redesignated LCVPs (Landing Craft Vehicle and Personnel)
lecovering LCMs from the flooded sterns of the parent assault ships Four each of the
in 1966
700 Series allocated to assault ships
2 LCP (L)3 500 SERIES

Displacement, tons 6-5 light; 10 loaded
Dimensions, feet 37 X 11 X 3-2
Mam enpines 225 bhp = 12 knots
There are two LCP (L) 3s Nos 501 and 503 Aurora gas turbines \
LCP (L) 3 No 502
NOTE. Five LCT (8)'s operated by the Royal Corps of Transport

auxiliaries.
1 'LST" (3) CLASS

1972, A. a J. Pavia
EMPIRE GULL {ex-Trouncer) L 2523
2 LCM (7) 7,000 SERIES (and N S B) Measurements, tons

Dimensions, feet
4 257 9 gross
347 « 54-1 « 12
Displacement, tons 28 light; 63 loaded Main engines 2 Triple Expansion; 2 shafts, 5 500 shp
Dimensions, feet 60 2 « 16 « 37 Boilers 2 Water Tube
Main Engines 290 bhp ^ 9 8 knots Oil fuel 950 tons
Nos 7037. 7100 Three are employed as naval servicing boats and store carriers: Complement 63 officers and men
7037 (NSB 351). 7100 (NSB 359), 7104 (NSB 358) Some of the LCM (7) type Troop accommodation 8 officers, 72 ORs
were re-engined with Gray Marine diesels 7087 and 7104 were removed from the
list m 1968 and 7016 m 1969 Launched 9 July 1 945. In commission until Oct 1 974 at least.
356 UNITED KINGDOM
MINE WARFARE FORCES
ABOIEL N 21

;•
Dimensions, feet 244-5 pp; 265 oa x 38-5 x 10

Mines 44 carried
Main engines 2 Paxman Ventura 1 6 cyl pressure charged diesels ; 1 250 rpm ;

Complement 77
Exercise minelayer ordered in June 1 965 from John Thornycroft & Co Ltd, Woolston.
I.
Southampton. Laid down on 23 May 1 966 Launched on 27 Jan 1 967. Completed

on 17 Oct 1967. Main machinery manufactured by Davey Paxman, Colchester
Main gearing supplied by Messrs Wisemans. Her function is to support mine counter-
measure forces, maintain these forces when they are operating away from their shore
bases, and lay exercise mines. Cost £1 500 000.
.^m^^^^
1967. MOD (N)
NEW GRP MCM VESSELS

A new class of MCM
Vessels is still in the design stage— a contract is being negotiated
with Vosper-Thornycroft. The cost of these ships is likely to be in the region of £4-5
million.
?y/J. MOO (N)

WILTON M
Displacement, tons 450 standard The worlds first GRP warship. Contract signed on 1 1 Feb 1970 Laid down 16 Nov
Dimensions, feet 153 oa ' 28 8 « 85 1 970. Launched on 1 8 Jan 1 972 and commissioned 1 4 July 1 973. Prototype built of
Main engines 2 English Electric Deitic 1 8 diesels : 2 shafts ; 3 000 bhp glass reinforced plastic to the existing minehunter design by Vosper Thornycroft at
knots estimated max Woolston. Similar to the "Ton" class and fitted with reconditioned machinery and
Guns 1_40 mm Mark Vil equipment from the scrapped Derriton
Cost £2 000 000
1973. MOD (N)

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Mine Warfare Forces — continued

TON" CLA S!
16 MINEHUNTERS
BILDESTON HUBBERSTON
BOSSINGTON M 1133 IVESTON 1151
BRERETON M 1113 KEDLESTON 1153
BRINTON M 1114 KELLINGTON 1154
BRONINGTON M 1115 KIRKLISTON 1157
GAVINTON M 1140 MAXTON 1165
GLASSERTON M 1141 SHERATON
HIGHBURTON M 1130 SHOULTON
11 MINESWEEPEI COASTAL
ASHTON M 1198 NURTON
CHAWTON M 1209 SHAVINGTON
CUXTON M 1125 SOBERTON M 1200
LALESTON M 1158 UPTON M 1187
LEWISTON M 1208 WALKERTON M 1188
WOTTON M 1195
11 M I N ESWE EPERS— CO ASTAL (R N R) LEWISTON, MINESWEEPER 1973, Wright and Logan
CLYDE NORTHUMBRIA
(ex-Repton) M 1167 (ex-Wiston) 1204
CURZON ST DAVID
(ex-Fittleton) M 1136 (ex-Crichton) 1124
KILLIECRANKIE SOLENT
{ex-Bick/ngton) M 1109 (ex-Crofton) 1216
KILMOREY THAMES
(ex-Alfriston) M 1103 (ex-Woolaston) 1194
MERSEY VENTURER
(ex-Pollington) M 1173 {ex-Hodaeston) 1146
MONTROSE ^'> ^'^
(ex-Stubbington) M 1204
Displacement, ton: 360 standard; 425 full load

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Dimensions, feet 1400 pp; 1530 oa - 28 8 « 8-2
Guns Vary in different ships, some sweepers having no 40 mm,
mm whilst hunters have 2—40 mm 2—20 mm 'I2D4
some 1 —40 1 or ;
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 2 500 bhp (JVSS12 Mlrrlees), 3 000 bhp
(18A-7A Deltic) = 15 knots; see Engineering
Oil fuel, tons 45
Complement 29 (38 in minehunters, 5 officers and 33 ratings)
The survivors of a class of 1 1 8 built between 1 953 and 1 960, largely as a result of lessons
from the Korean War. John I. Thornycroft & Co Ltd, Southampton were the lead yard
forthese ships which have double mahogany hull and incorporate a considerable amount
of non-magnetic material. Fitted with Vospers stabilisers. The majority has now been
fitted with nylon in place of copper sheathing.
MONTROSE RNR MINESWEEPER '973. Wright and Logan
APPEARANCE. Enclosed bridges in Ashton. Bossington, Bronington. Chawton.
Clyde, Gavinton, Hubberston, Kedleston, Maxton. Mersey, Montrose. Northumbria,
Nurton. Sheraton, Shoulton, Soberton, Walkerton.
'HAIW" CLASS (MINESWEEPERS— INSHORE)
CONVERSIONS, Beachampton, Monkton, Wasperton, Wolverton, and Yarnton were
converted into coastal patrol vessels late in 1971, (see Light Forces). Laleston was ARLINGHAM M 2603
converted into diving trials ship in 1966-67. DITTISHAM M 2621
FLINTHAM M 2628
ENGINEERING, had Mirrlees diesels, but later units had Napier Deltic
Earlier vessels
THORNHAM (ABERDEEN) M 2793
lightweight diesels, Highburton, the first with Deltic diesels, was accepted on 21
Apr 1955, All minehunters have Deities and active rudders. Generators for electrical Displacement, tons 120 standard; 159 full load
power are in a separata engine room. Three-bladed propellers, 6 ft diameter, 400 rpm, Dimensions, feet 2601 Series; 100 pp 106 5 oa » 21-2 " 5-5
;
2793 100 p 107-5 oa x 22 « 5-8

Shoulton, refitted 1965-67, has pump-jet propulsion. ;
1—20 mm Oerlikon AA forward

MINEHUNTERS, Shoulton was the first fitted with British Type 193 mine-hunting Main engines 2 Paxman diesels; 1 100 bhp = 14 knots
equipment, Glasserton is fitted with derricks for Osbourne sweep Oil fuel (tons) 15
ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE. Eleven units were renamed and attached to Royal Naval
& Co
Reserve Division Headquarters as follows (Division under Name): — The first inshore minesweeper. Inglesham, was launched by J Samuel White Ltd,
95
Thames Curzon Solent Venturer St. David
Cowes, on 23 Apr 1 952, The 2601 series were of composite construction. In all
of this class were built,

London Sussex Solent Severn S- Wales
Kilmorey Clyde Montrose Killiecrankie Northumbria
Ulster Clyde Tay Forth Tyne TRANSFERS, Australia (3 in 1 966-68), France (1 5 in 1 954-55) Ghana (2 in 1959),
1 955), Libya (2 in 1 963), Malaysia (4 in 1 958-59), South Yemen (3
India (2 in in 1 967).
TRANSFERS. Argentir ; (6 in 1968), Australia (6 in 1962), Ghana (1 in 964j, India Ships subsequently returned are not listed
(4 in 1956), Ireland (3 ir 1 971 ), Malaysia (7 in 1 960-68), South Africa (101 11958-59).
s.rf .jL^â. ^jJ^gR^^lto,
19^3 ^,
LEY" CLASS. 2001 SERIES

AVELEY M 2002 [ex-Cradley) M 2010
,
Dimensions, feet 100 pp; 107 oa . 21 8 55 .
Guns 1 —40 mm AA or 1 —20 mm AA forward

Main engines 2 Paxman diesels: 700 bhp = 13 knots
Complemeni 15 (2 officers, 13 ratings)
The "Ley" class differed from the "Ham" class. They were of composite (non-magnetic
metal and wooden) construction, instead of all wooden construction. Their super-
structure and other features also differed. They had no winch or sweeping g-aar, as
they were minehunters, not sweepers. Aveley is attached to Plymouth. Cradley was
BOSSINGTON allocated to London Division RN.R. in 1953 and renamed Isis.
358UNITED KINGDOM
MAINTENANCE SHIPS
Ntme No. Builders Laid down Launch»d Compltfd
TRIUMPH A 108 (ex-/? 16) R & W Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn 27 Jan 1943 2 Oct 1944 9 Apr 1 946
Displacement, tons 1 3 500 standard ; 1 7 500 full load

Length, feet (metres) 6300 ?92 0)pp 6500
( ; (19a-1)tt\
6990 (213-1) oa
Width, feet (metres) 112-5 (34 3) overall
Aircraft 3 helicoptersin flight deck hangar
Guns —
4 40 mm AA; 3 saluting
40 000 shp
24 25
Pressure 400 psi (28-1 kgjcm^)
Temperature 700°F (371°C)
Range, miles 1 000 at 1 4 knots 5 500 at full' ;
speed
Complement 500 (27 officers, 473 men) plus
285 (15 officers, 270 men) of
maintenance staff
Originallyan aircraft carrier of the "Colossus" class

Converted for present role at a cost of £10-2 mill a
Portsmouth between 1958 and 1965. Now in reserve a
Chatham. 1974 Wright and Logan

BERRY HEAD ^191 Noith Vancouver Ship Repairs 15 June 1944 21 Oct 1944 30 May 1945
RAME HEAD 4 134 Burrard DO Co, Vancouver 12 July 1944 22 Nov 1944 18 Aug 1945
Length, feet (metres) 41 6 ( ?26 S)pp 441 -5 (7346)oa ;
Beam, feet (metres) 57-5 {17 5)

Draught, feet (mefz-es) 22 5(6 9)
Guns, AA 11 —40 mm Escort Maintenance Ships In reserve in 1972 Berry
Boilers 2 Foster Wheeler Head was
Main engines Tripleexpansion; 2 500 ihp
refitted in 1 968-e 9 to relieve HMS Triumph in
the Far East, but returned in 970 and is now in reserve at
Chatham Rame Head acci .Timodation ship at London-
Oil fuel, tons 1 600 capacity
Complement 425
SUBMARINE DEPOT SHIPS

Name Builders Laid down Launched Completed Reconstructed
FORTH John Brown, Clydebank 30 June1937 11 Aug 1938 14 May 1939 1962-1966
MAIDSTONE A 185 john Brown. Clydebank 17 Aug 1936 21 Oct 1937 5 May 1938 1958-1962
Displacement, tons 1 000 standard . 1 3 000 full load
Length, feet (metres) 497 ( ;5r-5)pp ; 531 161 8) oa

(

Draught, feet (metres) 2^ 2 (6 5)
Guns, AA 5—40 mm Bofors (see Gunnery)
Mam engines Geared turbines (Brown Curtis in
Forth Parsons in Maidstone)
2 shafts; 7 000 shp
Speed, knots 16
Accommodation tor 1 59 (119 1
officers and 040 men) normal;

1
over 1 500 max
Equipment includes foundry, coppersmiths, plumbers',

carpenters'; heavy and light machine, electrical and tor-
pedo repair shops and plant for charging submarine
batteries. Designed for maintaining nine operational
submarines, and supplying over 140 torpedoes and a
similar number of mines Repair facilities on board for
all material in attached submarines, and extensive diving
and salvage equipment There are steam laundry,

hospital, chapel, two canteens, bakery,
operating theatre and dental surgery.
In Oct 1 969, Maidstone was restored and recommissioned
as an accommodation ship for 2 000 troops and sent to
Belfast
barber shops,
I FORTH
PR^
RECONSTRUCTION. Maidstone was extensively re-

constructed in HM Dockyard, Portsmouth in 1958-62 as parent ship for the nuclear-powered submarine Dread-
As the Maintenance Base, Devonport and parent ship
Fleet support ship for nuclear powered submarines with a nought Forth was similarly modernised and converted
of the 2nd Submarine Squadron Forth became part of lattice foremast and additional superstructure amidships. into a support ship for nuclear powered submarines in
HMS Defiance. The conversion and modernisation included refitting as HM Dockyard Chatham, in 1962-63.
ROYAL YACHT
BRITANNIA A 00

Dimensions, feet 360 pp; 380 wl 412 2 oa ; x 55-0 « 170 max
Main engines Single reduction geared turbines; 2 shafts; 12 000 shp = 21
knots continuous cruising; 22-75 knots max (trials)
Boilers 2
Radius, miles 2 1 00 at 20 knots 2 400 at 1 8 knots 3 000 miles at 1 5 knots
; ;
Oil fuel,tons 330 (490 with auxiliary fuel tanks)

Complement 270
Designed as a mediun sized hospital ship for use by Her Majesty The Queen in
I
peacetime as the Royal Yacht. Built by John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank. Completed
on 14 Jan 1 954. Construction conformed to mercantile practice. Fitted with Denny-
Brown single fin stabilisers to reduce roll in bad weather from 20 deg to 6 deg. Cost
£2 098 000. To pass under the bridges of the St. Lawrence Seaway when she visited
Canada, the top 20 feet of her mainmast and the radio aerial on her foremast were hinged
In Nov 1958 so that they could be lowered as required Total cost of refits to date
to £12 million. 1973, Wright and Logan
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SURVEY SHIPS
HECLA" CLASS Name No Builders Ltid down Launched Compltted
HECATE A 137 Yarrow & Co Ltd, Scotstoun 26 Oct 1964 31 Mar 1966 20 Dec 1965
HECLA A 133 Yarrow & Co and BIythswood 6 May 1964 21 Dec 1964 9 Sep 1965
Displacement tons 915 hgfit, 2 733 full load
1 HVORA A 144 Yarrow h Co and BIytnswood 14 May 1964 14 July 1965 5 May 1966
Measurement tons 2 898 gross
Length feet {metres) 235 (77 6) pp. 260 {79 3) 1 oi
Beam, feet (metres) 49 {15 0)
1 The first designed with a combined oceanographical
to be storerooms. Capable of operating independently of
Draugfit feet {metres) 15 6 (4 7) and hydrographical role. Of merchant ship design and shore support for long periods. Air- conditioned through-
Aircraft 1 Wasp fielicoptei similar in many respects to the Royal Research ship out.
Main engines Diesel electric drive. 1 sfiaft. Discovery, they have range and endurance to fit them for
3 Paxman "Ventura" 1 2 cyl Vee their specialised work. The hull is strengthened for
turbocfiarged diesels 3.840 bhp ,
navigation in ice, and a propeller built into a transverse
1 electric motor 2 000 sfip tunnel m the bow for good manoeuvrability. The fore end
Speed, knots 14 35 on trials of the superstructure incorporates a Landrover garage and
Range, miles 20 000 at 9 knots the after end a helicopter hanger with adjacent flight deck
Oil fuel, tons 450 Equipped with chartroom, drawing office and photo-
Complement 118 (14 officers. 104 ratings) graphic studio, two laboratories, dry and wet: electrical
Accommodation 123 (19 officers, 104 ratings) engineering and shipwright workshops, and large HECATE, HECLA, HYDRA (Survey)
1 IMPROVED HECLA" CLASS

HERALD
Aircraft 1 Wasp helicopter
Main engines Diesel-electric drive:
Complement
A of the "Hecla" class design.

later version Ordered
under the 1972-73 Supply (Ministry of Defence)
Estimates. Being built by Robb Caledon, Leith, with
main machinery manufactured by GEC/AEI Projects Ltd.
Fitted With Hydroplot Satellite navigation system
ife of the Hydrographer
HYDRA AND HECLA 1971. MOD (N)
COASTAL SURVEY SHIPS INSHORE SURVEY CRAFT

4 FAWN' CLASS 3"E CLASS
BEAGLE A 319 BULLDOQ A 31 FAWN A 325 FOX A 320 CHO A 70 EGERIA A 72 ENTERPRISE A 71
Displacement, tons 800 approx standard (official figure) 1 088 full load :
Dimensions, feet 189 oa » 37 5 « 12 Displacement, tons 120 standard: 160 full load
Dimensions, feet 100 pp 106 8 oa « 22 " 6 8 max
4 Lister Blackstone ERS8M. 8 c\ 4 str diesels. coupled to 2 :
Main engines
shafts. 2 000 bhp - 15 knots lax designed, controllable Mam engines 2 Paxman diesels: 2 shafts: controllable pitch propellers:
700 bhp = 14 knots max: 12 knots normal
pitch propellers
Oil fuel, tons 15 capacity
Range, mile 4 000 at 1 2 knots cruising
Endurance, miles 1 600 at 10 knots
Complemen 38 (4 officers. 34 ratings)
Complement 18 (2 officers, 16 ratings) : accommodation for 22 (4 officers,
Designed for duty overseas, working in pairs Fawn and Fox replaced the coastal 18 ratings)
minesweeper conversions. The first ship of the class launched was Bulldog on 1 2 July
1 967 at Brooke Marine Ltd. Lowestoft, followed by Beagle on 7 Sep 1 967, Fox on 6 Nov Echo, the first Inshore Survey Craft, was built by J, Samuel White & Co Ltd, Cowes,
1 967 and Fawn on 29 Feb 1 968 Bulldog was commissioned on 21 Mar 1 968 and the launched on 1 May 1957, and commissioned on 12 Sep 1958. Egeria was built by
others by the end of 1968, Built to commercial standards Fitted with passive tank Wm Weatherhead & Sons Ltd, Cockenzie, and Enterprise by M, W, Blackmore & Sons
stabilizer to reduce toiling, most modern echo sounders, precision ranging radar, Decca Ltd, Bideford. Equipped with two echo sounding machines, sonar, radar, wire sweep
"Hifix" system, automatic steering Air-conditioned throughout Carry 28 5 ft survey gear and echo sounding launch.
motor launch in davits.
ENTERPRISE 7970
2 "HAM" CLASS
MODIFIED INSHORE MINESWEEPERS
WATERWITCH (ex-Powderham) M 272 WOODLARK ex-Yaxham) M 2780
Dimensions, feet 107-5 oa x 22 x 55
Mam engines Diesels: 2 shafts; 1 100 bhp = 14 knots
Endurance, miles 1 500 at 12 knots

"^^^^^^MA
Former inshore minesweepers of the "Ham" class converted to replace the old survey
motor launches Meda and Medusa for operation in inshore waters at home. Waterwitch.
1974 Wright and Logan ex-M 2720, was seconded to Port Auxiliary Service in 1968.
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LIGHT FORCES
4 NEW CONSTRUCTION (LARGE PATROL CRAFT) 5 MODIFIED "TON- CLASS
CYGNET P 261 PETREL P 262 (FORMER COASTAL MINESWEEPERS)
KINGFISHER P 260 SANDPIPER P 236
'^""^ "°^^ WASPERTON P 1089 (ex-M 1189)
Length, feet 120 MONKTON
2i^««.IVini."°"' n 1055
B l?P''
(ex-M 1155) WOLVERTON P 1093 (ex-M 1193
93)
Main engines Ruston diesels
YARNTON P 1096 (ex-M 1196)
Built by Dunston (Thorne) at Hessle Of similar type to "Seal" class RAF rescue Displacement, tons 360 standard; 425 full load
launches with improved sea-keeping qualities and fitted with stabilisers To be used Dimensions, feet 1400 pp; 1530 oa « 28-8 x 8-2
initially for Fishery Protection duties. Guns 2—40 mm Bofors AA, single, 1 forward, 1 aft
Main engines 2 diesels; 2 shafts; 3 000 bhp = 15 knots max
1 VOSPER THORNYCROFT (FAST ATTACK CRAFT-PATROL) Oil fuel, tons 45 bunkerage
TENACITY P 276 Range, miles 2 300 at 13 knots
Complement 30 (5 officers and 25 ratings, but varies)
Displacement. 165 standard, 220 full load
Dimensions, fe 1300 wl; 142 deck, 1 44 5 oa 26-6 - 7 8 Former coastal minesweepers of the "Ton" class, refitted as gunboats
at the end of
Guns 2 MGs 1971, redesignated as coastal patrol vessels Form 6th Patrol Squadron Hong
Main engines 3 Rolls Royce Proteus gas turbin Kong
, 3 shafts. 12 750 bhp --
40 knots max
2 Paxman Ventura 6 cyl diesels o /ing shafts for cruising =^
16 knots
Built as a private venture by Vosper Thornycroft Limited Launched on 1 8 Feb 1 969 at
Camber Shipyard, Portsmouth and aluminium alloy superstructure
Steel hull Pur
chased by the Ministry of Defence (Navy) on 25 Jan 1 972 for approximately £750 000
"as lying" and refitted VKith minor alterations and additions to meet naval requirements
To be used for exercises and fishery protection Decca nav. radar Commissioned
17 Feb 1973
'y. WOLVERTON 7972, Michael D. J. Lennon
PE7B
^
î^=.
im 2 "FORD" CLASS (SDB s)
DEE (ex-Beckford) P 3104 (Mersey RNR) DROXFORD P 3113 (Clyde RNR)

FAST TRAINING BOATS
CUTLASS P 274 SABRE P 275 SCIMITAR P 271 110 wl; 117 2 oa « 20 O " 70 props
Guns 1— 40 mm Bofors AA
Displacement, ton 102 full load A/S weapons DC rails; large and small DC
Dimensions, feet 900 100
wl; oa « 26 6 6-4 >^ Main engines Davey Paxman diesels. Foden engine on centre shaft.
Main engines 2 Rolls Royce Proteus gas turbines = 40 knots 1 100 bhp = 18 knots max, 15 knots sea
(2 Foden diesels for cruising in CODAG arrangement) Oil fuel, tons 23
425 at 35 knots; 1 500 at 11-5 knots Complement 19
Hull of glued laminated wood construction Design developed from that of "Brave 1953-57 Last survivors of a class of 20
class fast patrol boats. Complete July— December 1970. All built by Vosper
Thornycroft Group. Porchester Shipyard. Design permits fitting of third gas-turbines
and a gun armament if required.
1972, C and S Taylor 1972, Wright & Logan
ICE PATROL SHIP

ENDURANCE {ex-Arîta Dan) 171
.,^:\-
Displacement, tons circa 3 600 (official)
Length, feet {metres) 300 (91 44) oa; 305 (92 96)
including helicopter deck exten
sion
Draught, feet (metres) 1 6 5 (5 OJ) . 1 8 (5 5) max
Aircraft 2 Whirlwind Mk IX helicopters
Guns 2-20 mm
Main engines B & W 550 VTBF diesels;
3 220 ihp; 1 shaft
Speed knots 145
Complement 119 (13 106 men.
officers.
includinga small Royal Marine
detachment) plus 12 spare berths
for scientists
Designed and built by Krogerwerft, Rendsburg completing ENDURANCE 1972 Mod (UK)
in1 956 Purchased from J. Lauritzen Lines, Copenhagen
(announced on 20 Feb 1967). Strengthened for oper-
ation in ice. Converted by Harland & Wolff. Belfast, into An unusual feature for one of MM ships is her hull painted
an ice patrol ship for southern waters to replace Protector. a vivid red for easy identification in the ice. Another
undertaking hydrographic and oceanographic surveys and feature is that the ship can be controlled from the crow's
acting as support ship and guard vessel. nest.
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HOVERCRAFT DIVING SHIP

1 "WINCHESTER" (SRN6) TYPE RECLAIM iiex-Salverdsnl) A 231
Displacement, tons 10 normal gross weight Displacement, tons 200 standard; 1 800 full load
1
Dimensions, feet 48 4 x 230 « 15 oa (height) x 40 (skirt) Dimensions feet 200 pp: 217-8 oa X 38 X 15-5
Main engines 1 Rolls Royce Gnome gas turbine: 900 shp = 50 knots Main engines Triple expansion; 2 shafts; 1 500 ihp = 12 knots
Range 200 miles Oil fuel, tons 310
Range, miles 3 000
Modified with radar and military communications equipment for its primary role of a
Complement 100
fast amphibious communication craft to support Royal Marine units.
1 "WELLINGTON" (BHN7) TYPE

Built by Wm. Simons & Co Ltd, Renfrew, Engined by Aitchison Blair Ltd. Laid
Displacement, tons 50 max weight: 33 light down on 9 Apr 1946, Launched on 1 2 Mar 1 948 Completed on Oct 1 948. Con-
Dimensions, feet 78-33 « 45-5 " 340 oa (height) x 5-5 (skirt) struction based on the design of a "King Salvor" class naval ocean salvage vessel.
Main engines 1 Rolls Royce Proteus gas turbine; 4 250 shp = 60 knots First deep diving and submarine rescue vessel built as such for the Royal Navy.
Fitted
Complement 14 plus trials crew with sonar, radar, echo-sounding apparatus for detection of sunken wrecks, and
equipped for submarine rescue work.
First"hover warship" costing about £700 000, delivered to the inter-Service Hovercraft
Trials Unit at the Royal Naval Air Station, Lee-on-Solent, in Apr 1970. She could
be used as a missile armed fast patrol craft or amphibious assault craft. Winter trials
in Swedish waters in Feb 1972. Records established: longest open sea voyage,
furthest north, and sustained speeds of over 55 knots in the Baltic.
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FLEET REPLENISHMENT TANKERS

OL" CLASS 2 LATER TIDE
OLMEDA (ex-O/eander) A 124 OLNA A 123 TIDESPRING A 75 TIDEPOOL A 76
OLWEN iex-O/ynlhus) A 122
Measurement, tons 17 400 deadweight: 14 130 gross
Measurement, tons 22 350 deadweight: 18 600 gross
Dimensions, feet 5500 pp, 583 oa « 71 » 32
Main engines Double reduction geared rbines: 15 000 shp ^ 17 knots
Dimensions, feet 611-1 pp 648-0 oa x 84
; " 34
Aircraft 2 Wessex helicopters (can carry 3) Boilers 2 Babcock & Wilcox
Main engines Pametrada double reduction geared turbines; Complement 110 (30 officers and 80
26 500 shp = 19 knots (21 2 on trials)
Boilers 2 Babcock & Wilcox, 750 lbs sq in, 950 deg F
Complement 87 (25 officers and 62 ratings) Built by Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn with machinery by Hawthorn Leslie (Engineers)
Ltd. Highly specialised ships for fuelling (13 000 tons cargo fuel) and storing naval
when they joined the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service.
Largest and fastest ships Olmeda vessels at sea and capable of high performance under rigorous service conditions.
was launched on 19 Nov 1964 and completed on 18 Oct 1965 by Swan Hunter, Their all-round capability is enhanced by a helicopter platform and hangar. Tidespring
Wallsend, with machinery by Wallsend Slipway & Eng Co Ltd, while OIna and Olwen was laid down on 24 July 1961, launched on 3 May 1962, and accepted on 18 Jan
were launched on 28 July 1965 and 10 July 1964 and completed on 1 Apr 1966 and 1963 7/(/epoo/ was laid down on 4 Dec 1961 launched on 1 1 Dec 1962 and accepted
21 June 1965, respectively, by Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn, engined by Hawthorn on 28 June 1963
Leslie (Engineers) Ltd
Designed for support of the Fleet, with handling gear for transferring fuels and stores
by jackstay and derricks whilst steaming at speed A helicopter landing platform and
hangar enable ships to collect stores by air. Specially strengthened for operations in
ice. Accommodation of a high standard, fully air-conditioned OIna has a transverse
bow thrust unit for improved manoeuvrability in confined waters and a new design of
replenishment at sea systems
TIDESURGE (ex-Tiderange) A 98
TIOEREACH A 96
9 040 light. 25 940 full load
16 900 deadweight 3 700 gross
: 1
550 pp. 583 oa 71 32 max

Double reduction geared turbines : 1 5 000 shp = 17 knots
Tidereach. launched by Swan Hunter &- Wigham Richardson Ltd, Wallsend-on-Tyne.
on 2 June 1954, and completed on 30 Aug 1955, was the first of the new Fleet Re-
1973, Wright and Logan plenishment Tankers The main machinery was manufactured by the Wallsend Slipway
Co, Designed for the support of the Fleet and replenishment under way. Tiderange
(renamed Tidesurge in 1 958) was launched at L Thompson & Sons Ltd, Sunderland,
I
on 30 Aug 1954, the main machinery being manufactured by North Eastern Marine
Engineering Co Wallsend. A fourth ship.
Ltd, Tide Austral, built for Australia, was
renamed Supply on 7 Sop 1962.
1973. John Mortimer

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FREIGHTING TANKERS Freighting lanVêrs— continued
Name No. Builders ORANGELEAF (ex-MV. Southern
WAVE CHIEF Satellite) A 80
(ex-Empire Edgehill) A 265 Harland & Wolff, Ltd
Govan, Glasgow Measurement, tons 1 475 deadweight: 1 2 481 gross 6 949 net
7
Dimensions, feet 525 pp. 556 5 oa 717 30 5 mean •
Displacement, tons 4 750 light; 8 200 standard; 16 650 full load Mam engines Doxlord 6-cvl diesel 6 800 bhp = 15 knoi^
;
Measurement, tons 11 900 deadweight, 8 447 gross Oil fuel (tons) 1 610
Dimensions, feet 465-3 pp; 492 5 oa 64 5 » 28-5 ><
Main engines Double reduction geared turbines; 6 800 shp Built by Furness Shipbuilding Co Ltd. Haverton Hill on Tees. Launched on 8 Feb 1 955
Boilers Completed June 1955. From South Georgia Co Ltd. 25 May 1959. Astern and
Three-drum type
Complement 60 abeam fuelling.
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ORANGELEAF 1969. MOD (N)
PEARLEAF A 77
24 900 full load
1 8 045 deadweight , 1 2 1 39 gross .7215 net
535 pp. 568 oa 71 7 • 30
ingii Rowan Doxford 6 cyl diesels .8 800 bhp = 15 i TOtS
Built by Scotstoun Yard of BIythswood Shipbuilding Co Ltd, for Jacobs and Partners
WAVE CHIEF 1973. Wnyht and Ll
Ltd, London. Launched on 1 5 Oct 1 959 and completed in Jan 1 960. Chartered by the
Royal Navy on completion Can carry three different grades of cargo. Astern and
abeam fuelling.
CHERRYLEAF (ex-Overseas Adventurer) A 82
Measurement, tons 18 560 deadweight; 12 402 gross. 7 338 net

Dimensions, feet 544 « 72 7 x 30-6
Machinery 6 cyl Doxford diesel 6 800 bhp = 1
, 3 knots
Built by Sir James Laing & Sons Ltd in 1 953. Transferred to RFA in March 1 973
PEARLEAF 1970. MOD (N)
MOBILE BULK TANKERS

DERWENTDALE (ex-M,V Halcyon Breeze)
CHERRYLEAF 1973. John G Callis
Measurement, tons 28 288 net; 42 343 gross. 72 550 deadweight
Dimensions, feet 761 pp 7990 oa » 1178 > 42 3
;
Mam engines B. 8 W
9 cyl diesels. 1 shaft; 20 700 bhp = 15 5 knots
Complement 56
Commercial oil tanker built by Hitachi. Japan Launched on 8 Jan 1964, Taken
over by Great Britain in 1967 Chartered for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service from the
Court Line but is returning to her owners in 1974
CHERRYLEAF 1973. MOD (/V)
PLUMLEAF A 78 DERWENTDALE
Displacement, ions 24 920 full load

DEWDALE (ex-M V Edenfield)
18 562 deadweight: 12 692 gross
Measurement, tor 21 542 net; 35 805 gross, 63 588 deadweight
Dimensions, feet 534 pp, 560 oa 72 30
Mam engines NE Doxford 6-cyl diesels. 9 350 bhp Dimensions, feet 7470 pp; 774 5 oa » 1078 « 41 5
Mam engines B, & W. 9 cyl diesels; 1 shaft; 17 000 bhp = 15 knots
Complement
Built by BIyth DD & E -ig Co Ltd Launched 29 Mar 1960. Completed July 1960
Astern and abeam fu el ng In July 1967 the Ministry of Defence chartered three large tankers for service East of
Suez, After limited modifications the ships operated in the Indian Ocean area. But
Ennerdale sank on 1 June 1 970 after striking a submerged hazard in the Indian Ocean.
Dewdale is the largest RFA tanker at present in service.
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SMALL FLEET TANKERS FLEET REPLENISHMENT SHIPS
2 NEW CONSTRUCTION
5 ROVER" CLASS Dimensions, feet 603 ' 79 >;25
GREEN ROVER A 268 GREY ROVER A 269 BLUE ROVER A 270 Aircraft 1 Wessex helicopter
Mam engines Diesel; single screw
GOLD ROVER A 271 BLACK ROVER A 273 Ordered from Scott-Lithgow in Nov I To be fitted with a helicopter flight-deck
and hangar, thus allowing not only for :ical replenishment but also a fuelling point for
Force A/S helicopters
Measurement, tons 3 185 net 7 060 deadweight 7 510 gross
: ,
Dimensions, feet 461 « 63 - 24

Main engines 2 Ruston &• Hornsby 1 6 cyl. uni- directional diesels; 1 shaft
controllable pitch propeller, 16 000 bhp = 19 knots
(Pielstick diesels in new construction),
Small fleet tankers designed to replenish HM ships at sea with fuel, fresh water, limited
dry cargo and refrigerated stores under all conditions while underway. Blue Rover is
classified as Fleet Replenishment Tanker", A helicopter landing platform is provided,
served by a stores lift, to enable stores to be transferred at sea by helicopter Built at
Swan Hunter, Hebburn-on-Tyne, Green Rover was launched on 19 Dec 1968, Grey
flover on 1 7 Apr 1 969, B/ue ffoi/e/- on 1 1 Nov 1 969 and Go/rf floi/ef on 7 Mar 1973
The cost of Black Rover was C7 mill, an increase of £4 mill on the price of the original
ships.
New Construction Fleet Replenishment Ship 1972. MOD (N) Drawing
% REGENT A 466 RESOURCE A 480
Displacement, 19 000 full load

Measurements 18 029 gross
Dimensions, ft 600 pp, 640 oa 77 2 - 26
1 Wessex helicopter
Fitted for 2—40 mm Bofors (single) which are not normally
carried
AEI steam turbines, 20 000 shp = 20 knots
119 R.FA, officers and ratings; 52 Naval Dept industrial and
non-industrial civil servants; 11 Royal Navy (1 officer and 10
GREY ROVER ratings) for helicopter flying and maintenance
May. 1970. Wright & Logan
Ordered on 24 Jan 1963 Built by Scott s Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Greenock,
and Harland & Wolff, Belfast They have lifts for armaments and stores, and helicopter
platforms for transferring loads at sea Designed from the outset as Fleet Replenishment
Ships (previous ships had been converted merchant vessels) Air- conditioned.
Resource was launched at Greenock on 1 1 Feb 1 966 Regent at Belfast on 9 Mar 1 966
Official title IS Ammunition Food Explosives Stores Ship (AFES)
RANGER" CLASS (ATTENDANT TANKER)
BROWN RANGER (12 Dec 1940) A

Measurement, tons 3 435 to 3 781 deadweight
Dimensions, feet 349 5 pp; 365-8 oa « 47 x 20
>973. John Mortimer
Main engines Burmeister & Wain diesels; 2 750 bhp = 12 knots
Built by Harland & Wolff Ltd, Govan, Glasgow Launch date above. The
on the port side RETAINER
RESURGENT (ex-Changchow) A 280 (ex-Chungkmg) A 329
Displacement, tons 14 000 (approx)

Measurement, tons Resurgent 9 511 gross; Retainer 9 301 gross
Dimensions, feet 451 pp: 477-2 oa X 62 X 29 max
Mam engines Doxford diesel; 1 shaft: 6 500 bhp = 15 knots
Oil fuel (tons) 925
Complement 107
by Scotts' Shipbuilding and Engineering Co Ltd, Greenock, and completed in 1951

EDDY" CLASS (WHITE OIL TANKER) Built
and 1950, respectively. Retainer was purchased in 1 952 and converted into a naval
storeship during autumn 1954-April 1955 by Palmers Hebburn Co Ltd, where further
conversion was carried out Mar-Aug 1957 to extend her facilities as a stores ship,
EDDYFIRTH A 261
including the fitting out of holds to carry naval stores, the installation of lifts for stores,
the provision of extra cargo handling gear and new bridge wings. Resurgent was
Displacement ;. tc ms 1 960 light. 4 160 full load
taken over on completion for employment as a fleet replenishment ship.
Measurement I tc)ns 2 300 gross: 2 200 deadweight
Dimensions, teei 270 pp 286 oa 44 17 2
- >
Mam engine: 1 set triple expansion 1 shaft. 1 750 ihp = 12 knots

Boilers 2 oil burning cylindrical
Built bu Lobnitz & Co Ltd, Renfrew. Completed on 10 Feb 1954. Cargo capacity:
1 650 tons oil
EDDYFIRTH 1973. C. and S. Tayh RESURGENT

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HELICOPTER SUPPORT SHIP

ENGADINE
Displacement, tons 8 000 to 9 000 full load
Measurement, tons 6 384 gross: 2 848 net
Dimensions, feet 424 oa X 58 4 x 22-1
Aircraft 4 Wessex and 2 Wasp or 2 Sea
King helicopters
Mam engines 1 Sulzer two stroke, 5 cyl turbo
charged 5RD68 diesel; 5 500
bhp = 16 knots
RFA: 63 (15 officers, 48 men);
RN: 14 (2 officers, 12 ratings)
Accommodation for a further RN
113 (29 officers and 84 ratings)
Projected under the 1964-65 Navy Estimates. Built by

Henry Robb Ltd, Leith Ordered on 18 Aug 964. Laid
1
down on 9 Aug 1 965. Officially named on 5 Sep 1 966

1
Accepted into service on 1 5 Dec 1 967 Largest ship then

built by the company. Intended for the training of heli-
copter crews in deep water operations Fitted with Denny
Brown stabilisers to provide greater ship control during
helicopter operations, the only RFA vessel so equipped LI\!G,^Dli\iL 1972 Vv fight b Logan
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STORES SUPPORT SHIP Air Stores Support Ships— co/7r//7tyec/

LYNESS A 339 STROMNESS A 344 TARBATNESS A 345
Displacement, tons 16 500 laden
Measurements, tons 12 359 gross; 4 744 net; 7 782 deadweight
Dimensions, feet 490 pp; 524 oa - 72 255 »
Aircraft Facilities for helicopters

Main engines Wallsend-Sulzer 8-cyl RD 76 diesel, 11 520 bhp = 17 knots
Complement 105
Designed and built by Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson

Ltd. Wallsend-on-Tyne
Lifts and mobile appliances provided for handling stores internally, and a new re-
plenishment at sea system and a helicopter landing platform for transferring loads at sea
A novel feature of the ships is the use of close circuit television to monitor the move-
ment of stores All air-conditioned /.ynes5 was completed on 22 Decl 966, Sffomness 1969 MOD (N)
on 21 Mar 1967. and Tarbatness Sept 1967 Lyness is an Air-Stores Support Ship
STORE CARRIERS
B ACCH U
BACCHUS A 404 HEBE A 406
Displacement, ions 2740 light, 7 958 full load

Measurement, tons 4823 gross; 2 441 net; 5 218 deadweight
Dimensions, feet 350 pp. 379 oa 55 22 max
Mam engines Swan Hunter Sulzer diesel . shaft 5 500 bhp
1 .
Oil fuel, tons 720

Complement 57
Built by Henry Robb Ltd. Leith, for the British India Steam Navigation Co Taken over
by the Royal Navy on completion on long term "bare-boat" charter. Bacchus was
completed in Sep 1962, Hebe in May 1962. Crew accommodation and engines aft
AIR STORES SUPPORT SHIPS as in tankers
MOD (N).
In 1973 both purchased by P and SN Co, remaining on charter to
(See Lyness above)
RELIANT (ex-Somersby) A 84
Displacement, tons 4 447 light as built; 13 737 full load

Measurement, tons 9 290 deadweight (summer), 8 460 gross
Dimensions, feet 440 pp; 4688 oa x 61-5 x 26-2
Main engines Doxford 6 cyl, diesel; 8 250 bhp = 18 knots
Complement 102
Built by Sir James Laing ft Sons Ltd, Sunderland. Engined by Hawthorne Leslie.
Completed in 1954. Converted tor her new role at North Shields. Sailed from
Chatham on 4 Nov 1958 for the Far East as the Royal Navy's first air/victualling stores
issuing ship capable of replenishing aircraft carriers at sea. Has an endurance of 50 days
steaming at 1 6 knots, and carries 40 000 different patterns of aircraft spares and general
naval stores As refitted she has a helicopter pad aft for stores transfer. In reserve at
Rosyth since 1972. 1973, C. and S. Taylor
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Storecarriers —continued
ROBERT MIDDLETON A 241
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Displaqement, tons 900 ligfit; 1 900 full load
Measurement, tons 1 000 deadweight; 1 125 gross
Dimensions, feet 210 pp; 222 5 oa x 36 « 13-5 mean
Main engines Atlas Polar Diesel; 1 shaft; 960 bhp = 10-5 knots
Oil fuel, tons 60
Complement 17
Coastal store carrier by Grangemouth Dockyard Co

Built Ltd,
Auxiliaries Ltd, Gov Launched on 29 June 1938.
ROBERT MIDDLETON 1969. Godfrey H. Walker
ROYAL MARITIME AUXILIARY SERVICE AND

PORT AUXILIARY SERVICE
NOTE. To avoid over complication the ships and vessels of the Royal Naval Auxiliary
Service and some of the Royal Corps of Transport are included here.
MOORING SALVAGE AND BOOM VESSELS

2 "WILD DUCK'- CLASS
MPROVED WILD DUCK" CLASS
"LATER WILD DUCK" CLASS
RMAS PAS
GARGANEY P 194 GOLDENEYE P 195
MANDARIN P 192 PINTAIL P 193
GOOSANDER
POCHARD
Dimensions, feet 190 including horns (Ga/'paney' and Coldeneye).
182 including horns (Mandarin and Pintail)
IDavey Paxman 16 cyl diesel 1 shaft; controllable
; pitch
propeller; 550 bhp = 10 knots
Complement 24 (6 officers, 6 petty officers, 12 ratings)
Mandarin was the first of a new class of marine service vessels. Launched on 17 Sep
1963 and handed over on 5 Mar 1964. P/nfa// was launched on 3 Dec 1963. Both built
by Cammell Laird & Co Ltd, Birkenhead, Previously their three tasks were separately
undertaken by specialist vessels, Capable of laying out and servicing the heaviest
moorings used by the Fleet and also maintaining booms for harbour defence Heavy 1972, Wright and Logan
lifting equipment enablesa wide range of salvage operations to be performed, especially
in harbour clearance work. The special heavy winches have an ability for tidal lifts over
the apron of 200 tons. Garganey and Coldeneye were built in 1965-67 by Brooke
Marine Ltd, Lowestoft. Goosander and Pochard of the later "Wild Duck" class were
built by Robb Caledon Ltd and launched 1 2 Apr 1 973 and 21 June 1 973 respectively.
Completion early 1974.
BARFOOT P 202 BARMOND P 232

1
Dimensions, feet 150 pp 173 8

; oa 182 over horns » 23 2 x 11-5
;
Main engines Triple expansion. 850 ihp = 11 knots (Sea speed 9 knots)
Boilers 2 single ended (200 lbs per sq in)
Fuel„ton$ 214 coal (Barfoam and Barmond converted to oil in 1966)
Radius, miles 3 000
Complement 32
Launched by BIyth DD & SB Co on 8 Jan 1940. John Lewis & Sons Ltd, Aberdeen
on 25 Sep 1942. Philip & Son Ltd, Dartmouth on 18 July 1942. and Wm Simons &
Co Ltd. Renfrew on 24 Dec 1942. respectively.
Bow lift of 27 to 70 tons Barfoot and Barmond ate civilian manned,
TRANSFERS. Barbrake and Barcross were transferred to South Africa Barbarian

Barbette (first of this name in the class, launched on 15 Dec 1937) and Barfair to
Turkey. Baron to Ceylon in 1958 (purchased by the Colombo Port Commission).
LAYBURN P 191 RMAS LAYMOOR P 190 RN

Dimensions, feet 160 pp. 192 7 oa >< 34 5 « 11 5 feet
Main engines Triple expansion; 1 shaft; 1 300 ihp =
Boilers 2 Foster Wheeler "D" type; 200 psi
Complemerit 2 officers; 29 to 34 ratings
Both built by Wm. Simons Et Co Ltd (Simons-Lobnitz Ltd). Layburn, which cost
£565 000 was completed on 7 June 1960. Laymoor was accepted on 9 Dec 1959
Designed for naval or civilian manning. Lifting capacity is greater than that of predeces-
sors;improvement in accommodation enables them to be operated in any climate.

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Mooring, Salvage and Boom \/esae\s— continued Trials Ships—continued

7 "KIN- CLASS RMAS
DISPENSER (22 Apr 43) KINLOSS A 482 (14 Apr 45) PAS
KINBRACE A 281 (17 Jan 45) PAS UPLIFTER A 507 (29 Nov 43)
KINGARTH A 232 (22 May 44)
mm
:
Measurement, tons 775 gross: 262 deadweight

Dimensions, feet 150 pp, 179 2 oa « 35 2 » 9 5 mean; 12 max i
Main engines Kinbrace,
1
M44M
shaft:
Kingarth,
diesel;
600
Kinloss,
630 bhp = 9 knots; Others:
ihp = 9 knots
Uplifter: 1 British Polar Atlas
Triple expansion;
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Boilers 1 return tube cylindrical <30 ton) in others
Complement 34 CRYSTAL
Originally classified as Coastal Salvage Vessels, but re-rated Mooring, Salvage and Boom
Vessels in 1 971 Launch dates above. Equipped with horns and heavy rollers. Can
.
ICEWHALE PAS
200 tons deadweight over the bow. Kinbrace. Kingarth, Kinloss were built by A. Hall,
lift
Aberdeen, Uplifter by Smith's Dock Co Ltd Dispenser was on charter to Liverpool & Displacement, tons 289 standard: 350 full load
Glasgow Salvage Association, but returned in 1971 Kinbrace, Kingarth and Uplifter Dimensions, feet 120 « 24 « 9
were refitted with diesel engines in 1 966-67, and Kinloss in 1 963-64 Main engines Speed = 9 knots
Complement 12 (Master, Mate and 10 ratings)
Ran iiles 4 000 at 12 knots
Complement 1 officers, 32 ratings, 1 5 trials and s
Experimental Trials Vessel for the Underwater Weapons Establishment, Portland.
^^;^S!i
1968. John G Callis
OILERS 3 "MINER CLASS

6 "OILPRESS" CLASS MINER III (RMAS) BRITANNIC (PAS) STEADY (PAS)
Displacement, tons 300 standard: (355 full load)
OILBIRD Y 25 OILMAN Y 26 OILSTONE Y 22 Dimensions, feet 1102 « 26-5 > 80
OILFIELD Y 24 OILPRESS Y 21 OILWELL Y 23 Main engines Ruston & Hornsby diesels; 2 shafts: 360 bhp = 10 knots
Displacement, tons 280 standard; 530 full load built & Son Ltd, Dartmouth, and engined by Ruston & Hornsby Ltd.
by Philip
Dimensions, feet 1300 wl: 139-5 oa30 > 8 3
« icoln Miner V was converted into a cable lighter and renamed Britannic in 1960
Main engines I Lister Blackstone ES6 diesel: 1 shaft; 405 shp at 900 rpm th PAS as store carrier Miner Vll was adapted as a stabilisation trials ship at Ports-
Complement II (4 officers and 7 ratings) 3uth and renamed Steady in 1960 with PAS Miner III is now RMAS diving tender
Pembroke Dock
Appledore Shipbuilders ltd. Three
TORRENT A 127
Measurement, tor 550 gross
feet 151 ' 31 5
Main engines Paxman diesels
diesels: 700 bhp = 12
Complement 19
Torrent was completed on 10 Sept 1971 and Torrid \n Jan 1972 by Swan Hunt (Tyne)ijr
These ships have a stern well for torpedo recovery — can carry 22 torpedoes in hold and
10 on deck
7 972, Wright and Loc,i
TRIALS SHIPS '"" "ttA '
1 NEW CONSTRUCTION
Ordered from Scott- Lithgow November 1971. To be launched Oct 1974
to Whitehead below Prime duty sonar propagation trials
WHITEHEAD ETV 01

Dimensions, feet 291 wl; 319 oa « 48 «
Mam engines 2 Paxman 12 YLCM diesels: 1 shaft : 3 400 bhp =15 5 knots
Complement 10 officers, 32 ratings, 1 5 tri, Is and scientific staff
THOMAS GRANT PAS
Designed to provide mobile preparation, firing and control facilities for weapons and
Launched on Measurement, tons 252 deadweight; 218 gross
research vehicles. Built by Scotts, Shipbuilding Co Ltd, Greenock
5 May 1970. Named after Robert Whitehead, the torpedo development pioneer and
Dimensions, feet 1135 X 25 5 « 8-8
Main engines 2 diesels; Speed = 9 knots
engineer Fitted with equipment for tracking weapons and targets and for analysing
the results of trials. Built as a local store carrier by Charles Hill & Sons Ltd, Bristol. Launched on 1 1 Mj
1 953 and completed m July 1 953. Converted into a torpedo recovery vessel in 1 968
*!'-
WHITEHEAD
CRYSTAL RDV 01 Dockyard
.jl^'
Displacement, tons 3 040 deep
Dimensions, feet 4100 wl: 413-5 X 56-0
Complement 60, including scientists
THOMAS GRANT
Unpowered floating platform for Sonar Research and Development. E It at H.M.

6 "HAM" CLASS PAS
Dockyard, Devonport Ordered in Dec 1969. Begun in Mar 1970 fo pletion BUCKLESHAM DOWNHAM, EVERINGHAM, FRITHAM, HAVERSHAM
in Sep 1971. A harbour-based laboratory without propulsion machinery or steerina LASHAM
which provides the Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment at Portland with a Details similar to other Ham" class in mine warfare section but converted for TRV
stable platform on which to carry out acoustic tests and other research projects 1964 onwards Now itted with stern well.
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CABLE SHIPS WATER CARRIERS
R M AS
BULLFINCH (19 Aug 1940) A 176 ST. MARGARETS (13 Oct 1943) A 259 6 -WATER- CLASS
Displacement, toris 1 300 light 2 500 full load
Measurement, torIS 1 524 gross: 1 200 deadweight WATERFALL Y 17 WATERSIDE Y 20 WATERCOURSE
Dimensions, feet 228 8 pp 252 03 36 5 16 3 mean • WATERSHED Y 18 WATERSPOUT Y 19 WATERFOWL
Main engines Triple expansion; 2 shafts, 250 ihp = 12 knots ,1

Both builtby Swan :er & Wigham Richardson Ltd. Launch dates above, Pro- Dimensions, fe et 123 pp; 131-5 oa ' 24 8 ' 8
vision was made for ling one 4 inch gun and four 20 mm AA guns but no arm Main engines Diesels; 1 shaft; 1 100 bhp = 1 knots
is fitted.
Built by Drypool Engineering & Drydock Co. Hull Launched on 30 Mar

1 966, 20 June 1 967 and 29 Dec 1 966, respectively and last pair in 1 973.
LANDING CRAFT
5 LCT (8) TYPE (RCT)
AACHEN L 4062 ANDALNES L 4097
ABBEVILLE L 4041 AUDEMER L 4061
AGHEILA L 4002
Displacement, tons 657 light; 895 to 1 017 loaded WATERFALL 1S72. Wright & Logan
Dimensions, feet 225 pp; 231 2 oa « 39 » 3 2 forward; 5 aft
Beaching draughts
Main engines 4 Paxman engines ; 1 840 bhp 126 knots (9 knots cruismq)
Complement 33 to 37
All transferred to the Army's Royal Corps of Transport from the Royal Navy SPA' CLASS
APPEARANCE Aachen has twin funnels Audemer has an enlarged bridge
SPALAKE (10 Aug 1946) A 260 SPABROOK (24 Aug 1944) A 224
SPAPOOL (28 Feb 1946) A 222 SPABURN (5 Jan 1946) A 257
Displacement. Ions 1 219 full load
Measurement, tons 630 deadweigh . 672 to 719 gross
Dimensions, feet 160 op, 172 oa 30 12 .
Main engines Triple expansion 675 ihp 9 knots

Coal, tons 90
Spalake and Spapoo/ were built by Charles Hill & Sons Ltd, Bristol and Spabrook and
Spaburn by Philip & Son Ltd, Dartmouth Spapool \n Mombasa
ANDALNES '563 Skylou
ARMAMENT CARRIERS
KINTERBURY A 378 THROSK
Dimensions, feet 185 pp: 199-8 X 34-3 x 13
Main engines Triple expansion; 1 shaft; 900 ihp = V knots
Coal, tons 154
Launched on 14 Nov 1942
1942 and 1943 and completed on 4 Mar 1943 and 22 Dec
in
1943, respectively. Both built by Philip & Son Ltd. Rated as naval armament carriers
Converted in 1959 with hold stowage and a derrick for handling guided missiles for
attending and servicing the guided weapons trials ship Girdle Ness.
7967, MOD (N)
6 "FREEH" CLASS
FRESHBURN FRESHMERE
FRESHLAKE FRESHPOND
Dimensions, feet 126 2 - 25. 5 10 8 max
Mam engines Triple expansion , 450 ihp 9 knot:
Freshspring was converted from coal to oil fuel, in 1961. Freshpool \
KINTERBURY 1972, Wright & Logan

BOWSTRING CATAPULT FLINTLOCK
Of various displacements and data.
MAXIM A 377
Displacement, tons 604 to 663
Measi 'ement, tons 340 deadweight
Main engines Reciprocating: 500 ihp = 9 knots
Complement 13
Built by Lobnitz it Co Ltd, Renfrew. FRESHPOOL T966. courtesy Or Giorgio Arra
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TUGS
3 OCEAN TUGS RMAS AMSON" CLASS PAS
ROBUST PAS ROLLICKER ROYSTERER SAMSON (1 4 May 1 953) A 390 SEA GIANT (2 June 1954) A 288
SUPERMAN (23 Nov 1953)
Dimensions, feet 162-0 pp; 179-7 18-0
oa x 38-5 x Displacement, tons 200 full load
1
Main engines 2 Mirrlees KMR 6 diesels (by Lister Blackstone Mirrlees Measurement, tons 850 gross
Marine Ltd); 2 shafts; 4 500 bhp at 525 rpm = 15 knots Dimensions, feet 165 pp; 180 oa 37 > 14
Range, miles 13 000 at 12 knots Main engines Triple expansion; 2 shafts; 3 000 ihp =
Complement 31 (10 officers and 21 ratings) (and able to carry salvage
party of 10 RN officers and ratings)
and engined by Alexander & Co Aberdeen.
All built Hall Ltd, Launch dates above.
These are the biggest and most powerful ocean tugs ever built for the Royal Navy.
Bollard pull— 50tons. Built by Charles D. Holmesat Beverley Shipyard, Hull Designed
principally for salvage and long range towage but can be used for general harbour duties,
which Robust now undertakes. Cost well over £2 million apiece. Completion dates
Roysterer 26 Apr 1 972, Rollicker Feb 1 973, Robust Oct 1 973.
BUSTLER CLASS
CYCLONE (e 10 Sep 1942) A "
REWARD (13 Oct 1944) A 264
1118 light; 1 630 full load

190 pp; 2050 oa - 40-2 « 16 8
Mam engines 2 Atlas Polar 8-cyl diesels; 1 shaft; 4 000 bhp = 16 knots
Oil fuel,tons 405
Range, miles 17 000
TYPHOON A 95
Complement 42
All built by Henry Robb Ltd, Leith.
Dimensions, feet 1810 200-0 oa « 40
pp, " 13
Main engines 2 turbocharged vee type 12-cyl diesels; 1 shaft;
2 750 bhp = over 16 knots
Built by Henry Robb & Co Ltd, Leith. Launched on 14 Oct 1958 Completed in 1960.
Diesels manufactured by Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness The machinery
arrangement of two diesels geared to a single shaft was an innovation for naval ocean
tugs. Controllable pitch propeller, 150 rpm Fitted for fire fighting, salvage and
ocean rescue, with a heavy mainmast and derrick attached. Bollard pull 32 tons.
1973, Wright and Logan EMPIRE ACE EMPIRE DEMON EMPIRE FRED
EMPIRE ROSA
All slightly differed
17 HARBOUR TUGS PAS
CONFIANCE "
CLASS RMAS
ER EMINENT HANDMAID SECURITY
CONFIANCE VER FIDGET IMPETUS TAMPEON
ACCORD (17 Sept 1957) A (15 Nov 1955) A 289
FOREMOST INTEGRITY TRUNNION
ADVICE (16 Oct 1958) A 8 C0N:=IDENT (17 Jan 1956) A 290 VAGRANT
FREEDOM PROMPT
AGILE (2 July 1958) A 88 WEASEL
FRISKY RESOLVE
iscellany of steam and dii tugs
Dimensions, feet 1400 pp; 154-8 oa 35 « 110 x
D I RECTOR- •
CLASS PAS
Main engines 4 Paxman HAXM diesels; 2 shafts; bhp = 13 knots
29 plus 13 salvage pany
DEXTROUS A93 FAVOURITE A87
Complement GRIPER A91
DIRECTOR A94
Confiance and Confident were built by A. & J. Inglis Ltd, Glasgov nch dates FAITHFUL A85 GRINDER A92
above Confiance was completed on 27 Mar 1956 Fitted with 2 50 m diam Stone FORCEFUL A86
Kamewa controllable pitch propellers. Accord. Advice and Agile, formerly rated as Displacement, ton 710 full load
dockyard tugs' were officially added to the "Confiance "class m 1971 as part of the Dimensions, feet 157 2 oa ' 30 (60 over paddle boxes) » 10
Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service ocean towing force. Fitted for 1 40 mm AA — Main engines Paxman diesels and BTH motors; diesel electric.
2 shafts; 2 paddle wheels; 2 000 bhp = 13 knots
21
Modern paddlers
1974. Wright and Logan 1973. Wright and Logan

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Tugs continued
20 "DOG" CLASS PAS
12 "ABERDOVEY" CLASS
ABERDOVEY ALNMOUTH BEAULIEU BIBURY
AIREDALE CAIRN ELKHOUND SALUKI ftBINGER APPLEBY BEDDGELERT
ALSATIAN COLLIE HUSKY SEALYHAM BLAKENEY
ULNESS ASHCOTT BEMBRIDGE BRODICK
BASSET CORGI LABRADOR SETTER Displacement, tons 117 5 fu load
BEAGLE DALMATIAN MASTIFF SHEEPDOG Dimensions, feet 79 8 oa
BOXER DEERHOUND POINTER SPANIEL 18 « 5 5
Mail 1 Li; lackstone Diesel , 1 shaft ; 225 bhp = 10 5 knots
Ha'bour berthing tugs
'A" names built Sons, Northwich

by Isaac Pimblott &
"B" names by J S Doig,
Grimsby 1963-71 Sixty fleet tenders are planned to replace the ageing MFV's
Multi-purpose for stores (25 tons), passengers (200 standi ig) plus a couple of torpedos
BOXER 1972. Wright and Logan
8 "GIRL" CLASS
AGATHA ALICE BARBARA BRENDA
AGNES AUDREY BETTY BRIDGET APPLEBY 1973. Wright and Logan
The first of a new class of harbour berthing tugs, later to be known for some reason, as 30 CARTMEL CLASS
"Water tractors". CARTMEL DORNOCH FOTHERBY HEADCORN
10 "IMPROVED GIRL" CLASS CAWSAND DUNSTER FROXFIELD HEVER
CLOVELLY ELKSTONE FULBECK HOLMWOOD
CELIA CHRISTINE DAISY DORIS EDITH CRICCIETH ELSING GLENCOVE HORNING
CHARLOTTE CLARE DAPHNE DOROTHY FELICITY CRICKLADE EPWORTH GRASMERE LAMLASH
CROMARTY ETTRICK HAMBLEDON LECHLADE
18 "SUPER GIRL" CLASS DATCHET FELSTEDC (RMAS) HARLECH LLANDOVERY
DENMEAD FINTRY
FIONA ISABEL LESLEY MARY Displacement, to ns 143 full load
GEORGINA JOAN LILIAN MYRTLE Dimensions, feet 80 oa « 21 « 6 5
GWENDOLINE JOYCE LILAH NANCY Main engines 1 Lister-Blackstonediesel; 1 shaft; 320 bhp = 10 5 knots
HELEN KATHLEEN MAY NORAH Complement 6
All fleettenders as "Aberdovey" class except Datchet. diving tende th Gray diesels.
2 shafts, 450 bhp = 1 2 knots and Felsted with RMAS Builders - St 4 'C s and
Glencove by Pimblott; Cricklade. Denmead and Fulbeck by C D Holmes, Beverley;
Cromarty, Dornoch. Fintry and Grasmere by J. Lewis, Aberdeen; four "E"s by J.
Cook Wivenhoe, Datchet by Vospers remainder by R Dunston, Thorne
,
5 "LOYAL" CLASS
LOYAL FACTOR A 382 LOYAL CHANCELLOR
LOYAL GOVERNOR A510 LOYAL PROCTOR
LOYAL MODERATOR
Details as for "Cartmel "class II employed by RNXS
HAM" CLASS
BIRDHAM
ODIHAM
RNXS manned Details in Minewarfare Section
61 MFV TYPES
MFV 2,7 15 63 93 96. 119, 139. 140 175 205. 256. 278. 289
Length 61 5 feet
MFV 642 658 686 715 740. 767 775. 816. 911.
Length 45 feet
MFV 1021 1033 1037. 1048. 1051. 1062. 1077, 11 51, 1190. 1255
Length 75 feet
MV 1527 Length: 90 feet
FLEET TENDERS TANK CLEANING VESSELS

' "INSECT" CLASS 7 "ISLES" CLASS PAS
BEE COCKCHAFER GNAT SCARAB (RMAS) BERN (2 May 1942) LUNDY A 366 (29 Aug 1942)
CICALA CRICKET LADYBIRD CALDY A 332 (31 Aug 1943) SWITHA A 346 (3 Apr 1942)
Displacement, tons 450 full load COLL A 333 (7 Apr
1942) SKOMER A 332 (17 June 1943)
Dimensions, feet 111 8 oa « 28 « 11 GRAEMSAY A 340 (3 Aug 1942)
Main engines Lister-Blackstone Diesels; 1 shaft. 660 bhp = 10 5 knots
Complement 10 Dimensions, feet 150 pp; 164 oa ^ 27 5 « 14
by C D. Holmes Ltd. Beverley. Yorks in 1970-71, first three as
All built stores carriers
Main engines Triple expansion ; 1 shaft; 850 ihp =
Boilers 1 cylindrical
two as armament earners and Scarab, as mooring vessel.
Coal, tons 183
Built by Ardrossan Dockyard (2) Cook. We/lon and Gemmell (2), John Lewis and Sons
(2) A. & J. Inglis Ltd (1), Launch dates above. Former minesweeping trawlers
converted to tank cleaning vessels. Classed as port auxiliary service craft and have "A"
pennant numbers.
DEGAUSSING VESSELS
Fordham. Thatcham, Warmingham of the "Ham' Class. See Mine Warfare Section
for details
NUCLEAR DECONTAMINATION VESSEL

1012 launched at Chatham early in 1971. 1013 built at Devonport 1 973. Length 18i
feet,beam 30 feet. To be used in connection with the disposal of radio active wasti
1971, Wright and Logan from the Chatham nuclear powered submarine refitting complex.
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Compired and Edited by Norman Polmar
ADMINISTRATION DIPLOMATIC
Defense Attache and Naval Attache in London:
Rear Admiral James C. Longino, USN
PRINCIPAL FLAG OFFICERS Defense Attache and Naval Attache in Moscow:

Rear Admiral James Mayo, USN
Naval Attache and Naval Attache for Air in Paris:

Captain George La Rocque, USN
Chief of Naval Operations:
Admiral James Holloway. III. USN STRENGTH OF THE FLEET
Vice Chief of Naval Operations: The following table provides a tabulation of the ship strength of the United States
Admiral Worth H, Bagley, USN Navy and an index to the ship listings within the United States section of this edition.
Ship arrangement is based on function and employment; the official arrangement of
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower and Naval Reserve): ship types is contained in the "List of classifications of naval ships and service craft"
Vice Admiral David H. Bagley, USN which appears on a later page in this section. Numbers of ships listed in the table
are estimated as of 1 July 1 974 based on official and unofficial sources.
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Submarine Warfare):
Vice Admiral Eugene P. Wilkinson. USN
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Surface Warfare): Category- Type / Building b Reserve
Vice Admiral Frank H. Price. Jnr. USN
STRATEGIC MISSILE SUBMARINES
Deputy Chief of Naval Opreations (Air Warfare): SSBN Ballistic Missile Submarines
Vice Admiral William D. Houser, USN
SUBMARINES
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Logistics): SSN Attack Submarines (nuclear)
Vice Admiral Walter D. Gaddis, USN SSN Research Submarines (nuclear)
SS Attack Submarines (diesel post-war)
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Plans and Policy): SS Attack Submarines (diesel war-built)
Vice Admiral George C. Talley, Jnr, USN SSG Guided Missile Submarines (diesel)
*
LPSS Transport Submarines
'Commander-in-Chief Atlantic and Commander-in-Chief Atlantic Fleet:
AGSS Research Submarines
Admiral Ralph W. Cousins, USN
'Commander-in-Chief Pacific: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
Admiral Noel A. M. Gayler, USN CVAN Attack Carriers (nuclear)
Commander-in-Chief Pacific Fleet CVA Attack Carriers
Admiral Maurice F. Weisner, USN CVS Anti-Submarine Carriers
CVT Training Carriers
Commander Third Fleet (Eastern Pacific).
Vice Admiral William T. Rapp, USN SURFACE COMBATANTS
Sea Control Ships
Commander Second Fleet (Atlantic): CG Missile Cruisers
Vice Admiral John G, Finneran, USN CGN Missile Cruisers (nuclear)
CLG Light Missile Cruisers 2
Commander Sixth Fleet (Mediterranean): DLGN Missile Frigates (nuclear) 3 4
Vice Admiral Daniel J, Murphy, USN DLG Missile Frigates 28
DDG Missile Destroyers 29 —
Commander Seventh Fleet (Western Pacific): DD Destroyers (all-gun) 70 23
Vice Admiral George P. Steele, II, USN
OCEAN ESCORTS
Commander Military Sealift Command: PF Patrol Frigates 1
Rear Admiral John D. Chase, USN DEG Missile Escort Ships 6

DE-AGDE Escort Ships (all-gun) 60 1
Chief pf Naval Education and Training: DER Escort Ships (war-built)
Vice Admiral Malcolm W. Cagle, USN
FIRE SUPPORT SHIPS
Chief of Naval Reserve: BB Battleships
Vice Admiral Pierre N. Charbonn Jnr, USN CA Heavy Cruisers
Oceanographer of the Navy:
Rear Admiral Joseph E. Snyde ir, USN COMMAND AND COMMUNICATION SHIPS
AGF Miscellaneous Flagships 1
CC National Command Ships —

MARINE CORPS AGMR Communication Relay Ships —
Commandant of the Marine Corps. AMPHIBIOUS WAFARE SHIPS
General Robert E. Cushman, Jnr, USMC LCC Amphibious Command Ships
LHA Amphibious Assault Ships
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps: LPH Amphibious Assault Ships
General Earl E. Anderson, USMC LKA Amphibious Cargo Ships
LPA Amphibious Transports
Chief of Staff: LPR Amphibious Transports (small)
LPD Amphibious Transport Docks
Lieutenant General Foster C. Lahue, USMC
LSD Dock Landing Ships
LST Tank Landing Ships
Chief of Naval Material:

PATROL SHIPS AND CRAFT
Admiral Isaac C. Kidd, Jnr, USN PHM Patrol Hydrofoil Missile Ships
PGH Patrol Gunboats (hydrofoil)
PCH Patrol Craft (hydrofoil)
PG Patrol Gunboats/Missile Boats
PTF Fast Patrol Craft
Commander Naval Electronic Systems Command:

Rear Admiral R. J. Schneider (ED), USN MINE WARFARE SHIPS
MSO Ocean Minesweepers
Commander Naval Facilities Engineering Command:
MSC Coastal Minesweepers
Rear Admiral Albert R. Marschall, (CEC), USN

UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT SHIPS
Commander Naval Ordnance Systems Command:
Rear Admiral Roger E. Spreen, USN FLEET SUPPORT SHIPS
SEALIFT SHIPS
Commander Naval Ship Systems Command:
Rear Admiral Robert C. Gooding, (ED), USN EXPERIMENTAL, RESEARCH AND
Commander Naval Supply Systems Command:
SURVEYING SHIPS
Rear Admiral Wallace R. Dowd, Jnr (SC), USN
NOTES: 'Unified Command with the Commander-in-Chief directing all US Army,

Navy, and Air Force activities in the area. Only naval officers serving as Unified NOTES: (a) Includes ships undergoing overhaul and refuelling in the case of nuclear-
Commanders-in-Chief are listed. * *ln addition to Unified Commander, also Supreme powered ships also includes 37 destroyers and 31 minesweepers (MSO-MSC) assigned
;
In July 1974 the Naval Ordnance to the Naval Reserve Force, (b) Generally includes ships authorised through Fiscal
Allied Commander Atlantic (NATO position)
Systems Command and Naval Ship Systems Command were merged into the new Year 1974 new construction programme although construction may not have begun.
Naval Sea Systems Command.
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Mercantile Marine SPECIAL NOTES

US
Maritime Administration; 569 vessels of 9 127 000 tons gross (13 155 000 tons United States Navy Ships that are in active commission are indicated by an
deadweight) active as of 1 Mar 1 974. Approx 400 additional vessels mactive, many of asterisk next to the particular ship's name. It should be noted that this marking
wfiich are scfieduled to be scrapped. for active ships applies ONLY to the United States Navy section of Jane's
Fighting Ships.
Lloyds Register of Shipping: 4063 vessels of 14912432 tons gross
The introductory passages in the United States section of this edition are
based primarily on official United States Government statements and
congressional hearings on the Fiscal Year 1975 Defence Budget. Any
interpretation of these statements and hearings is solely the responsibility of
Fiscal Year 1975 New Construction Programme the Compiler and Editor of the United States section, Mr. Norman Polmar,
2 Nuclear- Powered FBM Submarines (Trident)

3 Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines (SSN 688 class)
1 Sea Control Ship (SCS)
1 Nuclear-Powered Missile Frigate (DLGN 38 class)
7 Destroyers (DD 963 class)
7 Patrol Frigates (PF)
4 Guided Missile Patrol Hydrofoils (PHM 1 class) 30 June 1973 30 June 1974 30 June 1975
1 Destroyer Tender (AD) (Actual) (Planned) (Planned)
1 Oiler (AO) Navy
1 Fleet Tug (ATF) Officers 66 150
Enlisted men and women 469 980
Fiscal Year 1975 Conversion Programme
Marine Corps
3 Nuclear-Powered FBM Submarines (SSBN) to Poseidon Officers
1 Submarine Tender (AS) to Poseidon support capability Enlisted men and women
Fiscal Year 1974 New Construction Programme

Naval Aviation
1 Nuclear-Powered FBM Submarine (Trident)
5 Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines (SSN 688 class) US Naval Aviation currently consists of approx 6 600 aircraft flown by the Navy and
1 Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier (CVAN 68 Class) Marine Corps. The principal naval aviation organisations are 14 carrier air wings,
7 Destroyers (DD 963 Class) 24 maritime reconnaissance/patrol squadrons, and three Marine Aircraft Wings. In
addition, the Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve operate 7 fighter squadrons,
11 attack squadrons, and 12 patrol squadrons, plus various helicopter and transport
Fiscal Year 1974 Conversion Programme
units.
5 Nuclear-Powered FBM Submarines (SSBN) to Poseidon

1 Nuclear-Powered GM Frigate (DLGN) to improve AAW capability Fighters: approx 965 flown by 28 Navy carrier-based squadrons (F-14, F-8, F-4)
2 Guided Missile Frigates (DLG) to improve AAW capability
and 12 Marine fighter squadrons (F-4). F-14 Tomcat procurement planned for 12
Navy squadrons and 4 Marine squadrons; F-8 Crusaders will be phased out with
deactivation of carriers Onskany (CVA 34) and Hancock (CVA 19). Seven reserve
fighter squadrons fly F-4 and F-8 aircraft
Fiscal Year 1973 New Construction Prog
Attack Aircraft: approx 1 540 flown by 42 Navy carrier-based squadrons (A-7, A-6,
A-4) and 13 Marine attack squadrons (AV-8A, A-6. A-4). Eleven reserve attack
6 Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines (SSN 688 class)
7 Destroyers (DD 963 class)
squadrons fly primarily A-4 aircraft.
(In addition to fighter and attack aircraft, carrier air wings have various combinations
1 Patrol Frigate (PF)
of E-1 B Tracer or E-2A/2C Hawkeye early warning aircraft. EA-6 Prowler or EKA-3B
2 Guided Missile Patrol Hydrofoils (PHM)
Destroyer Tender (AD 37 class)
Skywarrior electronic warfare aircraft, RA-5C Vigilante or RF-8G Crusader recon-
1
Submarine Tender (AS 36 class) naissance aircraft, KA-6 Intruder tanker aircraft, S-2 Tracker or S-3 Vigilante anti-
1
submarine aircraft, SH-3 Sea King anti-submarine helicopters, and utility aircraft and
2 Salvage and Rescue Tugs (ATS 1 class)
helicopters; Marine aircraft wings also have EA-6 electronic warfare, RF-4 reconnais-
sance, KC-1 30 cargo-tanker, spotting, and utility aircraft, in addition to several squadrons
of helicopters).
Fiscal Year 1973 Conversion Programme Patrol Aircraft : approx 450 P- 3 Orion aircraftflown by 24 active Navy patrol squadrons
plus special mission squadrons and detachments flying EP-3, RP-3, and WP-3 Orion
2 Guided Missile Frigates (DLG) to improve capability AAW variants for reconnaissance, weather reporting, and research. Reserve Patrol
6 Nuclear- Powered FBM Submarines (SSBN) to Poseidon
squadrons fly P-3 Orions and P-2 Neptunes.
1 Submarine Tender (AS) to Poseidon support capability Training Aircraft: approx 1 430 assigned to 27 Navy training squadrons (which
train Marine and Coast Guard fliers in addition to Navy personnel).
Helicopters: approx 1 310 of all types used by Navy and Marine Corps.
Fiscal Year 1972 New Construction Programme Cargo, Transport, and Utility Aircraft: approx 760 of all types used by Navy and
Marine Corps.
5 Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines (SSN 688 Class)
1 Nuclear-Powered Guided Missile Frigate (DLGN 38 class)
7 Destroyers (DD 963 class) MAJOR SHIPYARDS
1 Replenishment Oiler (AOR 1 class)
1 Submarine Tender (AS 36 class) Naval Shipyards
1 Salvage and Rescue Tug (ATS 1 class)
Boston Naval Shipyard, Boston, Massachusetts; closed in 1973-1974

Fiscal Year 1972 Conversion Programme Charleston Naval Shipyard, Charleston, South Carolina
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California (formerly a division of the
2 Guided Missile Frigates (DLG) to improve AAW
capability San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard and before that the San Francisco Naval
6 Nuclear- Powered Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) to Poseidon Shipyard)
Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, California
Fiscal Year 1971 New Construction Programme Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California (formerly a division of the San
Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard); closed in 1973-1974
1 Nuclear- Powered Guided Missile Frigate (DLGN) Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia
4 Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines (SSN) Pearl Harbour Shipyard. Pearl Harbour, Hawaii
6 Destroyers (DD) Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania

2 Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA) Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Portsmouth, New Hampshire (located in Kittery, Maine)
2 Oceanographic Research Ships (AGOR)
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington
(Note; None of the above shipyards now is engaged in new construction, out
Fiscal Year 1971 Conversion Programme are used for the overhaul and conversion of warships and auxiliaries)
6 Nuclear-Powered Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) to Poseidon

4 Guided Miss'le Frigates (DLG) to improve AAW capability Commercial Shipyards
The original FY 1971 programme has been modified as reflected above
Avondale Shipyards, Inc, New Orleans, Louisiana
Bath Iron Works Corp, Bath. Maine
Bethlehem Steel Corp, Sparrows Point, Maryland
Fiscal Year 1970 New Construction Programme
General Dynamics Corp, Electric Boat Division, Groton, Connecticut (formerly
Electric Boat Company)
1 Nuclear-Powered Attack Carrier (CVAN) General Dynamics Corp, Quincy Shipbuilding Division, Quincy, Massacf>usetts
1 Nuclear-Powered Guided Missile Frigate (DLGN) (formerly Bethlehem Steel Corp Yard)
3 Destroyers (DD)
Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp (Litton Industries), East Bank Yard, Pascagoula, Mississippi
3 Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines (SSN) Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp (Litton Industries), West Bank Yard, Pascagoula, Mississippi
2 Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA)
Lockheed Shipbuilding & Construction Co, Seattle. Washington
National Steel & Shipbuilding Co, San Diego, California
Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co, Newport News, Virginia
Fiscal Year 1970 Conversion Programme Todd Shipyards Corp, San Pedro, California
Todd Shipyards Corp, Seattle, Washington
4 Nuclear-Powered Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) to Poseidon
1 Guided Missile Frigate (DLG) to improve AAW capability (Note All of the above yards are engaged in naval and commercial shipbuilding,
5 Ocean Minesweepers (MSO) overhaul, and modernisation except for the General Dynamics/Electric Boat yard
The original FY 1970 programme has been modified to reflect the above data. which is engaged only in submarine work.)
372 UNITED STATES
CLASSIFICATION OF NAVAL SHIPS AND SERVICE CRAFT

The following is the official US Navy
list of classifications of naval ships and service craft as promulgated by the Secretary of the Navy.
In actual usage, symbols preceded by the letter 'E' indicate that the ship or craft is a prototype in an experimental or developmental status; the prefix 'T' indicates
the ship Isassigned to the Navy's Military Sealift Command and is civilian manned and the prefix 'F' indicatai a ship being constructed by the United State* for a
;
government
COMBATANT SHIPS (3) Mina Countarmaasuras Craft SERVICE CRAFT*

(1 ) Warships Minesweeping Boat MSB Large Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock AFDB
Minesweeper. Drone MSD Small Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock AFDL
Minesweeper, Inshore MSI Medium Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock AFDM
Aircraft Carrier CV Minesweeping Launch MSL Auxiliary Deep Submergence
Attack Aircraft Carrier CVA Minesweeper. River MSM Support Vehicle AGDS
Attack Aircraft Carrier (nuclear Minesweeper. Patrol MSR Barracks Craft (non-self propelled) APL
propulsion) CVAN Minesweeper. Special (Device) MSS Auxiliary Repair Dry Dock ARD
Aircraft Carrier (nuclear propulsion) CVN Medium Auxiliary Repair Dry Dock AROM
ASW Aircraft Carrier CVS Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle DSRV
Deep Submergence Vehicle DSV
Surface Combatants. Unclassified Miscellaneous IX
Battleship BB (4) Rivarina Warfara Craft Unclassified Miscellaneous Submarine IXSS
Heavy Cruiser CA Submersible Research Vehicle (nuclear
Guided Missile Cruiser CG Assault Support Patrol Boat ASPB propulsion)
Armoured Troop Carrier ATC MR
Guided Missile Cruiser (nuclear Target and Training Submarine
propulsion) CGN Command and Control Boat CCB
(self-propelled) SST
Light Cruiser CL Monitor MON Submersible Craft (self-propelled)
PBR X
Guided Missile Light Cruiser CLG River Patrol Boat
Miscellaneous Auxiliary (self-propelled) YAG
Destroyer DD Patrol Craft. Inshore PCF
Open Lighter YC
Guided Missile Destroyer DDG Quiet Fast Boat QFB Car Float
RUC YCF
Radar Picket Destroyer DDR Riverine Utility Craft
Aircraft Transportation
Strike Assault Boat STAB Lighter YCV
AEGIS Missile Destroyer DG Floating Crane YD
Frigate DL Diving Tender YDT
Guided Missile Frigate DLG Covered Lighter (self-propelled) YF
Guided Missile Frigate (nuclear Ferryboat or Launch (self-propelled) YFB
(5) SEAL Support Craft
propulsion) DLGN Yard Floating Dry Dock YFD
Surface Effect Destroyer DS Covered Lighter YFN
Landing Craft Swimmer Reconnaissance LCSR
Patrol Frigate PF Light SEAL Support Craft LSSC
Large Covered Lighter YFNB
Dry Dock Companion Craft YFND
Medium SEAL Support Craft MSSC
Swimmer Delivery Vehicle SDV
Lighter (special purpose) YFNX
Ocean Escorts: Floating Power Barge YFP
Escort Ship DE Refrigerated Covered Lighter
Guided Missile Escort Ship DEG (self-propelled) YFR
Radar Picket Escort Ship DER Refrigerated Covered Lighter YFRN
Covered Lighter (Range Tender)
Command Ship (self-propelled) YFRT
(6) Mobile Inshore Undarsaas Warfara
(MIUW) Craft Harbour Utility Craft (self-propelled) YFU
Submarines: Garbage Lighter (self-propelled) YG
Submarine SS Garbage Lighter (non-self-propelled) YGN
Submarine (nuclear propulsion) SSN lUW Attack Craft
Salvage Lift Craft, Heavy YHLC
Guided Missile Submarine SSG Salvage Lift Light (self-propelled)
Craft, YLLC
Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine SSBN Dredge (self-propelled) YM
(nuclear propulsion) Salvage Lift Craft, Medium YMLC
AUXILIARY SHIPS
Gate Craft YNG
Patrol Ships: Fuel Oil Barge (self-propelled) YO
Patrol Escort
Destroyer Tender AD Gasoline Barge (self-propelled) YOG
Patrol Rescue Escort PCER Gasoline Barge YOGN
Patrol Gunboat PG Degaussing Ship ADG
Ammunition Ship AE Fuel Oil Barge YON
Guided Missile Patrol Hydrofoil PHM Store Ship AF Oil Storage Barge YOS
Patrol Craft (self-propelled) YP
Combat Store Ship AFS
Floating Pile Driver YPD
Miscellaneous AG YR
AGDE Floating Workshop
Escort Research Ship
Repair and Berthing Barge YRB
Hydrofoil Research Ship AGEH YRBM
Repair, Berthing and Messing Barge
Environmental Research Ship AGER YRDH
(2) Amphibious Warfare Ships AGF Floating Dry Dock Workshop (Hull)
Miscellaneous Command Ship YRDM
Floating Dry Dock Workshop (Machine)
Command
Missile Range Instrumentation Ship AGM YRR
Amphibious Ship LCC Major Communications Relay Ship AGMR Radiological Repair Barge
Inshore Fire Support Ship LFR Salvage Craft Tender YRST
Oceanographic Research Ship AGOR YSD
Amphibious Fire Support Ship LFS AGP Seaplane Wrecking Derrick (self-propelled)
Patrol Craft Tender
Amphibious Assault Ship (general Sludge Removal Barge YSR
Radar Picket Ship AGR YTB
purpose) LHA Surveying Ship AGS Large Harbour Tug (self-propelled)
Amphibious Cargo Ship LKA Small Harbour Tug (self-propelled) YTL
Auxiliary Submarine AGSS YTM
Amphibious Transport LPA Technical Research Ship AGTR Medium Harbour Tug (self-propelled)
Amphibious Transport Dock LPD Hospital Ship AH Water Barge (self-propelled) YW
Amphibious Assault Ship LPH AK Water Distilling Barge YVVDN
Cargo Ship
Amphibious Transport (small) LPfl
Cargo Ship Dock AKD Water Barge YWN
Amphibious Transport Submarine LPSS Light Cargo Ship AKL
Dock Landing Ship LSD Vehicle Cargo Ship AKR *Self-propelled barges are indicated in parenthesis.
Tank Landing Ship LST Stores Issue Ship AKS The final letter "N" generally indicates non-self-
AKV propelled,
Cargo Ship and Aircraft Ferry
(3) Mine Warfara Ships Net Laying Ship ANL CLASSIFICATION OF MARITIME
Oiler AO
Mine Countermeasures Ship MCS Fast Combat Support Ship AOE COMMISSION SHIP DESIGNS
Minesweeper. Coastal (non-magnetic) MSC Gasoline Tanker AOG Ships constructed under the lunsdiction of the US
Minesweeper, Fleet (steel hulled) MSF Replenishment Oiler AOR Maritime Commission by private shipyards are assigned
Minesweeper, Ocean (non-magnetic) MSO Transport AP Maritime Commission design classifications These
Self-propelled Barracks Ship APB
classifications consist of three groups of letters and
Repair Ship AR numbers
Battle Damage Repair Ship ARB
Cable Repairing Ship ARC First group lettet(s) indicate type of ship and number
Internal Combustion Engine Repair Ship AflG indicates size class The letters of Maritime Com-
COMBATANT CRAFT Landing Craft Repair Smp ARL mission ship classifications now on the US Navy List are
Salvage Ship ARS Cargo C

(1) Patrol Craft Salvage Lifting Ship ARSD Emergency Cargo (Liberty) EC
ARST Passenger P
Salvage Craft Tender
Patrol Craft (hydrofoil) PCH ARVA Refrigerator R
Aircraft Repair Ship (Aircraft)
Patrol Gunboat (hydrofoil) PGH Aircraft Repair Ship (Engine) ARVE Special Purpose S
Fast Patrol Craft PTF ARVH Tanker T
Aircraft Repair Ship (Helicopter)
Submarine Tender AS Victory Cargo VC
Submarine Rescue Ship ASR
Auxiliary Ocean Tug ATA Second group lelter(s) indicate type of propulsion and
"4''
Fleet Ocean Tug ATF number '2' indicates twin shaft ship and quadruple
Salvage and Rescue Ship ATS shaft ship
(2) Landing Craft
Submarine
Auxiliary Training ATSS
Landing Craft, Assault LCA Seaplane Tender AV Motor (diBsel) M
LCM Guided Missile Ship AVM Motor (diesel) Electric ME
Landing Craft. Mechanised
Aviation Supply Ship AVS Steam (reciprocating or turbine) S
Landing Craft. Personnel, Large LCPL SE
LCPR Auxiliary Aircraft Transport AVT Steam (turbine) Electric
Landing Craft, Personnel, Ramped
Landing Craft. Utility LCU Distilling Ship AW
Lahding Craft. Vehicle, Personnel LCVP Training Aircraft Carrier CVT Third group of letters and numbers indicates the design
Amphibious Warping Tug LWT Fast Deployment Logistic Ship FDL of a particular type of ship, beginning
with A1
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Aircraft Carriers -continued
JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVA 67)
ENTERPRISE (CVAN 65)
KITTY HAWK (CVA 63)
SARATOGA (CVA 60) Forrestal Class
CORAL SEA (CVA 43) Midway Class (ROOSEVELT similar)
MIDWAY (CVA 41)
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HANCOCK (CVA 19)
GUIDED MISSILE CRUISERS
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WADDELL (DDG 24) Charles F. Adams Class BARNEY (DDG 6) Charles F. Adams Class
DESTROYERS
MANLEY (DD 940) Forrest Sherman Class JONAS INGRAM (DD 938) Forrest Sherman Class (ASW)
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Gearing Class FRAM I (guns forward and aft) ROBERT A OWENS (DD 827) Carpenter Class FRAM
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CALCATERRA (DER 390) GLOVER (AGDE 1)
Edsall Class Radar Pickets
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FIRE SUPPORT SHIPS/CRUISERS
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ST. PAUL (CA 73) Baltimore Class
COMMAND SHIPS
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HERMITAGE (LSD 34) Thomaston Class Scale: 1 inch = 150 feet (1 : 1 800)
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Amphibious Warfare Ships — continued
NEWPORT (LST 1179) Suffolk County Class (LST 1171)
AUXILIARY SHIPS
SAMUEL GOMPERS Class (AD 37
YOSEMITE (AD 19) SHENANDOAH (AD 26)
SANTA BARBARA (AE 28) Kilauea Class

MAUNA KEA (AE 22) Suribachi Class
shows gun variation)
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SAN JOSE (AFS 7) Mars Class
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Auxiliary Ships — continued
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PATROL SHIPS AND CRAFT MINE WARFARE SHIPS
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ANTELOPE (PG 86) Ashevllle Class BEACON (PG 99) Asheville Class PIVOT (MSO 463) Agile Class BLUEBIRD (MSC 121) Bluebird Class
Scale: 1 inch = 100 feet (1 : 1 200)

UNITED STATES 381
UNITED STATES SHIP HULL NUMBERS
(Type designations in order of arrangement within this volume; ships in numerical sequence)
Strategic Missile Submarines

SSBN— Fleet Ballistic Missile "Grayback" Type Los Angeles' Class (SSN)
Submarines 577 Growler SSG 688 Los Angeles
689 Baton Rouge
"Geo Washington" Class "Skate" Class (SSN) 690 Philadelphia
598 George Washington 578 Skate 691 Memphis
599 Patrick Henry 579 Swordfish 692 Omaha
600 Theodore Roosevelt 693 Cincinnati
60 Robert E. Lee "Barbel" Class 694 Groton
602 Abraham Lincoli 580 Barbel 695 Birmingham
581 Blueback 696 New York City
"Ethan Allen" Class 582 Bonefish 697 Indianapolis
608 Ethan Allen
698 Bremerton
609 Sam Houston "Skate" Class (SSN) (Cont'd) 699 Jacksonville
610 Thomas A. Edison 583 Sargo
611 John Marshall 584 Seadragon
"Lafayette" Class "Skipjack' Class (SSN)

616 Lafayette 585 Skipjack Aircraft Carriers
617 Alexander Hamilton
CV CVA CVAN CVN— Attack Aircraft Carriers
Triton" Type (SSN) CVS - ASW-Aircraft Carriers
"Ethan Allen" Class (Cont'd) 586
Thomas
Triton CVT Training Aircraft Carriers
618 Jefferson
"Halibut- Type (SSN) "Hancock^ Class
"Lafayette" Class (Cont'd)
619 Andrew Jackson 587 Halibut 11 Intrepid CVS
620 John Adams
James Monroe Skipjack' •Class (SSN) (Contd)
622
623 Nathan Hale 588 Scamp
624 Woodrow Wilson 590 Sculpin
624 Henry Clay 591 Shark "Hancock" class (Cont"d)
626 Daniel Webster 592 Snook
627 James Madison 16 Lexington CVT
Permit^^ Class (SSN) 19 Hancock
628 Tecumseh
629 Daniel Boone 594 Permit
John C Calhoun 595 Plunger Modernised "Essex "
Class (Cont'd)
630
596 Barb 20 Bennington CVS
631 Ulysses S Grant
632 Von Steuben
'Tullibee^^ Type (SSN) "Hancock"" Class (Cont'd)
633 Casimir Pulaski
634 Stonewall Jackson 597 Tullibee 31 Bon Homme Richard
34 Oriskany
635 Sam Rayburn
'Permit" C:iass (SSN) (Confd) 38 Shangri-La CVS
636 Nathanael Greene
640 Benjamin Franklin 603 Pollack Midway"" Class
641 Simon Bolivier
604 Haddo
40 Mississippi
642 Kamehameha 605 Jack
41 Midway
643 George Bancroft 606 Tinosa
42 Franklin D. Roosevelt
644 Lewis and Clark 607 Dace
43 Coral Sea
645 James Polk
K
612 Guardfish
654 George C Marshall 613 Flasher
"Forrestal" Class
655 Henry L Stimson 614 Greenling
59 Forrestal
656 George Washington Carver 615 Gato
60 Saratoga
657 Francis Scott Key
621 Haddock
61 Ranger
658 Mariano G, Vallejo 62 independance
659 Will Rogers
"Sturgeon' Class (SSN)
637 Sturgeon
638 Whale
"Kitty Hawk" Class
639 Tautog
53 Kitty Hawk
64 Constellation
Submarines 646 Grayling
647 Pogy
SS SSIM— Attack Submarines "Enterprise" Type (CVAN)
648 Aspro
AGSS—Auxiliary Submarines 649 Sunfish
65 Enterprise
LPSS — Amphibious Transport Subi 650 Pargo
SSG— Guided Missile Submarines 651 Queenfish
""Kitty Hawk" Class (Cont"d)
"Sealion" Type 66 America
652 Puffer
315 Sealion LPSS Ray 67 John F, Kennedy
653
GUPPY III Type 660 Sand Lane.e
Nimitz^ Class (CVAN)
343 Clamagore 661 Lapon
416 Tiru 662 Gurnard
69 Dwight D. Eisenhower
663 Hammerhead
"Tigrone" Type 664 Sea Devil 70 Carl Vinson
419 Tigrone AGSS 665 Guitarro
666 Hawkbill
"Dolphin" Type 667 Bergall
555 Dolphin AGSS 668 Spadefish Surface Combatants
669 Seahorse
"Tang" Class 670 Finback Sea Control Ships
563 Tang "Narwhal" Type (SSN) 9 Guam LPH
565 Wahoo 671 Narwhal
566 Trout 672 Pintado CG CGIM— Guided Missile
567 Gudgeon 673 Flying Fish Cruisers
674 Trepang
"Albacore" Type 675 Bluefish "Long Beach"" Type (CGN)
569 Albacore AGSS 676 Billfish 9 Long Beach
Sturgeon" Class (SSN) (Cont'd)
"Nautilus" Type (SSN) "Albany" Class
571
667 Drum
Nautilus 10 Albany
678 Archerfish
679 Silversides
1 Chicago
"Sailfish" Class 12 Columbus
680 William H. Bates
572 Saiifish
681 Batfish
573 Salmon
682 Tunny
CLG— Guided Missile Light
Cruisers
683 Parche
"Grayback" Type
574
684 Cavalla
Grayback LPSS Converted "Cleveland" Class
Lipscomb^ Type (SSN) 3 Galveston
"Seawolf"Type (SSN) 685 Glenard P, Lipscomb 4 Little Rock
575 Seawolf 5 Oklahoma City
Sturgeon^^ Class (SSN) (Confd) 6 Province
"Dartei Type 686 L Mendel Rivers 7 Springfield
576 Darter 687 Richard B Russell 8 Topeka
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DLO DLGN— Guidad Miscila Gearing Class (Confd)

Later Fletcher "Class
649 Albert W. Grant 858 Fred T, Berry
Coontz" Class
650 Caperton 862 Vogelgesang
6 Farragtit
651 Cogswell 863 Sleinaker
7 Luce 652 Ingersoll 864 Harold J Ellison
8 MacDonough 653 Knapp 865 Charles R Ware
9 Coontz 654 Bearss 866 Cone
10 King 659 Dashiell 867 Stnbling
11 Mahan 661 Kidd 868 Brownson
12 Dahigren
665 Bryant 871 Damato
13 William V. Pratt
666 Baick 873 Hawkins
14 Dewey 669 Cotton 876 Rogers
15 Preble
671 Gatlmg 877 Perkins
672 Mealy 878 Vesole
Leahy" Class 674 Hunt 880 Dyess
16 Leahy 679 McNair 881 Bordelon
17 Harry E Yarnell
680 Melvin 883 Newman K. Perry
18 Worden 682 Porterfield 885 John F Craig
19 Dale 683 Stockholm 886 Orleck
20 Richmond K. Turner
684 Wedderburn
21 Gridley
685 Picking 890 Meredith
22 England Remey
688
23 Halsey 691 Mertz
24 Reeves
'Allen M Sumner^ Class 931 Sherman
"Bainbridge'Type (DLGN) 698 Ault
Forrest
25 Bainbridge 933 Barry
702 Hank
937 George F Davis
707 Soley 938 Jonas Ingram
Belknap" Class
708 Harlan R Dickson
26 Bellknap 940 Manley
27 Josephus Daniels 941 Dupont
Gearing^ Class 942 Bigelow
28 Wainwright
714 William R R'jsh 943 Blandy
29 Jouett
715 William M Wood 944 Mullinnix
30 Home 716 Wiltsie
31 Sterett 945 Hull
717 Theo E Chandler 946 Edson
32 William H Standley
71 8 Hammer 948 Morton
33 Fox
719 Epperson 950 Richard S Edwards
34 Biddle
951 Turner Joy
Truxtun"Type (DLGN)
Allen M Sumner^ Class (Cont'd)
723 Waike
724 Laffey
(DLGN) 728 Mansfield Spruance^' Class
California" Class
729 Lyman K Swenson 963 Spruance
36 California
730 Collett
964 Paul F Foster
37 South Carolina
732 Hyman 965 Kinkaid
966 Hewitt
'Gearing^^ Class (Confd)
38 Vi 967 Elliot
743 Southerland
39 Te 968 Arthur W, Radford
969 Peterson
Allen M Sumner^^ Class (Cont^d)
970 Caron
744 Blue
755 John A Bole
«DDG— Guided Missile Destroyers 756 Beatty
759 Lofberg
"Chas F. Adams'" Class
Charles F Adams
760 John W Thomason
2
762 Henley
DEG -Guided Missile Escort
3 John King
4 Lawrence 'Gearing^ Class (Confd) Sh ips
5 Claude V. Ricketts 763 Wilham C, Lawe
6 Barney 'Brooke' Class
7 Henry B Wilson Allen M, Sumner^ Class (Confd) 1 Brooke
8 Lynde McCormick 2 Ramsey
775 Willard Keith
9 Towers 3 Schofield
775 James C, Owens 4 Talbot
10 Sampson
11 Sellers 5 Richard L Page
Gearing' Class (Confd) 6 Julius A. Purer
12 Robinson 782 Rowan
1
13 Hoel 783 Gurke

14 Buchanan 784 McKean
15 Berkeley 785 Henderson
16 Joseph Strauss 786 Richard B. Anderson
17 Conyngham 788 Hollister
18 Semmes Later "Fletcher'^ Class (Confd) AGDE— Escort Research Ship
19 Tattnall
Young
793 Cassin
20 Goldsborough 1 Glover
21 Cochrane
"Gearing" Class (Confd)
22 Benjamin Stoddert
805 Chevalier
23 Richard E Byrd
806 Highbee
24 Waddell 817 Corry
Converted "Sherman^' Class

818 New
Decatur
819 Holder DE— Escort Ships/DER— Radar
31
820 Rich Picket Escort Ships
32 John Paul Jones
821 Johnson
33 Parsons
822 Robert H. McCard "Edsall" Class
34 Somers
824 Basilone 244 Otterstetter/DER
Converted "Mitscher^ Class 318 Kirkpatrick/DER
'Carpenter^' Type
35 Mitscher 342 Falqout DER
McCain 825 Carpenter
36 John S. 332 Price DER
Gearing^ Class (Confd)
826 Agerholm 336 Roy Hale DER
DD--Destroyers 382 RamsdenDER
"Carpenter' Type (Cont'd) 383 Mills DER
'Fletcher^' Class
827 Robert A. Owens 384 Rhodes DER
448 La Vallettee
386 Savage/DER
499 Renshaw 387 Vance. DER
502 Sigsbee 389 Durant/DER
507 Conway 390 Calcaterra/DER
"Gearing '
Class (Co
513 Terry 391 Chambers/DER
829 Myles C Fox
519 Daly 400 Hissem/DER
531 Hazelwood 835 Charles P. Cecil
537 Sullivans 836 George K. Mackenzif

562 Robinson 837 rsfield
563 Ross 839 Power

564 Rowe 840 Glennon "John C. Butler" Class
566 Stoddard 842 Fiske
539 Wagner/DER
568 Wren 844 Perry
540 Vandivier/DER
575 fVlcKee 845 Bausell
589 Izard 846 Ozbourn
596 Shields 847 Robert L. Wilson
849 Richard E. Kraus "Claud Jones "
Class
629 Abbott 1033 Claud Jones
630 Braine 850 Joseph P. Kennedy Jr
852 Leonard F Mason 1036 McMorris
643 Sigourney
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"Bronstein" Class 1 6 Pocono 20 Donner

1037 Bronstein 17 laconic 22 Fort Marion
1038 McCloy 26 Tonuga
"Blue Ridge" Class
27 Whetstone
19 Blue Ridge
-Garcia- Class 20 Mount Whitney "Thomaston" Class
1040 Garcia 28 Thomaston
1041 Bradley LHA— Amphibious Assault Ships 29 Plymouth Rock
1043 Edward McDonnell 30 Fort Snelling
1044 Brumby 1 Tarawa 31 Point Defiance
1045 Davidson 2 Saipan 32 Speigel Grove
1047 Voge 3 Da Nang 33 Alamo
1048 Sample 4 Belleau Wood 34 Hermitage
1049 Koelsch 5 Nassau 35 Monticello
1050 Albert David
"Anchorage" Class
1051 OCallahan LPH— Amphibioua Asaault Shipa
36 Anchorage
Knox' Class
37 Portland
"Iwo Jima" Class
Knox 38 Pensacola
1052 2 Iwo Jima
1053 Roark 39 Mt Vernon
3 Okinawa
1054 Gray 7 Guadalcanal 40 Fort Fisher
1055 Hepburn 9 Guam
1056 Connole 11 New Orleans LST--Tank Landing Ship:
1057 Rathburne 12 Inchon
1058 Mayerkord
1—510 series
1059 W S Sims
344 Blanco County
1060 Lang
LKA— Amphibious Cargo Shipa 511- 11 52 series
1061 Patterson 525 Caroline County
'Andromeda" Class 533
1062 Whipple Cheboygan County
54 Algol
1063 Reasoner 583 Churchill County
1064 Lockwood 57 Capncornus
722 Dodge County
1065 Stem 61 Muliphen
758 Duval County
1066 Marvin Shields 88 Uvalde
762 Floyd County
1067 Francis Hammond 93 Yancey
94 Winston
819 Hampshire County
1068 Vreeland
854 Kemper County
1069 Baglev 97 Merrick
901 Litchfield County
1070 Downes -Rankin" Class
980 Meeker County
1071 Badger 103 Rankin
983 Middlesex County
1072 Blakely 104 Seminole
1082 Pitkin County
1073 Robert E Peary 105 Skagit
1084 Polk County
1074 Harold E, Holt 106 Union
1096 St Clair County
1075 Trippe 107 Vermilion
108 Washburn 1123 Sedgwick County
1076 Fanning
1148 Sumner County
1077 Ouellet "Tulare" Type 1150 Sutter County
1078 Joseph Hewes 112 Tulare
1079 Bowen Terrebonne Parish' Class
1080 Paul "Charleston" Class
113 Charleston 1157 Terrell County
1081 Aylwin
Montgomery 114 Durham 1 161 Vernon County
1082 Elmer
1083 Cook 115 Mobile 1166 Washtenaw County
1084 McCandless 116 St Louis 1167 Westchester County
1085 Donald B, Beary 117 El Paso 1169 Whitfield County
1086 Brewton
1087 Kirk
LPA— Amphibious Transports "Suffolk County" Class
1088 Barbey 1173 Suffolk County
1089 Jesse L. Brown Haskell' Class 1 174 Grant County
1090 Ainsworth 194 Sandoval 1 177 Lorain County
1091 Miller 199 Maggoffin 1178 Wood County
1092 Thomas C. Hart 208 Talladega
1093 Capodanno 213 Mountrail
1094 Pharris 215 Navarro "Newport" Class
1095 Truitt 222 Pickaway 1179 Newport
1096 Valdez 237 Bexar 1180 Manitowac
1097 Moinester 1181 Sumter
"Paul Revere" Class
248 Paul Revere 1182 Fresno
Fi re Support Ships 1183 Peroria
249 Francis Marion
BB- Battleships 1184 Frederick
1185 Schenectady
-Iowa" Class 1186 Cayuga
61 Iowa LPR— Amphibious Transports (Small) 1187 Tuscaloosa
62 New Jersey 11 88 Saginaw
63 Missouri 55 Laning 1189 San Bernadino
64 Wrsconsin 86 Holhs 1190 Boulder
90 Kirwin 1191 Racine
CA— Haavy Cruiaars 100 Ringness 1192 Spartanburg County
Baltimore" Class
119 Beverley W
Re 1193 Fairfax County
123 Diachenko 1194 Lamour County
70 Canberra
124 Horace A. Bass 1195 Barbour County
73 St Paul
127 Begor 1196 Harlan County
"Salem" Class
132 Balduck 1197 Barnstaple County
134 Des Moines 135 Weiss 1198 Bristol County
"Baltimore" Class (Cont'd)

135 Los Angeles
PHM— Hydrofoil Missile Boats
"Salem" Class (Cont'd)
LPD— Amphibioua Tranaport Docka
139 Salem "Raleigh" Class 1 Pegasus
148 Newport News 1 Raleigh 2 Hercules
2 Vancouver
Command and Communication Ships "Austin" Class PGH— Hydrofoil Gunboats
4 Austin
AGF— Miscellaneous Flagships 5 Ogden 1 Flagstaff
6 Duluth
3 La Salle 7 Cleveland PCH— Hydrofoil Patrol Craft
8 Dubuque
CC — Command Ships 9 Denver 1 High Point
10 Juneau
1 Northampton 1 Coronado PG— Patrol Gunboats
2 Wnght 1 Shraveport
13 Nashville 84 Asheville
AG MR— Major Communication 14 Trenton 85 Gallup
Relay Ships 15 Ponce 86 Antelope
86 Ready
1 Annapolis LSD— Dock Landing Ships 88 Crockett
2 Arlington 89 Marathon
"Casa Grande" Class 90 Canon
Amphibious Warships 13 Casa Grande 92 Tacoma
14 Rushmore 93 Welch
LCC— Amphibious Command 94 Chehalis
Ships (ex-AGC) 15 Shadwell
16 Cabildo 98 Grand Rapids
"Mount McKinley" Class 17 Catamount 99 Beacon
7 Mount McKinley 18 Colonial 100 Douglas
1 2 Esles 1 9 Comstock 101 Green Bay
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ADVANCED SHIPBOARD SYSTEMS
ASROC (Anti-Submanne Rocket) NTDS (Naval Tactical Data System)

Anti-submarine missile launched from surface ships with homing torpedo or nuclear Combination of digital computers, displays, and transmission links to
depth charge as warhead Launcher is Mk 1 or Mk 26 combination ASROC/surface- individual ship commander's
capability to assess tactical data and take action by
to-air missile launcher or Mk 1 6 eight-cell "pepper box Installed in US Navy cruisers
'
integrating inlput from various sensors (eg, radars) and providing display of tactical
(CG. CGN), frigates (DLG, DLGN), destroyers (DD.DDG), and escort ships (DE, situation and the defence or offence options available Data can be transmitted among
DEG) Japanese, Italian. West German, and Canadian destroyer-type ships
;
NTDS-equipped ships An automatic mode initiates action to respond to greatest
Weight of missile approximately 1 000 lbs, length 1 5 ft diameter 1 ft; span of fins
,
threats in a tactical situation Also can be linked to Airborne Tactical Data System
2 5 ft, payload: Mk 44 or Mk 46 acoustic-homing torpedo or nuclear depth charge. (ATDS) in E-2 Hawkeye aircraft
range one to six miles Fitted in all US Navy aircraft carriers, missile-armed cruisers and frigates,
Prime Contractors. Honeywell Designation: RUR-5 Status, Operational,
new am-
phibious command ships, and two escort ships {Voge and Koelsch)
Status Operational
AEGIS (formerly Advanced Surface Missile System)

Advanced surface-to-air missile system intended for use in planned DGX ships tentatively
scheduled for construction during the 1980s. To have a capability against high-
performance aircraft and air-launched, anti-ship missiles. Launcher is Mk 26 with NATO Sea Sparrow Follow-on to BPDMS Target Acquisition System
combined surface-to-air and ASW missile capability. Aegis will have an electronic (TAS), powered director, smaller launcher, and console combined with the
(
scanning radar with fixed antennae, and will be capable of controlling friendly aircraft Sea Sparrow missile.
as well as detection Additional components will include the UYK-7 computer (a Status;Under development; also a NATO co-operative programme with Belgium
component of the Naval Tactical Data System) and SPY-1 radar "illuminators" for Denmark, Italy, Netherlands and Norway, Being evaluated in Downes (DE 1070)
missile guidance. Prime contractor; RCA, Status Development (radars only initially ;
to use Standard missile). Being evaluated in Norton Sound {AMM 1 ).
PINTLE Rapid fire, close-in gun system similar to Vulcan/Phalanx weapon but firing
BPDMS (Basic Point Defence Missile System)

20 mm ammunition from a three-barrel, light-weight Gatling" gun
Status Development.
Close-in air defence system employing the Sparrow AIM-7E or 7F series missile desig-
nated Sea Sparrow) and a modified ASROC-type "pepper box" launcher. Installed
in aircraft carriers, ocean escorts, and amphibious ships. Status; Operational.
SINS (Ships' Inertial Navigation System) Navi ,'Stem providing exact navi-
CAPTOR (Encapsulated Torpedo). Mk 46 ine casing. Prime gation information without active input from te sources Prime components
contractor: Goodyear. Status Operational. are gyroscopes and accelerometers that relate n- [ of the ship in all directions,
ship speed through water and over ocean floor, e north to give a continuous
report of the ship s position
Status Operational
CHAPARRAL Close-in Weapon System for defence against anti-ship missile ar
aircraft firing the Sidewinder A1M-9C missile Adapted from Army MIM-72 Chapari
system
CIWS (Close-in Weapon System) "Family of advanced gun and missile systems te
'
SUBROC (Submarine Rocket)

provide close-in or "point" defence for ships against anti-ship missiles and aircraft Anti-submarine missile launched from submarines with nuclear warhead. Launched
Specific weapons being developed or evaluated under this programme include the from 21 -inch torpedo tube. Carried in US Navy submarines of "Permit" and later
Chaparral, Hybrid launcher. Pintle. Vulcan Air Defence, and Vulcan/Phalanx described classes with amidships torpedo tubes, 800-2 or BQQ-5 sonar and Mk 1 1 3 torpedo fire
on this page as well as the OTO Melata 35 mm
twin gun mount control systems. The missile is fired from the submerged submarine, rises up through the
surface, travels through air towards the hostile submarine, and then re-enters the water
to detonate.
HYBRID Close-in Weapon System consisting of a launcher capable of firing different
Weight of missile approximately 4 000 lbs. length 21 ft ; diameter 1 -75 ft (maximum) ;
missiles against anti-ship missiles and aircraft, providing the opportunity of engaging
estimated range 25 to 30 miles.
a target at different ranges and aspects. Missiles being considered for the launcher
Prime contractor; Goodyear. Designation; UUM-44A. Status; Operational.
include various Sidewinder and Sparrow modes, the Redeye (FIM-43) missile, and
Hornet (AGM-64) missile
Status: Development
LAMPS (Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System) TASS (Towed Array Sur Ship-towed sonar
Ship-launched helicopter intended for anti-submarine and missile-defence missions,
with secondary roles of search-and-rescue and utility (e.g., parts and personnel
transfer) For use aboard destroyer-type ships with hangars and certain amphibious VULCAN/PHALANX
warfare ships. Sensors include dipping sonar, magnetic airborne detection (MAD), gun system being developed to provide "last-ditch" defenc-
Rapid-fire, close-in
and sonobuoys with digital relays to permit control and attack direction by launching anti-ship missiles.Fires 20 mm ammunition from six-barrel "gatling" g
ship. Radar provided to extend detection range vis-a-vis hostile surface missile ships. "dynamic gun aiming" with fire control radar tracking projectiles and target (s). Initially
Weapons; 2 Mk 46 ASW torpedoes. Crew; pilot and 2 operators planned for "Spruance" class destroyers, sea control ships (SCS), and patro frigates
Status: Approximately 100 Kaman Seasprite helicopters being modified to SH-2D (PF) tentative programme calls for approx 360 units in 220 ships. Prime
;
configuration as interim LAMPS. Initially being deployed on frigates and escoit ships. General Dynamics Corp, Pamona Division. Status; Development.
TORPEDOES
Designation Launch Platforms Weight Length Diameter Propulsion Guidance A
{pounds) (feet) (inches)
Mk 37 Mod 2 Submarines 1690 13-5 19 Electric Wire AntI- submarine
Mk 37 Mod 3 Submarines 1 400 11 3 19 Active- passive

acoustic homing
Surface ships (Mk 32 433 85 12-75 Electric Active acoustic

tubes and ASROC) aircraft
; homing
Mk 45 Mod 1 Anti-submarine; nuclear warhead.

& Mod 2 (ASTOR) 10-^ mile range
Mk 46 Mod Surface ships (Mk 32 580 12-75 Sohd-propellant Active-passive Anti-submarine successor to
; Mk 44
tubes and ASROC) aircraft
; acoustic homing
Mk 46 Mod 1 Surface ships (Mk 32 512 1275 Liquid mono- Active- passive Anti-submarine successor to
; Mk 44
tubes and ASROC); aircraft propellant acoustic homing
Mk 48 Mod Approx '' Liquid mono- Wire/terminal Anti-submarine, development only;

3 600 propellant acoustic homing some will convert to Mod 2
approx 25 mile range Westinghouse ;
>1 Liquid mono- Wire/terminal Anti-submarine and anti-shipping;

propellaru acoustic homing larger warhead than Mod 0; in
production by Gould Inc (formerly
'Clevite)
Liquid mono- Wire/terminal Anti-submarine and anti-shipping;

propellant acoustic homing version of Mod 0; Westinghouse;
effort terminated in favour of Mod 1
UNITED STATES 385
STRATEGIC MISSILE SUBMARINES
The US Navy's contribution to the nation s strategic TRIDENT PROGRAMME The Trident submarine missile Ccr.sequently, additional SSBNs beyord tt e ten planned
striking forces consist of 41 nuclear-propelled submarines programme, originally proposed by the STRAT-X study Trie'ent submarines wculd have to be constructed to
(SSBN) ; rmed with Polaris and Poseidon ballistic missiles. and known as the Underwater Long-range Missile System maintain a signif'cant force o1 siicicgic missiles at sea as
In addition, construction has been authorized for the first (ULMS), was conceived in the late 1960s The pro- the elder Polaris-Pcseidcn submiarines are phased out.
of the Trident ballistic missile submarines and design gramme was to have a long-range strategic missile The characteristics of the new SSEN have not been
efforts have been initiated with the goal of developing a (approximately 6 000 miles) launched from an advanced- deieimined, but the submarine would probably be only
smaller, lower-cost submarine that could be armed with technology submarine. slightly larger than the "Lafayette" class ball.stic missile
the Trident missile. This concept is now known as the In February 1972, the Secretary of Defense announced submarines and would have a A/iz-iv/iaZ-type nuclear
"Narwhal" programme because of use of the S5G reactor that the programme would be accelerated because "the reactor plant According to official statements, the
plant developed in conjunction with the attack submarine at sea portion of our sea-based strategic forces has the "Nciwhal" SSEN v\culd have about 16 missile tubes
"
Narwhal (SSN 671). best long term prospect for high pre-launch survivability ccmrared to the 24-tube Trident SSEN design
The nations strategic offensive forces now are composed Subsequently, the Tr dent programme was accelerated STRATEGIC CRUISE MISSILE. The US Navy is
of 1,054 land -based ICB Ms, almost 500 B-52 and FB-1 1 and, employing Poseidon missile technology, the effort studying the feasibility of a strategic cruise missile, a
bombers, and the 41 Polaris and Poseidon submarines. was divided into a Phase and II with the former resulting
I submarine-launched weapon with ram-jet propulsion
By the late 1 970s this force will be reduced slightly as 54 In a missile range of only some 3 000 to 4 000 miles which that could deliver nuclear warheads on urban targets.
of the older ICBMs probably will be phased out as well as could be carried in the existing Poseidon submarines According to a 1972 statement by the Director Defense
some of the manned bombers, however, the number of The Phase II missile, with a planned range of 6 000 miles, Research & Engineering. "Informal Navy studies with
warheads or "re-entry vehicles" will increase as the cculd still be developed but would only be compatible with respect to the development or sea-based strategic cruise
remaining ICBMs and submarine-launched missiles are the Trident missile submarines This approach will result missiles have led us to the conclusion that such a missile
fitted with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry In an Improved submarine missile being available in the could effectively diversify our strategic forces. Develop-
Vehicles (MIRV) Of an estimated 8 000 strategic late 1970s, but at the same time dictates a very conserv- ment of a strategic cruise missile system is within the state
offensive warheads planned for the US arsenal in the late ative design approach to the new Trident submarine of the art and is technically feasible without major new
1970s the 31 Poseidon-armed submarines will carry The first Trident SSBN is scheduled to be completed late developments".
4 960 warheads and the ten remaining Polaris submarines In 1978 when the Trident I missile becomes operational At this time there are no proposals for construction of
will carry 160 warheads (Although each Polaris A-3 A total of ten Trident SSBNs now are planned, all to be strategic cruise missile submarines; rather, if such a
missile has three RVs, they are "shot-gunned" at a single initially aimed with the Trident missile which will have
I weapon is developed the Navy's older Polaris missile
target and cannot be directed to separated targets as are either U.\R\I or Maneuvering Re-entry Vehicle (MaRV) submarines would be refitted to launch the new missile
MIRV warheads.) warhecds. In addition, the backflttir.g of Trident missiles I or possibly some attack submarines would be adopted
The number of RVs is only one measure of strategic into ten Poseidon submarines is scheduled to begin in to that role.
offensive forces, the others including the number of launch 197r. The strategic cruise missile would have a low-level,
vehicles (the bombers and missiles) and megatonnage. terrain following flight path over land, much like that of
At this time the United States apparently has superiority a manned bomber in contrast to the ballistic trajectory of
ever the USSR in quantity and quality of RVs; however, NARWHAL FRCGPAMME. The Fiscal Year 1975 a Polaris/Poseidon missile.
the USSR has a greater number of launch vehicles and buc'get requested funds to initiate design of a smaller and
can deliver about four times the megatonnage Further less costly SSEN than the Trident design (described NOMENCLATURE FBM submarines are named for
MIRVs are being developed in the USSR. The Soviet tele w). Poseicon submarines eculd be rearmed with the "famous Americans including South American and
Navy's contribution to that nation's strategic offensive Irlcent missile to place that weapon at sea at a com-
I Hawaiian leaders as well as Europeans who aided the
forces includes a larger number of nuclear-propelled r?ratl\ely low cost, but the design and age of these United States war for independence The lead ship of
missile submarines with more missiles at sea than the US fi I marines will make them ccmparatively \u!nerable to the class is named after the French aristocrat who served
Navy's Polaris Poseidon force c-c\enced detection systems in the 1980s and 1990s. with Georye Washington m the American Revolution
FLEET BALLISTIC SSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN): TRIDENT PROGRAMME

No. Programme Ccmmission The principal characteristics of the Tndent concept as FISCAL Construction of the lead Trident SSBN was
SSBN 726 Fiscal Year 1974 programme 1979 proposed were: (1 ) long-range missile (circa 6 000 miles) funded S781 000 000 in the Fiscal Year 1974 budget.
at
SSBN 727 Proposed FY 1975 programme to permit targeting the Soviet Union while the submarine SSBN 727 and SSBN 728 were to be funded at
SSBN 728 Proposed FY 1975 programme cruises In remote areas, making effective ASW virtually S604 000 000 per submarine ($281 000 000 in long-lead
SSBN 729 Planned FY 1976 programme Impossible for the foreseeable future, (2) extremely quiet component funding in FY 1974 and S927 000 000
SSBN 730 Planned FY 1976 programme submarines. (3) a high at-sea to in-port ratio, (4) high requested in FY 1975) An addition $25 000 000 was
SSBN 731 Planned FY 1977 programme systems reliability, (5) dedicated systems design to requested in the "Supplemental" FY 1974 budget to
SSBN 732 Planned FY 1977 programme provide the most effective submarine, and (6) underwater "protect the option" for the SSBN 727 and SSBN 728.
SSBN 733 Planned FY 1978 programme launch capability. Modular construction techniques These requests do not include funding for submarine
SSBN 734 Planned FY 1978 programme could greatly facilitate maintenance, overhaul, and component development and missile development.
SSBN 735 Planned FY 1979 programme subsequent modernisation.
Displacement, tons approx 8 000 to 12 000 surface;

approx 15 000 submerged
Length, feet approx 550 oa DESIGN. The size of the Trident submarine Is dictated
primarily by the larger size missile required for 6 000-mile MISSILES The Trident submarines initially will be armed
Missiles 24 tubes for Trident submarine-
I
range and the larger reactor plant to drive the ship. The with the Trident missile, scheduled to become operational
I
launched ballistic missile

submarine will have 24 tubes in a vertical position late in 1978 This missile is expected to have a range of
Main engines geared turbines; 1 shaft
penetrating the main submarine pressure hull Early 3 000 to 4 000 nautical miles, a range already exceeded by
Reactors 1 pressurlsed-water cooled S6G
studies had Indicated several advantages would accrue the SS-N-8 missile in the Soviet "Delta class submarines.
(General Electric)
from advanced design concepts, such as housing the However, the US missile will have a MIRV warhead while
missiles In a horizontal position external to the main at this writing no statements by US officials have indicated
pressure hull However, a conservative submarine design that the SS-N-8 has a multiple warhead (the SS-N-6
The first of ten planned Trident fleet ballistic missile was adopted missile associate with the "Yankee" class submarine has
submarines was authorised in the Fiscal Year 1974 new been tested with a MRV warhead).
construction programme. The remaining Trident SSBNs The Trident missile is expected to carry more than the
are planned for construction at the rate of two per year 10 to 14 re-entry vehicles that the Poseidon can lift. In
(instead of three per year as originally planned but opposed DESIGNATION. Initially the hull number SSBN 711 addition, the Mk 500 MaRV (Maneuvering Re-entry
by many members of Congress). The lead submarine was planned for the first Trident submarine However, on Vehicle) is under development for the purpose of
probably will be built by General Dynamics/Electric 21 Feb 1974 the designation SSBN was assigned, 1 demonstrating its compatability with the Trident missile. I
Boat, with completion scheduled for late 1978 (almost confusing the Navy's submarine designation system which This re-entry vehiclefs intended to evade ABM interceptor
12 years after the last Polaris submarine was completed). goes back to the USS Hollared (SS 1), commissioned in missiles and Is guided to Increase its
not terminally
The above characteristics are unofficial estimates based on 1 900 Subsequently, the designation was again changed accuracy. The Mk 500 MaRV
is expected to be less
the statements of Navy officials before Congressional on 10 Apr 1974, with the "block" SSBN 726-735 being accurate than previous submarine launched-ballistlc
committees. reserved for the Trident programme. missile warheads, according to official statements.
THOMAS A. EDISON (SSBN 610), in rear, passing FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN 654) In Panama Canal T973. United States Navy
386 UNITED STATES
Strategic Missile Submarines— Con//>jt/e</
31 FLEET BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (F B M) " L A F A Y E TT E"C L A S S :
Name No Builder L»id down Launched Commissioned

•LAFAYETTE SSBN 6 6 General Dynamics (Electric Boat Di 17 Jan 1961 8 May 1962 23 Apr 1963
•ALEXANDER HAMILTON SSBN 617 General Dynamics (Electric Boat Di 26 June 1961 18 Aug 1962 27 June 1963
•ANDREW JACKSON SSBN 619 Mare Island Naval Shipyard 26 Apr 1961 15 Sep 1962 3 July 1963
•JOHN ADAMS rSBTJ c20 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 19 May 1961 12 Jan 1963 12 May 1964
•JAMES MONROE SSBN 622 Newport News Shipbuilding 6 DD 31 July 1961 4 Aug 1962 7 Dec 1963
•NATHAN HALE SSBN 623 General Dynamics (Electric Boat Di 2 Oct 1961 12 Jan 1963 23 Nov 1963
•WOODRDW WILSON SSBN 624 Mare Island Naval Shipyard 13 Sep 1961 22 Feb 1963 27 Dec 1963
•HENRY CLAY SSBN 625 Newport News Shipbuilding 6 DD 23 Oct 1961 30 Nov 1962 20 Feb 1964
•DANIEL WEBSTER SSBN 626 General Dynamics (Electric Boat Di 28 Dec 1961 27 Apr 1963 9 Apr 1 964
•JAMES MADISON SSBN 627 Newport News Shipbuilding b DD 5 Mar 1962 15 Mar 1963 28 July 1964
•TECUMSEH SSBN 628 General Dynamics (Electric Boat Di 1 June 1962 22 June 1963 29 May 1964
•DANIEL BOONE SSBN 629 Mare Island Naval Shipyard 6 Feb 1962 22 June 1963 23 Apr1964
•JOHN C. CALHOUN SSBN 630 Newport News Shipbuilding & DD 4 June 1962 22 June1963 15 Sep 1964
•ULYSSES S. GRANT SSBN 631 General Dynamics (Electric Boat Di 18 Aug 1962 2 Nov 1963 17 July 1964
•VON STEUBEN SSBN 632 Newport News Shipbuilding & DD 4 Sep 1962 18 Oct 1963 30 Sep 1964
•CASIMIR PULASKI SSBN 633 General Dynamics (Electric Boat Di 12 Jan 1963 1 Feb 1964 1964
•STONEWALL JACKSON SSBN 634 Mare Island Naval Shipyard 4 July 1962 30 Nov 1963 26 Aug 1964
•SAM RAYBURN SSBN 635 Newport News Shipbuilding b DD 3 Dec 1962 20 Dec 1963 2 Dec 1964
•NATHANAEL GREENE SSBN 636 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 21 May 1962 12 May 1964 19 Dec 1964
•BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SSBN 640 General Dynamics (Electric Boat Di 25 May 1963 5 Dec 1964 22 Oct 1965
•SIMON BOLIVAR SSBN 641 Newport News Shipbuilding b DD 17 Apr 1963 22 Aug 1964 29 Oct 1965
•KAMEHAMEHA SSBN 642 Mare Island Naval Shipyard 2 May 1963 16 Jan 1965 10 Dec 1965
•GEORGE BANCROFT SSBN 643 General Dynamics (Electric Boat Di 24 Aug 1963 20 Mar 1965 22 Jan 1966
•LEWIS AND CLARK SSBN 644 Newport News Shipbuilding & DD 29 Julv 1963 21 Nov 1964 22 Dec 1965
•JAMES K. POLK SSBN 645 General Dynamics (EiecJric Boat Di 23 Nov 1963 22 May 1965 16 Apr 1966
•GEORGE C. MARSHALL SSBN 654 Newport News Shipbui dmg b DD 2 Mar 1964 21 May 1965 29 Apr 1966
•HENRY L. STIMSON SSBN 655 General Dynamics (Electric Boa! Di 4 Apr 1964 13 Nov 1965 20 Aug 1966
•GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER SSBN 656 Newport News Shipbuilding b DD 24 Aug 1964 14 Aug 1965 15 June 1956
•FRANCIS SCOTT KEY SSBN 657 General Dynamics (Eleclnc Boat Di 5 Dec 1964 23 Apr 1966 3 Dec 1966
•MARIANO G. VALLEJO SSBN 658 Mare Island Naval Shipyard 7 July 1964 23 Oct 1965 16 Dec 1966
•WILL ROGERS SSBN 659 General Dynamics (Electric Boat Di' 20 Mar 1965 21 July 1966 1 Apr 1967
Displacement, tons 6 650 light surface : 7 320 stand-

ard surface 8 250
; submerged
Beam, feet (metres) 33 (W-1)
Draft, feet (metres) 31-5 (9-6)
Missile launchers 16 tubes for Polaris A-3 or
Poseidon C-3 (see A'f/ss//e notes)
Torpedo tubes 4—21 inch (533 mm) forward
15 000 shp, 1 shaft
Nuclear reactor 1 pressurised-water cooled S5W
(Westinghouse)
Speed, knots 20 surface; approx 30 submerged
Complement 1 47 (1 4 officers, 1 33 enlisted men)
These Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) submarines are the

largest undersea craft ever built in the West. The first
four submarines (SSBN 616-620) of this class were
authorised in the Fiscal Year 1 961 shipbuilding programme
with five additional submarines (SSBN 622-626) author-
ised in a supplemental FY 1961 programme; SSBN 627-
636 (ten) in FY 1962, SSBN 640-645 (six) in FY 1963.
and SSBN 654-659 (six) in FY 1 964 Cost for the earlier
ships of this class was approximately SI 09 500 000 per jT^b-
submarine
CLASSIFICATION The Benjamin Franltlin and later

submarines officially are considered a separate class
however.' differences are minimal (eg. quieter machinery)
and all 31 submarines generally are considered as a
single class
DANIEL WEBSTER (SSBN 626) United States Nav

DESIGN. The Daniel Webster has diving planes
mounted on bow in lieu of sail- Tôunted planes, the only
"16-tube" FBM submarine of any navy with this con-
figuration. (See photograph this page)
ENGINEERING The Benjamin Franklin and subsequent

submarines of this class have been fitted with quieter
machinery All SSBNs have diesel-electric stand-by
machinery, snorkels, and 'outboard" auxiliary propeller
for emergency use
The nuclear cores inserted in refuelling these submarines
during the late 1 960s and early 1 970s cost approximately
J3 500 000 and provide energy for approximately 400 000
miles.
"•^:
MISSILES. The first eight ships of this class were
fittedwith the Polaris A-2 missile (1 725 statute mile
range) and the 23 later ships with the Polaris A-3 missile
(2 880 statute mile range).
The SSBN 620 and SSBN 622-625 (5 ships) were re-

armed with the Polaris A-3 missile during overhaul-
refuellings from 1968 to 1970 Subsequently, all
converted to carry the Poseidon C-3 missile
The James Madison was the first submarine to undergo
3 carry the Poseidon missile She began
February 1969 and was completed in June
1970. (See conversion table on following page.)
Poseidon conversion, overhaul, and reactor refuelling
are conducted simultaneously. In addition to changes
in missile tubes to accommodate larger Poseidon, the
conversion provides replacement of Mk 84 fire control
system with Mk 88 system. The Poseidon conversion
programme is scheduled to complete in April 1 977
Some of the options for the Trident missile programme
include the rearming submarines of this class with an
advanced missile, providing a longer range capability
than available with the Poseidon missile. DANIEL BOONE (SSBN 629) United States Navy
UNITED STATES 387
Strategic Missile Submarines— Continued
DANIEL BOONE (SSBN 629 1970. United Stales â.,
•LAFAYETTE" CLASS-c ûerf POSEIDON CONVERSION SCHEDULE

NAVIGATION FBM sutmarines are equipped with an A/0. Progremme'e Conversion Start Complete
elaborate Ships Inertial Navigation System (SINS), a SSEN 616 FY 1973 General Dynamics Corp (Electric Boat) Oct 1972 July 1974
system gyroscopes and accelerometers which relates
of SSBN 617 FY 1973 Newport News SB & DD Co Jan 1973 Sep 1974
movement of the ship m all directions, true speed through SSBN 619 FY 1973 General Dynamics Corp (Electric Boat Mar 1973 Dec 1974
the water and over the ccean floor, and true ncrth to give SSBN 620 FY 1974
a continuous report of the submarines position The SSBN 622 FY 1975
system includes the capability of both optical and electron- SSBN 623 FY 1973 Puget Sound Naval Shipyard June 1 1973 Nov 1974
ic checks. Navigation data produced by SINS can be SSEN 624 FY 1974 Newport News SB b DD Co Oct 1973 Mar 1975
provided to each missiles guidance package until the SSBN 625 FY 1975
instant the missile is fired SSBN 626 FY 1975
Thepolaris-armedsubmar,neseachhavetwoIVk2Mcd3 SSBN 627 FY 1968 General Dynamics Corp (Electric Boat) Feb 1969 June 1970
SINS inertial navigation systems: as converted all SSBN 628 FY 1970 Newport News SB & DD Co Nov 1969 Feb 1971
Poseidon submarines have three Mk 2 Mod 4 SINS: SSBN 629 FY 1968 Newport News SB & DD Co May 1969 Aug 1970
all with navigational satellite receivers.
fitted SSBN 630 FY 1969 Mare Island Naval Shipyard Aug 1969 Feb 1971
OPERATIONAL, Ihe Andrev, Jackson launched the first SSBN 631 FY 1970 Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Oct 1969 Dec 1970
Polaris A-3 missile from a submarine on 26 Oct 1963. SSBN 632 FY 1969 General Dynamics Corp (Electric Boat) July 1969 Nov 1970
The Daniel Webster was the first submarine to deploy SSBN 633 FY 1970 General Dynamics Corp (Electric Boat) Jan 1970 Apr 1971
with the A-3 missile, beginning herfirst patrol on 28 Sep SSBN 634 FY 1971 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) July 1970 Oct 1971
1 964. The Daniel Boone was the first Polaris submarine SSBN 635 FY 1970 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Jan 1970 Sep 1971
to deploy to the Pacific, beginning her first patrol with SSBN 636 FY 1971 Newport News SB & DD Co July 1970 Sep 1971
the A-3 missile on 25 Dec 1964. The James Madison SSBN 640 FY 1971 General Dynamics Corp (Electric Boat) Feb 1971 May 1972
launched the first Poseidon C-3 missile from a submarine SSBN 641 FY 1971 Newport News SB & DD Co Feb 1971 May 1972
on 3 Aug 1970; the submarine began the first Poseidon SSBN 642 FY 1972 General Dynamics Corp (Electric Boat) July 1971 Oct 1972
deployment en 31 Ver 1971 SSBN 643 FY 1971 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Apr 1971 Aug 1972
SSBN 644 FY 1971 Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Apr 1971 July 1972
PERSONNEL Each FBM submarine is assigned two
SSBN 645 FY 1972 Newport News SB & DD Co July 1971 Nov 1972
alternating crews designated "Blue" and "Gold" Each
ciew mans the submarine during a SO-day patrol and SSBN 654 FY 1972 Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Sep 1971 Feb 1973
SSBN 655 FY 1972 Newport News SB & DD Co Nov 1971 Mar 1973
partially assists during the intermediate 28-day refit
alongside a Polaris tender The off-duty crew is
SSBN 656 FY 1972 General Dynamics Corp (Electric Boat) Nov 1971 Ap, 1973
undergoing training or is on leave All FBM submarines
SSBN 657 FY 1972 Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Feb 1972 Apr 1973
SSBN 658 FY 1973 Newport News SB & DD Co Aug 1972 Dec 1973
are fully air conditioned and the newer ships have
elaborate crew study and recreation facilities
SSBN 659 FY 1973 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Oct 1972 Feb 1974
PHOTOGRAPHS. Fleet ballistic missile submarines

converted to Poseidon are virtually indistinguishable from operate on the surface and photographs are difficult to entering Holy Loch, Scotland, has her
appearance. FBM submarines rarely obtain Note that the John C Calhoun, shown below painted out
JOHN C CALHOUN (SSBM 630 370. United States Navy. PHI T. Milton Putray
388 UNITED STATES
Strategic Missile Submarines —continued
5 FLEET BALLISTIC MISSILE SUI lARINES (SSBN) ETHAN ALLEN" CLASS
Name No Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned
'ETHAN ALLEM SSBN 608 Geneial Dyn, lies (Eleciric Boal Div, Grolon) 14 Sep 1959 22 Nov 1960 8 Aug 1961
SAM HOUSTON SSBN 609 Newpor 1 Nev Shipbuilding b DD Co 28 Dec 1959 2 Feb 1961 6 Mar 1962
THOMAS A. EDISON SSBN 610 General Dyn, lies (Eleciric Boal Div, Groton) 15 Mar 1960 15 June 1961 10 Mar 1962
'JOHN MARSHALL SSBN 611 Newpor Nev
1 Shipbuilding & DO Co 4 Apr 1 960 15 July 1961 21 May 1962
THOMAS JEFFERSON SSBN 618 Newpor
pori News
Nev
I Shipbuilding b DD Co 3 Feb 1961 24 Feb 1962 4 Jan 1*3
Displacement, tons 6 900 standard surface :
7 900 submerged
Length, feet (metres) 410-5 (1251) 08
Beam, feet (metres) 33 (70/)
Draft, feet (metres) 30 (9 4)
Missile I iunchers 16 tubes for Polaris A-3
Torpeco tubes 4—21 inch (533 mm) forward
Main eigines 2 geared turbines (General
Electric);15 000 shp 1 shaft ;

(Westinghouse)
Speed, knots 2D sjrface approx 30 submerged
,
Complement 139 (12 officers, 127 enlisted

men)
These submarines were designed specifically tor the
FBM role and are larger and belter arranged than the
earlier 'George Washington" class submarines The first
four ships of this class were authorised in the Fiscal Year
1959 programme; the Thomas Jefferson (which is out
of numerical sequence) was in the FY 1961 programme.
These submarines and the previous "George Washington"
class will not be converted to carry the Poseidon missile
because of material limitations and the age they would
be after conversion Also the 'George Washington" class
submarines are depth limited compared to the later FBM
classes which, according to official statements, are
based on the "Permit" SSN design.
DESIGN. These submarines and the subsequent

"Lafayette" class are deep-diving submarines with a
depth capability similar to the "Permit" class attack
submarines; pressure hulls of HY-BO steel. JOHN MARSHALL (SSBN 611) 1967. United Slates Navy
MISSILES. These ships were initially armed with the
Polaris A-2 missile (1 725 statute mile range). The
Etfian Allan launched the first A-2 missile fired from a
submarine on 23 Oct 1 961 She was the first submarine
,
willnot be fitted with the advanced Poseidon missile. iai Navigation Systems (SINS) and navigational
to deploy with the A-2 missile, beginning her first patrol Originally fitted with Mk 80 fire control system and com-
on 26 June 1962 The Ethan Allan fired a Polaris A-2 pressed air missile ejectors; provided with Mk 84 fire
missile in the Christmas Island Pacific Test Area on 6 control systems- and gas-steam missile ejectors with A-3
PERSONNEL. Alteri lue" and "Gold" crews are
assigned to these s s as in "Lafayette" class
May 1962 in what was the first complete US test of a
submarines.
ballistic missile including detonation of the nuclear
warhead All five of these ships have been modified to PHOTOGRAPHS. N sail number
fire the A-3 missile (2,880 statute mile range). They NAVIGATION Fitted with two Mk 2 Mod 3 Ships in view of Ethan Allen underway off Rota, Spain.
ETHAN ALLEN (SSBN 608) 1977. United States Navy, PH3 P. J. Roberts
ETHAN ALLEN (SSBN 608) 797/, United States Navy

UNITED STATES 389
Strategic Missile Submannes— Continued

5 FLEET BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (S S B N) : ' '
G EO RG E WASHINGTON" CLASJ
Name Vo Builder Laiddown Launched Commissioned

*GEORGE WASHINGTON SSBN 598 General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div, Groton) 1 Nov 1957 9 June 1959 30 Dec 1959
•PATRICK HENRY SSBN 599 General Dynamics (Electric Boat Div, Groton) 27 May 1958 22 Sep 1959 9 Apr 1 960
*THEOOORE ROOSEVELT SSBN 600 Mare Island Naval Shipyard 20 May 1958 3 Oct 1959 13 Feb 1961
•ROBERT E. LEE SSBN 601 Newport News Shipbuilding & DD Co 25 Aug 1958 18 Dec 1959 16 Sep 1960
•ABRAHAM LINCOLN SSBN 602 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 1 Nov 1958 14 May 1960 11 Mar 1961
Displacement, tons 5 900 standard surface;

6 700 submerged
Draft, feet (metres) 29 (88)
Missile launchers 16 tubes for Polaris A-3
Torpedo tubes 6—21 inch (533 mm) forward
(General
Electric), 15 000
shp; 1 shaft
(Westinghouse)
Speed, knots 20 surface approx 30 submerged
,
Complement 140 (1 3 officers, 1 27 enlisted men)
The George Washington was the West s first ship to be

armed with ballistic missiles A supplement to the
fiscal Year 1958 new construction programme signed on
II Feb 1958 provided for the conslruclion of the first
three Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) submarines The
Navy had already ordered the |usl begun attack sub-
marine Scorpion (SSN 589) to be completed as a missile
submarine on 31 Dec 1957. the hull was redesignated
SSBN 598 and completed as the George Washington
The Patricit Henry similarly was re-ordered on the
last day of 1957 her materials having originally been
intended for the notyet started SSN 590 These sub
marines and three sister ships (two authorised in FY 1 959)
were built to a modified Skipiack' class design with
almost 130 feet being added to the original design to
accommodate two rows of eight missile lubes fire control
and navigation equipment and auxiliary machinery
ENGINEERING The George Washington was the hrsi

FBM submarine to be overhauled and refuelled
During her 45 years of operation on her initial reactor core
she carried out 1 5 submerged missile paiiols and steamed
more than 100 000 miles
MISSILES T-hese ships were initially armed wilh the

Polaris A-1 missile (1 380 statute mile range) The
George Washington successfully fired two Polaris A-1
missiles while submerged off Cape Canaveral (Kennedy)
on 20 July 1960 m the first underwater launching of a
ballistic missile from a US submarine She departed on
her initial patrol on 1 5 Nov 1 9b0 and remained submerged
for 66 days. 10 hours All five submarines of this class
have been refitted to fire the improved Polaris A3 missile
(2 880 statute mile range) Missile refit and lust reactor
refuelling were accomplished simultaneously during
overhaul George Washington from 20 June 1964 to
2 Feb 1966 Patrick Henry from 4 Jan 1965 to 21 July
1966. Theodore Roosevelt from 28 July 1965 10 14 Jan United States Navy
1967. Robert E Lee from 23 Feb 1965 to 2 July 1966,
and Abraham Lincoln from 25 Oct 1 965 to 3 June 1 967 .
four at Electric Boat yard in Groton, Connecticut, and

Robert E. Lee at Mare Island Naval Shipyard (California).
These submarines all have Mk 84 fire coniiol systems and
NAVIGATION. Fitted wi hree Mk 2 Mod 4 Ship's PHOTOGRAPHS. Note that lump" of hull extension
Inertial Navigation Syste (SINS) and navigational for housing missile tubes is rr re pronounced in these
gas-steam missile electors (originally fitted wiih Mk 80
satellite receiver. submarines than later classes. Note the bitts and cap-
fire control systems and compressed air missile electors,
stans visible in view of Abraha Lincoln while mooring.
changed during A-3 missile refit)
PERSONNEL. Alternating "Blue" and "Gold" crews are as in SSNs, most hull pro)ects are removable or retractable
These submarines will not be modified to carry and launch assigned to these submarines as in "Lafayette" class to provide a "clean" hull and reduce noise as submarine
the advanced Poseidon ballistic missile submarines passes through water.
ROBERT E. LEE (SSBN 601) 1966. Unitml Statu Navy

390 UNITED STATES
SUBMARINES
The US Navy's submarine forces consist of two principal are otherwise under the control of enemy surface and air In addition, apparently some consideration is being given
categories: fleet ballistic missile submarines (SSBN), forces where other US anti-submarine forces could not to construction of advanced-technology, diesel-electric
listed m tfie previous section, and attack submarines operate. combat submarines. Although restricted in high-speed
(SS and SSN). The US Navy is investigating the use of SSNs in other underwater endurance, such craft would be useful in
Tfie current US attack submarine force goal is 90 nuclear- roles, including the open-ocean escorting of high-value certain anti-submarine scenarios and other roles.
propelled submarines Tfiis number will not be attained surface ships such as aircraft carriers. Also, the increasing Beyond combat operations, non-nuclear submarines
until at least tfie early 1 980s wfien the Navy will have 26 capabilities and oceanic operations of Soviet surface would be useful in the training role and for transfer to
"Los Angeles" class (including three proposed in the forces have caused renewed US Navy interest in the foreign allied navies that are primarily dependent upon
Fiscal Year 1975 programme), 53 other first-line SSNs employment of the submarines in the antiship role, armed Germany, Britain, and Frarxe fcr submarines of pcst-war
("Skipjack" class and later), and eight older SSNs with torpedoes and anti-ship missiles. construction.
suitable only for training and research. By that time the
Soviet Navy, assuming continuation of the current ANTI-SHIP rvilSSILES. An encapsulated version of the CONVENTIONAL SUBN/'ARINES. The US Navy now
construction rate of about five per year, could have over Harpoon anti-ship missile is being developed for launch- operates only 2 diesel-electric attack submarines, ten of
1
130 nuclear attack submarines (SSN/SSGN) in service. ing from submarines. The Harpoon, also capable of post-World War II construction and two older GUPPY
Obviously the age of some of the Soviet craft also would surface ship and aircraft launch, is a 15-foot weapon conversions. The latter are expected to be transferred to
make them of limited combat value by that time. carrying a conventional high-explosive warhead. In the Turkey in mid-1975. In addition, one diesel transport
Additional nuclear attack submarines will be built by the encapsulated version, the Harpoon is launched from a submarine and two diesel research submarines are in
United States at the rate of five every two years to provide torpedo tube and travels to the surface where the protect- service, with the former scheduled for layup in the near
replacements for older SSNs being retired. The size of the ive capsule is discarded, the missile's fins extend, and the future. A few specialized submarines remain in the
"Los Angeles" programme, the limited number of rocket engine ignites. The Harpoon has a range of about reserve or "mothball" fleet: the nuclear underwater giant
submarine construction yards available (probably only 60 nautical miles. Production will begin in 1975 with Triton (SSN 586), the guided missile submarine Growler
two after 1 974), and the planned Trident SSBN effort will later submarines of the "Los Angeles" class to be armed (SSG 577), the research submarine Albacore (AGSS
preclude a major increase m attack submarine construc- with the weapon Consideration is being given to 569), and the transport submarine Sea/ion (LPSS 315).
tion. retrofitting the missile in submarines of the "Permit" and
Current SSN construction is limited to the "Los Angeles" "Sturgeon" classes as well as the early units of the "Los
class, a large submarine intended in part to counter the Angeles" class. The limited number of torpedo tubes in
high-speed submarines of the Soviet hjavy. US nuclear these submarines will restrict arming flexibility. NOIVIENCLATURE. US submarines generally have been
submarines classes have grownsteadily in size since the named for fish and other marine life except that fleet
reactor plant; accordingly, submarine performance has ADVANCED SUBMARINES. Two advanced submarine submarines have been named for famous
ballistic missile
"Skipjack" class of 1959 while retainmg the same S5W concepts are under consideration for follow-on con- Americans. The tradition of naming "fleet" and "attack"
deteriorated. In contrast, Soviet attack submarine speeds struction to the "Los Angeles" class: submarines for fish was broken in 1971 when three
appear to have steadily increased. Unofficial sources submarines of the "Sturgeon class and the one-of-a-kind
"
indicate that the lack of US progress in submarine reactor A built-for-the-purpose cruise missile submarine with
SSN 685 wore named for deceased members of the
development required modification of a surface ship improved weapons, having anti-submarine and anti-ship
Congress. Previously US destroyer-type ships have
nuclear reactor plant for use in the "Los Angeles" class capabilities, possibly carrying nuclear as well as conven-
honoured members of the Congress.
which, in turn, necessitated a larger submarine tional tactical cruise missiles. Provision of advanced
Later in 1971 the SSN 688, lead ship for a new class of
Similarly, proposals for follow-on attack submarines tactical missiles could result in an attack submarime even
attack submarines, was named Los Angeles, introducing
(see below) probably will require still larger hulls to larger than the "Los Angeles ".
"city" names to US submarines. This was the third
accommodate sensors and weapons for new missions,
as well as larger reactor plants if high submerged speeds A smaller and less costly nuclear attack submarine than name source applied to US submarines within a year,
are sought the "Los Angeles" class. Details of this concept have indicating the considerable confusion in ship nomen-
not been explained, but probably would require a reduction clature within the Navy.
MISSIONS. Nuclear-powered attacks submarines are in some combat capabilities (eg, a less sophisticated sonar (Of late, several types of auxiliary ships also have been
primarily considered anti-submarine platforms because of system than the larger and expensive albeit highly capable named for cities, a name source traditionally applied to
their ability to operate covertly, especially in waters which BOQ-5) cruisers in the US Navy)
23 3 N UC LE A R - PO WE R E D ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN): "LOS ANGELE

kN G E LES- CLASS
Displacement, tons 6 900 submerged Name No Builder Laid down Launched Commission
Length, feet 360 oa LOS ANGELES SSN 688 Newport News SB & DD Co 8 Jan 1972 6 Apr 1974 Feb 1975
Beam, feet 33 BATON ROUGE SSN 689 Newport News SB & DD Co 18 Nov 1972 1975 late 1975
Draft, feet 32 max PHILADELPHIA SSN 690 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 12 Aug 1972 Sep 1974 mid 1975
Torpedo tubes 4—21 inch (533 mm) amidships MEMPHIS SSN 691 Newport News SB & DD Co 23 June 1973 1975 1976
A/S weapons SUBROC and fVlk 48 AS OMAHA SSN 692 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 27 Jan 1973 1975 late 1975
torpedoes CINCINNATI SSN 693 Newport News SB & DD Co 6 Apr 1974 1976 1976
f^âinengines 2 geared turbines; 1 shaft GROTON SSN 694 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 3 Aug 1973 Dec 1974 1976
Nuclear reactor 1 pressurised-water cooled BIRMINGHAM SSN 695 Newport News SB & DD Co 1975 1975 1376
Speed, knots 30+ submerged NEW YORK CITY SSN 696 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 15 Dec 1973 1975 1976
Complement 102 INDIANAPOLIS SSN 697 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) Sep 1974 1975 1976
BREMERTON SSN 698 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) Dec 1974 1976 1977
These are "high-speed" attack submarines intended to JACKSONVILLE SSN 699 General Dynamcis (Electric Boat) 1975 1976 1977
counter the new Soviet classes of submarines that went Six submarines SSN 700-705 General Dynamics (Ebctric Boat)
to sea during the late 1 960s and early 1 970s. Five submarines SSN 706-710 Fiscal Year 1974 programme 1977-1979
The SSN 688-690 (3 ships) were authorised in the Fiscal Three submarines SSN 711-713 Proposed FY 1975 programme
Year 1970 new construction programme, SSN 691-694
(4 ships) in FY 1971, SSN 695-699 (5 ships) in FY 1 972, features, including sail size, hull shape, propulsion plant available for submarine use is the D2G type used in the
SSN 700-705 (6 ships) in FY 1973, SSN 706-711 (5 design, machinery mounting technique, auxiliary frigates Bainbridge and Truxtun: these reactors each
ships) in FY 1 974, and SSN 71 1 -71 3 (3 ships) requested machinery, etc. will be designed to provide the maximum produce approximately 30 000 shp. Reactor core life
in FY 1975 programme. Additional submarines are degree of quietness possible. Their sound level will be between ""refuelings"" has been estimated as high as ten
planned at the rate of five units every two years similar to the "Sturgeon" class when both submarines years
Detailed design of the SSN 688 class as well as construc- are travelling at comparable speeds.
tion of the lead submarine was contracted to the Newport FISCAL The costs of these submarines have increased
News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company, Newport ELECTRONICS, Electronic equipment planned for these in every fiscal year programme the estimated cost of the
;
submarines includes BQQ-5 (formerly BQS-13DNA) lead ship Los Angeles is $232 000 000; for the other
News, Virginia; the follow-on ships were awarded to
long-range detection sonar, BQS-15 close contact FY 1970 submarines $153 700 000, for FY 1971 sub-
Newport News and to the General Dynamics Electric
avoidance sonar, and BPS-15 surface search radar. marines $1 62 300 000, for FY 1 972 submarines $1 77 600
Boat Division yard at Groton, Connecticut.
These ships are considerably behind schedule, in part
A towed sonar array will be fitted, 000, for FY 1 973 submarines $1 78 200 000, for FY 1 974
because of delays in the delivery of contractor-furnished
UYK-7 computer will be installed to assist command and submarines $183 400 000, and for FY 1975 submarines
control functions, SI 93 600 000. These estimates are based on data avail-
equipment and a slower-than-planned build up of the
work force at Newport News. ENGINEERING. Unofficial sources
indicate that a able prior to completion of any of the submarines;
DESIGN. These submarines will be considerably larger modified surface ship nuclear reactor plant may be used subsequent units probably will cost in excess of
than the previous "Sturgeon class. All construction
"
in this class. The "smallest"" surface ship reactor now $200 000 000 each.
1 NUCLEAR POWERED ATTACK SUBMARINE (SSN): QUIET DESIGN

Name /Vo. Builder Laid down Launch Commission
Displacement, tons over 5 000 submerged
over 300 oa GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB (SSN 685) General Dynamics, 5 June 1971 Aug 1973 Aug 1974
Length, feet
Torpedo tubes 4—21 inch (533 amidships mm)
A/S weapons SUBROC and A/S torpedoes at this time. Rather, quieting features developed in the
Main engines Turbine-electric drive (General SSN 685 which do not detract from speed probably will
Electric) , 1 shaft be incorporated in the SSN 688 design and subsequent
Nuclear reactor 1 pressurised-water cooled S5WA SSN classes. (The TEDS design is several years ahead
(Westinghouse) of the SSN 688 design)
Speed, knots approx 25 submerged Authorised in the Fiscal Year 1968 new construction
Complement over 100 programme; estimated construction cost will be between
$150 000 000 and $200 000 000
The Turbine-Electric Drive Submarine (TEDS) is being
built to test "'a combination of advanced silencing tech- Design of an advanced submarine specifically intended for
niques"" involving '"a new kind of propulsion system, and quiet operation oegan with Navy studies which com-
new and quieter machinery of various kinds", according to menced October 1964
in Approval to construct the
the Department of Defense. The noise level produced by submarine was revoked on at least one occasion by the
an operating submarine is an important factor in its Department of Defense in an effort to combine several
ability toremain undetected by an opponent"s passive desired characteristics in a single submarine design.
listening devices and its own ability to detect the However, high speed and silent operation apparently are
opponent. The TEDS project will permit an at-sea not compatible with available technolgy.
evaluation of improvements in ASW effectiveness due to Final Department of Defense approval for construction of
noise reduction. The SSN 685 will be slightly larger than the turbine-electric drive submarine was announced
"Sturgeon" class submarines and somewhat slower. on 25 Oct 1968 A contract was awarded to GD/EB
for construction of the SSN 685 on 16 Dec 1968.
GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB
No class of turbine-electric nuclear submarines is planned
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Submarines— continued
1 NUCLEAR POWERED SUBMARINE — QUIET DESIGN
and heavier than comparable steam turbme submarme
ENGINEERING. Turbine-electric drive eliminates the machinery.
noisy reduction gears of standard steam turbine power
plants, the major source of noise in a nuclear-powered The Tullibee (SSN 597) was an earlier effort at noise
submarme. The turbine-electric power plant is larger reduction through a turbine-electric nuclear plant.
N U C L E A R PO W E R E D ATTACK SUBMARINE (SSN NARWHAL" TYPE

Name Builder Laid do^n Launched Commissioned
Displacement, tons 4 450 standard , 5 350 submerged •NARWHAL lamics (Elect ric Boai) 17 Jan 1966 9 Sep 1967
Length, feet (metres) 314 (95 7) oa 12 July 1969
Beam, feet (metres) 38 (7/5)
Torpedo tubes 4—21 inch (533 mm) amidships
AS weapons SUBROC and A/S torpedoes
Main engines 2 steam turbines approx 17 000
shp 1 shaft
Nuclear reactor 1 pressurised water-cooled S5G
(General Electric)
Speed, knots approx 20 surface approx 30 'l'^.
submerged ^^ :
Complement 107 (12 officers 95 enlisted '-.."'
men)
The Narwhal\% a large attack submarine with an improved

propulsion system Authorised in the Fiscal Year 1 964
new construction programme
DESIGN The Narwhal is similaf to the "Sturgeon "

class
submarines in design.
ELECTRONICS. Fitted wr I BQQ-2 sonar system

See "Sturgeon" ind "Permii classes for general notes
ENGINEERING. The /Va/-w/?a/ is fitted with the prototype

sea-going S5G natural circulation reactor plant Accord-
ing to Admiral H G Rickover the natural circulation
reactor "offers promise of increased reactor plant reliability,
simplicity, and noise reduction due to the elimination of
the need for large reactor coolant pumps and associated
electrical and control equipment by taking maximum
advantage of natural convection to circulate the reactor
coolant"
Natural circulation eliminates the requirement for primary
coolant pumps, the second noisiest component of a
pressurised-water propulsion system after the steam
turbines
The Atomic Energy Commissions Knolls Atomic Power
Laboratory was given prime responsibility for development
of the power plant Construction of a land-based
prototype plant began in May 1961 at the National
Reactor Testing Station in Idaho The reactor achieved
initial criticality on 12 Sep 1965. NARWHAL (SSN 671) 1969, General Dynamics. Electric Boat Division
POGY (SSN 647) 1973. United States Navy

392 UNITED STATES
37 N UCLi AR-POWE RED ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) STURGEON- CLASS
Name No Builder La:d down Launched Comrr>issioned

Displacement, tons 3 860 standard ; 4 630 submerged •STURGEON SSN 637 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 10 Aug 1963 26 Feb 1966 3 Mar 1967
Length, feet (metres) 292 2 (890) 03 •WHALE SSN 639 General Dynamics (Ouincy) 27 May 1964 14 Oct 1966 12 Oct 1968
Beam, feet (metres) 31 7 (9 5) •TAUTOG SSN 639 Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp 27 Jan 1964 15 Apr 1967 17 Aug 1968
Draft, feet (metres) 26 (7 9) •GRAYLING SSN 646 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 12 May 1964 22 June 1967 11 Oct 19^9
Torpedo tubes 4—21 Incfi (533 mm) amidsfiips •POGY SSN 647 Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp 4 May 1964 3 June 1967 15 May 1971
A/S weapons SUBROC and A/S torpedoes •ASPRO SSN 648 Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp 23 Nov 1964 29 Nov 1967 20 Feb 1969
Main engines 2 steam turbines, approx 15 000 •SUNFISH SSN 649 General Dynamics (Quincy) 15 Jan 1965 14 Oct 1966 15 Mar 1969
sfip,1 shaft •PARGO SSN 650 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 3 June-1964 17 Sep 1966 5 Dec 1967
Nuclear reactor 1 pressurised-water cooled S5W •QUEENFISH SSN 651 Newport News SB h DD Co 11 May 1965 25 Feb 1966 6 Dec 1966
(Westinghouse) •PUFFER SSN 652 Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp 8 Feb 1965 30 Mar 1968 9 Aug 1969
Speed, knots approx 20 surface, approx 30 •RAY SSN 653 Newport News SB & DD Co 1 Apr 1965 21 June 1966 12 Apr 1967
submerged •SAND LANCE SSN 660 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 15 Jan 1965 11 Nov 1969 25 Sep 1971
Complement 107 (12 officers, 95 enlisted •LAPON SSN 661 Newport News SB 6 DD Co 26 July1965 16 Dec 1966 14 Dec 1967
men) •GURNARD SSN 662 San Francisco NSY (Mare Island) 22 Dec 1964 20 May 1967 6 Dec 1968
The 37 "Sturgeon" class attack submarines comprise the •HAMMERHEAD SSN 663 Newport News SB b DD Co 29 Nc 1965 14 Apr 1967 28 June 1968
largest US Navy group of nuclear powered-ships built to
•SEA DEVIL SSN 664 Newport News SB & DD Co 12 Apr 1966 5 Oct 1967 30 Jan 1969
the same design (followed by the 31 "Lafayette" class
•GUITARRO SSN 665 San Francisco NSY (Mare Island) 9 Dec 1965 27 July 1968 9 Sep 1972
ballistic missile submarines; the Soviet Navy has built 33
•HAWKBILL SSN 666 San Francisco NSY (Mare Island) 12 Sep 1966 12 Apr 1969 4 Feb 1971
submarines of the same design in the "Delta" class). •BERGALL SSN 667 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 16 Apr 1966 17 Feb 1968 13 June 1969
These submarines are intended to seek out and destroy
•SPADEFISH SSN 668 Newport News SB & DD Co 21 Dec 1966 15 May 1968 31 July 1969
enemy submarines They are similar in design to the
•SEAHORSE SSN 669 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 13 Al 1966 15 June 1968 19 Sep 1969
previous "Permit" (ex-"Thresher") class but are slightly
•FINBACK SSN 670 Newport News SB & DD Co 26 June1967 7 Dec 1968 4 Feb 1970
larger SSN 637-639 (3 ships) were authorised in the •PINTADO SSN 672 San Francisco NSY (Msre Island) 27 Oct 1967 16 Aug 1969 29 Apr 1971
Fiscal Year 1962 new construction programme. SSN •FLYING FISH SSN 673 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 30 June1967 17 May 1969 29 Apr 1970
646-653 (8 ships) in FY 1963, SSN 660-664 (5 ships) •TREPANG SSN 674 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 28 Oct 1967 27 Sep 1969 14 Aug 1970
in FY 964, SSN 665-670 (6 ships) in FY 965, SSN 672-
1 1
•BLUEFISH SSN 675 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 13 Mar 1968 10 Jan 1970 8 Jan 1971
677 (6 ships) in FY 1966, SSN 678-682 (5 ships) in FY
•BILLFISH SSN 676 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 20 Sep 1968 1 May 1970 11 Sep 1971
1967, SSN 683-684 (2 ships) in FY 1968, and SSN 686
•DRUM SSN 677 San Francisco NSY (Mare Island) 20 Aug 1968 23 May 1970 15 Apr 1972
and SSN 687 in FY 1969 •ARCHERFISH SSN 678 General Dynamics (Electr.c Boat) 19 June1969 16 Jan 1971 17 Dec 1971
Some of these ships are requiring seven years for construc- •SILVERSIDES SSN 679 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 13 Oct 1969 4 June1971 5 May 1972
tion (keel laying to completion)
•WILLIAM H. SSN 680 Ingalls Shipbuilding (Litton) 4 Aug 1969 11 Dec 1971 12 Apr 1973
BATES
•BATFISH SSN 681 General Dynamics(Electric Boat) 9 Feb 1970 9 Oct 1971 1 Sep 1 S72
CONSTRUCTION The Pogy was begun by the New •TUNNY SSN 682 Ingalls Shipbuilding (Litton) 22 May 1970 10 June1972 26 Jan 1974
York Shipbuilding Corp (Camden, New Jersey), but PARCHE SSN 683 Ingalls Shipbuilding (Litton) 10 Dec 1970 13 Jan 1973 mid-1974
was towed to Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp for completion : •CAVALLA SSN 684 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 4 June 1970 19 Feb 1972 9 Feb 1973
contract with the New York Shipbuilding Corp was
terminated on 5 June 1967; contract for completion
L. MENDEL
awarded to Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp on 7 Dec 1967
RIVERS SSN 686 Newport News SB & DD Co 26 June1971 2 June 1973 late 1974
The Guitarro sank in 35 feet of water on 15 May 1969 RICHARD B.
while being fitted out at the San Francisco Bay Naval RUSSELL SSN 687 Newport News SB & DD Co 19 Oct 1971 12 Jan 1974 early 1 975
Shipyard According to a congressional report, the
sinking, caused by shipyard workers, was "wholly
avoidable" Subsequently raised; damage estimated at
$25 000 000 to repair damage due to interior flooding.
Completion delayed more than two years
DESIGN These submarines are slightly larger than the

previous "Permit" (ex-"Thresher ") class and can be
identified by their taller sail structure and the lower
position of their diving planes on the sail (to impiove
control at periscope depth) Sail height is 20 feet
6 inches above deck Sail-mounted diving planes
rotate to vertical for breaking through ice when surfacing
in arctic regions
These ships incorporate modifications of the submarine
safety (SUBSAFE) programme established after the loss
of the Thresher These submarines probably are slightly
slower than the previous "Permit" and "Skipjack" classes
because of their increased size with the same propulsion
system as in the earlier classes
ELECTRONICS. These submarines are fitted with the

advanced BQG-2 sonar system Principal components
of the BQQ-2 include the BQS-6 active sonar, with
transducers mounted in a 15-foot diameter sonar sphere,
and BQR-7 passive sonar, with hydrophones in a con-
formal array on sides of forward hull. The active sonar
sphere is fitted in the optimum bow position, requiring
placement of torpedo tubes amidships These submarines
also have BQS-8 and BQS-13 active passive sonars,
transducers for the former are in two small domes aft
of sail structure BQS-8 sonar is intended primarily for
under-ice-navigation. Sonar suits of Guitarro and
Cavalla are of improved designs. 6PS-14 surface search
radar fitted. These submarines have the Mk 1 1 3 torpedo
fire control director
MISSILES Compatability tests were conducted during

1 972-1 973 with several submarines of this class and the
encapsulated Harpoon anti-ship missile.
NOMENCLATURE. William H. Bates ex-Red/ish, re-

named 25 June 1971 to honour deceased member of
Congress.
OPERATIONAL. The Whale. Pargo. and older nuclear
submarine Sargo conducted exercises in the Arctic ice
pack during March- April 1969. The Whale surfaced
at the.geographic North Pole on April 6, the 60th annivers- ARCHERFISH (SSN 678) 1971, General Dynamics Electric Boat Divisicn
ary of Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary reaching the North
Vehicles (DSRV). The Hawkbill can transport a 50-foot lines; the two small domes on the main deck aft of
Pole. This was believed the first instance of single-screw
DSRV "piggyback" on her after deck and while submerged the sail structure are BQS-8 sonar transducers and the
US nuclear submarines surfacing in the Arctic ice.
can launch and recover the DSRV. The DSRV also can darker "windows" on the sail structure (forward of diving
The Hammerhead and the older nuclear submarine Skate
planes) are BQS-8 hydrophones. Capstans and cleats
"land" on the submarine's forward hatch as well as the
conducted exercises in the Arctic during November-
after hatch to transfer personnel. See section on are retractable.
December 1 970, with tha Hammerhead surfacing at the The Hawkbill is shown carrying the submersible DSRV-1
North Pole on 20 Nov 1970 Deep Submergence Vehicles for additional DSRV details.
The research submarine Halibut (SSN 587) also is fitted The markings on the submarines' sail and around her
The Trepang operated in the Arctic with the Skate during forward hatch are luminescent to assist underwater
to carry the DSRV. The modifications do not affect the
the spring of 1971. "mating" operations.
Hawkbill's combat capabilities.
A photograph of the Whale surfaced through ice at the
North Pole, with her diving planes rotated to the vertical
SUBMERSIBLES. The Hawkbill has been modified to PHOTOGRAPHS. Tfrese submarines have streamlined position, appears in the 1971-1972 and 1 972-1 £f73
carry and support the Navy's Deep Submergence Rescue hulls with few deck projections to interrupt their clean editions.
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Submannes— continued
HAWKBILL (SSN 666) with DSRV- 757/, United States Navy
13 NUCLEAR-POWERED ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN): "PERMIT" CLASS

Name No Buildei Laid down Launched Commis stoned
Displacement, tons 3 750 standard. Flasher. Greenhna
and Gato 3 800 tons 4 300 sub-
•PERMIT SSN 594 Mare Island Naval Shipyard 16 July 1959 1 July 1961 29 May 1962
merged except Jack i 50Q sub-
.
•PLUNGER SSN 595 Mare Island Naval Shipyard 2 Mar 1960 9 Dec 1961 21 Nov 1962
merged, Flasher. Greenling. and
•BARB SSN 596 Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp 9 Nov 1959 12 Feb 1962 24 Aug 1963
Gafo 4 600 submerged
•POLLACK SSN 603 New York Shipbuilding Corp 14 Mar 1960 17 Mar 1962 26 May 1960
Length, feet {matres) 278-5 (84-9) oa except Jack
'HADDO SSN 604 New York Shipbuilding Cotp 9 Sep 1960 18 Aug 1962 16 Dec 1964
•JACK SSN 605 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 16 Sep 1960 24 Apr 1963 31 Mar 1967
295-7 (S9-5). Flasher. Greenling
'TINOSA SSN 606 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 24 Nov 1959 9 Dec 1961 17 Oct 1964
and Gato 292-2 (89-1)
31-7 (9-6)
'DACE SSN 607 Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp 6 June 1960 18 Aug 1962 Apr 1964
--»
Beam, feet (metres)

•GUARDFiSH SSN 612 New York Shipbuilding Corp 28 Feb 1961 15 May 1965 20 Dec 1966
Draft, feet (metres) 25 2 (/ 6)
•FLASHER SSN 613 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 14 Apr 1961 22 June 1963 22 July 1966
Torpedo tubes 4—21 inch (533 rr m) amidships •GREENLING SSN 614 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 15 Aug 1961 4 Apr 1964 3 Nov 1967
A/S weapons SUBROC and A/S torpedoes GATO SSN 615 Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp 15 Dec 1961 14 May 1964 25 Jan 1968
Main engines 2 steam turbines, approx 15 000
shp: 1 shaft
•HADDOCK SSN 621 Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp 24 Apr 1961 21 May 1966 22 Dec 1967
Nuclear reactor 1 pressurised-waier cooled S5W
(Westinghouse)
Speed, knots approx 20 surface, approx 3C
submerged
Complement 1 07 1 2 officers, 95
{ enlisted men)
These submarines were the first of a series of advanced

attack submarines intended to seek out and destroy
enemy submarines. They have a greater depth capability
*-.
than previous nuclear-powered submarines and are the -i
first to combine the SUBROC anti-submarine missile
capability with the advanced BQQ-2 sonar system The
lead ship of the class, the ill-fated Thresher (SSN 593).
was authorised m the Fiscal Year 1957 new -:onstruction
programme, the SSN 594-596 (3 ship;) m FY 1958
SSN 603-607 (5 ships) m FY 1959 SSN 612 615 (4
ships)in FY 1960. and SSN 621 in FY 1961
The Thresher (SSN 593) was lost off the coast of New
England on 10 Apr 1963 while on post-overhaul trials
She went down with 129 men on board (108 crewmen
plus four naval officers and 17 civilians on board for
trials)
Later submarines of this class were delayed because of

the Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE) program modifications,
increased quality control of submarine construction, and
specific problems at shipyards.
CLASS. These submarines were originally listed as

belonging to the "Thresher" class now referred to as the
:
"Permit" class after loss of the Thresher in 1963.
CONSTRUCTION. Greenling and Gato were launchp.J

by the Electnc Boat Division of the General Dynan-. ?',
Corp (Groton. Connecticut) towed to Ouincy Divisron
.
(Massachusetts) for lengthening and compleiion
DESIGN. The Plunger, tiarb. Pollack, and Dace were

ordered as guided missile submarines (SSGN) and weie
to each carry four Regulus II missiles They were re
ordered as 'Thresher" class attack submarines after the
Regulus II programme was cancelled on 18 Dec 1958
(reiainmg numerical sequence in the submarine series)
The Jack was built to a modified design to test a different
power plant (see Engineering notes).
The Flashej Gato and Greenling were modified during
construction; fitted with SUBSAFE features, heavier
machinery, and larger sail structures.
These submarines have a modified "tear-drop" hull
design. Their bows are devoted to sonar and their four
torpedo tubes are amidships, angled out two to port
and two to starboard
The sail structure height ot these submarines is 13 feet.
9 inches to 1 5 feet above the deck, with later submarimes
of this class having a sail height of 20 feet
ELECTRONICS These submarines are fitted with the

advanced BQQ-2 sonar system (first installed m the
Tullibee SSN 597 Principal components of the BQQ-2
)
include the BQS 6 active sonar with transducers mounted

in a 1 5 foot diameter sonar sphere and BQR-7 passive
sonar, with hydrophonesin a contormal array along sides BARB (SSN 596) 1973. United States Navy
of forward hull The active sonar sphere is fitted in the
optimum bow position requiring placement of torpedo on essentially one shaft (actually a smgle shaft wiihm a Also eliminated in Jack was a clutch and secondary-
sleeve like shaft) and a counter rotating lurbme-wiihout propulsion electric motor.
tubes amidships Iha advanced BQS-13DNA active,
passive sonar will be fitted in these submarines. a reduction gear Both innovations are designed to The jack s propulsion arrangement prpvides a ten per
reduce operating noises To accommodate the larger cent increase in power efficiency but no increase in speed.
These submarmes have the Mk 113 torpedo fire control
turbine the engine spaces were lengthened ten feet and
director
the shaft structure was lengthened seven feet to moum NOMENCLATURE Names changed during construc-
the two propellers The propellers are of different size tion: Plunger ex-Pollack: Barb ex-Pollack: ex-Plunger:
ENGINEERING The Jack is ith two propeller and are smaller than in the other submarines of this class Pollack ex-Barb.
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Submannes— continued
1 NUCLEAR-POWERED ATTACK SUBMARINE (S S N) : " TU L L I B E E •

TYPE
Displacement tons 317 standard 640 submerged
Name B udder Laid down L aunched Commissioned
2 2
'TULLIBI Dynamics (Elect 26 May 1958 27 Apr 1960 9 Nov 1960
Length, feet (metres) 273 {83 2) oa
Draft, feet (metres) 21 i6 4)
Torpedo tubes 4—21 ir.ch (533 rrm) amidships
A/S weapons A/S torpedoes
Main engines Turbo electric drive with steam
turbine (Westinghouse) 2 500
shp. 1 shaft
Nuclear reactor 1 pressurised water cooled S2C
(Combustion Engineering)
Speed, knots approx 15 surface; 15+ sub-
merged)
The Tullibee was designed specifically (or antisubmarine

operations and was the first US submarine with the
optimum bow position devoted entirely to sonar No
additional submarines of this type were constructed
because of the success of the larger more versatile
"Permit" class. The Tullibee was authorised in the
Fiscal Year 1958 new construction programme. She is
no longer considered a "first line" submarine,
DESIGN The Tullibeemodified elongated

has a
"tear-drop' hull design Originally she was planned as
a 1 000-ton craft but reactor requiremenis and other
considerations increased her size during design and
construction
The Tullibee has four arrnoships lorpedo lubes anqlnd
out from the centreline two lo port and two to starboard
However, she is not fitted to fire ihe SUBROC anti
submarine missile She cannot match the Thresher
and later SSN classes m underwater speed or manoeuv
ability
ELECTRONICS. The Tullibee was the first submarine

fitted with the advanced BQQ-2 sonar system {see
"Permit" class listing for details) The fin-like sonar
domes are PUFFs for BQG-4 passive fire control sonar;
in the earlier photograph only two PUFF domes are
installed (not to be contused with fin-like rudder);
later photograph shows three PUFF domes with second
dome (aft of sail structure) painted light color,
PUFF is an acronym for Passive Underwater Fire-control
Feasibility system. Fitted with Mk 112-1 torpedo fire
control system.
TULLIBEE (SSN 597) 1960, United States Navy
ENGINEERING The Tulhbee has a small nurlear
power plant designed and deveiniied by the Combustion
Engineering Company ,
with NAVIGATION The Tullibee is fitted f,1th Ships Inertij
The Tullibee D'Opuision system features turbo-eiectnc reduction gears noises. Navigation Svsiem (SINS)
5 NUCLEAR-POWERED ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN)

1) : -SKIPJACK" CLASS
;
Name No Laid down Launched Commissioned
Length, feet (metres) 251-7 (76-7) oa •SKIPJACK SSN 585 (Electric Boat) 29 May 1956 26 May 1958 15 Apr 1959
Beam, feet (metres) 31-5 (9-6) •SCAMP SSN 588 Mare Island Naval Shipyard 23 Jan 1959 8 Oct 1960 5 June 1961
Draft, feet (metres) 28 (8-5) •SCULPIN SSN 590 Ingalls Shipbuilding3 Corp 3 Feb 1958 31 Mar 1960 1 June 1961
Torpedo tubes 6—21 lir.ch (533 mm) forward •SHARK SSN 591 b DD Co 24 Feb 1958 16 Mar 1960 9 Feb 1961
A/S weapons A/S torpedoes •SWOOK ] Coip 7 Apr 1958 31 Oct 1960 24 Oct 1961
Main engines 2 steam turbines (Westinghouse
in Skipjack, General Electric in
others); approx 15 000 shp;
1 shaft
(Westinghouse)
Speed, knots approx 20 surface; 30+ sub-
merged
The "Skipjack" class combines the high-speed endurance

of nuclear propulsion with the high-speed tear-drop
hull design tested in the conventionally powered sub
marine /4/Oaco/e (AGSS 569) (See Design and Engineer
ing notes) The Skipjack was authorised m the Fiscal
Year 1956 new construction programme, the five other
submarines of this class were authorised m FY 1957
Although they are now nearing their first decade of service,
these submarines are still considered suitable for "first
line" service. Officially described as fastest US nuclear
submarines in service
Each cost approximately S40 000 000.
The Scorpion (SSN 589) of this class was lost some 400
miles southwest of the Azores while en route from the
Mediterranean to Norfolk, Virginia, in May 1968. She
went down with 99 men on board.
CONSTRUCTION The Scorpions keel was laid down
laid down on 1 Nov 1957 was
twice: the original keel
renumbered SSBN 598 and became the Polaris submarine
George Washington the second SSN 589 keel became
.
the Scorpion. The Scamp's keel laying was delayed

when material for her was diverted to the SSBN 599.
Thit class introduced the Newport News Shipbuilding
and Dry Dock Company and the Ingalls, Shipbuilding
Corporation to nuclear submarine construction, Newport
SNOOK (SSN 592) 1964. United States Navy
Newt had not previously built any submarine since before
World W3r I: fngalls previously had buih only one
lubmariiiB, the Btueback (SS 581', launched m 1959.
design for improved underwater performance. These mounted on sail structures to improve underwater
DESIGN. The Skipjack was the first US nuclear sub- submarines have a single prppeller shaft (vice two in manoeuvrability. No after torpedo tubes are fitted
marine built to the "tear-drop" or modified spindle hull nuclear submarines) and their diving planes are
earlier because of their tapering sterns.
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1 NUCLEAR-POWERED RESEARCH SUBMARINE (8 8N): "HALIBUT" TYPE
Name No Builder Commissior)»d
•HALIBUT SSN 587 (exSSGN 587) Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, Calif 4 Jan I960
;
Length, feet (metres) 350 {106-6) oa

Torpedo tubes 6—21 inch (533 mm) 4 fwd 2 aft ;
Main engines 2 steam turbmes (Weslinghouse),

approx 6 000 shp, 2 shafts
(Westinghouse)
Speed, knots 15-5 surface; 15+ submerged
The Halibut is believed to have been the first submarine
designed and constructed specifically to fire guided
missiles. The Soviet "Juliett" class guided missile
submarines vi/ith diesel-electric propulsion were construct-
ed after the Halibut.
She was originally intended to have diesel-electnc

propulsion but on 27 Feb 1956 the Navy announced
she would have nuclear propulsion. She was the US
Navy's only nuclear powered guided missile submarine
(SSGN) to be completed. Authorised in the Fiscal Year
1956 new construction programme and built for an
estimated cost of $45 000 000.
The Halibut was reclassifed as an attack submarine on
2b July 1965 after the Navy discaraed the Regulus
submarine-launched missile force Her missile equip
mem was removed, she is no longer consideied a liisi
line" submarine and is employed m expenmenial woik
The submarine's large missile compaiimeni makes hei an
excellent ship lor undeiwater oioiects
The Navy has stated that the Halibut and earlier Seawolf
have been designated as "mother" submarines for the
deep submergence research programmes. Reportedly
the Halibut has been fitted with a ducted bow thruster to HALIBUT (SSN 587) 1970, United States Navy
permit precise control and manoeuvering.
MISSILtS The Halibut was designed to carry two and Barbero (SSG 317). The Crayback and Growler
She can carry the 50-foot Deep Submergence Rescue
Regulus II surface-to-surface missiles The Regulus II each could carry four Regulus missiles and the older
Vehicle (DSRV) and other submersibles on her after I
deck; the submersibles can "take off" from and land" was a transonic missile which could cany a nuclear submarines each carried two missiles
on" the Halibut while the larger craft is submerged. warriead and had a range of 1 000 miles. The Regulus II As SSGN carried a complement of 11 officers and 108
was cancelteo before becoming operational and the enlisted men.
DESIGN. The Halibut was built with a large missile Halibut operated from 1 960 to 1 964 carrying live Regulus
hangar faired into her bow. Her hull was intended I missiles subsonic cruise missiles which could deliver a
primarily to provide a stable surface launching platform nuclear warhead on targets 500 miles from the launching NAVIGATION Ibe Halibut
rather than for speed or manoeuvrability. ship or submarine Navigation System (SINS)
During this period the US Navy operated a maximum of
ENGINEERING. Fitted with same reactor propulsion five Regulus "guided" (cruise) missile submarines, the
plant as Skate and Sargo. Submerged speed of Halibut Halibut, the post-war constructed Crayback (SSG 574 PHOTOGRAPHS. Both views of the Halibut presented
is less than "Skate" class because of larger hull volume now LPSS 574) and Growler (SSG 577), and the World here show the submarine carrying a submersible simulator
and shape. War ll-built Tunny (SSG 282 subsequently LPSS 282) on deck. Note forward "bulge" of missile hangar door.
1 N UCLE AR- PO WERE ATTACK SUBMARINE (S S N) " TR TON

I
" TYPE
Name Builder Laiddown Launched Co/nmtssi oned
TRITON SSN 586 (ex-SSRN 586) General Dynamics Corp (Electric Boat), Groton, Conn 29 May 1956 19 Aug 1958 10 Nov 1959
Displacement, tons 5 940 standard; 7 780 submerged surface carrier task forces. She is the longest submarine There had been proposals to operate the Triton as an
Length, feet (metres) 447-5 (136-3) oa ever constructed and is exceeded in displacement only underwater national command post afloat, but no funds
Beam, feet (metres) 37 (11-3) by the later Polaris missile submarines. Authorised in were provided.
Draft, feet (metres) 24 (7-3) the Fiscal Year 1956 new construction programme and
DESIGN. The Triton was designed to operate as a
Torpedo tubes 6—21 inch (533 mm) 4 fwd 2 aft built for an estimated cost of $1 09 000 000.
;
surface radar picket, submerging when in danger of enemy
The Triton circumnavigated the globe in 1960, remaining She was fitted with an elaborate combat
Main engines 2 steam turbines (General Elec- attack.
submerged except when her sail structure broke the surface
tric)approx 34 000 shp 2 shafts
; ; information centre and large radar antenna which
to enable an ill sailor to be taken off near the Falkland
Nuclear reactors 2 pressurised-water cooled S4G retracted into the sail structure.
Islands. The 41 500-mile cruise took 83 days and was
(General Electric)
made at an average speed of 18 knots. ENGINEERING. The Triton is the only US submarine
Speed, knots 27 surface; 20-1- submerged The Atomic Energy Com-
The underwater giant was reclassified as an attack with two nuclear reactors.
Complement as SSRN 172(16 officers, 1 56 men enlisted
submarine (SSN) on 1 Mar 1961 as the Navy dropped the mission's Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory was given
radar picket submarine programme. She is no longer prime responsibility for development of the power plant.
considered a "first line" submarine and was decommis- After 2i years of operation, during which she steamed
The Triton was designed and constructed to serve as sioned on 3 May 1969 to become the first US nuclear more than 110 000 miles, the Triton was overhauled and
radar picket submarine to operate in conjunction witl submarine to be relegated to the "mothball fleet". refuelled from July 1962 to March 1964.
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4 N U C LE AR PO
- WE R E D ATTACK SUBMARINES SSN) SKATE CLASS

: Name No. Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned
Length, feet (metres ) 267-7 {87-5) oa •SKATE SSN 578 General Dynamics (Electric Boat) 21 July 1955 16 May 1957 23 Dec 1957
Beam, feet {metres) 25 (7-6) •SWORDFISH SSN 579 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 25 Jan 1956 27 Aug 1957 15 Sep 1958
Draft, feet {metres) 21 (6-4) •SARGO SSN 583 Mare Island Naval Shipyard 21 Feb 1956 1 Oct 1 957 1 Oct 1958
Torpedo tubes 8—21 inch {533 mm) 6 forward : •SEADRAGON SSN 584 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 20 June 1956 16 Aug 1958 5 Oac 19^9
2 aft (short)
Mam engines 1sieam lurbines (Wesimghouse)
appfox 6 600 shp 2 shafts
Nuclear reactOf 1pressunsed-waler cooled S3W
(Westinghouse) m Skate and
Sargo pressurised- water coolec
1
S-JW (Westinghouse) m Sword

fish and Seadragon
Speed, knots 15 5 surface; 20+ submerged

The Skate class submarine: the produciion

model nuclear powered sub rines They are similar
m design to the Nautilus bi smaller The Skate and
SMcrdtish were authorised in e Fiscal Year 1955 new
construction programme and e Sargo and Seadragon
in FY 1956
The Skate was the lirst submarine lo make a completely
submerged transallintic crossing m 1958 she establish
ed (then) record of 31 days submerged with a sealed
a
atmosphere on 1 1 Aug 1 958 she passed under the North
,
Pole during a polar cruise and on 1 7 fvlar 1 959 she became

,
the first submarine to surface at the North Pole The

Sargo undertook a polar cruise during January-February
1960 and surfaced at the North Pole on 9 Feb 1960
The Seadragon transited from the Atlantic to the Pacific
via the Northwest Passage (Lancaster Sound Barrow
and McClure Straits) m August 1960 The Skate
operating from New London Connecticut and the
Seadragon based at Pearl Harbour rendezvoused under
the North Pole on 2 Aug 1962 and then conducted anti-
submarine exercises under the polar ice pack and
surfaced together at the North Pole
The Skate also operated in the Arctic Ocean during
April-May 1969, conducting exercises under the Arctic
ice pack with the later nuclear-powered attack submarines
Pargo and Whale: and again during the spring of 1971
with the nuclear attack submarine Trepang
SEADRAGON (SSN 584) 1965. United States Navy
DESIGN The •Skate" design is similar to the Nautilus-

to that of the Nautilus but considerably simplified with im- The Skate began her first overhaul and refuelling in
Seawolf design with GUPPY hull, bow diving planes, and proved operation and maintenance. The propulsion plant January 1 961 after steaming 1 20 862 miles on her initial
twin propellers.
developed under this programme had two arrangements, reactor core during three years of operation. The
ENGINEERING. The reactors for this class were deve- the S3W configuration in the Skate. Sargo and Halibut Swordfish began her first overhaul and refuelling in early
loped by the Atomic Energy Commissions Bettis Atomic and the S4W configuration in the Swordfish and Sea- 1962 after more than three years of operation in which
Power Laboratory, the new propulsion system was similar dragon Both arrangements have proven satisfactory time she steamed 112 000 miles.
SWORDFISH (SSN 579) 7570, United States Navy, PHI John D. Osborne
m u ^
United States Navy
SKATE (SSN 578)— See following page
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1 NUCLEAR-POWERED RESEARCH SUBMARINE (SSN) SEAWOLF" TYPE
Builder Laid down Commssioned
General Dynamics (Electric Boat), Groton, Connecticut tS Sep 1953 30 Mar 1957

;
The Seawall established a submerged endurance record The SIR IVlark II/S2G reactor in the Seawall achieved
Length, feet (metres) 337 5 (702 5) oa in 958 when she remained submerged for 60 consecutive
1 on 25 June 956
initial criticality 1 Steam leaks developed
Beam, feet (metres) 27 7 (8-4) days,travellingadistanceof 13 761 miles with a complete- during the dockside testing The plant was shut down
Draft (metres)
feet 22 (6 7) ly sealed atmosphere. She is no longer considered a and II was determined that the leaks were caused by
Torpedo tubes 6-21 in (533 mm) forward "first line" submarine and has been engaged primarily sodium-potassium alloy which had entered the super-
Main engines 2 steam turbmes (General Elec- in research work since 1969. heater steam piping After repairs and testing the Seawall
tric) approx 1 5 000 shp 2 shafts began sea trials on 21 Jan 1957 The trials were run at
ENGINEERING Initial work in the development Of
,
Nuclear reactor 1 pressurised water cooled S2Wa reduced power and after two years of operation the
naval nuclear propulsion plants investigated a number of Seawall entered the Electric Boat yard for removal of
(Wesiinghouse)
concepts two of which were of sufficient interest lo her sodium-cooled plant and installation of a pressurised-
Speed, knots 19 surface: 20+ submerged warrant full development the pressurised water and water plant similar to that installed in the Nautilus
Complement 105 (10 officers 95 enlisted men) liquid meiali(sodium) The A/aufr/us was provided with a (designated S2Wa) When the original Seawall plant
pressurised- water reactor plant and the Seawall was was shut down in December 1958 the submarine had
The Seawolf was the world s second nuclear-propelled fitted with a liquid melal reactor
inilially steamed a total of 71 611 miles She was recommission-
vehicle she was constructed almosi simullaneouslywith Originally known as the Submarine Intermediate Reactor ed on 30 Sep 1 960 The pressunsed-water reactor was
the Nautilus to test a competitive reactor design Funds (SIR), the liquid metal-plant was developed by the refuelled for the first between May 1965 and August
for the Seawolf were authorised in the Fiscal Year 1952 Atomic Energy Commission's Knolls Atomic Power 1 967, having propelled the SeawalKor more than 1 61 000
new construction programme Laboratory. miles on its initial fuel core.
SEAWOLF (SSN 575) 7967, United States Navy

1 NUCLEAR POWERED ATTACK SUBMARINE (SSN): "NAUTILUS TYPE
Name Ni Builder Launched Commissioned
•NAUTILUS SSN General Dynamic (Electric ioai) Groton, Connecticut 14 Ju 1952 21 Jan 1954 30 Sep 1954

; in 84 hours at an average speed of almost 16 knots, she Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, operated by the
Length, feet (metres) 3237 (98-6) oa later steamed submerged from Key West, Florida, to New Westinghouse Electric Corporation, undertook develop-
Beam, feet (metres) 27-6 (8-4) London, a distance of 1 397 miles, at an average speed of ment of the first nuclear propulsion plant
Draft, feet (metres) 22 (6 7) more than 20 knots
The Nautilus STR Mark nuclear plant (redesignated
II
Torpedo tubes 6—21 inch (533 mm) forward During 1958 the Nautilus undertook extensive operations
S2W) was first operated on 20 Dec 1954 and first
Main engines 2 steam turbines (Westinghouse), under the Arctic ice pack and in August she made history's
developed full power on 3 Jan 1955
approx 1 5 000 shp 2 shafts
; first polar transit from the Pacific to the Atlantic, steaming
After more than two years of operation during which she
Nuclear reactor 1 pressurised-water cooled S2W from Pearl Harbour to Portland, England She passed
steamed 62 562 miles, the Nautilus began an overhaul
(Westinghouse) under the geographic North Pole on 3 Aug 1 958
Speed, knots 18 surface; 20-i- submerged "
which included refuelling m April 1957 She was again
The Nautilus is no longer considered a "first line
refuelled in 1959 after steaming 91 324 miles on her
Complement 105 (10 officers, 95 enlisted men) submarine and can be expected to be decommissioned
second fuel core and again in 1964 after steaming
The Nautilus was the world's first nuclear-propelled approximately 150 000 miles on her third fuel core.
vehicle. She predated the first Soviet nuclear-powered (The prototype Mark I/S1W plant was refuelled in 1955,
submarine by an estimated five years. DESIGN. The Nautilus and Seawolf have GUPPY type 1958. 1S60. and 1967, it remains in operation as an
The Chief of Naval Operations initially established a hull configurations The Seawolf has a stepped sail and experimental and training facility)
requirement for a nuclear-propelled submarine in August a slight rise at the bow
1949 and specified a "ready-for-sea" date of January PHOTOGRAPH. Two light areas on deck are emergency,
1955. The funds for construction of the Nautilus were ENGINEERING. January 1948 the Department of
In
tethered marker buoys (fitted to all US submarines)
authorised in the Fiscal Year 1952 budget. The Nautilus Defense requested the Atomic Energy Commission to
for localisation of sunken submarine and to winch down
put to sea for the first time on 1 7 Jan 1 955 and signalled undertake the design development, and construction of a
McCann submarine rescue chamber
the historic message: "Underway on nuclear power ". nuclear reactor for submarine propulsion. Initial research
On her shakedown cruise in May 1955 the Nautilus and conceptual design of the Submarine Thermal Reactor
steamed submerged from London, Connecticut, to (STR) was undertaken by the Argonne National Labora-
San Juan, Puerto Rico, travelling more than 1 300 miles tory Subsequently the Atomic Energy Commission's
^ iK*« 'N^'VirîR«aftri- ts 1
Unittd States Ntry

NAUTILUS (SSN 671)
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3 ATTACK SUBMARINES (S S) : "BARBEL'
Name No Buildtr Ltid down L lunched
Displacement, tons 2 145 surface, 2 895 submerged
Length, feal [metres) 219 5
BARBEL SS 580 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard IB May 1956 19 July 1958 17 Jan 1959
(66 8) oa
BLUEBACK SS 581 Inoalls Shipbgiiding Corporation 15 Apr 1957 16 t*ay 1959 15 Oct 1959
BONEFISH SS 582 Naw York Shipbuildir^g Corp 3 Juna1957 22 Nov 1958 9 July 1959
Torpedo tubes 6—21 in (533 mm) forward
Mdin engines 3 diesels 4 800 bhp (Fairbanks
Morse) 2 electric motors (General
;
Electric) 3 ISOshp, 1 shaft

Speed knots 15 on surface 25 submerged
These submarines were the last non nuclear combatant

submarines built by the US Navy All three were
authorised in the Fiscal Year 1956 new construction
programme
CONSTRUCTION The B/ueback was the first submarine

built by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp at Pascagoula,
Mississippi, and the Bonefish was the first constructed
at the New York Shipbuilding Corp yard in Camden,
New Jersey None of the three shipyards that built this
class IS now employed in submarine construction
DESIGN These submarines have the "tear drop" or

modified spindle hull design which was tested in the
experimental submarine Albacore As built their diving
planes were bow-mounted, subsequently relocated to
the sail structure.
These submarines introduced a new concept in centralised
arrangement of controls in an "attack centre" to increase
efficiency, the concept has been adapted for all later
US combat submarines
PHOTOGRAPHS Note forward position of diving
planes on sail structure bow configuration for maximum
underwater performance and clear decks that are void of
projections BLUEBACK (SS 581) T967, United States Navy
BONEFISH (SS 582) 1969, United States Navy
1 ATTACK SUBMARINE (SI DARTER TYPE

Name No B udder Commissioried
Displacement, tons 1 720 surface; 2 388 submerged >DARTER SS 576 General Dynamics Corp (Elect 20 Oct 1955
Torpedo tubes 8-21 in (533 mm) 6 fwd, 2 aft
Main engines 3 diesels (Fairbanks Morse);
Designed for high submerged speed with quiet machinery. described on a
4 500 bhp electric motors later page.
Planned sister submarines Growler ar\d Grayback were
2 shafts
(Elliott); Authorised in Fiscal Year 1954 shipbu Iding programme,
completed lo missile-launchmg confiquration.
Speed, knots 19-5 surface; 14 submerged No additional submarines of this type v vere built because
Complement 83 (8 officers, 75 men) Basic design of the Darter is similar to the "Tang" class of shift to high-speed null design and n uclear propulsion.
DARTER (SS 576) United Stales Navy

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2 ATTACK SUBMARINES (SS): "SAILFISH" CLASS

Name Builder Li id down Ltunched Commissioned
•SAILFISH SS 572 (ex-SSR 572) Portsmouth Nava< Shipyard 8 Dec 1953 7 Sep 1955 14 Apr 1956
•SALMON SS 573 (ex-AGSS 573, ex-SSR 573) Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 10 Mar 1954 25 Feb 1956 25 Aug 1956
Displacement, tons 2 625 surface

Length, feet (metres) 350-4 (106-8]
Beam, feet (metres)
Draft, feet (metres)
Totpedo tubes
28-4 (8-8)
18 (5-5) max
6—21 inch (533 mm) forward
u.
Main engines 4 diesels (Fairbanks Morse):
6 000 bhp/2 electric motors
8 200 shp; 2 shafts
(Elliott);
Speed, knots 19-5 on surface; 14 submerged
Largest non-nuclear submarines built by the US Navy

since the Narwhal (SS 167) and Nautilus (SS 168)
completed in 1956 The Sailfish and Salmon were built
as radar picket submarines (SSR) with air search radar
antennas on deck and elaborate air control centres.
Authorised in 1952 programme. Both sub-
Fiscal Year
marines underwent FRAMII modernisation.
These are believed be the largest non-nuclear sub-
to
marines in service with any navy.
CLASSIFICATION. Reclassified from radar picket SAILFISH (SS 572) 1966. United States Navy
submarines (SSR) to SS on 1 Mar 1961; Salmon
reclassified AGSS
on 29 June 1968 to serve at test and
evaluation submarine for Navy's Deep Submergence
Rescue Vehicle (DSRV). However, the DSRV pro-
gramme was delayed and the Salmon reverted to the SS
designation on 30 June 1 969.
Allten of the World War ll-built submarines that had been

converted to radar picket configurations have been
stricken except for the Tigrone (AGSS 419), which
survives as a research submarine (described on a later
page in this section).
Radar picket submarines were to operate ahead of carrier

task forces to provide early warning of air attack; upon
coming under attack themselves they would submerge
for safety. The Soviet Navy operates several modified
"W" class submarines in the radar picket role.
ELECTRONICS. Fitted with 600-4 passive fire control

sonar (note three fin-like PUFF sonar domes). The
'
fourth "fin" at stern is the upper rudder. See "Tong

class listing for details.
PHOTOGRAPHS. Note size of PUFF fins in comparison

to men in photograph of the Salmon. SALMON (SS 573) United States Navy
1 GUIDED MISSILE SUBMARINE (S S G) : "GROWLER" TYPE

Displacement, tons 2 540 standard 3 ; 51 5 submerged 15 Feb 1955 5 Apr 1959 30 Apr 1958
Beam, feet( metres) 27-2 (8-2)
Draft, feet (metres) 19 (5S)-
Torpedo tubes 6—21 inch (533 mm) 4 fwd ; 2 aft
Main engines 3 diesels (Fairbanks Morse)

4 600 bhp/2 electric motors
(Elliott); 5 600 shp; 2 shafts
Complement 84 officers and enlisted men
The Growler was authorised in tne Fiscal Year 1955 new

construction programme; completed as a guided missile
submarine to fire the Regulus surface-to-surface cruise
missile (see Halibut. SSN 587, for Missile notes).
When the Regulus submarine missile programme ended
in 1964 the Growler and her near-sister submarine Gray-
back were withdrawn from service; the Grayback
subsequently converted to an amphibious transport
submarine (LPSS). The Growler was scheduled to
undergo a similar conversion when the Grayback was
completed, but the second conversion was deferred late
in 1968 because of rising ship conversion costs.
The Growler is in reserve as an SSG.
DESIGN. The Grayback and Growler initially were

designed as attack submarines similar to the Darter
Upon redesign as missile submarines they were cut in
half on the building ways and were lengthened approx- GRAYBACK (left). GROWLER (right 1964. United States
imately 50 feet, two cylindrical hangars, each 11 feet
high and 70 feet long, were superimposed on their bows,
a missile launcher was installed between the hangars e fitted. The height of the sail the deck, the Grayback s lower sail
and sail structure, and elaborate navigation and fire vier IS approximatelv 30 feet above increased during LPSS conversion
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1 AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT SUBMARINE (LPSS): RAYBACK" TYPE
Name No. Builder aid down Launched Commissioned LPSS Comm.
•QRAYBACK LPSS 574 (exSSG 574) Ma Island Naval Shipyard IJuly 1954 2 July 1957 7 Mar 1958 9 May 1969
Displacerrent, tons 2 670 standard : 3 650 submerged construction programme, but redesigned in 1956 to mess 67 troops and carry their equipment including
Length, teet {metres) 334 (701-8) oa provide a Regulus missile launching capability completed
, landing craft or swimmer delivery vehicles (SDV). Her
Beam, feet {metres) 30 (9 0) as SSG 574 m 1958. similar in design to the Growler torpedo tubes and hence attack capability are retained.
Draft, feet (metres) 19 (5 8) (SSG 577) See Growler listing for basic design notes. As completed (SSG) the Grayback had an overall length
Torpedo tubes 8—21 men (533 mm) 6 fwd 2 aft ,
The Grayback probably will be decommissioned in mid- of 322 ft 4 in; lengthened 12 ft during LPSS conversion.
Main engines 3 diesels (Fairbanks Morse); 1975. Conversion was authorised in Fiscal Year 1 965 programme
4 500 bhp/2 electric motors and completed in June 1969; delayed because of higher
(Elliott) 5 600 shp; 2 shafts
. priorities being allocated to other submarine projects.
Complement 87 (9 officers, 78 enlisted men) CONVERSION The Grayback began conversion to a
Troops 67 (7 officers, 60 enlisted men) transport submarine at the San Francisco Bay Naval ELECTRONICS. Fitted with BaG-4 passive fire control
Shipyard (Mare Island) in November 1967. The sonar (note three fin-like PUFF sonar domes). See
conversion was originally estimated af SI 5 200 000 but "Tang" class listing for details.
The Grayback has been fully convened to a transport was actually about S30 000 000. She was reclassified
submarine and is officially classified as an amphibious from SSG to LPSS on 30 Aug 1968 (never officially
warfare ship She was originally intended to be an attack designated APSS) PHOTOGRAPHS Bow and stern views of the Grayback
submarine, being authorised in the Fiscal Year 1953 new During conversion the Grayback was fitted to berth and m the 1972-1973 edition.
appear
GRAY8ACK (LPSS 574) 1969, United States Nivy
4 ATTACK SUBMARINES (S S) TANG" CLASS
Displacement, tons 2 100 surface: 2 700 submerged Launched Commissioned

Length, feet (rr !S) 287 (87 4) oa •TANG SS 563 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 18 Apr 1949 19 June 1951 25 Oct 1951
Beam, feet (me 212(83) •WAHOO SS 565 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 24 Oct 1949 16 Oct 1951 30 May 1952
(met
Draft, feel 19 (62)
)
•TROUT SS 566 Electric Boat Co, Groton 1 Dec 1949 21 Aug 1951 27 June 1952
Torpedo tubes 8-21 in (533 mm) 6 fwd, 2 aft
Main engines 3 diesels (Fairbanks-Morse);

'GUDGSON SS 567 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 20 May 1950 11 June 1952 21 Nov 1952
4 500 bhp/2 electric motors,

5 600 shp; 2 shafts
Six submarines of this class were constructed, incorpor-

ating improvements based on German World War II
submarine developments. The Tang was authorised in
the Fiscal Year 1947 new construction programme
Wahoo and Trout in FY 1948, and Gudgeon in FY 1949
The Gudgeon was the first US submarine to circum-
navigate the world during Sep 1 957-Feb 1 958.
All remaining submarines of this class are active
ELECTRONICS. BQG-4 fire control sonar fitted in some

of these submarines; the small, fin-like structures are
antenna domes for the sonar (referred to as PUFFS — an
acronym for Passive Underwater Fire Control Feasibility
System).
ENGINEERING. Tang. Trout and Wahoo were originally

powered by compact, radial type engine produced after
a
five years ofdevelopment work, comprising a 1 6-cylinder
2-cycle plant, mounted vertically with four rows of
cylinders radially arranged. These new engines were
half the weight and two-thirds the size of the engines
previously available for submarines. They proved to be
unsatisfactory and were replaced by machinery similar
to that in Gudgeon which has Fairbanks-Morse high
speed lightweight engines mounted horizontally The
electric motors are Elliott in Tang, General Electric in
Wahoo and Trout. Westinghouse in Gudgeon.
Snorkel fitted as in all later US nuclear and conven-
tionally propelled submarines
RECONSTRUCTION, All six submarines of this class

were with an overall length of 269 ft 2 in. The
built
units had engines replaced during the
their original diesel
late 1950s were cut in half and a 9 ft section inserted
amidships. All six submarines were modernised during
the 1960's with the installation of improved electronics
equipment and other features; additional sections were
added to give an overall length of 287 ft.
DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS

Trigger (SS 564) transferred to Italy on 10 July 1973;
Harder (SS 568) transferred to Italy on 15 Mar 1974
(corrections to previous editions). WAHOU (bS 565) .'958, United States Navy.
UNITED STATES 401
Submarines— co/7//>7tyec/
1 RESEARCH SUBMARINE (AGSS): "DOLPHIN'
Ntme No. Buildtr Launched Commitsiontd
Length, feet 152 'DOLPHIN AGSS 555 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 8 June 1968 17 Aug 1968
Beam, feet 19 3
Diameter, feet 18 (maximum)
Torpedo tubes Removed
Main engines Diesel/electnc (2 Detroit 12V71 1
diesels), 1 500 hp; 1 sfiaft
Speed, knots 1 2 + submerged
A^y-i
plus 4 to 7 scientists
The Dolphin Is an auxiliary submarine specifically designed

r 1
deep-diving operations Authorised in Fiscal Year
^^^m
^H
for
1961 new construction programme, but delayed because
of changes in mission and equipment coupled with
higher priorities being given to other submarine projects i
The Dolphin is fitted for deep-ocean sonar and oceano-
graphic research. She is highly automated and has three
H
w<^ Wk
computer-operated systems, a safety sysiem, hovering WKJ.'"^ '^^^r^^l
system, and one that is classified The digital-computei
submarine safety system monitors equipment and provides
data on closed-circuit television screens; malfunctions in
equipment or trends towards potentially dangerous "'W^-^
^^^^^3|
!
situations set off an alarm and if they are not corrected
wm
within the prescribed time the system, unless overridden
by an operator, automatically brings the submarine to the
surface. There are several research stations for scientists
in the Dolphin and she is fitted to take water samples
01^ „ ^^^
"^1
m
down to her operating (test) depth. The single, ex-
.-'3
maH M
perimental torpedo tube was removed in 1970.
Underwater endurance is limited (endurance and
habitability were considered of secondary importance in
design) On 24 Nov 1968 the Dolphin "descended to a
depth greater than that recorded by any other operational
submarine "according to official statements
fM 1^.
CLASSIFICATION. The Dolphins number was taken
from a block (551-562) authorised but cancelled late in DOLPHIN (AGSS 555) United States Navy
World War II with no construction being assigned.
(Submarines built in Norway and Denmark were assigned
the hull numbers SS 553 and SS 554, respectively, for
seconoary slruclures
reduce weight a
lo STATUS. Completed inearly 1969, approximately five
financial accounting purposes; hull numbers SS 551 and

critical tacior n retaining buoyancy
at deep depths No years behind official schedule at time of keel laying.
conveniional diving planes are mounied improved The Dolphin is in commission and has a commanding
SS 552 in this series were assigned to the late hunter-
rudder desigr and other features provide manoeuvnnc officer.
killer submarines Bass, ex-SSK 2 and Bonita ex-SSK 3
control and hovering capabil ly Access is through a
respectively).
single hatch in the pressure hull (openin g into sail PHOTOGRAPHS Note the Dolphins rounded, constant-
structure) diameter hull configuration in the above photograph:
note her small deck area, narrow sail structure raised
DESIGN The Dolphin has a constant diameter cylm periscope A photoc,raph of the Dolphin being launched,
drical pressure hull approximately 1 5 feet in outer diameter ENGINEERING. Fitted with 330 cell silver zinc battery. showing her stern configuration, appeared in the 1970-
closed at both ends with hemispherical heads Pressure Submerged endurance is approximately 24 hours with 1971 edition and a photograph of the Dolphin design
hull fabricated of HY-80 steel wuh aluminium and (ibre- an at-sea endurance of 14 days. model appeared in the 1969-1970 edition
DOLPHIN (AGSS 555) United States Navy
1 RESEARCH SUBMARINE (AGSS) ALBACORE" TYPE

Name No Builder Launched Commissioned
ALBACORE AGSS 569 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 1 Aug 1953 5 Dec 1953
Displacement, tons 1 500 surface; 1 850 submerged The Albacore was decommissioned and placed in reserve featuring the stern planes
an "X" configuration, a
in
Length, feet {metres) 210 5 {63 6) oa on 1 Sep 1972. system of ten hydraulic operated dive brakes around the
Beam, feet {metres) 27 5 {8 4) hull amidships, a dorsal rudder, and a new bow sonar
Draft, feel {metres) 18 5 (5 6) dome Phase IV modifications from Dec 1962 to Mar
Torpedo tubes None 1965 during which a silver-zinc battery was installed and
Wain engines 2 diesels, radial pancake type EXPERIMENTAL The Albacore has been extensively counter-rotating stern propellers rotating around the same
(General tVlotors) electric motor modified to test advanced submarine design and engin- axis ware fitted.
(Westinghouse) 15 000 shp, 1 eering concepts
The Albacore conducted trials with towed sonar arrays
shaft Phase Imodifications were made from July 1954 to from May to July 1966
Speed knots 25 on surface, 33 subnêrged February 1955 to eliminate the many "bugs' inherent
All modifications were made at the Ports/nouth
Complement 52 (5 officers. 47 men) with completely new construction and equipment. Naval
Shipyard.
Phase II modifications from Dec 1955 to Mar 1956
during which conventional propeller-judder-stern diving
High speed experimental submarine. Conventionally plane arrangement was modified; the new design
powered submarine of radical design with new hull form provided for the propeller to be installed aft of the
which makes her faster and more manoeuverable than any control surfaces. (At this time a small auxiliary rudder PHOTOGRAPH. Note stern rudder configuration;
other conventional submarine Officially described as a
on the sail was removed) rounded without superstructure deck common to
hull
hydrodynamic test vehicle. Streamlined, whale shaped A concave bow sonar dome was fitted for tests in 1 960. previous and contemporary submarines. Round
without the naval flat-topped deck Conning tower Phase III modifications from Nov 1960 to Aug 1961 electronic 'ball' antenna on sail structure. Deck cleats
resembles a fish's dorsal fin during which an entirely new stern was installed and other equipment are recessed into hull.
402 UNITED STATES
ALBACORE (AGSS 569) United States Navy
2 ATTACK SUBMARINES (S S) UPPY III TYPE
Oisplacement, 1 1 975 standard , 2 450 submerged Name No. Builder Laid down Launcfied Commissioned
Length, feet {rr, ) 326-5 (99 4) oa CLAMAGORE SS 343 Electric Boat Co (Grotor 1, Conn; 1 16 Mar 1944 25 Feb 1945 28 June1945
Beam, feet {me 27 {8-2) TIRU SS 416 Mare Island Navy Yard 17 Apr 1944 16 Sep 1947 1 Sep 1948
Draft, feet {met 17 (5 2)
Torpedo tubes 10—21 mcfi (533 mm) 6 fwd,
4 aft
Main engines Clamagore 4 diesels, (General
Motors), 6 400 bhp, Tiru 3
diesels (Fairbanks Morse),
4 800 btip/2 electric motors
(General Electric); 5 400 sfip,
2 shafts
Speed, knots approx 20 surface; 1 5 rge(

Nine submarines of the" Balao" and "Tench" classes were

modernised under the GUPPY III programme in 1960-
1962, Fifteen additional planned GUPPY III conversions
were dropped in favour of new construction nuclear-
propelled submarines-
The CIcmagcre and Tiru are the last of 52 submarines of
World War II ccnstructicn modernised under the GUFPY
progian-ime (an acronym for Greater Underwater Pro-
pulsion Project) both are expected to be transferred to
;
Turkey ctrirg 1975.
CONVERSION. The GUPPY III concept evolved after

World War II as a method to improve the underwater
perfcrmance of existing US submarines The concept
was based on the German Type XXI submarines which
weie nâssed produced in U44-1245. The Type >XI
characteristics included a streamlined hull and super-
structure, snorkel, and increased battery power The US CLAMAGORE (SS 343) and CORPORAL (SS 346) Unitea Siaies Navy
Navy's GUPPY conversions bad similar features, with
resulting increases in underwater speed and endurance.
ELECTRONICS Both submarines are fitted with the

BQR-2 sonar and BQG-4 fire control sonar
ENGINEERING Fitted with two increased capacity,

1 26-cell electric batteries also snorkel to permit operation
;
of diesel engines to charge batteries and for propulsion

while at periscope depth.
PHOTOGRAPHS. Small, fin-like structures on these

submarines are antenna domes for the BOG-4 fire control
sonar (referred to as PUFFs— ar acronym for Passive
Underwater Fire control Feasibility System, an anti-
submarine targeting system) GUPPY conversions have
rounded bows as opposed to "ship" bows in streamlined
fleet-type submarines

Volador (SS 490). Pickerel (SS 524) transferred to
Italy on 1 8 Aug 1 972 Trumpetf ish (SS 425) transferr-
;
ed to Brazil on 15 Oct 1973; Remora (SS 487)

transferred to Greece on 29 Oct 1973; Cobbler
(SS 344), Corporal (SS 346) transferred to Turkey on
21 Nov 1973: Greenfish (SS 351) transferred to 19b9 United Stalps Nav
Brazil on 30 Nov 1973
TIRU (SS 416)
UNITED STATES 403
1 RESEARCH SUBMARINE (AGSS) Tl G RO N E
Displacement, tons 1840 standard ; 2 400 submerged L^'d dov^n
^""''". Laar^ched Commissioned
Length, feet (metres) 312 (95 1) oa IGRONE
irpnîUF a;^qq.iq
AGSS 419 P
Portsmouth m
Navy v
Yard 8 May 1944 20 July 1944 25 Oct 1944
Draft, feet (metres) 16 5 (50)
Torpedo tubes 10—21 incfi (533 mm) 6 fwd,
4 aft
Main engines 4 diesels (Fairbanks Morse),
5 400 bfip/4 electric meters
(General Electric) ; 2 shafts
Speed, knots approx 20 surface ; 1 submerged
-^^>»'-
Originally a "Tench" class fleet submarine refitted as a
radar picket submarine in 1 947-1 948, being provided with
elaborate air search radars and an air control centre.
Reverted to fleet submarine status in 1 959 with the end of
the submarine radar picket programme Subsequently
fitted with large bow sonar installation and used for
research and experimental work
Disposal of the Tigrone has been periodically delayed she ;
probably will be the last submarine of World War II con-

struction in active US service,
CLASSIFICATION. Tigrone changed from SS to radar
picket submarine (SSR) on 31 Mar 1948; reverted to
SS designation on 15 Aug 1959; changed to auxiliary
submarine (AGSS) on 1 Dec 1963.
ENGINEERING. Fitted with snorkel installation
PHOTOGRAPHS. Note large bpw sonar structure
housing surface ship sonar installed for acoustic research
Two "ball" electronic antennas are fitted atop the sonar
structure similar antennas are found on the bows of later
;
US nuclear-propelled submarines and on some Soviet TIGRONE (AGSS 419) Nivy

1968. United Stttes
undersea craft.
1AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT S U B fW A R I N E (LPSS SEALION TYPE

Displacement, tons 2 145 surface; 2 500 submerged Laid down
Length, feet (metres) 311-5 (950) SEALION LPSS 315 Elect 25 Feb 1943
Torpedo tubes Removed
Guns Removed
Main engines 2 diesels (General Motors), 2 305
bhp/4 electric motors (General
Electric) ; 2 shafts
Troops 160
Originally a "Balao" class submarine converted to

underwater transport for carrying Marines, commandos
or frogmen m covert operations where surface ships
would be too vulnerable The Sea/ion was to have been
replaced by conversion of the Growler (SSG 577) to a
transport submarine; however, conversion of Growler
was cancelled.
The Sealion was decommissioned and placed in reserve
in Feb 1970.
The Sealion the last submarine of World
is War II
construction remaining on the Naval Register.
CLASSIFJCATION. changed from

Sealion SS to
transport submarine (SSP) in March 1948: changed to
auxiliary transport submarine(ASSP) in January 1950;
changed to APSS in October 1956; changed again to
amphibious transport submarine (LPSS) on 1 Jan 1969
CONVERSION. The Sealion was converted to a transport

submarine at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard in 1948.
Alltorpedo tubes and half of her diesel propulsion plant
were removed to provide berthing for 16C) troops;
stowage provided for rubber rafts and other equipment in
enlarged superstructure deck bft of conning tower. SEALION (LPSS 315) ?965. United Slates Navy
ENGINEERING. Fitted with snorkel installation.
GUNNERY. The two 40 mm single guns shown on STATUS. In 1 960 the Sea//on was assigned to operation-
conning tower steps were removed prior to the Sealion al reserve training duties; recommissioned late in 1961
being decommissioned. with increase of US conventional warfare capabililies.
GUPPY SUBMARINES (SS 349) stricken on 15 Jan 1971 Halfbeak (SS 352) ;
1 Oct 1 972, Quiflback (SS 424) stricken on 23 Mar 1 973
stricken on 1 July 1971 Catfish (SS 339) transferred
; Menhaden (SS 377) stricken on 1 5 Aug 1 973 Tirante;
Except for the two GUPPY III submarines listed on to Argentina on 1 July 1971 Cubera (SS 347) transferred
;
(Sb 420) stricken on 1 Oct 1973; Jallao (SS 368)
the previous page, all other U.S. submarines modernised to Venezuela on 5 Jan 1972; Grampus (SS 523^ to stricken on 26 June 1974.
under the GUPPY programmes have been stricken or Brazil 13 May 1972; Sirago (SS 485) stricken on 1
transferred (with two submarines lost operationally, the June 1972; Odax (SS 484) transferred to Brazil on 8 GUPPY lA TYPE
Cochino (SS 345) of the GUPPY II type off Norway July 1 972 Dogfish (SS 350) to Brazil on 28 July 1 972
,

;
in 1949, and the Stickleback (SS415) of the GUPPY Sea Leopard (SS 483) transferred to Brazil on 27 Mar
IIA type off Hawaii in 1958). 1973; Cutlass (SS 478) transferred to Taiwan China Sea Robin (SS 407) stricken on 1 Oct 1970; Chivo
A total of 52 submarines of World War II construction on 12 Apr 1973; Grenadier (SS 525) transferred to (SS 341) transferred to Argentina on 1 July 1971;
were modernised to GUPPY configurations between Venezuela on 15 May 1973; Amberjack (SS 522) Chopper (IXSS 342/AGSS 342/SS 342) stricken on
1946 and 1962. See 1973-1974 and previous editions transferred to Brazil on 17 Oct 1973; Tusk (SS 426) 1 Oct 1971; Caiman (SS 323) transferred to Turkey
for characteristics. transferred to Taiwan China on 18 Oct 1973. on 30 June 1 972 Blackfin (SS 322) stricken on 1 5 Sep
;
1972; Becuna (SS 319/AGSS 319), Blenny (SS 324,/

GUPPY III TYPE AGSS 324), Atule (SS 403/AGSS 403), Sea Poacher
Volador (SS 490), Pickerel (SS 524) transferred to
GUPPY IIA TYPE (SS 406/AGSS 406), Tench (SS 41 7/AGSS 41 7) stricken
Italy on 18 Aug 1972; Trumpetfish (SS 425) stricken
on 15 Aug 1973.
on 1 5 Oct 1 973 Remora (SS 487) transferred to Greece
;
Razorback (SS 394) transferred to Turkey on 30 Nov TRAINING SUBMARINES (SST)
on 29 Oct 1 973 Cobbler (SS 344), Corporal (SS 346)
;
1970, Sea Fox (SS 402) transferred to Turkey on 15 All specifically designated target and training submarines
stricken on 21 Nov 1 973 Greenf ish (SS 351 ) stricken on
;
Dec 1970, Ronquil (SS 396) transferred to Spam on 1 have been stricken. See 1973-1974 and previous
19 Dec 1973; Clamagore (SS 343). Tiru (SS 416) July 1971, Pomtret (SS391) and Thornback (SS418) editions for characteristics.
stricken in June 1974. transferred to Turkey on 1 July 1971 Hardhead (SS 365)
;
The former "hunter-killer" type submarine Barracuda
GUPPY II TYPE transferred to Greece on 26 July 1972. Entemedor (SS-T3/SST 3/SSK 1 ) stncken on 1 Oct 1 973.
(Sa340) and Trutta (SS 421 to Turkey on 31 July 1 972
) . The built-for-the-purpose training submarines Mackerel
DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS Th'readfin (SS410) to Turkey on 18 Aug 1972;Picuda (SST 1/AGSS 570) and Marlin (SST 2) stricken on 31
Pomodon (SS 486) stricken on Aug 1 1970. Diodon (SS 382) and Bang (SS 385) transferred to Spain on Jan 1973.
404 UNITED STATES
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
The US Navy operated 1 4 aircraft carriers Into 1 974. The designated CVX until specific characteristics are deter- The sea control ship will operate less-capable aircraft than
completion of the nuclear-propelled Nimitz (CVAN 68) mined. "1
he first CVX is believed scheduled for the Fiscal the aircraft carriers listed herein, will be a slower ship,
late in 1974 was to permit a temporary return to a 15- Year 1978 new construction programme and have minimal shipboard weapons and sensors.
carrier force level. According to official statements, CVX conceptual studies Thus, the sea control ship is perhaps comparable with the
At 1 4 ships the US
Navy's total carrier force is at the lowest and preliminary design work are underway, oriented esccrt or ""jeep"" aircraft carrier of World War II with respect
level since theKorean War (1950-1953) Although the toward ship dimensions, propulsion system, and other to both characteristics and role.
number of attack aircraft carriers had declmed to 1 4 ships features that would be ccmpatible with a design-to-cost
in 1959-1960, durmg the past two decades as many as gcfl of about $550 000 000 (in Fiscal Year 1 973 dollars)
nine £nti-submarine aircraft carriers (CVS) were also in T IS compares to a cost of about twice that for the last
I
TRAINING CARRIER. The ""Hancock"' class carrier
service for a total carrier force of over 20 ships. The "Nimitz" class carrier.
Lexingtcn (CVT 16) operates as a training carrier and is
specialised anti-submarine carriers have been discarded Inclficiol estimates provide for a CVX of about 50 000 to
based at Pensacola, Florida. The ship has no aircraft
and all attack carriers (CVA/CVAN) will be provided with CO 000 tons full load, capable of embarking an air wing of
maintenance or arrriing capabilities, and hence cannot be
anti-submarine helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, and per/.aps 70 aircraft (compared to about 1 00 fcr a 90 000
considered as a combat ship. In an emergency situation
the related command centres to permit the ships to function ten "iMimit? class ship)
"
Key factors in the final deter-
aircraft could be embarked to conduct anti-submarine or
as multi-mission "aircraft carriers" (CV/CVN). mirncn of the CVX charecteristics could be the amphibious assault operations on a very restricted basis.
In addition to the Nimitz. two other nuclear-propelled capabilities of future V/SIOL high-performance aircraft
The designation CVT officially is classified as an auxilia-y
aircraft carriers are under construction. With the nuclear- and the question of nuclear propulsion The value of
ship.
propelled Enterprise (CVAN 65) and eight ships of the nuclear propulsion has been amply demonstrated in over
conventional "Forrestal"" classes, the Navy will have 12 a decade of operations by the carrier Enterprise. How-
"modern"" carriers in service in the early 1980s. By that ever, an aircraft carrier, perhaps more than any other
time the five surviving attack carriers of World War ll-era warship, is tied to attendant escorts and to underway AIR WINGS Each large attack carrier normally operates
construction, two ""Hancock"' class and three "'Midway"' replenishment forces (for aircraft fuels and munitions) ,
an air wing of 85 to 95 aircraft two fighter squarirons with
;
class ships, will have been discarded (although one thus in many situations the nuclear carrier's high sustained 24 F-4 Phantoms or F-1 4 Tomcats as they become avail-
possibly would be retained as a training ship) It was speeds cannot be fully exploited able, two or three light attack squadrons with 24 or 36
planned to decommission the two smaller ships, the The four nuclear carriers available in the 1980s will A-7 Corsairs, one medium attack squadron with 9 or 1 2
Hancock (CVA 1 9) and Oriskany. (CVA 34) in 1 974-1 975, provide four quick reartxn-nuclear task groups, two in A-6 Intruders, and smaller squadrons or detachments
reducing the carrier force level to 1 3 ships. However, the each ocean area. In \i3w of increasing ship costs, the with three or four RA-5C Vigilantes for reconnaissance,
difficulties encountered in home porting a US carrier in reluctance of the navy to request and of the Congress to four EA-6B Prowlers for electronic warfare, four E-2L
Greece and the recent need to deploy a carrier periodically provide large amounts of ""front end"" money to finance Hawkeyes for early warning, and four KA-6 Intruders for
in the Indian Ocean has led to retention of these two older nuclear surface ships (with resulting lower operational in-flight refueling.
carriers. costs), and the probable need for replacement carriers In the CV/CVN configuration the carrier trade off A-7
Currently the Navy has six carriers in the Atlantic and during the remainder of the 20th Century, the CVX could Corsiars and possibly RA-EC Vigilantes for a ten-plane
eight in the Pacific, with two of these ships normally evolve as a non-nuclear ship squadron of S-2 Tracker or S-3 Viking anti-submarine
forward deployed in the Mediterranean and three in the aircraft, and eight SH-3 Sea King helicopters. The
western Pacific-Indian Ocean areas All carriers are ""Nimitz" class ships will accommodate all of the above
based in US ports and forward deploy for about six months SEA CONTROL SHIPS. The Navy"s plans to construct simultaneously.
at a time, except for the carrier Midway (CVA 41 )which eight so-called Sea Control Ships (SCS) are described in The "Hancock" class ships operate F-8 Crusader fighters,
was homeported in Japan during 1973 the subsequent listing of Surface Combatants in this A-7 Corsair attack planes, RF-8G Crusader photo-
edition of Jane's Fighting Ships. This categorisation reconnaissance airvraft, EKA-SB Skywarriors in the
follows the US Navys consideration of the ship. With electronic warfare-tanker role, and E-1B Tracers for
ADVANCED AIRCRAFT CARRIERS. The first carriers respect to actual capabilities the sea control ship concept airborne early warning.
of the "Forrestal" design will reach their 30th year of does "fit"" between aircraft carriers and the various Attack carriers generally have a C-1 Trader carrier on-
service in the mid-1980s and a replacement programme missile-armed cr_isers, fr, gates, and destroyers described board delivery (COD) cargo aircraft and UH-2 utility
is being planned This follows-on carrier has been under Surface Combatants. helicopters assigned.
3 N U C L E AR PO W
- E R E D ATTACK AIRCRAFT CARRIERS (CVAN/CVN): "NIMITZ" CLASS
Displacement, tons 91 400 full load Name No. Builders Laid down Launch Commission
Length, feet (metres) 1 040(37 7 0)wlJ 0S2 {3320) oa NIMITZ CVAN Newport News 22 June 1968 13 May 1972 late 1974
Beam, feet (metres) 134 (40 8) DWIGHT EISENHOWER CVAN

D. Newport News 14 Aug 1970 Oct 1974 early 1976
Draft, feet (metres) 37 (113) CARL VINSON CVN Newport News Nov 1975 Mar 1979 1981
Flight deck width,
feet (metres) 252 (76 8)
Catapults 4 steam
Aircraft approx 100
Missiles 3 Basic Point Defence Missile
System (BPDMS) launchers with
Sea Sparrow missiles
Mam engines Geared steam turbines; 260 000
shp 4 shafts
;
Nuclear reactors 2 pressurised-water cooled

Speed, knots 30 +
Complement 3 300 plus approx 2 800 assigned
to air wing for a total of 6 100
per ship
The lead ship for this class and the worlds second
nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was ordered 9i years
such ship, the USS Enterprise
after the first The Nimitz
was authorised in the Fiscal Year 1967 new construction
programme; the Dwight D. Eisenhower in the FY 1970
programme, and the Carl Vinson in the FY 1973-1974
programmes. All three ships are being constructed by
the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co
(Virginia), the only US shipyard now capable of construct-
ing large, nuclear-propelled warships
The completion of the first two ships is being delayed
approximately one year because of delays in the delivery
and testing of nuclear plant components The Eisen-
hower is contracted for delivery to the Navy 21 months
after the Nimitz. The delays in these ships could further
increase their costs. (See Fiscal notes).
DESIGNATION The third ship of this class is designated

an "aircraft carrier (CV) because she will carry fighter,
'
anack, and anti-submarine aircraft; the other ships will

be modified to CV status after completion
NIMITZ (CVAN 68) at launching 1972, United States Navy. PHI T. Hilton Putnam
ELECTRONICS. These ships will have the Naval The two cores inone of these carriers will have the energy Chester W Nimitz who was Commander m-Chief Pacific
Tactical Data System (NTDS) and the following radars; equivalent to 462 000 000 gallons (US) or 1 620 000 Fleet Commander-in-Chief Pacific Ocean Areas
and
SPS-10 surface search, SPS-43A two-dimensional air long tons of fuel oil. during WorldWar II. and Chief of Naval Operations
search, and SPS-48 three-dimensional air search, and from December 1945 to December 1947
SPN-42, SPN-43, and SPN-44 navigation equipment. FISCAL. The latest reported ship costs for the "Nimitz" The Dwight D. Eisenhower is believed the first major
These ships will not have sonar. class programme are $594 000 000 for the Nimitz. US surface warship to be named for an Army officer;
S679 000 000 for the Eishenhower, and $956 000 000 for General of the Army Eisenhower commanded Allied
the Vinson. In addition, each ship will have "'outfitting Forces in Western Europe in 1944-45. subsequently was
and post-delivery" costs (amounting to an estimated first Supreme Allied Commander in NATO, and President
ENGINEERING These carriers will each have only two
1 953 to January 1 961
of the United States from January
nuclear reactors compared to the eight reactors required $16 000 000 for the Vinson). The Vinson was funded .
(or the carrier Enterprise The nuclear cores for the with $299 000 000 in the FY 1 973 budget and $657 000 The CVAN 69 was named Eisenhower on 21 Feb 1970;
reactors in these ships are expected 10 provide sufficient 000 in the FY 1974 budget renamed Dwight D. Eisenhower on 25 May 1970. but
Secretary of Defense Laird dedicated the ship as the
energy for the ships to each steam for at least 1 3 years an
estimated 800 000 to 1 million miles between "refuelling" NOMENCLATURE The Nimilz honours Fleet Admiral "USS Eisenhower" at the keel laying on 15 Aug 1970.
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Aircraft Carners— continued
CLASS—
The Carl Vinson is believed the first US navai snip to be
named for a living person since the American Revolution

when a small naval craft was named Franklin for American
patriot Benjamin Franklin. Carl Vinson was a member
of the House of Representatives from Georgia from 1914
to 1965, he served as Chairman of the House Naval
Committee and
Affairs later the House Armed Services
Committee
PHOTOGRAPHS The Nimitz is shown on the previous

page at "launching" (flooding of building dock)
The photograph at right shows the John F Kennedy
(CVA 67) at anchor in a Mediterranean port TheSPS-48
radar antenna on the separate after mast appears to
dominate the ship's island structure in tiis photograph
The Forrestal photograph below shows 55 aircraft or just
over half of the ship's air wing "spotted" on the flight
deck. Note the several hundred sailors spelling out the
word "people" on t le forward portion of the flight deck.
The four earlier "Forrestal carriers can be distinguished
"
from the later ships by the farther forward position of the

island structure in the earlier ships. JOHN F. KENNEDY (CVA 67) (see following page) 1973, Giorgio Arra
FORRESTAL (CVA 59) United States Navy. PHI D. Withrow

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4 ATTACK AIRCRAFT CARRIERS (CVA/CV): "KITTY HAWK" CLAS!
Name No Builder i3id down Launched Commissioned
•KITTY HAWK CM 63 New York Shipbuilding Corp, Camden, NJ 27 Dec 1956 21 May 1960 29 Apr 1961
'CONSTELLATION CVA 64 New York Naval Shipyard 14 Sep 1957 8 Oct 1960 27 Oct 1961
•AMERICA CVA 66 Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co 9 Jan 1961 1Feb 1964 23 Jan 1365
•JOHN F. KENNEDY CVA 67 Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co 22 Oct 1964 27 May 1967 7 Sep 4968
Displacement, tons
Kitty Hawk 60 1 00 standard 80 ; 800 full load
Constellation 60 1 00 standard 80 , 800 full load
America 60 300 standard 80 ; 800 full load
John F Kennedy 61 000 standard 87 ; 000 full load
Length, feet {metres 990 {301 8) wl
Kitty Hawk 1 062 5 {323-9) oa
Constellation 1 072 5 {326-9) oa
America JFK 1047-5 {319-3) 03
Beam, feet {metres)
Kitty Hawk.
Constellation 129 5 {38 5)
America. JFK. 130 {39 6)
Draft, feet {metres) 35 9 {10 9)
Flight deck width,
feet, {metres)
JF.K 252 {76-9) maximum
Others 249 {76-0) maximum
Catapults 4 steam
approx 85 in Kitty Hawk and
Constellation: approx 95 in
America and John F Kennedy
Missile launchers 2 twin Terrier surface-to-air
launchers (Mk 10) in Kitty Hawk,
Constellation, America
3 Basic Point Defence Missile
Sea Sparrow missiles in John F.
Kennedy
Main engines 4 geared turbines Westinghouse)
(

Boilers 8—1 200 psi {83 4 kglcm')
(Foster Wheeler)
Speed 35 knots
Complement 2 795 (1 50 officers, approx 2 645
enlisted men) plus approx 2 150 JOHN F, KENNEDY (CVA 67) 1973, United States Navy
assigned to attack air wing for a
total of 4 950 officers and
enlisted men per ship
These ships were built to an improved "Forrestal" design DESIGN. These ships are officially considered to be of a MISSILES. The three Terrier-armed ships have an MklO
and are easily recognised by their smaller island structure different design than the "Forrestal" class. The island Mod 3 launcher on the starboard quarter and a Mod 4
which is set further aft than the superstructure in the four structure is smaller and set farther aft in the newer ships launcher on the post quarter.
"Forrestal" class ships. Lift arrangements also differs (see with two deck-edge lifts forward of the superstructure.
design notes). The Kitty Hawk was authorised in Fiscal a thirdlift aft of the structure, and the port-side left on the
The America has updated Terrier launchers and guidance
Year 1956 new construction programme, the Constella- after quarter (compared with two lifts aft of the island and system that can accommodate Standard missiles; the
tion in FY 1 957, the America in FY 1 961 and the John , the port-side lift at the forward end of the angled deck in Constellation and Kitty Hawk retain older Terrier HT
F. Kennedy in FY 1 963. Completion of the Constellation the earlier ships) This lift arrangement considerably systems.
was delayed because of a fire which ravaged her in the improves flight deck operations. All four of these ships Three Sea Sparrow BPDMS launchers were fitted in the
New York Naval Shipyard in December 1960. Con- also have a small radar mast aft of the island structure. John F. Kennedy early in 1969.
struction of the John F. Kennedy was delayed because of The John F. Kennedy and America have stem anchors
debate over whether to provide her with conventional or because of their bow sonar domes.
NOMENCLATURE US are
aircraft carriers generally
nuclear propulsion. ELECTRONICS All four ships of this class have highly named after battles and historic ships. However, the Kitty
Construction costs were $265 200 000 for Kitty Hawk, sophisticated electronic equipment including the Naval Hawk better honours the site where the Wright brothers
$264 500 000 for Constellation, $248 800 000 for Tactical Data System (NTDS). The America and John made their historic flightsthan the converted aircraft
America, and $277 000 000 for John F. Kennedy. F. Kennedy have bow-mounted SQS-23 sonar, the first ferry of that name which served in World War II, The
US attack carriers with anti-submarine sonar (several Constellation remembers a frigate built in 1 797 and a later
CLASSIFICATION. Officially known as the "Kitty ASW carriers have been fitted with sonar during modernis- ship still afloat at Baltimore, Maryland, although'no longer
Hawk" class; generally referred to as improved "Forres- ations). in Navy commission. The name "America" was previously
tals". The John F. Kennedy Is officially a separate
All four ships have SPS-43 search radar antenna on carried by a 74-gun ship of the line launched in 1782,
one-ship class.
island structure three ships also have a three-dimensional and presented to France, by the racing schooner which
;
These ships are being modified to operate as multi- SPS-52 search radar antenna on island and an SPS-30 gave her name to the America's Cup, and by the German
purpose aircraft carriers, embarking anti-submarine search radar antenna on second mast while the John liner Amerika which was taken over by the US Navy in
aircraft as well as fighter/attack aircraft. Kitty Hawk F Kennedy has SPS-48 antenna on second mast, being World War I, renamed, and used as a troop transport
redesignated CV 63 vice CVA 63 on 29 Apr 1973. The fitted with SPS-58 radar to detect low-flying aircraft The John F. Kennedy remembers the martyred president
three other ships were to be modified for CV operations and missiles. All ships have TACAN navigation pods who was assassinated in 1963, The destroyer Joseph
during 1974-1975. or "bee-hives". P. Kennedy Jr. (DD 850) honours his older brother who
AMERICA (CVA 66)

Drawing by A. D. Baker
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Aircraft Carriers — continued
"KITTY HAWK" C\.t<SS— continued PHOTOGRAPHS. Note the angled funnel and Sea
was killed in a bomber explosion over England ir World Sparrow BPDMS launchers of the John F. Kennedy
War II. These ships can be distinguished from the earlier "Forres-
JOHN F KENNEDY (CVA 67) 1973 United States Navy PHI D D De
AMERICA (CVA 66) 7972, United States Navy. PH3 G. R. Stromquist
CONSTELLATION (CVA 64) 1971- United States Navy. PHI V. P. Kaon

408 UNITED STATES
Aircraft Carriers— continued
N UC LE AR POWE - R E D ATTACK AIRCRAFT CAR? ,*.

ENTERPRISE" TYPE
Name No Builder iaid down Commissioned
•ENTERPRISE CVAN 65 Newport
N News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co 4 Feb 1958 25 Nov 1961

Length, feet (metres) 1040(J770)wl;1 123(34? 3) oa
Draft, feet (metres) 35 8 (10 8)
Flight deck width.
feet (metres) 257 (78 3) maximum
Catapults 4 Steam
Aircraft approx 95
Missile launchers 2 Basic Point Defence Missile
Sea Sparrow missiles (see Arma-
ment notes)
Mam engines 4 geared steam turbines (West-
inghouse) approx 280 000 shp;
,
4 shafts
Nuclear reactors 8 pressurised-water cooled A2W
(Westinghouse)
Speed, knots 35
Complement 3 100 (162 officers, approx 2 940
enlisted men) plus 2 400 assigned
to attack air wing for a total of
5 500
The Enterprise was the largest warship ever built at the

time of her construction and will be rivalled in size only
by the nuclear-powered "Nimitz" class ships The
Enterprise was authorised in the Fiscal Year 1958 new
construction programme. She was launched only 19
months after her keel was laid down.
The Enterprise was flagship of Task Force One during
Operation Sea Orbit when the earner the nuclear-powered
cruiser Long Beach (CGN 9), and the nuclear-powered
frigate Bainbridge (DLGN 25) circumnavigated the
world, in 1 964. cruising more than 30 000 miles in 64 days
(underway 57 days) without refuelling
The cost of the Enterprise was $451 300 000
The Fiscal Year 1960 budget provided $35 000 000 to
ENTERPRISE (CVAN 65) 1969. United States Nav
prepare plans and place orders for components of a
second nuclear-powered carrier, but the project was
deferred.
antennas have increased range
ARMAMENT. The Enterprise — "the world's largest
listing for cruiser Long Beach).
and performance (see
The Enterprise has four
ENGINEERING. The Enterprise is the world's second
warship" — was
completed without any armament in an
deck-edge lifts, two forward of island and one aft on
nuclear-powered warship (the cruiser Long Beach was
completed a few months earlier). Design of the first
effort to down construction costs Space for
hold
starboard side and one aft on port side (as in "Kitty Hawk" nuclear powered aircraft carrier began in 1950 and work
Terrier missile system was provided Short-range Sea
Sparrow BPDMS subsequently was installed in late 1 967.
class). continued until 1953 when the programme was deferred
pending further work on the submarine reactor programme.
CLASSIFICATION. The Enterprise will refit as a multi- The large ship reactor project was reinstated in 1954
purpose carrier in 1 975-1 976 will change from CVAN 65
; on the basis of technological advancements made in the
DESIGN. modified "Forrestal" Class design
Built to a to CVN 65. previous 14 months. The Atomic Energy Commission's
The most distinctive feature is the island structure. Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory was given prime
Nuclear propulsion eliminated requirement for smoke ELECTRONICS Fitted with the Naval Tactical Data responsibility for developing the nuclear power plant.
stack and boiler air intakes, reducing size of superstruc- System (NTDS). In addition to SPS-32 and SPS-33 The first of the eight reactors installed in the Enterprise
ture, and reducing vulnerability to battle damage, radio- "billboard" radar systems, the Enterprise has SPS-10 achieved initial criticality on 2 Dec 960, shortly after the
1
activity and biological agents Rectangular fixed-array and SPS-i2 search radars and various navigation radar carrier was launched. After three years of operation
radar antennas ("billboards") are mounted on sides of antennas atop her island structure; SPS-58 radar fitted during which she steamed more than 207 000 miles, the
island; electronic countermeasures (ECM) antennas ring to detect low-flying aircraft and missiles. TACAN Enterprise was overhauled and refuelled from November
cone-shaped upper levels of island structure. Fixed navigation pod caps mast. 1964 to July 1965. Her second set of cores provided
ENTERPRISE (CVAN 65)

Drawing by A. D. Balier
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-.-^''^^ '
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Aircraft Car ners— continued
ENTERPRISE (CVAN 65) 1969, United Stales Nivy
"ENTERPRISE" TYPE — continued

about 300 000 miles steaming The eight cores initially
insfalled in the Enterprise cost S64 000 000 the second
;
set cost about 520 000 000,

The Enterprise underwent an extensive overhaul from
October 1969 to January 1971, which Included installa-
tion of a new set of uranium cores in the ship's eight
nuclear reactors The overhaul and refuelling took
place at the Newport News shipyard. Estimated cost
of the overhaul was approximately S30 000 000, with
»13 000 000 being for non-nuclear repairs and alterations,
and $17 000 000 being associated with installation of
the new nuclear cores (the latter amount being In
addition to the S80 000 000 cost of the eight cores).
This third set of cores is expected to fuel the ship for
10 to 13 years, according to Vice Adm H. G, RIckover,
In addition to virtually unlimited high-speed endurance
nuclear propulsion for aircraft carriers provides additional
space for aviation fuels and ordnance, elimination of stack
gases and smoke which have corrosive effects on
electronic antennas and aircraft, virtually unlimited
electrical power, and tfie ability to quickly change speed
without affecting the number of personnel on watch in
the engineering spaces
There are two reactors for each of the ship's four shafts
The eight reactors feed 32 heat exchangers The
Enterprise developed more horsepower during her
propulsion trials than any other ship in history (officially
ENTERPRISE (CVAN 65) 1968 United Stales ,'Vd.»
"in excess of 200 000 shaft horsepower" subsequently
;
Navy officials stated that she can generate 280 000 hp).
The seventh Enterprise (CV 6) was the most famous US Sea Sparrow missile launcher at near full elevation on
carrier of World War II, She earned 20 battle stars. a sponson on the ships port quarter. In the bottom
NOMENCLATURE. Eight US Navy ships have carried That "Big E" was sold in 1958 and scrapped. photograph on this page an A-6 Intruder with wings
the name Enterprise. The first was a British supply sloop folded Is on the shlp"s forward starboard deck-edge
captured in 1775 and armed for use on Lake Champlain, PHOTOGRAPHS the above photograph elevator.
ENTERPRISE (CVAN 65) 1968, United States Na-.-

410 UNITED STATES
4 ATTACK AIRCRAFT CARRIERS (CVA/CV): '•FORRESTAL" CLASS

Name No Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned
•FORRESTAL CVA 59 Newporl News SB b DD Co 14 July 1952 11 Dec 1954 1 Oct 1955
•SARATOGA CV 60 New York Naval Shipyard 16 Dec 1952 8 Oct 1955 14 Apr 1956
•RANGER CVA 61 Newport News SB b OD Co 2 Aug 1954 29 Sep 1956 10 Aug 1357
•INDEPENDENCE CV 62 New York Naval Shipyard 1 July 1955 6 June 1958 10 Jar. 1956
Displacement, tons Saratoga followed in the FY 1 953 programme, the Ranger.

Forrestal 59 650 standard 78 000 : full load in the FY 1954 programme, and the Independence in
Others 60 000 standard 78 000 ; full load the FY 1955 programme.
Length, feet (metres) 990 (301-8) wl Construction costs were $188 900 000 for Forrestal,
ENGINEERING The Saratoga and later ships have a
Forrestal. Saratoga $21 3900 000 for Saratoga. $1 73 300 000 for Ranger.
improved stearn plant increased machinery
, w
ry weight of
Ranger 1 039 (316-7) oa and $225 300 000 for Independence.
the improved plant is more than compensated by increased
Independence 1 046 5 (319-0) oa
performance and decreased insumption
Beam, feet (metres) 129-5 (38 5) CLASSIFICATION. The Forrestal and Saratoga were
Draft, feet (metres) 37 (113) initially classified as Large Aircraft Carriers CVB 59 and GUNNERY All four ships initially mounted 8—5 inch
Flight deck width. 60, respectively; reclassified as Attack Aircraft Carriers guns in single mounts, two mounts on each quarter.
feet (metres) (CVA) in October 1952 to reflect their purpose rather The forward sponsons carrying the guns interfered with
Ranger 260 (79 2) maximum than size. The ill-fated United States was a "heavy" ship operations in rough weather tending to slow the
Others 252 (76-8) maximum carrier (CVA). ships down The forward sponsons and guns were
Catapults 4 Steam
The ships are being modified to operate as multi-purpose subsequently removed (except in Ranger), reducing
Aircraft approx 85
aircraft carriers, embarking anti-submarine aircraft as well armament to four guns per ship.
Guns 4—5 inch (127 mm) 54 cal DP as fighter/attack
aircraft. Saratoga redesignated CV 60
single in Ranger The guns have been removed with
vice CVA 60 on 30 June 1972: Independence to CV 62 after installation of
Missile launchers 2 Basic Point Defence Missile BPDMS launchers (see below).
on 28 Feb 1 973 Forrestal and Ranger will be reclassified
;

CV in 1975-1976.
Sea Sparrow missiles in all except MISSILES. The four after 5 inch guns were removed
Ranger DESIGN. The "Forrestal" Class ships were the first from the Forrestal late in 1967 and a single BPDMS
Mam engines 4 geared turbines (Westinghouse)
aircraft carriers designed and built specifically to operate launcher for Sea Sparrow missiles was installed forward
4 shafts on the starboard side. An additional launcher was
jet-propelled aircraft. The Forrestal was redesigned
260 000 shp in Forrestal
early in construction to incorporate British-developed provided aft on the port side in 1972. Two BPDMS
280 000 shp in others
angled flight deck and steam catapults. These were the launchers fitted in Independence in 1 973 and two
Boilers 8—615 (42-7 kgjcm^)
psi in
first US aircraft carriers built with an enclosed bow area launchers in Saratoga in 1974. Ranger will receive
Forrestal 1 200 psi (S3-4 kglcm^) similar armament.
to improve seaworthiness. Four large deck-edge lifts
in others (all Babcock & Wilcox)
are fitted, one forward of island structure to starboard,
Speed, knots
two aft of island structure to starboard and one at forward NOMENCLATURE. The Forrestalhonours James V.
forrestal 33
edge of angled flight deck to port. Other features include Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy from 1944 until he was
Others 35
armoured flight deck and advanced underwater protection appointed the US
Secretary of Defense in 1947, a
first
Complement 2 790 (145 officers, approx 2 645
and internal compartmentation to reduce effects of con- post he held until shortly before his death in 1949. The
enlisted men) plus approx 2 150
ventional and nuclear attack. Mast configurations differ Saratoga commemorates the battle at Saratoga, New
the Forrestal originally had two masts, one of which was York, in the American Revolution and five earlier US
total of 4 940+ per ship
removed in 1 967. warships including a carrier of World War II fame (CV 3).
The Forrestal was the world's first aircraft carrier designed ELECTRONICS, The primary radars installed in these The first USS Ranger was a sloop built in 1777 and a
World War The Forrestal design drew ships are SPS-43, SPS-30, and SPS-10 search radars, later ship of that name was the first US built-for-the-
and built after II.
heavily from the aircraft carrier United States (CVA 58) and SPN-10 navigation radar. Small TACAN navigation purpose carriers (CV 4). The first USS Independence
which was cancelled immediately after being laid down pods top the masts of these ships, was a sloop built in 775 and a later ship of that name was
1
in April 1949. The Forrestal was authorised in the SPS-58 radar being installed to detect low-flying aircraft a light earner (CVL 22) that saw extensive combat in
Fiscal Year 1952 new construction programme; the and missiles World War II.
M^^^tfijN^g
SARATOGA (CV 60) 1970. United States Navy, PHI R. D. Williams

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412 UNITED STATES
3 ATTACK AIRCRAFT. CARRIERS

Laid dn«^r Launched Commissioned
• MIDWAY ,poi[ News SB b DD Co 20 Mar 1945 10 Sep 1945
'FRANKLIN O. ROOSEVELT 1 Yorl> Navy Yard 29 Apr 1945 3 Nov 1945
'CORAL SEA CV/ -porl News SB b DD Co 2 Apr 1946 Oct 1947
1
Displacement, tons
Midway 51 000 standard
F. D. Roosevelt 51 000 standard
Coral Sea 52 500 standard
allapprox 64 000 full load
Length, feet (metres) 900 {274 3) wl, 979 (298 4) oa
Flight deck width,
feet (metres) 238 (72 5) maximum
Catapults 2 steam except 3 in Coral Sea
Aircraft approx 75
Guns 4—5 inch 127 mm) 54 cal DP in
(
F. D. Roosevelt: three guns in

Midway and Coral Sea (see Gun-
nery notes)
Mail 4 geared turbines (Westinghouse
in Midway and Coral Sea General
.
Electric in F D Roosevelt)
Boilers 12-615 psi (417 kgicm^)
(Babcock & Wilcox)
Speed, knots 33
Complement 2615 (140 officers approx 2 475
enlisted men) except Coral Sea
2 710 (165 officers, approx 2 545
total of 4 400 to 4 500 per ship
These earners were the largest US warships constructed

during World War II. Completed too late for service in
were the backbone of US naval strength
that conflict, they
for the first decade of the Cold War, Beginning in 1 949
they were modified to store, assemble, and load nuclear
weapons, making them the world s first warships with a
nuclear strike capability (P2V-3C Neptunes and AJ-1
Savages were the first delivery aircraft.) All three ships
operated in the Atlantic and Mediterranean during the 7577, United States Navy
Korean War, but subsequently they have operated in the
Pacific. The entire class has been in active service
(except for overhaul and modernisation) since the ships
were completed almost 30 years ago.
The Midway was homeported in Japan in 1973, the first
US aircraft carrier to be based overseas. Plans to
homeport another carrier in Greece have been delayed.
Construction cost of Midway was $85 600 000. F. D.
Roosevelt $85 700 000, and Coral Sea $87 600 000,
CLASSIFICATION. These ships were initially classified

as Large Aircraft CarriersCVB 41-43, respectively,
reclassified as Attack Aircraft Carriers (CVA) in October
1952
DESIGN These ships were built to the same design

with a standard displacement of 45 000 tons, full load
displacement of 60 100 tons, and an overall length of
968 feet They have been extensively modified since
completion (see notes below) These ships were the
first US aircraft carriers with an armoured flight deck and
the first US warships with a designed width too large to

enable them to pass through the Panama Canal
The unnamed CVB 44, 56 and 57 of this class were
cancelled prior to the start of cc
ELECTRONICS Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS)

in Midway and Coral Sea
The principal radars installed on these ships are SPS-10,
SPS-30, SPS-43, SPN-6, and SPN-10 Midway fitted
with SPS-58 radar to detect low-flying aircraft and
missiles. Note that Coral Sea retains large TACAN
(Tactical Air Navigation) "bee hive" antenna atop mast
compared to smaller antenna pods on Midway and
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
GUNNERY. As built these ships mounted 18—5 inch

guns (14 in Coral Sea). 84—40 mm
guns, and 28—20
mm guns. Armament reduced periodically with 3 inch
guns replacing lighter weapons, fvlinimal 5 inch
armament remains. The 5 inch guns are 54 calibre
f^k 39, essentially modified 5 inch/38 calibre with a longer
barrel for greater range not to be confused with rapid-fire
:
5 inch 54s of newer US warships.
firtODERNISATION All three "rviidway" Class carriers

have been extensively modernised. Their most extensive
conversion "package" gave them angled flight decks,
steam catapults, enclosed "hurricane" bows, new
electronics, and new lift arrangement (Franklin D.
Roosevelt from 1 953 to 1 956, Midway from 1 954 to 1 957,
and Coral Sea from 1956 to 1960; all at Puget Sound CORAL SEA (CVA 43) 7570, United States Navy. PH2 George W. Estaver
Naval Shipyard) Lift arrangement was changed in
Franklin D Roosevelt and Midway to one centreline lift
forward, one deck-edge list aft of island on starboard
side, and one deck-edge lift at forward end of angled Her modernisation included provisions for handling and $202 300 000) The Franklin D Roosevelt complet-
deck on port side. The Coral Sea has an improved newer aircraft, new catapults, new lifts (arranged as in ed an austere overhaul in June 1969 which enables her
arrangement with one lift forward and one aft of island Coral Sea), and new electronics A similar modernisation to operate the new A-6 Intruder and A-7 Corsair II
on starboard side and third lift outboard on pon side aft planned for the Franklin D Roosevelt, to have begun in attack aircraft, cost of overhaul was S46 000 000.
The Midway began another extensive modernisation at Fiscal Year 1 970, has been cancelled because the Midway The Midway is now the most capable of the three ships
the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard in February 1966; modernisation is taking longer and costing more than (for example, her lifts can handle aircraft weights to
she was recommissioned on 31 Jan 1970 and went to originally estimated (24 months and $88 000 000 was 100 000 pounds compared to 74 000 pounds for the
sea in March 1970. planned; actual work required approximately 52 months Coral Sea and Franklin D. Roosevelt).
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414 UNITED STATES
Aircraft Carners—Continued
3 ATTACK AAIRCRAFT CARRIERS

: (CVA) |
2 ASW AAIRCRAFT CARRIERS
r (CVS) f HANCOCK" CLA!
TRAINING CARRIER
1 (CVT) J
Name No. Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned
INTREPID CVS 11 Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co 1 Dec 1941 26 Apr 1943 16 Aug 1943
•LEXINGTON CVT 16 Bethlehem Steel Co, Quincy, Mass 15 July 1941 26 Sep 1942 17 Feb 1943
'HANCOCK CVA 19 Bethlehem Steel Co, Quincy, Mass 26 Jan 1943 24 Jan 1944 15 Apr 1944
BON HOMME RICHARD CVA 31 New York Navy Yard 29 Apr 1944 26 Nov 1944
•OBISKANY CVA 34 New York Navy Yard 1 May 1944 13 Oct 1945 25 Sep 1950
SHANGRI-LA CVS 38 Norfolk Navy Yard 24 Feb 1944 15 Sep 1944
Displacement, tons approx 32 800 standard, except

Onskany 33 250
CVA type approx 44 700 full load
Others approx 42 000 full load except
Lexington 39 000
Length, feet (metres) 894 5 (272 6) oa except Onstiany
890 (271 3) 820 (249 9) wl
,
Beam, feet (metres) 103 (30 8) except Oriskany

106 5 (32 5)
Flight deck width
feet (metres) 192 (55 5) maximum except
Onskany 195 (59 5)
2 steam
70 to 80 for CVAtype, approx
45 for CVS type; none assigned
to Lexington
4—5 inch (727 mm) 38 cal
dual-purpose (single) removed ;
from Lexington
Main engines 4 geared turbines (Westinghouse)
Speed, knots 30 +
Complement
CVA type 2 130 (130 officers, approx 2 000
total of 3 630 per ship
1 61 5 (1 1 5 officers, approx 1 500
enlisted men) plus approx 800
assigned to ASW air group for a
total of 2 400 per ship
1 440 (75 officers, 1 365 enlisted
men) no air unit assigned

;
These ships originally were "Essex" class aircraft earners ,
extensively modernised during 1950s, being provided

with enclosed, hurricane-bow, angled flight deck,
improved elevators, increased aviation fuel storage, and ORISKANY (CVA 34) 1970. United States Navy
steam catapults (last feature permits operation of more-
advanced aircraft that can be flown from modernised 1962 (correction from previous edition) ; reclassifif incorporated The most prominent difference from their
"Essex" class). Construction of Oriskany suspended on 1 Jan 1969. original configuration is angled flight deck and removal
after World War II and she was completed in 1950 to a of twin 5-inch gun mounts from flight deck forward
modified "Essex" design. See "Essex" class listing for and aft of island structure. Three elevators fitted:
additional notes. ELECTRONICS The Oriskany and the frigates King "Pointed" centreline lift forward between catapults,
(DLG 10) and Mahan (DLG 11) conducted the initial sea deckedge lift on portside at leading edge of angled deck,
Bon Homme Richard decommissioned on 2 July 1971, trials of the Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS) in
Shangri-La on 30 July 1971, and Intrepid on 30 March and deckedge lift on starboard side aft of island structure.
1961-1962, Minimal gun battery retained (see description of original
1974. The Intrepid was the last "dedicated" anti- The principal radars in these ships are SPS-43, SPS-30,
submarine carrier in service. All three ships are in reserve. armament under "Essex" class listings) Remaining
and SPS-10 search radars, and SPN-10 navigation guns removed from Lexington in 1969.
Decommissioning of the Hancock and Oriskany have been radar, except Lexington has SPS-43 SPS-12, SPS-10,
delayed to provide a 1 4 or 1 5 carrier-force level through and SPN-10 (the SPS-8 formerly mounted has been
at least 1976. OPERATIONAL The Shangri-La while designated as
removed), TACAN aircraft navigation pods stop their an anti-submarine carrier operated as a '
limited attack
masts
CLASSIFICATION. All "Essex" class ships originally carrier" off Vietnam during 1969-1970, carrying an air
were designated as Aircraft Carriers (CV) reclassified
:
wing A-4 Skyhawk and A-1 Skyraider attack planes,
of
as Attack Aircraft Carriers (CVA) in Oct 1952. Intrepid with the latter being phased out of the Navy during that
reclassified as ASW Support Aircraft Carrier (CVS) on MODERNISATION. These ships have been modernised period, and later F-8 Crusader fighters
31 Mar 1962, Lexington on 1 Oct 1962, Shangri-La on under several programmes to increase their ability to As of early 1 973 the Lexington had recorded 329 000
30 June 1969, The Lexington became the Navy's operate more-advanced aircraft. The Oriskany was arrested aircraft landings during her operational career
training aircraft carrier in the Gulf of Mexico on 29 Dec completed with some post-war ("jet age") features (1934-1947, 1955-present).
ORISKANY (CVA 34)

Drawing by A. D. Baker
UNITED STATES 415
Aircraft Carriers— Continued
"HANCOCK" CLASS — continued DISPOSALS 1970, Valley Forgo (LPH

15 Jan 1970
8, ex-CVS 45) stncken on
Nme 'straight-deck "
carriers of this class have been
NOMENCLATURE. All 24 'Essex" class carriers are stricken Franklin (AVT 8. ex-CVS 13) stricken on 1 Oct Of the "Essex" class ships modernised to an angled-deck
named for early American ships or battles except for 1964, Bunker Hill (AVT 8, ex-CVS 1 7) stricken on 1 Nov configuration Wasp (CVS 18) stricken on 1 July 1972;
Shangri-La, which is named for the imaginary locale in 1966, but retained as moored electronic test ship at San Of the "Essex" class ships modernised to an angled-deck
James Hilton's novel which President Roosevelt told the Diego, California, until Nov 1972, Tarawa (AVT 12, configuration: Wasp (CVS 18) stricken on 1 July 1972;
press was the base for the Doolittle-Halsey raid against ex-CVS 40) stncken on 1 June 1967, Leyte (AVT 10, Kearsarge (CVS 33), Antietann (CVS 36) stricken on
Japan in 1942. Several ships renamed during construc- ex-CVS 32) stricken on 1 June 1969; Philippine Sea 1 May 1973, Essex (CVS 9), Yorktown (CVS 10),
tion to carry on names of carriers lost in battle. The (AVT 1 1 ex-CVS 47), Lake Champlain (CVS 39), and
, Randolph (CVS 15) stricken on 1 June 1973; Ticon-
Hancock and Ticonderoga exchanged names during Boxer (LPH 4, ex-CVS 21) stricken on 1 Dec 1969; deroga (CVS 14) stncken on 16 Nov 1973.
construction. Princeton (LPH 5, es-CVS 37) stricken on 30 Jan
ORISKANY (CVA 34) 1370 United States Nav
HANCOCK (CVA 19) 7377, United States Navy. PH2 M. E. Mowbray
LEXINGTON (CVT 16) 7372, United States Navy PH2 Gabriel Benzur
416 UNITED STATES
Aircraft Carriers Continued
2 ASW AIRCRAFT CARRIERS (CVS) MODERNISED ESSEX" CLASS

HORNET CVS 12 Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co 3 Aug 1942 29 Aug 1943 29 Nov 1943
BENNINGTON CVS 20 New York. Navy Yard 15 Dec 1942 26 Feb 1944 6 Aug 1944
Displacement, tons approx 33 000 standard; approx The late Ant/etam of this class was the world's first aircraft navigation radars, TACAN aircraft navigation pods top
40 060 full load carrier to be fitted with an angled flight deck to increase masts Both ships have SQS-23 bow-mounted sonar.
Length, feet (metres) 820 [249-9) wl 8900 (27V3) oa
; efficiency and safety of high-performance aircraft op-
Beam, feet (metres) 102 (31): 93 (28-4) erations aboard carriers MODERNISATION, These ships have been modernised
Draft, feet (metres) 2^ (9-4) The Bennington was decommissioned on 15 Jan 1970 under several programmes to increase their ability to
Flight deck width and the Hornet on 26 June 1970; both ships are in re- operate advanced aircraft and to improve sea keeping.
feet (metres) 196 (59-7) maximum Also modernised to improve anti-submarine capabilities
Catapults 2 hydraulic under the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernisation
Aircraft approx 45 (including 16 to 18 CLASSIFICATION. These ships originally were desig- (FRAM II) programme.
helicopters) nated as Aircraft Carriers (CV) reclassified as Attack
;
Guns 4—5 inch ( 727 mm) 38 cal dual- Carriers(CVA) in Oct 1952 Subsequently they became PHOTOGRAPHS, .The Bennington is shown during an
purpose (single) ASW Support Aircraft Carriers (CVS): Hornet on 27 June underway replenishment, fueling from an oiler which also
4 geared turbines (Westing- 1958, and Bennington on 30 June 1959. is fueling a destroyer. Note Bennington's starboard
house); 150 000 shp; 4 shafts deck-edge elevator is hinged upwards during replenish-
8—600 psi (41-7 kglcm^) (Bab- ment. Both carriers have S-2 Tracker and E-1 Tracer
cock & Wilcox) DESIGN. All 24 Essex" class ships were built to the aircraft, and SH-3 Sea King helicopters on their decks.
Speed, k 30 + same basic design except for the delayed Onskany.
Complen 1 615 (115 officers, approx 1 500 Standard displacement as built was 27 100 tons, full LIGHT AIRCRAFT CARRIERS (CVL)
enlisted men) plus approx 800 load displacement was 36 380 tons, and overall length
All light aircraft carriers have been stricken from the
assigned to ASW air group for a 888 or 972 feet. Two additional ships of this class
total of 2 400 per ship. were cancelled while under construction, the Reprisal Navy List, transferred or reclassified.
(CV 35) and Iwo Jima (CV 46), and six others were See 1 973-1 974 and previous editions for disposals of the
nine ship "Independence" class light aircraft carriers
The two above ships and the previously listed "Hancock" cancelled prior to keel laying, the unnamed CV 50-55,
(CVL 22-30).
class are the survivors of the 24 "Essex" class fleet See 1971-1972 and previous editions for notes on
carriers built during the World War II (with one ship, armament as originally completed and ship nomenclature. The larger, built-for-the-purpose light carriers of the
Oriskan^. not completed until 1 950). Both of the above "Saipan" class have been converted to other roles:
ships were extensively modernised during the 1950s;
Saipan (AVT 6, ex- CVL 48) converted to major com-
however, they lack the steam catapults and other features ELECTRONICS The primary radar; munications relay ship (AGMR 2) and Wright (AVT 7,
of the "Hancock" class SPS-43 SPS-30 and SPS-10 search ex-CVL 49) converted to command ship (CC 2).
1968, United States Navy

HORNET (CVS 12)
UNITED STATES417
SURFACE COMBATANTS
The US Navy categcrisation Surface Combatants includes with the DLGN 41 proposed in the Fiscal Year the currently planner} sea control st ip (SCS) is an austere
battleships, cruisers, frigates, and destroyers. The various 1975 programme providing a "spare." By employing design, cost-limited to operate in a low-t.ireat"" combat
types of escort ships (DE/DEG/DER) generally addressed attack submarines in t.ie carrier escort role as well as environment The increasing capabilities and open-
within the context of destroyer-type ships officially are conventional escorts in some situations, the construction ocean operations of the Soviet Navy have made the
categor.sed as Ocean Escorts and follow the listings for of additional DLGNs could be deferred until smaller potential value of sucn a ship qjestionable in view of the
Surface Combatants The escort ships have speeds nuclear power plants are developed which would permit limited numbers of surface combet ships that will be
below the 30-l<not-plus speeds of surface combatants "destroyer size" nuclear esccrto, cr an advanced surface available to the US Navy in the 1 980s and beyond
and thus cannot operate with the Navy's aircraft carriers. combatant design could be developed. The latter DGX PROGRAMME A new class of area defence
Jane's Fighting Ships lists the US Navy's remaining possibly would incorporate increased aviation capabilities, "destroyer", now known as the DGX design, has been
battleships and non-missile crjisers (CA) as Firi Support both manned and remote piloted vehicles (RPVs), as well proposed as a replacement for the older DLG/DDG-type
Ships because of their limited capabilities for ant -air, as advanced missile systems suitable for use against ships as they reach retirement age beginning in the early
anti-submarine, and surface warfare in the context of and surface targets, with conventional or tactical
aircraft ItSOs. The DGX would have the new AEGIS fleet air
modern naval operations nucle2r warheads. defence system, which has a high-power, long-range
As of mid-1 974 tne US Navy's active ships in the Surface The 30 "Spruance" class destroyers being completed phased array radar, and a single launcher for an improved
Combatant category consisted of six guided miss:le during the later 1 970s also are characterised by large size Standard sjrface-to-air n-.issile.
cruisers(CG/CGN/CLG), 31 missile frigates (DLG/ (7 800 tons) and high cost (approximnily SIOOOOO 000 The Navy estimates that design efforts could be suffi-
DLGN), 29 missile destroyers (DDG), and about 30 all- per ship) and In. ited combit capabilities Although the ciently advanced to request funding for the first DGX in
gun destroyers (DD), In addition, 37 destroyers are ships have advanced anti-submarine sensors and the Fiscal Year 1977 new construction programme with
operational with the Naval Reserve Force with composite weapons, their lack of ef.ective anti-air and anti-ship a total of 1 6 ships tentatively planned Preliminary design
active duty-reserve crews. weapons will limit their effectiveness in many combat goals provide for a GXD of about 6 000 tons at an
During the 1 970s deliveries will be made of five additional situations. Indeed, the "patrol frigates" (PF) now average cost per follow-on ship (after certain research,
nucleor-propelled missile frigates (DLGN 37-41) and 30 planned— described with Ocean Escorts in this edition— development, and start-up costs) of SI 25 000 000 per
l£rge, all-gun destroyers of the "Spruance" class (DD 963- probably will have greater ai t -tir and art -ship cap- ship (in Fiscal Year 1973 dollars) That size and cost
992). Loth of these ships types have been criticised for abilities in a ship of less than half the displacement and a constraint probably would preclude the use of nuclear
"
their limited capabilities and high costs. The later speed only two or three knots less than the "Spruance propulsion in this ship
nuclear frigates, displacing over 1 000 tons full load and class DSX PROGRAMME, Research and development also
costing almost $275 000 per ship, have become too costly Because of the reduction in surface combatant ships is underway on a high-speed, "surface effect" destroyer
to prcoure in large numbers Although nuclear propul- during the past few years, the US Navy will increasingly concept, now known as the DSX design The surface
sion provides a most-valuable high sustained speed use ocean escorts (DE/DEG) and later the patrol frigates effect ship is a variation of the air cushion vehicle with
capability, the US ships are clearly inferior in several (PF) in robs preuouely assigned to larger si ips, similarly, rigid sidewalls to permit deep-water operation Eecause
respects to their conventionally propelled Soviet contem- the patr:l missile boats (PHM) may be employed for current DSX efforts are directed toward a warship of 2 000
pcrer.es. 1 he eight nuclear "escorts" ship built and now some coastal operations in lieu of destroyer-type ships. tons, additional discussion, characteristics, and an artists'
under construction (CGN/DLGN) would provide two ""On the horizon" is the promise of the air capable or impression are provided under the listing for Ocean
nuclear escorts for each of the Navy's four nuclear aircraft "sea control ship" concept described below However, Fscorts in this edition
SEA CONTROL SHIPS: PROPOSED

Commission
cne SCS proposed FY 1975 programme 1978
threeSCS planned FY 1976 programme 1979
two SCS planned FY 1977 programme
two SCS planned FY 1978 programme
Displacement, tons 1 4 300 full load

Length, feet approx 650 oa
Beam, feet
Draft, feet 22
3 AV-8 Harrier V/STOL strike
aircraft (cr successor) ;
14 SH-3 Sea King helicopters

(or successor) ;
2 LAMPS helicopters {see Aircraft

notes)
2—20 mm
Vulcan/Phalanx rapid-
fire CIWS
2 gas turbines (General Electric)
40 000 shp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots approx 26
Complement 700 {including air wing accomni ;
odations for 750 planned)
The Navy has proposed the sea control ship to operate

V STOL fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters in defence
of underway replenishment groups, amphibious task
forces and merchant convoys Because of the limited MODEL OF SEA CONTROL SHIP (SCS United States Navy
capabilities of the ships and their embarked aircraft they
could operate only in areas of limited enemy threat The The sea control ship also would provide maintenance would be designated as the "sea control
said that the ship
sea control ship will have minimum sensors and weapons, the LAMPS (Light Airborne Multi-Purpose
facilities for ship" an apparent move to arouse interest and support
in
relying instead upon embarked aircraft and the capabilities System) helicopters embarked in accompanying destroyer- for the programme. The initials SCS are being used in
type ships. Probably two LAMPS helicopters would be official documentation. Reportedly, the designation
of escorting warships In addition to operating and
maintaining its embarked aircraft, the sea control ship
carried in the sea control ship as replacements and for CH is being considered for the ship
would provide maintenance to helicopters on destroyers temporary operation from ships that have a helicopter
and escort ships.
deck but no support facilities.
DESIGN. Preliminary designs provide for a ship resembl-
ELECTRONICS. The sea control ship will have austere
The National Steel and Shipbuilding Co ot San Diego,
electronics equipment with helicopters serving in the
California, has been awarded a contract for detailed ing World War ll-era escort carriers or the "Iwo Jima"
deck Airborne Early Warning (AEW) role to provide long-range
design of the ship; it is anticipated that the sea control class amphibious assault ships with a clear flight
detection and warning of hostile ships and aircraft
ships will be built by National Steel and at least one other and "island "
structure to starboard. Two aircraft elevators
The SPS-52 and SPS 55-radar antennas are reoortedl/
shipyard are planned, but no catapult or arresting wires.
planned for the ship
The sea control ship was proposed by the Navy in the
first Flight deck dimensions will be approximately 575 ' 105
Fiscal Year 1 974 new construction programme however, feet.
;
GUNNERY models and drawings indicate that

Official
only funds for continuation of studies and design efforts
DESIGNATION. As originally conceived this ship was the sea control ship will be armed with two 20 mm
were provided by the Congress. Subsequently, the lead known as an "air capable ship" and given the tentative Vulcan/Phalanx rapid-fire Close-in Weapon Systems
ship was again requested in the FY 1 975 programme, with
designation DH indicating it would be a "destroyer type" (CIWS) to provide defence against enemy anti-ship
seven additional ships planned for the FY 1976-1978 warship with helicopter capability. However, on 8 May missiles that penetrate ""area defence"' systems of
programmes. 1971 Admiral Zumwalt, the Chief of Naval Operations, accompanying warships or aircraft.
AIRCRAFT Aircraft capacity is based on one raoar
warning and up to two anii-submarine helicopters being FISCAL. The lead sea control ship is estimated to cost
airborne at all times and at least one V/STOL aircraft and SI 72 000 000 with a follow-on ship cost goal of
another A/S helicopter on deck ready for immediate launch SI 17 000 000 each.
SEA CONTROL SHIP
Drawing by A. D Baifer
418 UNITED STATES
1 INTERIM SEA CONTROL SHIP I WO J I MA" CLASS
No. Builder Laid down Launched
LPH 9 Philadelphia Naval Shipyard 15 Nov 1962 22 Aug 1964
Displacement, tons 18 300 full load Boilers 2 (Babcock & Wilcox) SH-2F Seasprite and SH-3H Sea King helicopters from
Length, feet (metres] 592 (7800) oa Speed, knots 20 (sustained) Helicopter A/S Squadron 15 (HS-15) and AV-8A Harrier
Beam, feet (metres) 84 (25-6) Complement 621 (52 officers, 569 enlisted V/STOL aircraft from Marine Attack Squadron 513 (VMA-
Draft, feet (metres) 26 (7 9) men) 513). See "Iwo Jima" class listing under Amphibious
Flight deck width, Warfare Ships for additional notes.
feet (metres) 105 (31-9) maximum
Aircraft AV-8A Harrier V/STOL strike The amphibious assault ship Guam (LPH 9) is being ELECTRONICS. The Guam has SPS-10 and SPS-40
aircraft employed as an interim sea control ship to develop search radar antennas, SPN-10 navigation radar, and
SH-2F Sea A/S helicopters
Sprite operational concepts and tactics for the planned new Carrier-Control Approach (CCA) radar; small TACAN
SH-3H Sea King A/S helicopters construction ships described above. (Tactical Air Navigation) pod atop mast.
launchers 2 Basic Point Defence Missile The Guam was modified from Oct 1971 to Jan 1972,
IVlissile
receiving improved aircraft maintenance capabilities, new
MISSILES. During974 two BPDMS multiple launchers
1
System (BPDMS) launchers with installed for Sea Sparrow missiles; two 3 inch twin gun
Sea Sparrow missile deck markings, modified deck lighting and aircraft
control/direction facilities, and being provided wth an
mounts removed
AA (twin) anti-submarine sensor analysis centre. PHOTOGRAPHS. The photograph below shows the
Main engii 1 geared turbine, 23 000 shp The ship began operations as an interim sea control ship Guam with an AV-8A Harrier about to touch down on her
1 shaft 1 972
early in She now operates various combinations of flight deck while two other Harriers are parked forward.
GUAM (LPh 9 1972. United States Navy PH2 John E. Koppari
:^^%^^
ALBANY (CG 10) (see following page) 1972. Giorgio Ana
i I
CHICAGO (CG 1968. United States Navy

11) (see following page)
UNITED STATES 41 9
Surface Combatants—co/7f/>7iye</
DEO MISSILE CRUISERS CG): ALBANY CLASS
Name Bui/der Laid down Launched Commtisioned CG Com.-n
• ALBANY CG 10 (exCA 123) Bethlehem Steel Co (Qumcy) 6 fVlaf 1944 30 June 1946 15 June 1946 3 Nov 1962
• CHICAGO CG 11 (ex CA 136) Philadelphia Navy Yard 28 July. 1943 20 Aug 1944 Jan 1945
1 2 May 1964
• COLUMBUS CG 12 (ex CA 74) Bethlehem Sieel Co (Qumcy) 28 June 1943 30 Nov 1944 8 June 1945 1 03C 1962
Displacemeni tons 1 3 700 standard 7 500 full load

.
1
Lengih feet (,'melies) 664 (202,4) wl. 673 (205 3) oa

Beam feet {melres) 70 (2/ 6)
Draft feet \melre5) 27 (8 2)
Missile launchers 2 twin Talos surface-to-air launch-
ers; 2 twin Tartar surface-to-air
launchers
Mis.sile launchers 2 twin Talos surface-to-air
launchers
2 twin Tartar surtace-to-air
Guns 2—5111 ( 727 mm) 38 calibre dual-

purpose (see Gunnery notes)
A/S weapons 1 ASROC 8-tube launcher

Helicopter utility helicopter carried
Mam engines 4 geared turbines (General Elec-

tric) 120 000 shp, 4 shafts
.
Boilers 4 (Babcock b Wilcox)

Speed, knots 33
Complement 1 000 (60 officers, approx 940
enlisted men)
These ships were fully convened from heavy cruisers,

the Albany having been a unit of the "Oregon City' class
and the Chicago and Columbus of the Baltimore class.
Although the two heavy cruiser classes differ in appear-
ance (see Fire Support Ships), they have the same hull
dimensions and machinery. These three missile ships
now form a new. homogeneous class.
The cruiser Fall River (CA 131) was originally scheduled
for missile conversion, but was replaced by the Columbus
Proposals to convert two additional heavy cruisers
(CA 1 24 and CA 1 30) to missile ships (CG 1 3 and CG 14) ALBANY (CG 970. Anthony & Joseph Pavia
10) 7
were dropped, primarily because of high conversion costs
and improved capabilities of newer missile-armed
frigates.
The Columbus was to decommission in late 1974.
CONVERSION During conversion to missile configura-

tion these ships were stripped down to their main hulls
with all cruiser armament and superstructure being
removed New superstructures make extensive use of
aluminium to reduce weight and improve stability.
Former masts and stacks were replaced by 'macks' which
support electronic antennas and have machinery exhaust";
vented from sides near top. The Albany was converted
at the Boston Naval Shipyard between January 1 959 and
November 1962; the Columbus. al Puget Sound Naval
Shipyard from June 1959 to March 1963; and Chicago
at San Francisco Naval Shipyard from July 1959 to
September 1964.
Helicopter landing area on fantail, but no hangar or
support facilities.
ELECTRONICS These ships aie fitted with 505-23

sonar which is linked to the ASROC fire control system.
The Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS) is fitted in the
Albany and Chicago.
The radar arrangements differ slightly: the Albany has
SPS-48 three-dimensional and SPS-10 search radars
on her forward "mack", an SPS-43 radar on her second
"mack", and an SPS-30 on the after platform (no SPS-30
atop bridge structure) the Chicago has SPS-30 forward
;
and aft, SPS-52 and SPS-10 on her forward "mack",

and an SPS-43 on her after "mack"; the Columbus has COLOMBUS (CG 12) 1972, Giorgio Arra
SPS-30 forward and aft, and an SPS-10 search radar on
"
her forward "mack", and an SPS-43 on her after "mack
GUNNERY No guns were fitted when these ships were

converted to missile cruisers. Two single, open-mount
5 inch guns were fitted subsequently to provide minimal
defence against low-flying, subsonic aircraft or torpedo
boat attacks
Two Mk 56 directors installed for gun control.
MISSILES. One twin Talos launcher

forward and one is
aft. a twin Tartar launcher is on each side of the mam
bridge structure During conversion space was allocated
amidships for installation of eight Polaris missile tubes,
but the plan r& install ballistic missiles m cruisers was
cancelled m mid-1959. Reportedly 92 Talos and 80
Tartar missiles are carried
MODERNISATION. Ihe Albany underwent an extensive

anti-air warfare modernisation at the Boston Naval Ship-
yard; "conversion" began in February 1967 and was
completed in August 1969. She was formally recom-
missioned on 9 Nov 1968. The Chicago and Columbus
will not have AAW
modernisations.
The Albany's AAW
conversion included installation of
NTDS, a digital Talos fire-control system which provides
faster and more-reliable operation, and improved SPS-48
and SPS-30 air search radars (the Albany also has an
SPS-43 long-range and SPS-10 short-range sea/ch
radars, and SPG-51C fire-control radar).
PHOTOGRAPHS. On the previous page

antennae and antenna arrangerr
differing radar
forward "mack" of the Albany and Chicago. COLUMBUS (CG 12) 1972, Giorgio Arra
420 UNITED STATES
Surface Combatants—co/7f/>7<ye</
1 NUCLEAR-POWERED GUIDED MISSILE CRUISER (CGN): LONG BEACH TYPE
/Vame No Builder Laid down Commissioned
•LONG BEACH CGN 9 (ex CGN 160, CLGN 160) Bethlehem Steel Co, (Quincy. Massachusetts) 2 Dec 1957 9 Sep 1961
Displacement, tons 1 4 200 standard , 1 7 350 lull load

Length, feet {metres) 7212 (220) oa
Beam, feet (metres) 73 2 {22 3)
Draft, feet {metres) 29 [8 8)
Missile launchers 1 twin Talos surface-to-air
launcher (Mk 12 Mod 0) - -
tf'
"*' - ' •-
' * i' - -- — 'Jr'-V'- .--.'î;*.
2 twin Terrier surface-to air ' '
launchers (Mk 10 Mod 1 and 2)

Guns 2—5 inch (727 mm) 38 canbre
dual-purpose (see Gunnery nc\es)
Helicopter utility helicopter earned
Mam engines 2 geared luibmes (General Eie.

tnc) apprOK 80 000 shp 2 shatis
,
Reactors 2 pressurised- water cooled CIV.'

(Westinghouse)
Speed knots approx 35 ,.'-
i
Complemeni 1 000 (60 officers approx 950
enlisted men)
The Long Beach was the first ship to be designed and
constructed from the keel up as a cruiser for the United
Slates since the end ol World War II She is the world s
firstnuclear-powered surface warsfiip and the first warship
to have a guided missile mam battery She was authons
ed m the Fiscal Year 1957 new construction programme
Estimated construction cost was S332 850 000 Con-
struction was delayed because of shipyard strike
No additional cruisers were constructed by the US Navy
because of the capabilities cf new guided-missile
frigates (DLG and DLGN), which are approaching the
size of World War ll-era light cruisers.
CLASSIFICATION, The Long Beach was ordered as a

Guided Missile Light Cruiser (CLGN 160) on 15 Oct
1956; reclassified as a Guided Missile Cruiser (CGN 160)
early in 1957 and renumbered (CGN 9) on 1 July 1957.
DESIGN The Long Beach was initially planned as a

large destroyer or frigate of about 7 800 ions istandard
displacement) to test the feasibility of a nuclear powered
surface warship Early m 1956 the decision was made
on the capabilities ol nuclear propulsion and
to capitalise
her displacement was increased to 000 tons and a 1 1
second Temer missile launcher was added to the design

A Talos miss'le launcher was also added to the design
which with other features increased displacement lo LONG BEACH (CGN 9) 196B, United States Navy
14 000 tons by the time the contiact was signed for her
construction on 15 October 1956 ENGINEERING The reactors are similar lo those ol the Polaris were dropped early in 1961 in an
reduce effort to
nuclear-powered earner Enterprise (CVAN 65)
aircraft construction costs.
ELECTRONICS. The Long Beach has fixed-array The Long Beach got underway on nuclear power on
first Reportedly, the Long Beach carries 40 Talos and 240
("billboard") radar which provides increased range ovei 5 July 1£&1 After four years of operation and having Terrier missiles.
rotating antennas Horizontal antennas on bridge steamed m.ore than 167 000 miles she underwent her first
superstructure are for SPS-32 bearing and range radar, overhaul and refuelling at the Newport News Shipbuilding NOMENCLATURE. Cruisers are named for American
vertical antennas are for SPS-33 target tracking radar and Dry Dock Company from August 1965 to February cities. Since 1971 the Navy also has named attack
The SPS-33 uses an "S" band frequency and the SPS-32 1966 submarines for cities, beginning with the SSN 688
is VHF; both frequency scan in elevation Developec [Los Angeles).
GUNNERY Completed with an all-missile armament
and produced by Hughes Aircraft, they are believed the Two single 5 inch mounts were luted during 1962-1963
firstoperational fixed-arrav radar systems in the Western
yard period to provide defence against low flying
world. Also installed in the nuclear-powered aircraft OPERATIONAL. Talos missiles fired from the Long
subsonic aircraliand torpedo boats
carrier Enterprise (CVAN 65) Beach have downed Communist aircraft in what are
SPS-12 and SPS-10 search radars are mounted on the MISSILES plans provided for installation of the
Initial believed to have been the first surface-to-air "kills" in
forward mast. Regulus II surface-to surface missile, a transomc missile combat with ship-launched missiles.
The SPS-3233 'Scanfar' radars and the associated which carried a nuclear warhead and had a 1 000-mile While operating in the Tonkm Gulf, the ship's Talos
computers were modified in 1 970 to improve performance. range Upon cancellation ol the Regulus II programme, missiles shot down one supersonic MiG fighter on May 23,
She IS equipped with Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS) provision was made for providing eight Polaris missile 1 968, and a second MiG tn June 1 968 both aircraft were
;
and SQS-23 sonar. tubes but they were never installed Plans to provide over North Vietnam at the time of their destruction.
LONG BEACH (CGN 9) 1968. United States Navy

UNITED STATES 421
Surface Combatants— co^r/>7(/e</
5 GUIDED MISSILE LIGHT CRUISERS (CLG): CONVERTED "CLEVELAND" CLASS
Name No. Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned CLG Comm.
GALVESTON CLG 3 (ex-CL 93) Cramp Shipbuilding (Philadelphia) 20 Feb 1944 22 Apr 1945 (see notes) 28 May 1958
•LITTLEROCK CLG 4 (ex-CL 92) Cramp Shipbuilding (Philadelphia) 6 Mar 1943 27 Aug 1944 17 June1945 3 June 1960
'OKLAHOMA CITY CLG 5 (ex-CL 91) Cramp Shipbuilding (Philadelphia) 8 Mar 1942 20 Feb 1944 22 Dec 1944 7 Sep 1960
PROVIDENCE CLG 6 (ex-CL 82) Bethlehem Steel Co. (Quincy) 27 July 1943 28 Dec 1944 15 May 1945 17 Sep 1959
SPRINGFIELD CLG 7 (ex-CL 66) Bethlehem Steel Co. (Quincy) 13 Feb 1943 9 Mar 1944 9 Sep 1944 2 July 1960

;
Length, feet (metres) 600 (782-9) wl; 610 (185-9) oa

Missile launchers:
CLG 3,4, 5: 1 twin Talos surface-to-air
launcher (Mk 7 Mod 0)
CLG 6, 7: 1 twin Terrier surface-to-air
Guns CLG 4-7: 3—6 inch (752 mm) 47 cal
2—5 inch (727 mm) 38 cal
dual-purpose
6—6 inch (752 mm) 47 cal
6—5 inch ( 27 mm) 38 cal
dual-purpose
Helicopters utility helicopter carried
Main engines 4 geared turbines (General Elec-
tric) 100 000 shp; 4 shafts
;

Speed 31-6 knots
Complement CLG 4-7 1 officers and enlisted
680 men
(including fleet staff)
CLG 3: 1 200 officers and enlisted men
Originally a series of six ships converted from light cruisers

of the "Cleveland" class three ships converted to Terrier
:
missile configuration aft and three ships to Talos missile,

with two ships of each missile type configured to serve as
fleet flagships.
The surviving ships are the Little Rock and Oklahoma
armed with Talos and fitted as fleet flagships; the
Providence and Springfield armed with Terrier and fitted
as fleet flagships; and the Galveston armed with Terrier.
The Galveston was decommissioned on 25 May 1970;
Providence decommissioned on 31 Aug 1973; and
Spf/n^/Ze/rf decommissioned in June 1 974. All in reserve
PROVIDENCE (CLG 6) United States Navy
and can be expected to strike in the near future.
The Little Rock serves in 'the Mediterranean as flagship
of the US Sixth Fleet and the Oklahoma City in the Western
Pacific as flagship of the US Seventh Fleet.
CLASSIFICATION. All US Navy guided missile cruisers The Galveston began conversion at the Philadelphia three-dimensional radar on the third mast; the Talos-
are numbered in a single series (CAG 1-2, CLG 3-8, Naval Shipyard in August 1956 and was completed in armed ships have SPS-43 and SPS-10 radars on their
CGN 9). September 1958; the Little Rock began conversion at forward mast, an SPS-52 or SPS-39 three dimensional
the New York Shipbuilding Corp (Camden, New Jersey) radar on their after mast, and an SPS-30 on the after
CONSTRUCTION. The construction of the Galveston in January 1957 and was completed in June 1960; the platform.
was suspended on 24 June 1 946 when nearly complete; Oklahoma City began conversion at the Bethlehem Steel The Little Rock has had her SPS-39 three-dimensional
placed in reserve until 1956 when taken in hand for shipyard in San Francisco in May 957 and was complet-
1 search radar removed.
conversion to a missile ship. She got underway for the ed in September 1960; the Providence began conversion These ships have no ASWsonar.
first time on 30 June 1958. at the Boston Naval Shipyard in June 1957 and was
completed in September 1959; the Springfield began GUNNERY. As converted to missile-gun cruisers these
CONVERSION. All six of these ships had their two after conversion at the Bethlehem Steel shipyard in Quincy, ships each retained one Mk 37 and one Mk 39 gunfire
6 inch gun turrets replaced by a twin surface-to-air Massachusetts, in August 1957, but was moved to the control directors forward; some directors have been
missile launcher, superstructure enlarged to support Boston Naval Shipyard in March 1960 for completion in removed.
missile fire control equipment, lattice masts fitted to carry July 1960.
antennas, 5 inch battery reduced from original 12 guns), There is a helicopter landing areaon the fantail, but only MISSILES. Reportedly, the two cruisers armed with
and all 40 mm and 20 mm light anti-aircraft guns removed. limited support facilities are provided; no hangar. each carry 1 20 missiles and the three ships armed
Terrier
The four ships fitted as fleet flagships additionally had with Talos each carry 46 missiles.
their No. 2 turret of 6 inch guns removed and their forward ELECTRONICS. The Terrier-armed ships have SPS-43
superstructure enlarged to provide command and com- and SPS-10 radars on their forward mast, an SPS-30 DISPOSALS
spaces for the flag staff. radar on the second mast, and an SPS-52 or SPS-39 Topeka (CLG 8, ex-CL 67) stricken on 1 Dec 1973.
SPRINGFIELD (CLG 7) 7573, United States Navy. PH2 H. E Deffenbaugh

422 UNITED STATES
Surface Combatants —continued
3 + 1 NUCLEAR-POWERED GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATES (DLGN) VIRGINIA" CLASS
Name No. Builder Laid down Launch Commission

VIRGINIA DLGN 38 Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. 19 Aug 1972 July 1974 late 1975
TEXAS DLGN 39 Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. 18 Aug 1973 mid 1975 1976
DLGN 40 Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. July 1974 late 1975 1977
DLGN 41 Proposed FY 1975 programme.
Displacement, tons approx 10 000 full load construction of one additional DLG N per year for the next ships at these prices".
Length, feet (metres) 585 (777-5) oa two decades. This ambitious plan has been terminated See 1 973-1 974 and previous editions for funding details.
Beam, feet [metres) 61 [18-5) and the construction of these ships is uncertain beyond
Draft, feet (metres) 29-5 (90) the DLGN 41.
Helicopters 2 (see He/icopter notes) Construction of the first three ships has been delayed GUNNERY. These ships will have Mk 86 gunfire control
Missile launchers 2 combination twin Tartar-D/ about seven months each because of a shortage of skilled directors.
ASROC launchers firing Standard labour in the shipyard. The Newport News yard is the
MR surface-to-air missile (Mk 26) only one in the United States now engaged in the
Guns 2—5 inch (127 mm) 54 calibre construction of nuclear surface ships. HELICOPTERS. A hangar for helicopters is installed
dual-purpose (Mk 45) (single) beneath the fantail flight-deck with a telescoping hatch
A/S weapons ASROC (see above) cover and an electro-mechanical elevator provided to
2 triple torpedo tubes (Mk 32) DESIGN. The principal differences between the DLGN transport helicopters between the main deck and hangar.
Main engines 2 geared turbines; 2 shafts 38 class and the "California" class will be the improved These are the first US post-World War II destroyer/
Reactors 2 pressurised-water cooled D2G anti-air warfare capability, electronic warfare
equipment, cruiser ships with a hull hangar.
(General Electric) anti-submarine fire control system, and the combat
Speed, knots 30-1- information centre (CIC) facilities. The deletion of the MISSILES. The initial design for this class provided
Complement 442 (27 officers, 41 5 enlisted men) ASROC "pepper-box" launcher permitted the later ships for a single surface-to-air missile launcher; revised in
to be ten feet shorter. 1969 to provide two Mk 26 launchers that will fire the
The DLGN 38 was authorised in the Fiscal Year 1970 Standard-Medium Range (MR) surface-to-air missile
new construction programme, DLGN 39 in FY 1971 pro- ELECTRONICS. These ships will have bow-mounted and the ASROC anti-submarine missile. "Mixed"
gramme, and DLGN 40 in FY 1972 programme. Sub- SaS-53A sonar (improved SQS-26 series) also to have
; Standard/ASROC magazines are planned for each
sequently, the Department of Defense did not request Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS), SPS-48A three- launcher. The digital Mk 116 ASW fire control system
additional nuclear-propelled frigates because of their high dimensional radar, SPS-40B and SPS-55 radar antennas. will simplify weapon system interfaces compared to
cost; however, the Congress added funds for advanced previous US missile-armed warships. Mk 74 missile
procurement of DLGN 41 and DLGN 42 components in FISCAL. Estimated cost is $222 000 000 for the DLGN control directors.
the FY 1974 budget. Accordingly, the DLGN 41 was 38 and $113 800 000 for DLGN 39, although shipyard
proposed in the FY 1 975 construction programme and the delays and inflation probably will drive their costs higher. DRAWING. Chaff-rocket (CHAFROC) launchers are
decision was made to "protect the option" of the DLGN The Secretary of Defense has estimated that the cost of shown forward of bridge and aft of boat davits with triple
42 in the FY 1 976 programme. the DLGN 41 would be "at least" $268 000 000 and that anti-submarine torpedo tubes also aft of boat davits;
According to Admiral H. G. Rickover, the long-range of the DLGN 42 $278 000 000. "California" design on the following page has the torpedo
Navy plan in effect until April 1971 was to construct a According to the Secretary of Defense: "Clearly, we will tubes built into superstructure. Note enclosed radar
total of 28 nuclear escort ships (CGN/DLGN) with the not be able to afford many (more) surface combatant towers, similar to "California" class.
United States Navy

LITTLE ROCK (CLG 4)—see previous page
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2 NUCLEAR-PO' RED GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATES (D L G N) "CALIFORNIA" CLASS
Name Builder Laid down Launch Commissioned
^CALIFORNIA Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co 23 Jan 1970 22 Sep 1971 16 Feb 1974
SOUTH CAROLINA Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co 1 Dec 1970 1 *July 1972 Sep 1974
Displacement tons 10 150 full load

Length, feet (metres) 596 (J81-7) oa
Draft, feet (metres) 31-5 (96}
Missile launchers 2 single Tartar- D surface-to-air
launchers firing Standard MR
(Mk 13 Mod 3)
dual-purpose (Mk 45) (single)
A/S weapons 4 torpedo tubes (Mk 32)
1 ASROC 8-tube launcher
2 geared turbines; 2 shafts
2 pressurised-water cooled D2G
(General Electric)
Speed, knots 30 +
men)
These are large, multi-purpose warships intended

primarily to operate with fast carrier forces. Their
high-speed and endurance capabilities also make them
suitable for independent operations.
The California was authorised in the Fiscal Year 1967
new construction programme and the South Carolina in
the FY 1968 programme. The construction of a third
ship of this class (DLGN 38) also was authorised in
FY 1 968, but the rising costs of these ships and develop-
ment of the DXGN/DLGN 38 design caused the third ship
to be deferred.
Thecontractfor both ships was awarded on 13 June 1968.
The frigate California together with the three previously
built nuclear escort ships (Long Beach, Bainbridge,
Truxtun) will provide one all-nuclear carrier task group
consisting of one attack aircraft carrier and four escorts.
DESIGN. These ships have tall, enclosed towers support-

ing radar antennae in contrast to the open lattice masts
of the previous nuclear frigates Truxtun and Bainbridge.
CALIFORNIA (DLGN 36) 1973, Newport News SB & DD Co.
ELECTRONICS with bow-mounted SQS-26CX

Fitted
sonar and the Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS). These
ships have SPS-48 three-dimensional, SPS-10 and
SPS-40 search radar antennas.
ENGINEERING. Estimated nuclear core life for these

ships provide 700 000 miles "range"; estimated cost
is S11 500 000 for the two initial nuclear cores.
CALIFORNIA (DLGN 36) 1973. Newport News SB & DD Co.
FISCAL. Estimated cost is S200 000 000 for California influenced naval affairs, and inventors. The frigates
and SI 80 000 000 for South Carolina. See 1971-1972 generally honour admirals and commodores of the Navy;
edition for funding history. however, in January 1970 it was announced that
henceforth frigates would be named for states of the
Union with the first frigate so named honouring California,
home state of the incumbent president The DLGN 37
GUNNERY. These ships are the heaviest gunned missile honours the home state of the late L. Mendel Rivers,
frigates yet built. Fitted with Mk 86 gunfire control chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on
system. Armed Services from 1 965 until his death in 1 971 The .
"Sturgeon" class submarine SSN 686 was renamed

while under construction to honour the late representative
MISSILES. Reportedly, these ships carry some 80
surface-to-air missiles divided equally between a maga-
zine beneath each launcher. The launchers will fire the
Standard-MR missile. Fitted with Mk 74 missile control
directors. PHOTOGRAPHS. The "California" class can be dis-
tinguished from the subsequent "Virginia" class frigates
by the ASROC launcher and "reload house" forward of
NOMENCLATURE. Destroyer-type ships in the US the bridge and the after 5 inch gun being one level
CALIFORNIA (DLGN 36) launching Navy have traditionally been named for officers and above the main deck in the earlier ships. Note the tower-
enlisted personnel of the Navy and Marine Corps, Secre- like mast structures in both US classes; similar to the
7977, Newport Nev taries of the Navy, members of Congress who have Soviet missile cruiser designs.
424 UNITED STATES
1 N UCLE AR- POWE R E D GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATE (D L G N ) :
" T R U X T U N " TYPE
Name Builder Launched Commissioned

TRUXTUN New York Shipbuilding Corp (Camden) 19 Dec 1964 27May 1967

Length, feet {metres) 64 {117-9) oa
Draft, feet {metres) 31 (9-4)
Missile launchers 1 twin Terrier/ASROC launcher
(Mk 10 Mod 7)
Guns 1—5 inch {127 mm) 54 calibre
dual purpose
anti-aircraft (single)
ASROC (see above)
4 fixed torpedo tubes (Mk 32)
facilities for helicopter
Main engines 2 geared turbines approx 60 000
;
shp 2 shafts
;
Reactors 2 pressurised water-cooled D2G

(General Electric)
Speed, knots 30-^
Complement approx 500 (35 officers, 456
enlisted men)
The Truxtun was the US Navy's fourth nuclear powered

surface warship. The Navy has requested seven oil-
burning frigates in the Fiscal Year 1962 shipbuilding
programme, the Congress authorised seven ships, but
stipulated that one ship must be nuclear powered.
Although the Truxtun design is adapted from the "Belk-
nap" class design, the nuclear ships gun-missile launcher
arrangement is reversed from the non-nuclear ships.
Construction cost was $138 667 000
ELECTRONICS. The Truxtun has bow-mounted SQS-26

sonar and the Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS). TRUXTUN (DLGN 35) 1970. United States Navy
Fitted with SPS-48 three-dimansional and SPS-10
search radars on forward mast and an SPS-40 search
radar and TACAN (Tactical Aircraft Navigation) "pod"
on after mast. NOMENCLATURE. The Truxtun is the fifth ship to be
named for Commodore Thomas Truxton (sic) who
ENGINEERING. Power plant IS identical to that of the commanded the frigate Constellation (38 guns) in her
frigate Bainbridge. successful encounter with the French frigate L' Insurgente PHOTOGRAPHS. The Truxtun can be readily identified
(44) in 1799. by her squared lattice radar masts, empty "B" gun
MISSILES. The twin missile launcher aft can fire both position and lack of funnel. Two chaff rocket (CHAFROC)
Terrier anti-aircraft missiles and ASROC anti-submarine launchers subsequently have been fitted in the "B"
TORPEDOES, Fixed Mk 32 tubes are below 3-inch gun position.
TRUXTUN (DLGN 35) 1970, United States Navy, PHI E. L. Coligoski
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Surface Combatants — continued
1 NUCLE AR- PO WE RE D GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATE (D L Q N) : " pA I N R OG
I E
*BAINBRIDGE DLGN 25 15 May 1959 15 Apr 1961 6 Oct 196?
Displacement tons 7 600 standard, 8 580 full load The Bainbndge was the US Navy s third nuclear-powered ENGINEERING Development of a nuclear power plant
Length, feet (metres) 550 (r67 6)*l, 565 (172 5) o. surface warship and the worlds first destroyer type' suitable lor use in a large destroyer type warship began
Seam, feet- (metres) 57 9 (77 6) ship to have nuclear propulsion She larger than the
is in 1957 The Atomic Energy Coninnssion s Knolls
Draft feet (metres) 29 (7 9) light antiaircraft cruisers the United Stales built during Atomic Power Laboratory undertook development of
Missile launchers 2 twin Terrier surface-to-air World war II. Authorised in Fiscal Year 1956 shipbuild- the destroyer power plant (designated D1G/D2G).
launchers ing programme. Construction cost was SI 63 61 000
Guns 4-3 inch (76 mm) 50 calibre
MISSILES The Bainbridge has a Terrier Mk 10 Mod 5
anti-aircraft (twin) DESIGN. The Bainbridge is similar in basic arrangement launcher forward and a Mk 10 Mod 6 launcher aft.
A/S weapons ASROC 8-tube launcher to the "Leahy" class frigates. Reportedly, the ship carries 80 missiles divided between
1 However, the nuclear ship
2 triple torpedo tubes (Mk 32) has two heavy lattice radar masts in place of the "mack" the forward and aft Terrier magazines.
Mam engines 2 geared turbirres approx 60 000
,
structures of the conventional ships. MODERNISATION The Bainbridge began an Anti-Air
shp, 2 shafts Warfare (AAW) modernisation at the Puget Sound Naval
Reactors 2 pressunsed-water cooled D2G ELECTRONICS. Fitted with 505-23 bow-mounted Shipyard in June 1974; completion scheduled for early
(General Electric) sonar. 1976. The ship will be fitted with the Naval Tactical
Speed, knots 30 + The Bainbridge has SPS-52 three-dimensional search Data System (NTDS) and improved guidance capability
Complement approx 450 (26 officers, approx radar and SPS-10 search radar on her forward mast, and for Terrier and Standard missiles. Estimated cost of
425 enlisted men) an SPS-37 search radar antenna on her after mast. modernisation SI 03 000 000.
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426 UNITED STATES
Surface Combatants—conr/>7(/e(/
• GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATES (OLG): "BELKNAP CLASS

Displacement, ton; 6 570 standard, 7 930 full load Name No Bu rider Lard down Launched Commissioned
Length, feet (men s) 547 (766 7) oa
54 8 (16 7)
BELKNAP DLG 26 Bath Iron Works Corp 5 Feb 1962 20 July 1963 7 Nov 1964
Beam, feet (metre
Draft, feet (metres
I
28 8 (8 7)
JOSEPHUS DANIELS DLG 27 Bath Iron Works Corp 23 Apr 1962 2 Dec 1963 8 May 1965
Missile launchers twin Terner.ASROC launcher
WAINWRIGHT DLG 28 Bath Iron Works Corp 2 July 1962 25 Apr 1964 8 Jan 1966
1
(Mk 10 Mod 7)
JOUETT DLG 29 Puget Sound Naval Ya d 25 Sep 1962 30 June 1964 3 Dec 1966
1—5 mm)
HORNE DLG 30 San Francisco Naval Y ard 12 Dec 1962 30 Oct 1964 15 Apr 1967
Guns inch (727 54 cal
STERETT DLG 31 Puget Sound Nava* Ya d 25 Sep 1962 30 June 1964 8 Apr 19«J7
dual-purpose
2—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal anti-
WILLIAM H. STANDLEY DLG 32 Bath Iron Works Corp 29 July 1963 19 Dec 1964 9 July 1966
aircraft (single)
FOX DLG 33 Todd Shipyard Corp 15 Jan 1963 21 Nov 1964 8 May 1966
BIDDLE DLG 34 Bath Iron Works Corp 9 Dec 1963 2 July 1965 21 Jan 1967
A/S weapons ASROC (see above)
1 SH-2D LAMPS helicopter
tric in DLG 26-28, 32, 34,
De Laval in DLG 29-31, 33),
85 000 shp ; 2 shafts
4 (Babcock is Wilcox in DLG
26-28, 32, 34, Combustion
Engineering in DLG 29-31, 33)
Speed, knots 34
men) including squadron staff
These ships are considered excellent anti-submarine and

anti-air warfare ships, intended to screen fast carrier task
forces The DLG 26-28 were authorised in the Fiscal
Year 1961 new construction programme, the DLG 29-34
in FY 1962 programme
DESIGN These ships are distinctive by having then

single missile launcher forward and 5 inch gun mount
aft This arrangement allowed missile stowage in the
larger bow section and provided space aft of the super
structure for a helicopter hangar and platform The
reverse gun-missile arrangement, preferred by some
commanding officers, is found in the Truxtun. The
"Belknap" class ships have their masts and stacks
combined into "mack" structures.
ELECTRONICS. SOS-26 bow-mounted sonar installed.

These ships have the Naval Tactical Data System
(NTDS). Fitted with $PS-48 three-dimensional and
SPS-10 search radars on their forward "mack" and an
SPS-37 (first three ships) or SPS-40 search radar and
small TACAN (Tactical Aircraft Navigation) pod on
their after "mack"
5UNNERY. The 5 inch guns were installed previo'isly

on forward sponsons of the "Forrestal '
class cs'riers
They are rapid fire-Mk42 single 5 inch guns and the
single 3 inch guns are Mk 34
HELICOPTERS. These ships are the only conventionally

powered US with a full helicopter support
frigates
capability. being fitted with the Light Airborne
All
Multi-Purpose System, now the SI-I-2D helicopter. The
Belknap embarked the first operational SH-2D/LAMPS
in December 1971.
MISSILES The Truxtun and Belknap class ships have

a twin Terner/ASROC Mk 10 missile launcher A
"triple-ring rotating magazine stocks both Terrier anti-
aircraft missiles and ASROC anlisubmanne rockets
feeding either weapon to the launcher s two firing arms
The rate of fire and the launcher provide a
reliability cf
potent AAW/ASW capability to these ships
TORPEDOES As built, these ships each had two 21

inch tubes for anti-submarine torpedoes installed in
the structure immediately forward of the 5 inch mount.
one tube angled out to port and one to starboard;
JOSEPHUS DANIELS (DLG 27) 7972. Giorgio Arra
subseauently removed
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Surface Combatants—continued
9 GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATES (DLG:) "LEAHY" CLASS
Displacement, i 5 670 standard ; load No Buildei Laid down Launched Commissioned
Length, teet (r es) 533 {162-5) oa •LEAHY DLG 16 Bath Iron Works Corp 3 Dec 1959 1 July 1961 4 Aug 1962
Beam, feet (m, s) 54 9 {166) •HARRY E Y NELL DLG 17 Bath Iron Works Corp 31 May 1960 9 Dec 1961 2 Feb 1963
Draft, feet {metres) 24-5 (74) •WORDEN DLG 18 Bath Iron Wo'ks Corp 1 9 Sep 1960 2June1962 3 Aug 1963
Missile launchers 2 twin Terrie urface-to-air •DALE DLG 19 New York SB Corp 6 Sep 1960 28 July 1962 23 Nov 1963
launchers (Mk 10 Mod 5) •RICHMOND TURNER DLG 20 New York SB Corp 9 Jan 1961 6 Apr 1963 13 June 1964
Guns 4—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal anti- •GRIDLEY DLG 21 Puget Sound 8 & D Co 15 July 1960 31 July 1961 25 May 1963
aircraft (twin) •ENGLAND DLG 22 Todd Shipyards Corp 4 Oct 1960 6 Mar 1962 7 Dec 1963
A/S weapons 1 ASROC 8-tube launcher •HALSEV DLG 23 San Francisco Naval Yard 26 Aug 1960 15 J»n 1962 20 July 1 9«3
2 torpedo tubes (Mk 32)
triple •REEVES DLG 24 Fuget Sound Naval Yard 1 July 1960 12 M«y 1962 16 May 1964
engit 2 geared turbines (see Engmeei
ing notes), 85 000 shp 2 shafts ,
Boilers 4 (Babcock & Wilcox m DLG IS-

IS Foster Wheeler in DLG 19-24)
Speed kno 34
CompleTten 396 (31 officers 365 enlisted
men) including squadron staff
These ships are "double-end" missile frigates especially

designed to screen fast carrier task forces They are
limited in only having 3 inch guns in comparision wth
5 inch guns on other DLG classes The DLG 16-18
authorised in the Fiscal Year 1958 new construction
programme: DLG 19-24 m the FY 1959 programme.
DESIGN. These ships are distinctive in having twin

missile launchers forward and aft with ASROC "pepper
box launcher between the forward missile launcher and
bridge on main deck level Masts and stacks are
cor"ibined into macks
There is a helicopter landing area aft but only limited
support facilities are provided; no hangar.
^^€mMm
ELECTRONICS.
Naval Tactical
modernisation
These ships
(NTDS) during AAW
Data System
SOS-23 bow mounted sonar installed
These ships have SPS-10 and SPS-48 search radars on
were fitted with the
« Mi
forward mast (the latter replacing SPS-39 or SPS-52

in some ships) and an SPS-37 search radar on their after
mast-
Halsey, Warden, Richmond K. Turner, and Reeves
completed with only two Mk 76 missile directors; two HARRY E YARNELL (DLG 17 97? Giu,,j,o Ana
were installed during AAW modernis-
additional directors
ation.
ENGINEERING General Electric turbines in DLG 16-.18,

De Laval turbines in DLG 19-22. and Allis-Chalmers
turbinesin DLG 23 and DLG 24.
MISSILES. _ Reportedly, each ship carries 80 missiles

divided between the two Terrier magazines.
MODERNISATION. These ships were modernised

between 1967 and 1972 to improve their Anti-Air
Warfare (AAW) capabilities. Superstructure enlarged to
provide space for additional electronic equipment,
including NTDS; improved TACAN fitted and improved
guidance system for Terrier/Standard missiles installed,
and larger ship's service turbo generators provided.
All ships modernised at Bath Iron Works except Leahy
at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.
Cost of Leahy modernisation was $36100 000.
NOMENCLATURE, The England is the second US

warship to honour a sailor killed at Pearl Harbour on 7
Dec 1941 the first England (DE 635) sank six Japanese
;
submarines in just 12 days during May of 1944.
PHOTOGRAPHS. These ships can be distinguished

from other non-nuclear frigates by having twin surface-
to-air missile launchers forward and aft, and from all
other frigates by the absence of distinctive 5 inch gun
mounts. GRIDLEY (DLG 21) 1970, United States Navy
m^^s\'..,j% ijn
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HARRY t. YARNELL (DLG 17) 7972, Giorgio Arra

428 UNITED STATES
10 GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATES (DLG) COONTZ- CLASS
Displacement, tons 4 700 standard; 5 800 full load Name Mo Builder Laid down Liunch»d Commis$ion«d
Length, feet (metres) 512-5 (756-2) oa FARRAGUT DLG 6 Bethlehem Co Oumcy 3 June 1957 18 July 1958 10 Dec 1960
Beam, feet (metres) 52-5 (75-9) LUCE DLG 7 Bethlehem Co. Oumcy 1Oct 1957 11 Dec 1958 20 May 1961
Draft, feet (metres) 25 (7-6) MACDONOUGH DLG 8 Bethlehem Co Quincy 15 Apr 1958 9 July 1959 4 Nov 1961
Missile launcfiers 1 twin Terrier surface-to-air COONTZ DLG 9 Puget Sound Naval Yard 1 Mar 1957 6 Dec 1958 15 July 1960
launcher (Mk 10 Mod 0) KING DLG 10 Puget Sound Naval Yard 1 Mar 1957 6 Dec 1958 17 Nov 1960
Guns 1 —
5 inch 727 mm) 54 cai dual
( MAHAN DLG 11 San Francisco Naval Yard 31 July 1957 7 Oct 1959 25 Aug 1960
purpose DAHLGREN DLG 12 Philadelphia Naval Yard 1 Mar 1958 16 Mar 1960 8 Apr 1 961
A/S weapons 1 ASROC 8-tube launcher WILLIAM V PRATT DLG 13 Philadelphia Naval Yard 1 Mar 1958 16 Mar 1960 4 Nov 1961
2 triple torpedo tubes (Mk 32) DEWEY DLG 14 Bath Iron Works Mime 10 Aug 1957 30 Nov 1958 7 Dec 1959
Main engines 2 geared turbines: 85 000 shp; PREBLE DLG 15 Bath Iron Works Maine 16 Dec 1957 23 May 1959 9 May 1960
2 shafts
Boilers 4 (Foster Wheeler in DLG 6-8;
Babcock & Wilcox in DLG 9-15)
Speed, knots 34
men)
Flag Staff 19 (7 officers, 12 enlisted men)
These ships are single-end" missile frigates intended

10 screen fast carrier task forces
Their design is based
on the Mitscher" class (DL/DDG) The DLG 6-11
were authorised in the Fiscal Year 1956 shipbuilding
programme, the DLG 12-15 in FY 1957 programme.
Average cost per ship was S52 000 000
CLASSIFICATION. The Farragut, Luce and McDonough

initially were DL 6-8, respectively; changed
classified as
to DLG on 1 4 These ships are known officially
Nov 1 956.
as the "Coontz" class as that ship was the first to be
ordered as a DLG (DLG 9-11 ordered on 18 Nov 1955;
DLG 6-8 ordered on 27 Jan 1956).
DESIGN These ships are the only US guided missile

"frigates" with separate masts and funnels They have
aluminium superstructures to reduce weight and improve
stability. Early designs for this class had a second 5
inch gun mount in the 'B" position design revised ; when
ASROC "pepper box' launcher was developed.
Helicopter landing area on stern, but no hangar and limited
support capability
ELECTRONICS. The King and Mahan along with the

carrier Oriskany (CVA 34) were the first ships
aircraft
fittedwith the Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS),
conducting operational evaluation of the equipment in
1961-1962.
As completed these ships had an SPS-10 and three-
dimensional SPS-39 search radars on their forward mast,
and an SPS-37 search radar and TACAN (Tactical
Aircraft Navigation) "bee hive" antenna on second mast.
Prior to AAW modernisation some ships had the SPS-39
replaced with the SPS-52 radar. During modernisation
SPS-48 three-dimensional search radar fitted on the
forward mast, an improved TACAN "pod" is fitted on the
second mast, and NTDS installed. These ships have
SQS-23 sonar.
The Coontz was fitted with the SSM-5 Test Evaluation

and Monitoring System (TEAMS) in 1 968 for operational
evaluation of the electronic check-out system, subsequent-
ly removed. See Knox (DE 1052) for details.
ENGINEERING. De Laval turbines in DLG 6-8 and

DLG 15, Allis-Chalmers turbines in DLG 9-14
GUNNERY. These ships have Mk 42 single 5 inch guns.

As built these ships also had two 3 inch 50 cal AA twin
mounts amidships; removed during modernisation.
The King was used as a test ship for the 20 mm Vulcan/
Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) during FARRAGUT (DLG 6) 1970. United States Navy. PHC F. W. Gotavco
1973-1974.
MISSILES. The first five ships of this class were built

with Terrier BW-1 beam-riding missile systems; five later
ships built with Terrier BT-3 homing missile systems.
See Modernisation notes for conversion of earlier ships
to improved missile capability. Reportedly, each ship
carries 40 missiles.
MODERNISATION. These ships were modernised

between 1 to improve their Anti-Air Warfare
968 and 1 975
(AAW) Superstructure enlarged to provide
capabilities.
space for additional electronic equipment, including
NTDS (previously fitted in King and Malian) improved ;
TACAN installed, first five ships given improved guidance

system for Terrier/Standard missiles (Mk 76 fire control
system), and larger ships service turbo generators fitted.
The Farragut also had improved ASROC reload capability
provided (with additional structure forward of bridge) and
second mast increased in height.
All ships modernised at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard,
except Mahan at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, and King
at Boland Machine & Manufacturing Co, New Orleans,
Louisiana.
Cost of modernisation was $39 000 000 per ship in
FY 1970 conversion programme.
LUCE (DLG 7) 7977 United States Na'.-, D V Angelucci
NOMENCLATURE. The DLG 7 was to have been named
Dewey, named Luce in 1957.
FRIGATES (D L)
destroyers (DDG). See 1973-1974 and previous
PHOTOGRAPHS. Note the separate mast and funnel The surviving all-gun frigates (DL) have been stricken. editions for characteristics.
structurescompared to later US guided missile frigates. Of the"Mitscher" class, Willis A. Lee (DL4) stricken on The one-of-a kind Norfolk (DL 1) stri
Subsequent DLG/DLGN designs have bow-mounted 1 5 May 1 972 Wilkinson (DL
; 5) stricken on 1 May 1 974. 1973. See 1973-1974 and previou:
sonar and stem anchors. Two other ships of this class converted to guided missili characteristics.
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4 GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYERS (ODG): CONVERTED "FORREST SHERMAN" CLASS
Name No Builder '-*"' '^°'^" Ltunched DO Comm DOG Comm
'DECATUR DDG 31 (ex-OD 936) Bethlehem Steel Co (Quincy) 13 Sep 1954 15 Dec 1955 7 Dec 1956 29 Apr 1967
JOHN PAUL JONES DOG 32 (ex-DD 932) Bath Iron Works 18 Jan 1954 7 May 1955 5 Apr 1956 23 S«p 1967
'PARSONS DDG 33 (ex-DD 949) Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp 17June1957 19 Aug 1958 29 Oct 1959 3N9V1967
SOMERS DDG 34 (ex-DD 947) Bath Iron Works 4 Mar 1957 30 May 1958 3 Apr 1959 10 Feb 1968

DDG 31-32 4184 (127 5) 43
DDG 33-34 418 (127 4) oa
Beam, faet (metres)
DDG 31-32 45 2 (13 8)
DDG 33-34 45 (137)
Missile launchers 1 single Tartar surface-to-air
dual-purpose
Main engines 2 geared turbines (Westinghouse
in John Paul Jones. General
Electric in others); 70 000 shp;
2 shafts
4 (Foster Wheeler in Decatur and
Parsons. Babcock & Wilcox in
John Paul Jones and Somers)
Speed 33 knots
men)
These four ships are former "Forrest Sherman class

destroyers that have been converted to a guided missile
and improved ASW configuration. Plans for additional
DDG conversions of this class were dropped (the
Turner Joy. DD 951, was to have been the fifth missile
ship of this type). The Decatur was reclassified as DDG
31 on 1 5 Sep 1966: the John Paul Jones. Somers. and
Parsons became DDG on 15 Mar 1967. See Forrest
Sherman" class for additional notes.
CONVERSION. The Decatur began conversion to a

DDG at the 1 5 June 1 965. the
Boston Naval Shipyard on
John Paul Jones the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on
at
2 Dec 1965, the Parsons at the Long Beach (California)
Naval Shipyard on 30 June 1965, and the Somers at the
San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard on 30 Mar 1966.
During conversion all existing armament was removed
except the forward 5 inch gun, two triple ASW torpedo
tubes were installed forward of the bridge; two heavy
lattice masts fitted; ASROC launcher mounted aft of
second stack; single Tartar Mk 13 launcher insta'led
aft (on 01 level; system weighs approximately 135 000
pounds).
Original DDG conversion plans provided for Drone
Anti-Submanne Helicopter (DASH) faciliues, however,
ASROC was substituted in ali tour ships as DASh lost
favour in the Navy.
ELECTRONICS. SQS-23 sonar installed, SPS-IOand

SPS-37 search radars on forward mast except Somers
has SPS-40 in lieu of SPS-37; all have SPS-48 three-
dimensional search radar on after mast.
GUNNERY, The original Mk 42 forward gun mount has

been replaced by a modified Mk 42 mount with the local
anti-aircraft control deleted (starboard "bubble" or
"frog-eye" on mount removed: port dome is for local
anti-suiface control)
These are the only US destroyers with one 5 inch gun.
MISSILES. Reportedly Tartar magazine capacity is 40

missiles.
NOMENCLATURE. The John Paul Jones honours the

Scottish-born father of the American Navy who later
served as a rear-admiral in the Russian Navy (1788).
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23 GUIDED M ILE DESTROYERS (DDG) : V CHARLES F. ADAMS" CLASS
Name No Builder Laid down Launched ComiDissioned
Displi 3 370 standard, 500 full load •CHARLES F. ADAMS
DDG Bath Iron Works 16 June 1958 8 Sep 1959 10 Sep 1960
Length, feet (metres) 437 (132 8) oa •JOHN KING
DDG Bath Iron Works 25 Aug 1958 30 Jan 1960 4 Feb 1961
Beam, feet (melres) 47 (74-3) •
•LAWRENCE DDG New York Shipbuilding Corp 27 Oct 1958 27 Feb 1960 6 Jan 1962
Draft, feet (metres) 20 (6 1) •
•CLAUDE V. RICKETTS DDG New York Shipbuilding Corp 18 May 1959 4 June 1960 6 Jan 1962
Missile launchers •BARNEY DDG New York Shipbuilding Corp 18 May 1959 10 Dec 1960 11 Aug 1962
DDG 2-14 1 twin Tartar surface-to-air •
•HENRY B. WILSON DDG Defoe Shipbuilding Co 28 Feb 1958 23 Apr 1959 17 Dec 1960
launcher (Mk 11 Mod 0) •
•LYNDE Mccormick DDG Defoe Shipbuilding Co 4 Apr 1958 9 Sep 1960 3 June 1961
DDG 15-24 1 single Tartar surface-to-air ••TOWERS DDG Todd Shipyards Inc. Seattle 1 Apr 1958 23 Apr 1959 6 June 1961
launcher (Mk 13 Mod 0) •
•SAMPSON DDG Bath Iron Works 2 Mar 1959 9 Sep 1960 24 June 1961
DDG 4 and 13 1 multiple launcher for Chaparral *•SELLERS DDG Bath Iron Works 3 Aug 1959 9 Sep 1960 28 Oct 1961
(see Missile notes) •
•ROBISON DDG Defoe Shipbuilding Co 23 Apr 1959 27 Apr 1960 9 Dec 1961
Guns 2—5 inch (727 mm) 54 calibre ' HOEL DOG Defoe Shipbuilding Co 1 June 1960 4 Aug 1960 16 June 1962
DP (single) BUCHANAN DDG Todd Shipyards Inc Seattle 23 Apr 1959 11 May 1960 7 Feb 1962
A/S weapons 1 ASROC 8-tube launcher *
BERKELEY DDG New York Shipbuilding Corp 1 June 1960 29 July 1961 15 Dec 1962
'
JOSEPH STRAUSS DDG New York Shipbuilding Corp 27 Dec 1960 9 Dec 1961 20 Apr 1963
Mam engines 2 geared steam turbines (General CONYNUHAM DDG New York Shipbuilding Corp 1 May 1961 19 May 1962 13 July 1963
Electric in DDG 2, 3, 7, 8, 10-13
'
SEMMES DDG Avondale Marine Ways Inc 18 Aug 1960 20 May 1961 10 Dec 1962
15-22; Westinghouse in DDG
*
TATTNALL DDG Avondale Marine Ways Inc 14 Nov 1960 26 Aug 1961 13 Apr 1963
4-6, 9, 14, 23, 24,); 70 000 shp;
*
GOLDSBOROUGH DDG Pugel Sound B & DD Co 3 Jan 1961 15 Dec 1961 9 Nov 1963
2 shafts
•
COCHRANE DDG Pugel Sound B £t DD Co 31 July 1961 18 July 1962 21 Mar 1964
4 (Babcock & Wilcox in DDG2 * BENJAMIN STOODERT DDG Pugei Sound B ft DO Co 11 June 1962 8 Jan 1963 12 Sep 1964
3, 7, 8. 10-13, 20-22; Foster * RICHARD E. BYRD DDG Todd Shipyards Inc Seattle 12 Apr 1961 6 Feb 1962 7 Mar 1964
Wheeler in DDG 4-6, 9, 14: WAODELL * DDG Todd ShiDvards Inc Seaiile 6 Feb 1962 26 Feb 1963 28 Aug 1964
Combustion Engineering in DDG
15-19)
Speed, knots 35
men).
These destroyers are considered excellent multi-purpose
ships The DDG 2-9 were authorised in the Fiscal Year
1957 new construction programme, DDG 10-14 in FY
1958, DDG 15-19 in FY 1959, DDG 20-22 in FY 1960,
DDG 23 and DDG 24 in FY 1961. Three additional
ships of this design have been built in US shipyards for
Australia (DDG 25-27) and three for West Germany
(DDG 28-30)
CLASSIFICATION. The firsteight ships were initially

assigned hull numbers in the standard DD series (DDG
952-959); renumbered while under construction. The
DDG 1 was the Gyatt (ex-DD 712), which operated as a
missile destroyer from 1 956 to 1 962 armed with a twin
Terrier launcher.
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DESIGN. These ships were built to an improved
'Forrest Sherman' class design with aluminium super-
structures and a high level of habitability including air
conditioning in all living spaces They do not have the
second radar trellis mast nor secondary gun battery of
the earlier class DDG 20-24 have stem anchors because
of sonar arrangements.
Several ships have been modified with an extension of
the bridge structure on the starboard side on the 02 level,
providing additional space for storage.
ELECTRONICS DDG 20-24 have bow-mounted SQS-

23 sonar; earlier ships have SQS-23 sonar with hull
domes,
DDG 2-14 have SPS-37 and SPS-10 search radars on
tripod mast; DDG 15-24 have SPS-40 and SPS-10
All ships apparently being fitted with antenna associated
with SPS-52 radar, but the ships retain SPS-39 system
(three-dimensional search antenna on second stack),
these ships were completed with SPS-39 radar antenna
aft
Mk-74 guided missile fire control system is provided.
The Towers is the first US Navy ship to be fitted with the
ShipAnli-Missile Integrated Defence (SAMID) to counter
the Soviet cruise missile threat (Styx, etc), this system
integrates existing electronic equipment and weapons to
reduce reaction time when under attack Also fitted
with chaff rockets (CHAFFROC)
GUNNERY These ships have rapid-fire Mk 42 g

The Charles F Adams has modified mounts with local
anti-aircraft controls deleted (starboard "bubble" or
frog-eye on mounts removed, port dome is for local
anti-surface control)
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"C. F. ADAMS" CLASS continued
MISSILES. DDG 2-14 have a twin Mk 11 Tartar

The
missile launcher while the DDG 15-24 have a single
Mk 13 Tartar launcher. The Mk 11 launcher installation
weighs 165 240 pounds while the Mk 13 weighs only
132 561 pounds. Reportedly, their magazine capacities
are 42 and 40 missiles, respectively, and ships equipped
with either launcher can load, direct, and fire about six
missiles per minute (The twin Mk 11 launcher is
installed in the cruisers CG 10-12, the "Mitscher" and
Sherman" DDG conversions have a similar
"Forrest
Mk 13 launcher which weighs approximately 135 000
pounds.)
Lawrence and Hoe/ i'med in 1972-1973 with multiple
launcher for Chaparral (MIM-72A) and other point-
defence missiles in addition to their Tartar launcher.
SELLERS (DDG 11) 1972. Giorgio Arra
NOMENCLATURE The DDG

5 was originally named
Biddle . renamed ClaudeV. Ricketts on 28 July 1964 to
honour the late Vice Chief of Naval Operations who had
supported multi-national NATO manning of ballistic
missile surface ships. (The name Biddle subsequently
was assigned to the DLG 34.) The DDG 23 honours the
famed polar explorer and naval aviator.
PHOTOGRAPHS. Note difference in radars on tripod

mast and missile launchers on DDG
2-14 and DDG
1 5-24
series of this class. The Buchanan, below, has only one

missile on her twin Tartar launcher.
RICHARD E. BYRD (DDG 23) 1973, Giorgio Arra
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S^JIII
RICHARD S. EDWARDS (DD 950)—see subsequent page ("Forrest Sherman" class) United States Navy
432 UNITED STATES
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23 + 7 DESTROYERS (D D) "SPRUANCE" CLA! :
Name No. Start Erection Launch Com/77 ission

SPRUANCE DD 963 17 Nov 1972 10 Nov 1973 Oct 1974
PAUL F. FOSTER DD 964 6 Feb 1973 23 Feb 1974 Apr 1975
KINCAID DD 965 19 Apr 1973 20 Apr 1974 June 1975
HEWITT DD 966 23 July 1973 July 1974 July 1975
ELLIOTT DD 967 15 Oct 1973 Sep 1974 Oct 1975
ARTHUR W. RADFORD DD 968 14 Jan 1974 Dec 1974 1976
PETERSON DD969 1 Apr 1974 1975 1976
DD970 July 1974 1975 1976
DD971 Aug 1974 1975 1976
DD972 Nov 1974 1975 1976
OD973 Jan 1975 1975 9176
5 ships DD 974-978 1975 1976 1977
7 ships DD 979-985 1978
7 ships DD 986-992 Proposed FY 1975 programme

Length, feet (metres) 529 (161 -2) wl 563 3 (171-1)
;

Draft, feel (metres) 29 (8-8)
Guns 2—5 inch (127 mm) 54 calibre DP (Mk 45) (single)
Missile launchers 1 NATO Sea Sparrow multiple launcher
A/S weapons 1 SH-2 or SH-3 LAMPS helicopter
(Vlain engines 4 gas turbines (General Electric) : 80 000 shp; 2 shafts
Speed, knots 30 +
Complement approx 250 (18 officers, 232 enlisted men)
1973. Litton Industries
These ships were intended as replacements for the large programme; and seven ships (DD 979-985) in the FY CLASSIFICATION During the early proposal stage
number of World War ll-built destroyers that have 1 974 programme. The final seven ships were requested these ships were designated as the DX project, the
undergone extensive modernisation (FRAM) to enable in the FY 1975 budget.
letter "X" signifying that the charactsristics were not
them to serve into the 1970s According to official These ships have been the subject of severe criticism fully defined
statements: "The primary mission of these ships is because of their large size and limited anti-air/anti-ship
anti-submarine warfare including operations as an capabilities. They are believed to be the largest surface
DESIGN Extensive use of the modular concept is
integral part of attack carrier task forces warships of contemporary design except for aircraft used to facilitate initial construction and bloc modernis-
They also have
the capability for shore bombardment and for surface carriers which do not have a major surface-to-air missile
ation of the ships.
warfare, and will have short range missiles for defense system. The ships will be highly automated, resulting in about
against airborne threats, including enemy missiles. The Iranian Navy has ordered two additional ships of the 20 per cent reduction in personnel over a similar ship
Their effectiveness against submarines is expected to "Spruance" class, which would be completed in the late with conventional systems.
be far greater, particularly at high speeds, than that of 1970s, The Iranian ships reportedly will be armed with
current Navy ships due to ship silencing techniques and launchers for Standard surface-to-air and surface-to-
improved sea-keeping capabilities
'
surface missiles, ELECTRONICS, These ships will have 505-26 sonar

The Fiscal Year 1969 new construction programme CONSTRUCTION. All ships of this class are being con- and will be the
first US warships with a completely
proposed by the Department of Defense requested structed by the Litton Ship Systems Division of Litton digital command and control system, which will reduce
funding for the first five ships of this class, however, Industries in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The "production complexity and speed up production. (Most existing
funds were denied by the Congress because of the design facility" IS a new shipyard which launched its first ship
systems have a mixture of digital and analog components-)
status In the FY 1 970 programme the Congress approv (a commercial freighter) in 1971, Advanced production To be fitted with SPS-40A and SPS-55 radars, SQS-
ed funds for five ships, but increasing costs forced the techniques including modular assembly of large ship 26CX sonar, and Mk 116 underwater fire control system.
Department of Defensf to construct only three ships components is featured A contract for the development Advanced electronic countermeasure (ECM) equipment.
under the FY 1970 programme (DD 963-965) six ships ; and production of the entire DD 963 class was awarded Provision in stern for eventual installation of SQS-35
were authorised in the- FY 1971 programme (DD 966- to Litton on 23 June 1970, that award also provided Independent Variable Depth Sonar (IVDS).
971); seven ships (DD 972-978) in the FY 1972 go-ahead for the first three ships. Fire control system for guns is Mk 86.
S" sTjîKit m
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'SPRUANCE'
ENGINEERING. These ships will be the first large US

warships to employ gas turbine propulsion. Each ship
will have four General Electric LM2500 marine gas
turbine engines, a shaft-power version of the TF39
turbofan aircraft engine. The LM2500 is rated at
approximately 20 000 horsepower. The gas turbine was
selected because of comparatively low operating costs,
smaller space requirements, rapid replacement capability,
and cold-start capability (the engines can go from 'cold
iron" to full power in 12 minutes).
These ships will have controllable-pitch propellers
because gas turbine engines cannot use a reversible
shaft; to be fitted with advanced self-noise reduction
features.
During normal operations these ships will "steam on "
two engines, going to three and then four engines for

higher speeds. Range is estimated at 6 000 miles at
20 knots.
As designed these ships have provision in stern for install-

ation of SQS-35 Independent Variable Depth Sonar
(IVDS); however, success of bow-mounted SQS-53
sonar has alleviated need for the second sonar system.
FISCAL. The proposed FY 1973 defence budget re-

quested $61 2 000 000 for the DD 979-985 (seven ships).
Only $247 000 000 was approved in FY 1973 for long-
lead time components. The FY 1974 budget provided
$590 900 000 to complete funding of the ships.
The average cost per ship of this class is officially
estimated at $85 000 000, but more likely will be in excess
of $100 000 000 per ship. See 1971-1972 edition for
additional fiscal data.
GUNNERY. These ships have the 5 inch 54 calibre,

Mk 45 gun which has a limited rate-of-fire
light-weight SPRUANCE (DD 963) Litton artist's concept
(approx 20 rounds-per-minute) but reduced manning

requirements. An improved 5 inch 54 calibre Mk 65 gun
is being considered for use in later ships of the class.
Also, an 8 inch light-weight gun intended primarily for

shore bombardment may be developed for installation in
a few of these ships.
The 20 mm
Vulcan/Phalanx rapid-fire Close-in Weapon
System (CIWS) probably will be installed in these ships
as a terminal defence against cruise missile attack.
HELICOPTERS. Full helicopter facilities are provided to

accommodate the Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System
(LAMPS), now the SH-2D helicopter. However, the
ship can handle the larger SH-3 Sea King series.
NOMENCLATURE. The Spruance is named for Admiral

Raymond A. Spruance, who had tactical command of the
US carriers in the Battle of Midway (June 1942) and of
the US fleet in the Battle of the Marianas (June 1944),
two engagements of the Pacific War. He
of the major
also was considered one of the leading intellectuals of
the US Navy.
PHOTOGRAPHS. The accompanying Litton artists

concept shows a 20 mm CIWS installed on the starboard
side of the bridge structure ; another is indicated on top of
the helicopter hangar. An earlier artists concept
appears in the 1973-1974 and previous edition. The
stern configuration of later ships differ. SPRUANCE (DD 963) at launching 1973, Litton Industries
SPRUANCE (DD 963) 7573, Litton Industries

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14 DESTROYERS 'DD) "FORREST SHERMAN" CLASS

Displacement, tons approx 2 800 standard Name No Builder Laid down Launched Commissionea
approx 4 050 standard •FORREST SHERMAN DD 931 Bath Iron Works 27 Oct 1953 6 Feo
1955 9 Nov 1955
Length, feet (metres) *BIGELOW DD 942 Bath Iron Works 6 July 1955 2 Feb 1957 8 Nov 1957
DD 931-944 418-4 (7275) oa •MULLINNIX DD 944 Bethlehem Steel Co (Qumcyj 5 Apr 1956 8 Mar 1957 7 Mar 1958
except DD 933 425 'HULL
DD 945-951
DD 945 Bath Iron Works 12 Sep 1 9;>b Aua 1957 3 July 1958
418 {127-4) oa •EDSON DD 946 Bath Iron Works Dec 1956
3 Jan 1958
1 7 Nov 1958
Beam, faet (metres) •TURNER JOY DD May
951 Puget Sound Bridge & DD 30 Sep 1957 5 1958 3 Aug 1959
DC 931-944 45 2 (13 8)
00 945-951 45 (13 7) ANTI -SU BMARIN E MODIFIED
'BARRY DD 933 Bath Iron Works 15 Mar 1954 1 Oct 1955 31 Aug i956
Guns A/S Mod 2—5 in (127 mm) 54 calibre 'DAVIS DD 937 Bethlehem Steel Co (Oumcy 1 Feb 1955 28 Mar 1956 28 Feb 1957
dual-purpose (single)
3—5 in (727 mm) 54 calibre 'JONAS INGRAM DD 938 Bethlehem Sieei Co (Oumcy 15Junel955 R July 1 956 1 9 July 1 957
Others 'MANLEY
dual-purpose (single)
DD 940 Bath Iron Works 1U Fee 1955 12 Apr 1956 1 Feb 1957
'DU PONT DD 941 Bath Iron works 11 May 1955 8 Sep 1956 July 1957
2—3 in (76 mm) 50 calibre anti- 1
aircraft (twin) in DD 931, 944,

'BLANDY DD 943 Beiniehem bteel Co (Quincy 29 Dec 1955 19 Dec 1906 26 Nov 1957
945, 946 'MORTON DD 948 Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp 4 Mar 1957 23 May 1958 26 May 1959
A/S weapons 'RICHARD S EDWARDS DD 950 Puget Sound Bridge & DD 20 Dec 1956 24 Sep 195/ 5 Feb 1959
A/S Mod 1 ASROC 8-tube launcher
2 tripletorpedo tubes (Mk 32)
Others 2 hedgehogs; depth charges
retained in a few ships
Main engines 2 geared turbines (Westinghouse
in DD 931 and 933; General
Electric in others); 70 000 shp;
2 shafts
Boilers 4 (Babcock & Wilcox in DD
931 and 933, 940-942, 945, 946,
950, 951 Foster Wheeler in
;
others)
Speed 33 knots
men) in unmodified ships; 304
in A/S Mod ships (17 officers,
287 enlisted men)
These ships were the first US destroyers of post-World
War II design and construction. Four have been
converted to a guided missile configuration and are
listed separately They were authorised in the Fiscal
Year 1952-1956 new construction programmes These
ships each cost approximately S26 000 000
All of these ships are active
ARMAMENT. As built all 18 ships of this class had
three single 5 inch guns, two twin 3 inch mounts, four
fixed 21 inch ASW
torpedo tubes (amidships) two ; ASW
hedgehogs (forward of bridge), and depth charge racks 3ARRY (DD 933) 1972, United States Navy
DESIGN. The entire superstructures of these ships are of
aluminium to obtain maximum with minimum
stability
GUNNERY. With original armament of one 5 inch ASROC launcher installed in place of after gun mounts
displacement. All living spaces are conditioned. air
mount forward and two 5 inch mounts aft, these were the on 01 level, and variable depth sonar fitted at stetn.
The Decatur and later ships have higher bows; the Hull
first US warships with more firepower aft than forward. Six ships of this class were not provided improved A/S
and later ships have slightly different bow designs. The Barry and later ships have their Mk 68 gunfire because of increased costs.
Note that capabilities
Barry had her sonar dome moved forward in 1 959 and a
control director forward and Mk 56 director aft; positions
stem anchor fitted. During 1 974 the Hull was experimentally fitted with an 8
reversed in earlier ships.
ELECTRONICS. SQS-23 sonar installed with the Barry inch gun forward to determine feasibility of installing a
being the first US warship fitted with bow mounted MODERNISATION Eight ships of this class were Major Calibre Light Weight Gun (MCLWG) in destroyer-
sonar. Variable depth sonar installed on stern of A/S extensively modified 967-1 971 to improve their anti-
in 1 type ship for shore bombardment.
modified ships. submarine capabilities: Barry, Davis, Du Pont atthe Boston
All of these ships have an SPS-10 search radar antenna Naval Shipyard Jonas Ingram, Manley, Blandy at the
; PHOTOGRAPHS. Compare electronic pods on after
and most also have SPS-40 (DD 933, 937, 940, 942, and Philadelphia Naval Shipyard; and Morton, Richard S. masts of Manley and Hull. The latter ship is one of the
946 have SPS-37, and DD 944 retains older SPS-12). Edwards at the Long Beach (California) Naval Shipyard. Pacific Fleet "Sherman" class destroyers that retained
Several of the unmodified ships have elaborate electronic During modernisation the anti-submarine torpedo tubes hedgehogs forward of bridge and depth charge racks on
warfare electronic pods on the after mast (see photograph installed forward of bridge (on 01 level), deckhouse stern late into their careers she also has twin 3 inch gun
;
of Hull). (Correction to previous edition). aft of second -funnel extended to full width of ship. mount between after funnel and after 5 inch gun battery.
HULL (DD 945) 1971, United States Navy, PHI B. L. Kuykendall

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64 DESTROYERS (O D ) : M O D E R N I S E D GEARING' CLASS (FRA
Name No. Builder Ltunched Commitsiontd
Displacement, tons 2 425 standard, 3 480 to 3 520 *WILLIAM R. RUSH (NRF) DD 714 Federal SB & DD Co 8 July 1945 21 Sep 1945
full load *WILLIAM M. WOOD DD 715 Federal SB a DD Co 29 July 1945 24 Nov 1945
Length, feet (metres) 390 5 (nSO) oa WILTSIE DD 716 Federal SB & DD Co 31 Aug 1945 12 Jan 1946
Beam, feet (metres) 40 9 (f2-4) ^THEODORE E. CHANDLER (
NRF) DD 717 Federal SB & DD Co 20 Oct 1945 22 Mar 1946
Draft, feet (metres) 19 (58) *HAMNER (NRF) DD 718 Federal SB & DD Co 24 Nov 1945 11 July 1946
Guns 4—5 incfi (127 mm) 38 calibre 'EPPERSON (NRF) DD 719 Federal SB & DD Co 22 Dec 1945 19 Mar 1949
DP (twin) *SOUTHERLAND (NRF) DD 743 Bath Iron Works Corp 5 Oct 1944 22 Dec 1944
A/S weapons 1 ASROC 8-tube launcfier WILLIAM C. LAWE (NRF) DD 763 Bethlehem (San Francisco) 21 May 1945 18 Dec 1946
2 triple torpedo tubes (Mk 32) ROWAN DD 782 Todd Pacific Shipyards 29 Dec 1944 31 Mar 1945
facilities for small helicopter GURKE DD 783 Todd Pacific Shipyards 15 Feb 1945 12 May 1945
2 geared turbines (General Elec
McKEAN (NRF) DD 784 Todd Pacific Shipyards 31 Mar 1945 9 June 1945
trie Of Westinghouse) 60 000 shp HENDERSON (NRF) DD 785 Todd Pacific Shipyards 28 May 1945 4 Aug 1945
2 shafts
,
RICHARD B. ANDERSON DD 786 Todd Pacific Shipyards 7 July 1945 26 Oct 1945
4 (Babcock & Wilcox or combina HOLLISTER (NRF) DD 788 Todd Pacific Shipyards 9 Oct 1945 26 Mar 1946
lion Babcock b Wilcox and HIGBEE (NRF) DD 806 Bath Iron Works Corp 12 Nov 1944 27 Jan 1945
Foster-Wheeler) CORRY (NRF) DD 817 Consolidated Steel Corp 28 July 1945 26 Feb 1946
Speed, knots 34 NEW DD 818 Consolidated Steel Corp 18 Aug 1945 5 Apr 1946
Complement 274 (14 officers, 260 enlisted HOLDER (NRF) DD 819 Consolidated Steel Corp 25 Aug 1945 18 May 1946
men) 305 in Naval Reserve RICH (NRF) DD 820 Consolidated Steel Corp 5 Oct 1945 4 July 1946
training ships (12 officers, 176
JOHNSTON (NRF) DD 821 Consolidated Steel Corp 19 Oct 1945 10 Oct 1945
enlisted active duty; 5 officers,
ROBERT H. McCARD (NRF) DD 822 Consolidated Steel Corp 9 Nov 1945 26 Oct 1946
1 12 enlisted reserve) BASILONE DD 824 Consolidated Steel Corp 21 Dec 1945 26 July 1949
AGERHOLM DD 826 Bath Iron Works Corp 30 Mar 1946 20 June 1946
Allen M
MYLES C. FOX (NRF) DD 829 Bath Iron Works Corp 13 Jan 1945 20 Mar 1945
These ships are enlarged versions of the CHARLES P. CECIL (NRF) DD 835 Bath Iron Works Corp 22 Apr 1945 29 June1945
Sumner' class with an additional 14-tooi section GEORGE K. MacKENZIE DD 836 Bath Iron Works Corp 13 May 1945 13 July 1945
amidships for additional fuel tanks All of the above
SARSFIELD DD 837 Bath Iron Works Corp 27 May 1945 31 July 1945
listed ships have been extensively modeimsed under ihe
FRAM programme (see Modernisation notes)
POWER (NRF) DD 839 Bath Iron Works Corp 30 June1945 13 Sep 1945
I
Richard E. Kraus (ex-AG 151) and Sarslield are used for

The GLENNON DD 840 Bath Iron Works Corp 14 July 1945 4 Oct 1945
FISKE (NRF) DD 842 Bath Iron Works Corp 8 Sep 1945 28 Nov 1945
experimental work (EDD). (The former ship was BAUSELL DD 845 Bath Iron Works Corp 19 Nov 1945 7 Feb 1947
designated AG 1 51 from 24 Aug 1 949 to 1 1 Dec 1 953) OZBOURN (NRF) DD 846 Bath Iron Works Corp 22 Dec 1945 5 Mar 1946
The "Gearing' class initially covered hull numbers DD ROBERT L. WILSON (NRF) DD 847 Bath Iron Works Corp 5 Jan 1946 28 Mar 1946
710-721, 742, 743 763-769 782-791 805-926 RICHARD E. KRAUS (ex-AG 151) DD 849
1 Bath Iron Works Corp 2 Mar 1946 23 May 1946
Forty-nine of these ships were cancelled in 1945 (DD 768. LEONARD F. MASON DD 852 Bethlehem (Quincy) 4 Jan 1946 28 June 1946
769, 809-816, 854-856 and 891 -926) four ships were ,
VOGELGESANG (NRF) DD 862 Bethelehm (Staten Island) 15 Jan 1945 28 Apr 1945
never completed and were scrapped in the 1 950s Castle STEINAKER (NRF) DD 863 Bethlehem (Staten Island) 13 Feb 1945 26 May 1945
(DD 720) Woodrow R Thompson (DD 721) Lansdale HAROLD J. ELLISON (NRF) DD 864 Bethlehem (Staten Island) 14 Mar 1945 23 June 1945
(DD 766), and Seymour D Owens fDD 767) CHARLES R. WARE (NRF) DD 865 Bethlehem (Staten Island) 12 Apr 1945 21 July 1945
After World War II several "Gearing" class destroyers CONE (NRF) DD 866 Bethlehem (Staten Island) 10 May 1945 18 Aug 1945
were completed to specialised anti-submarine configura- STRIBLING DD 867 Bethlehem (Staten Island) 8 June1945 29 Sep 1945
tions (DDK "hunter-killer") other ships were converted ;
BROWNSON DD 868 Bethlehem (Staten Island) 15 Mar 1945 17 Nov 1945
to escort (DDE) and radar picket (DDR) configurations. DAMATO (NRF) DD 871 Bethlehem (Staten Island) 21 Nov 1945 27 Apr 1946
Subsequentlyall surviving ships modernised under FRAM HAWKINS DD 873 Consolidated Steel Corp 7 Oct 1944 10 Feb 1945
I and FRAM II programmes. ROGERS (NRF) DD 876 Consolidated Steel Corp 20 Nov 1944 26 Mar 1945
All surviving ships of this Class are active.
Thirty-four VESOLE DD 878 Consolidated Steel Corp 29 Dec 1944 23 Apr 1945
ships are assigned to Naval Reserve training and are DYESS (NRF) DD 880 Consolidated Steel Corp 26 Jan 1945 21 May 1945
manned by composite active duty-reserve crews. These BORDELON DD 881 Consolidated Steel Corp 3 Mar 1945 5 June1945
ships are noted as NRF (Naval Reserve Force). •NEWMAN K. PERRY (NRF) DD 883 Consolidated Steel Corp 17 Mar 1945 26 July 1945
JOHN R. CRAIG (NRF) DD 885 Consolidated Steel Corp 14 Apr 1945 20 Aug 1945
ARMAMENT-DESIGN. As built these ships had a pole ORLECK (NRF) DD 886 Consolidated Steel Corp 12 May 1945 15 Sep 1945
mast and carried an armameni of six 5 inch guns (twin MEREDITH (NRF) DD 890 Consolidated Steel Corp 28 June1945 31 Dec 1945
mounts), 12 40 mm AA guns (2 quad, 2 twin), 11 20
mm AA guns (single), and 10 21 inch torpedo tubes
(quin) After World War II the after bank of tubes was
replaced by an additional quad 40 mm mount All 40
mm and 20 mm guns were replaced subsequently by six
3 inch guns (2 twin, 2 single) and a Iripod mast was
installed to support heavier radar antennas The 3 inch
guns and remaining torpedo tubes were removed during
FRAM conversion

or SPS-37 search radars on their forward tripod mast;
advanced electronic warfare equipment fitted to most
ships with an enlarged electronic "stack" atop the
helicopter hangar-ASROC magazine structure Fitted
with SQS-23 sonar. Brownson fitted with SQQ-23
(modified SQS-23) for evaluation.
ENGINEERING, Range is 5 800 miles at 15 knots.
HELICOPTERS These ships no longer operate drone

helicopters, but rely on ASROC and tube-launched
torpedoes for anti-submarine weapons They had been
fitted to operate the Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter
(DASH) during FRAM modernisation
POWER (DD 839) 1973. Giorgio Arra

MODERNISATION AH of these ships have undergone
extensive modernisation under the Fleet Rehabilitation
and Modernisation (FRAM I) programme They were
stripped of all armament except two 5 inch mounts new
anti-submarine weapons were installed including facilities
tor operating ASW helicopters new electronic equipment
was installed machinery was overhauled livingand
working spaces were rehabiliiiated For budgeting
reasons FRAM work was officially considered a
I
"conversion The Perry was the first ship lo undergo

FRAM conversion the work being accomplished at the
I
Boston Naval Shipyard from May 1959 to April 1960

her FRAM cost an estimated S7 700 000
I
There are two basic FRAM configurations; the DD 786I
790, 826. 841, 844, 845, 847, and 890 (eight ships)6
havfe twin 5 inch mounts in 'A' and B" positions and
Mk 32 torpedo launchers abaft second funnel; others
have twin 5 inch mounts in "A" and "V" positions and
Mk 32 launchers on 01 level in 'B" position.
The Herbert J Thomas was additionally modified for
protection against biological, chemical, and atomic attack;
the ship IS fully "sealed" with enclosed lookout and
control positions, special air conditioning provisions,
et cetera (Modified at Mare Island Naval Shipyard
from July 1963 to July 1964.) SARSFIELD (DD 837) 1973, Giorgio Arra
436 UNITED STATES
Surface Combatants— continued
EARING CLASS FRAI continued
DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS Jan 1970)

(since 1
Fechteler (DD 870) stncken on 11 Sep 1970; Samuel

B. Roberts (DD 823) stricken on 2 Nov 1970: Forrest
Royal (DD 872) transferred to Turkey on 27 Mar 1971 ;
Stickell (DD 888) transferred to Greece on 1 July 1972;

Eugene A. Greene (DD 711), Furse (DD 882) trans-
ferred to Spam on 31 Aug 1972; Warrington (DD 843)
stricken on 1 Oct 1 972 Shelton (DD 790) transferred to
;
Spam on 15 Mar 1973; James E. Kyes (DD 787),

Hanson (DD 832) to Spam on 31 Mar 1 973 Gearing :
(DD 710), Dennis J. Buckley (DD 808), Perry (DD

844), Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. (DD 850), Floyd B.
Parks (DD 884) stricken on 2 July 1973; Rupertus
(DD 851) transferred to Greece on 10 July 1973;
Eversoie (DD 789) transferred to Turkey on 11 July
1973; Charles H. Roan (DD 853) to Turkey on 21 Sep
1973; Noa (DD 841), Leary (DD 879), O'Hare (DD
889) transferred to Spain on 31 Oct 1973; Henry W. HAROLD ELLISON (DD 864) passing DART EUROPE
Tucker (DD 875), Brinkley Bass (DD 887) transferred
J. Belgian container ship 7972, US Nav
to Brazil on 3 Dec 1973; Arnold J. Isbell (DD 869)
transferred to Greece on 3 Dec 1973. Herbert J.
Thomas (DD 833) stricken on 1st Apr 1974.
"GEARING" CLASS FRAM II
The 1 6 "Gearing" class destroyers modernised under the

FRAM II programme have been stricken or transferred to
foreign navies. See 1 973-1 974 and previous editions for
characteristics and photographs.
Ex-ESCORT TYPE
Fred T. Berry (DD 858) stricken on 15 Sep 1970;
Harwopd (DD 861) transferred to Turkey on 17 Dec
1971 Keppler (DD 765) transferred to Turkey on 30
;
June 1972; Lloyd Thomas (DD 764) transferred to

Taiwan China on 30 Oct 1972; McCaffery (DD 860)
stricken on 30 Sep 1973; Norris (DD 859) stricken on
1 Feb 1974.
Ex-RADAR PICKET TYPE

Turner (DD 834) stricken on 26 Sep 1 969 Frank Knox ;
(DD 742) transferred to Greece on 23 Jan 1971;

Ernest G. Small (DD 838) transferred to Taiwan China
on 19 Feb 1971 Chevalier (DD 805) transferred to
;
South Korea on 5 July 1972; Everett F. Larson (DD

830) to South Korea on 30 Oct 1 972 Perkins (DD 877)
;
transferred to Argentina on 1 5 Jan 1973 Duncan (DD ;
874) stricken on 1 Sep 1973; Benner (DD 807),

Kenneth D. Bailey (DD 713), Goodrich (DD 831)
stricken on 1 Feb 1974. RUSH (DD 714 7970, United States Navy
WILLIAM M. WOOD (DD 715) 1971, Anthony & Joseph Pavia
CORRY (DD 817) 1972, United States Navy, PHI James G. Seagle
UNITED STATES 437
Surface Combatants— conr/nt/et/
2 DESTROYERS (DD): CARPENTER TYPE (FRAM I)
Name No Builder Launchied Comm loned

Displacement, tons 2 425 standard; 3 410 full load •CARPENTER DD 825 Consolidated Sii el Corp 30 Dec 1945 15 De 1946
Length, feet {metres) 390-5 (7 790) oa •ROBERT A. OWENS DD 827 Baih Iron Work; Corp IS July 1946 5 Nc 1949
Draft, feet [metres) 19 (5-8)
These ships were laid down as units of the 'Gearing" Both of these ships are assigned to Naval Reserve
DP (twin)
class construction was suspended after World
Their training; they are manned by composite active duty
reserve crews.
2 triple torpedo tubes (Mk 32) War II 1947 when they were towed lo the Newport
until
small helicopter
facilities for
News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co for completion as
Main engines 2 geared turbines (Westinghouse "hunter killer' destroyers (DDK) As specialised ASW ELECTRONICS. These ships have SPS-10 and SPS-40
Carpenter, General Electric in ships they mounted 3 inch (76 mm) guns m place of 5
in search radars on their forward tripod mast and electronic
Robert A. Owens); 60 000 shp: inch mounts and were armed with improved ahead-tinng
warfare "pods" on a smaller tripod mast forward of their
2 shafts anil submarine weapons (hedgehogs and Weapon second funnel.
Boilers 4 (Babcock & Wilcox) Able/Alfa) special sonar equipment installed The DDK
.
Speed, knots 34 and DDE classifications were merged in 1950 with both
Complement 305 (12 officers, 176 enlisted of these ships being designated DDE on 4 March 1950 PHOTOGRAPHS The Carpenter and Robert A. Owens
Upon being modernised lo the FRAM configuration Ihey are distinguished as the only surviving war-built US
active duty; 5 officers, 112 I
were reclassified DD on 30 June 1962 destroyers with one twin 5 inch gun mount.
enlisted reserve)
ROBERT A. OWENS (DD 827)

1 DESTROYER (D D) MODERNISED "ALLEN M. SUMNER' CLASS (FRAM II)
No Builder Launched Commissioned

Displacement, tons 2 200 standard; 3 320 full load LAFFEY DD 724 Bath Iron Works Corp 21 Nov 1943 8 Feb 1944
Length, feet (metres) 376 5 (114 8) oa LYMAN K. SWENSON DD 729 Bath Iron Works Corp 12 Feb 1944 2 May 1944
Beam, feet (r 40 9 (72 4) JOHN A. BOLE DD 755 Bethlehem (Siaten Island) 1 Nov 1944 3 Msr 1945
Draft, feet (metres) 19 (5 8) LOFBERG DD 759 Bethlehem (San Franc. sco) 12 Aug 1944 26 Apr 1945
Guns 6—5 inch (727 mm) 38 calibre JOHN W. THOMASON DO 760 Beihlehem (San Francisco) 30 Sep 1944 11 Oct 1945
DP (twin)
2 ahead-firing hedgehogs
small helicopter
facilities for
2 geared turbines; 60 000 shp
2 shafts
Boilers
Speed, knots 34
Complement Laffey 283 (12 officers, 176
enlisted active duty; 5 officers,
94 enlisted reserve)
The Laffey is the only survivor of 70 ships completed
1943-1945 58 as destroyers (DD) and 12 as destroyer
minelayers (DM). Of the former, 33 ships were modern-
ized under the FRAM programme of the late 1950s
II
(see Modernization notes) .
Frank E.Evans (DD 754) was cut in half by the Australian

carrier /Vie/bourne on 2 June 1969; bow sank with loss
of 74 crewmen. Officially stricken from the Naval
Register on 1 July 1969 (with stern section sunk as a
target on 10 Oct 1969).
The Laffey, employed as a Naval Reserve training ship
based at Alexandria, Virginia, a suburb of Washing-
ton, DC. The ship is manned by a composite active
duty-reserve crew.
ELECTRONICS. These ships have SOS-29 series hull-
mcunted sonar (SQS-29 to -31 designation, depending
upon frequency); variable depth sonar in most ships;
fitted with SPS-40 or SPS-37 and small SPS-10 search
radars on tripod mast,
MODERNISATION All of these ships have been

modernised under the fleet Rehabilitation and Modern-
LYMAN K. SWENSON (DD 729) 7970. United States Navy, PHC T. J. Taylor
isation (FRAM II) programme New ASW torpedo

tubes were installed as were operating drone
facilities for Putnam (DD 757) stricken on 6 Aug 1973; Allen M. class were to have been stricken or transferred by 1973.
ASW helicopters and variable depth sonar (VDS) Sumner (DD 692) stricken on 15 Aug 1973; Taussig See 1972-1973 and previous editions for characteristics.
Machinery was overhauled, new electronic equipment (DD 746) stricken on 1 Sep 1973; Massey (DD 778) A photograph of the Purdy (DD 724) appears on the
was installed, and living and working spaces were stricken on 17 Sep 1973; Lowry (DD 770) stricken on following page; note absence of secondary gun battery;
rehabilitated 29 Oct 1973; Waldron (DD 699) transferred to Colom- SIX 5 inch guns as in ships of this type modernised under
PHOTOGRAPHS. The Lyman K. Swenson has an bia, Strong (SD 758) transferred to Brazil, Robert K. the FRAM II programme.
SPS-37 search radar antenna and no variable depth Huntington (DD 781) transferred to Venezuela, all on
sonar; the Lofberg, on the following page, has an SPS-40 31 Oct 1 973 De Haven (DD 727) transferred to South
;
DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS since 1 Jan 1970:
Korea on 3 Dec 1973; Wallace L. Lind (DD 703) to Soley (DD707) stricken on 13 Feb 1970: Haynsworth
radar antenna and a VDS installation on the fantail.
South Korea on 4 Dec 1973: Charles S. Sperry (DD (DD 700) transferred to Taiwan China on 12 May 1970:
Note amount of space between funnels compared to the
697), Douglas H. Fox (DD 779) transferred to Chile English (DD 696) to Taiwan China on 11 Aug 1970:
larger "Gearing" class ships on the previous page.
on 8 Jan 1 974 Waike (DD 723), Mansfield (DD 728),
;
John W. Weeks (DD 701) stricken on 12 Aug 1970:
DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS Collett (DD 730). Blue (DD 744), Alfred A. Cunning- Gainard (DD 706) transferred to Iran on 19 Mar 1971 ;
Zellars(DD 777) transferred to Iran on 19 Mar 1971 ;

ham (DD 752) stricken on 1 Feb 1974; Lyman K. Harlan R. Dickson (DD 708) stricken on 1 July 1972:
Ingraham (DD 694) to Greece on 16 July 1971; Swenson (DD 729), John A. Bole (DD 755), Hank (DD 702) transferred to Argentina on 1 July 1972:
Stormes (DD 780) to Iran on 16 Feb 1972, O'Brien Lofberg (DD 759), John W. Thomason (DD 760) Willard Keith (DD 775) transferred to Colombia on
(DD 725) stricken on 18 Feb 1972, Borie (DD 704) stricken on 1 Apr 1974. 1 July 1972: Maddox (DD 731) transferred to Taiwan
transferred to Argentina on 1 July 1972, Hugh Purvis China on 6 July 1972; Beatty (DD 756) transferred to
(DD 709) transferred to Turkey on 1 July 1972 Moaie Venezuela on 14 July 1972: Compton (DD 705) trans-
(DD 693) stricken on 2 July 1973; Buck (DD 761),
;
"ALLEN M. SUMNER " CLASS ferred to Brazil on 27 Sep 1 972 Purdy (DD 734), John
:
James C. Owens (DD 776) transferred to Brazil on R. Pierce (DD 753), Henley (DD 762) stricken on 2
15 July 1973; Ault (DD 698) stricken on 16 July 1973; All non-modernised destroyers of the "Allen M. Sumn( July 1973.
438 UNITED STATES
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16 DESTROYERS (D D) : LATER "FLETCHER" CLASS
Displacement, tons 2 050 standard. 3 500 full load Name No. Builder Launched Commisisoned
Length, feet (metres) 376 5 (114 7) oa BEARSS (4 guns) DD 654 Gulf SB Corpn 25 July 1943 1 2 Apr 1 944
Beam, feet (metres) 39 5 (119) CAPERTON (4) DD 650 Bath Iron Works Corpn 24 July 1943 30 July 1943
Draft, feet (metres) 18 (5 5) CASSIN YOUNG DD 793 Bethlehem Co San Pedro 1 2 Sep 1 943 31 Dec 1943
Guns 4 or 5— 5 Inch (127 mm) 38 calibre GOTTEN (4) DD 669 Federal SB & DD Co 12 June 1943 24 July 1943
DP (single) DASHIELL (4) DD 659 Federal SB & DD Co 6 Feb 1943 20 Mar 1943
10—40 mm AA (twin) or 6—3 in CATLING DD 671 Federal SB & DD Co 20 June 1943 1 9 Aug 1 943
(76mm) AA (twin) see Armament HEALY (4) DD 672 Federal SB a DD Co 4 July 1943 3 Sep 1 943
notes
HUNT (4) DD 674 Feoeral SB & DD Co. 1 Aug 1943 22 Sep 1943
depth charges 2 fixed hedgehogs
;
JOHN HOOD (4) DD 655 Gulf SB Corpn 23 Oct 1943 7 June 1944
KIDD DD 661 Federal SB & DD Co 28 Feb 1943 23 Apr 1 944
in some ships.
McNAIR (4) DD 679 Federal SB & DD Co 14 Nov 1943 30 Dec 1943
Torpedo tubes 5 or 10—21 inch (533 mm)
MELVIN DD 680 Federal SB & DD Co 17 Oct 1943 24 Nov 1943
PICKING (4) DD 685 Bethlehem Co Staten Island 31 May 1943 21 Sep 1943
quintuple (removed from some PORTERFIELD
ships)
DD 682 Bethlehem Co San Pedro 13 June 1943 30 Oct 1943
REMEY DD 686 Bath Iron Works Corpn 24 July 1943 30 Sep 1943
Main engines 2 geared turbines; 60 000 shp; STOCKHAM DD 683 Bethlehem Co San Francisco 25 June 1943 11 Feb 1944
2 shafts
Boilers 4
Speed, knots 35
Complement 250 (14 officers. 236 enlisted
men) (designed wartime 329)
destroyers of this class were completed in
Fifty-six
1943-1944. They are essentially the same as the original
"Fletcher" class. All surviving ships of this class are in
reserve
ARMAMENT- DESIGN. As built, these ships each
mounted five 5 inch guns, ten 40 mm AA guns several
20 mm guns, and ten 21 inch torpedo tubes The twin
40 mm gun mounts were installed just forward of and
below the bridge, alongside the second funnel, and atop
the after deckhouse.
All secondary guns have been removed from some ships
(see photograph of Porlerlield).
After World War II a large number of these ships had
their pole mast replaced by a tripod mast and five torpedo
tubes between funnels were removed. All 20 mm guns
also were removed. Twenty ships had their No. 3 ("Q")
5 inch mount removed and the 40 mm guns replace* by
SIX 3 inch guns (twin), the latter installed between
funnels and atop after deckhouse.
All ships active during the 1960s were fitted with
triple Mk 32 tubes for ASW
torpedoes.
TRANSFERS. Ships of this class serve in the navies of

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, South Korea, Japan, Peru,
Spam and Turkey.
DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS (since 1 Jan 1970)
Hopewell (DD 681) stricken on 2 Jan 1970; Mertz
(DD 691) stricken on 1 Oct 1970, Albert W. Grant
(DD 649) stricken on 14 Apr 1971 Bennion (DD 662)
,
PICKING (DD 685) 1964, United States Navy
stricken on 15 Apr 1971 Knapp (DD 653) stricken on
;
6 Mar 1 972 Uhlmann (DD 687)

; (DD 800) stricken on 1 Oct 1972; Bullard (DD 660) Scott (DD 690) stricken on 15 Apr 1973; Charlas J.
stricken on 15 July 1972; Chauncey (DD 667), Porter stricken on 1 Dec 1 972 ; Nc Badger (DD 657) stricken on 1 Feb 1974.
PORTERFIELD (DD 682)
LOFBERG (DD 759)— see previous page 1970, United States Navy
UNITED STATES439
Surface Combatants continued —

IS DESTROYERS (DD): "FLETCHER- CLASS
Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned

Displacement, tons 2 100 standard. 3 050 full load ABBOT DD 629
(4 guns) Bath Iron Works Corpn 21 Sep 1942 17 Feb 1943 23 Apr 1943
Length, feet (metres) 376 5 (1147) oa DALY (4) DD 519 Bethlehem Co, Staten Island 29 Apr 1942 24 Oct 1942 10 Mar 1943
Beam feet {metres) 39 5 (77 9) HAZELWOOD (3) DD 531 Bethlehem Co, San Francisco 11 Apr 1942 20 Nov 1942 18 June 1943
Draft, feet (metres) 18 (5 5) LA VALLETTE DD 448 Federal SB & DD Co 27 Nov 1941 21 June 1942 12 Aug 1942
Guns 4 or 5—5 mch (127 mm) 38 JAMES MILLAR DD 535 Bethlehem Co, San Francisco 18 Aug 1942 7 Mar 1943 31 Aug 1943
calibre DP (single) except 3 guns ROBINSON DD 562 Seattle-Tacoma SB Corpn 12 Aug 1942 28 Aug 1943 31 Jan 1944
in Hazelwood ROSS (4) DD 563 Seattle-Tacoma SB Corpn 7 Sep 1942 10 Sep 1943 21 Feb 1944
6—40 mm AA —
(twin) or 6 3 inch ROWE (4) DD 564 Seattle-Tacoma SB Corpn 7 Dec 1942 30 Sep 1943 13 Mar 1944
(76 mm) AA (twin) (see Arma- SIGOURNEY DD 543 Bath Iron Works Corpn 7 Dec 1942 24 Apr 1943 29 June 1943
ment notes) SIGSBEE DD 502 Federal SB & DD Co 22 July 1942 7 Dec 1942 23 Jan 1943
deptfi charges STODDARD (4) DD 566 Seattle-Tacoma SB Corpn 10 Mar 1943 19 Nov 1943 15 Apr 1944
2 fixed hedgehogs TERRY DD 513 Bath Iron Works Corpn 8 June1942 22 Nov 1942 26 Jan 1943
2 triple torpedo tubes (Mk 32) THE SULLIVANS 4) DD 537 Bethlehem Co, San Francisco 10 Oct 1942 4 Apr 1943 30 Sep 1943
in some ships WATTS DD 567 Seattle-Tacoma SB Corpn 26 Mar 1943 31 Dec 1943 29 Apr 1944
5 or 10—21 inch (533 mm) WREN DD 568 Seattle-Tacoma SB Corpn 24 Apr 1943 29 Jan 1944 22 May 1944
quintuple (removed from some
ships)
2 geared turbines; 60 000 shp;
2 shafts
Boilers 4
Speed, knots 35
men) (designed wartime 329)
One hundred ninteen ships of this class were completed

in 1942-1945.
Eleven ships of this class were cancelled: DD 505, 506,
523-525, 542, 543, 548. 549, Percival (DD 542), and
Watson (DD 482). The last two were to have been
2 100-ton destroyers with experimental power piJants
(The experimental ships DD 503 and DD 504, of an
unspecified type, were cancelled in 1941.)
All surviving ships of this class are in reserve. The last
active ship was the Shields (DD 596), in continuous
commission from 1945 to 1972
ARMAfylENT-DESIGN These ships marked reversion

to flush-deck destroyers by the US Navy after several
broken-deck designs during the 1930s and early
built
1940s. This design was extremely successful and 56
additional ships of this class were constructed (listed THE SULLIVANS (DD 537) United States Navy
separately).
As these ships mounted five 5 inch guns, six to ten
built,
40 mmAA guns, several 20 mm
AA guns, and ten 21 inch
torpedo tubes. The twin 40 gun mounts were mm
installed on each side of the second funnel and atop the
after deckhouse.
After World War a large number of these ships had their
II
pole mast replaced by a tripod mast and the five torpedc

tubes between funnels were removed All 20 mm g^nx
also removed Twenty-one ships had their No J Q (
5 inch mount removed and the 40 mm guns replaced bv

six 3 inch guns (twin), the latter installed between
funnels and atop after deckhouse
Ships in commission during the 1960s were fitted with
triple Mk 32 launchers for ASW torpedoes.
HELICOPTERS. The Waze/woorfwas extensively modified

to serve as test ship for the Drone Anti-Submarine
Helicopter (DASH) programme.
NOMENCLATURE. Ships renamed while building:

DD 537 ex-Putnam. DD 594 ex-Mansfield.
TheDD 535 was renamed James Miller on 5 Aug 1971
to permit the name Miller to be assigned to DE 1091. HAZELWOOD (DD 531 United States Navy
TRANSFERS. Ships of this class serve in the navies of

Argentina, Brazil, Colombia. West Germany. Greece,
Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Peru, Spain, and Taiwan
China.

Pritchett (DD 561) transferred to Italy on 10 Jan 1970;
Stanley (DD 478) stricken on 1 Dec 1970; Metcalf
(DD 595) stricken on 2 Jan 1971 Twining (DD j40) ;
transferred to Taiwan China on 1 July 1971 Cowell ;
(DD 547), Braine (DD 630) transferred to Argentina on

17 Aug 1971 Mullany (DD 528) transferred to Taiwan
;
China on 6 Oct 1971 Shields (DD 596) transferred

;
to Brazil on 6 July 1972; Schroeder (DD 501), Foote

(DD 51 1 ), McCord (DD 534), McKee (DD 575) stricken
on 1 Oct 972 Trathen (DD 530), Wickes (DD 578),
1 ;
Haraden (DD 585), Ball (DD 587), Burns (DD 588)

stricken on 1 Nov 1972 (all targets) Hudson (DD 475), ;
Stevens (DD 479), Stephen Potter (DD 538), Franks

(DD 554) stricken on 1 Dec 1972; Owen (DD 536).
Laws (DD 558) Hart (DD 594) stricken on 15 Apr
1973.
"BENSON" AND "CLEAVES"

CLASSES
All destroyers of the "Benson" and "Cleaves" classes
completed 1940-1.943 have been stricken or transferred
to other navies. See 1971-1972 and previous editions
for characteristics. Several ships of these classes serve
inthe navies of Greece, Italy, Taiwan China, and Turkey.
The Niblack (DD 424) stricken in 1968, has been
retained as a test hull for floating dry dock experiments
at Davlsville, Rhode Island. ABBOT (DD 629) United States Navy
440 UNITED STATES
OCEAN ESCORTS
The US Navy Is completing the last ships of the contro-
versial "Knox" class ocean escorts These ships will
provide the Navy with 65 "nrst-line" ocean escorts in the
mid-1970s (ie, ships with long-range SQS-26 sonar,
ASROC anti-submarine rocket launcher, and helicopter
capability): 46 "Knox" class, 6 "Brooke" class, 10
"Garcia" class. 2 "Bronstein" class, and the escort research
ship Glover (AGDE 1).
To provide the additional escort-type ships the Navy has
requested a newescort class known as the patrol frigate
(PF). The new ships will emphasise anti-missile and
anti-ship capabilities with some reduction in anti-
cubmarine sensors and weapons (SQS-56 sonar vice the
1,-rger SQS-26 and no ASROC) The PF programme
calls for 50 ships to be completed between 1977and1!;83,
Despite Its misleading PF designation, the ship is an ocean
escort or destroyer escort by US Navy classification
criteria. The PF will be slightly longer than the previous
"Knox" class ships although having sligtitly less displace-
ment. The PF's varied weapons capability and the wide
use of equipment alrecdy proven in US or fcreign service
give promise of a highly effective warship,
CSX PROGRAfWIViE. The US Navy is pursuing the

development of the surface effect ship (SES) for the
surface combat role in the more distant future, Altlicugh
the DSX concept is being addressed as a "destroyer-type"
ship, the proposed 2 000-ton ship now in preliminary
design will be more like an escort ship in size.
The SES development effort to date has concentrated on
testing of two 1 00-tonne research craft cc mpleted in 1972
(listed under Exper. mental. Research and Surveying
Ships), the prel.minary design of the 2 GOO-tcn DSX, and
development of certain subsystems fcr the larger ship
Acccrding to official statements, the SES development LOCKWOOD (DE 1064) 1973. McDonnell Douglas
programme is a high risk venttre frcm a technclccxal
point of view, but it coulo have a high paytft in terr. s of anti-submarine, troop transport, and other navrl operations. system. This is a close-in defence weapon scheduled to
combat effectiveness The central problem is to develop This is not to imply that speeds of this order will not be go aboard several US and NATO ships. Note the eight-
an ocean-going version of the SES with sufficient range, valuable in certain operations, but the SES may not be a celllauncher on the fantail smaller and a slightly different
;
payload capacity, and sea-kee|-irg to warrant the ccst panacea for future surface warships requirements configuration than the BPDMS firing Sea Sparrow on
The key technical areas which must be addressed are the other "Knox" class ships. The Downes also has two
air cushicn seals, water)' inlets, and ride control systems
NOMENCLATURE Escort ships generally are named for missile directors (one atop the enlarged bridge structure
Also, a practical combat jbS v, ith a trans-ocean operating deceased US Navy, Marine Ccrps, and Coast Guard and one atop the hangar) and an SPS-58 radar (on lattice
range may be possible only with the development of a personnel. mast atop hangar) The ship does not have the enlargec
light weight nuclear power plant, an area of development PHOTOGRAPHS The "Knox" class esccrt ship Lock- hangar and helicopter deck to accommodate LAMPS,
that has not been encouraged in the US Navy, wood (DE 1064) is shown firing a Harpoon surface-to- The bottom photograph is an artist's concept of one
A question of specific requirements for
final factor is the surface missile from a modified ASROC launcher evalua- possible configuration of a 2 000-ton combat surface
a trans-ocean SES with a sustained speed of 80 to 100 tion of the RGM-84A variant of the weapon effect ship (DS) The domes would house search and
knots. Additional analysis is required to ascertain the The Downes (DE 1070) cfthesameclassisshown below fire control radar antennas, an SH-3 Sea King helicopter
actual (rather than perceived) value of such speeds in fitted with the NATO Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile is illustrated on the after deck.
,MM —_.-,,- .
SES Design (DSX)

UNITED STATES 441
Ocean Escorts continued
2000-ton SURFACE EFFECT SHIP (DSX): PROPOSED

Weight, tons 2 000 gross
Length, feet approx 240
Beam, feet approx 100
Missile launchers (tentatively) Harpoo face- The above are preliminary characteristics of a 2 000-ton reportedly, the cost to develop, construct,and test two
surface launchers combat-capable surface effect ship (SES) The Navy SES would be S507 300 000
of this size
(tentatively) Sea Sparrow sur tentatively plans to construct two such craft, now desig- The FY 1975 combat SES programme provides
to-air launchers nated DSX, for the evaluation of large SES platforms in S58 000 000 tor further testing of the two 100-ton test
(tentatively) 20 mm Vulcan possible combat roles craft and further development of technology related to a
Phalanx rapid-fire CIWS Detailed design is being undertaken by the Bell Aerospace larger SES
A/S weapons helicopters Division of Textron and by Lockheed Missiles & Space Co An artist's concept of a possible 2 000-ton SES con-
Main/lift engines gas turbines Through Fiscal Year 1974 costs of studies and design ippears on the previous page and another
80-100 efforts related to a 2 000- ton SES have been $114 200 000, the 1973-1974 edition (under Patrol Ships and Craft)
7 PATROL FRIGATES (P F) NEW DESIGN

Displacement, tons 3 500 load one PF authorised FY 1973 programme
Length, feet 445 overall seven PF proposed FY 1975 programme
45 11 PF planned FY 1976 programme
Beam, feet
24-5 31 PF planned FY 1977-1979 p
Draft, feet
Missile launchers 1 singlelauncher for Standard/
Harpoon (Mk 13 Mod 4)
missiles
Guns 1 — 76 mm 62 calibre dual-
purpose (Mk 75)
1_20 mm Vulcan/Phalanx rapid-
CIWS
fire
A/S weapons 2 SH-2D LAMPS

Main engines 2 gas turbines (General Electric) ;
40 000 shp; 1 shaft

Speed, knots approx 28
The Navy plans to construct a class of 50 ships of this type

for the escort of amphibious forces, underway replenish-
ment groups, and merchantile convoys. They are follow-
on ships to the large numbers of ocean escorts (DE) built
in the 1 960s and early 1 970s, but with emphasis on anti-
missile/anti-ship defences to complement the ocean
escorts which emphasise anti-submarine capabilities (eg
large SQS-25 sonar and ASROC). The patrol frigates
will have a viable A/S role, employing a "medium" sonar
and two helicopters, plus the ever present-Mk 32 torpedc PATROL FRIGATE (PF)
tubes for close-in defence.
The lead ship was authorised in the Fiscal Year 1 973 new
construction programme, with the additional ships to be
requested on the schedule listed above The lead ship is
expected to be constructed by Bath Iron Works Corp,
Bath, Maine, with the remaining ships to be broken into
three contract groupings and probably allocated to one
or two other yards in addition to Bath, Construction of
the first ship was to begin late in 1 974.
Reportedly, the Australian Navy has expressed an interest
in procuring ships of this class
DESIGN. These ships are slightly longer but lighter than

the preceding "Knox" class escort ships. There has been
special emphasis on interior design for efficiency to reduce
manning requirements and noise levels. The original
single-hangar design (see drawing in 1 973-1974 edition)
has been changed to provide a larger hangar structure to
house two SH-2D or follow on-LAMPS (Light Airborne
Multi-Purpose System) helicopters.
The engineering plant, weapons, and sensors planned
for the patrol frigate are based largely on equipment that PATROL FRIGATE (PF)
is already in use in US and foreign ships. In addition, ELECTRONICS. These ships will have the new SaS-56 this programme; however, tine Congress did not act on
several systems are being evaluated at sea in the escort hull-mounted sonar. This replaces the earlier planned this requestApproximately SI 2 000 000 was spent in
ship Talbct (DEG 4). SaS-23 PAIR. FY 1971-1972 for studies and preliminary design.
The principal radars will be the SPS-49 for long-range The FY 1973 new construction programme provided
DESIGNATION. These ships officially are referred to as search, SPS-55 for surface search and navigation, and SI 93 000 000 to complete the design, fund "start-up"
"patrol frigates" with the designation PF, However, a Separate Track and Illumination Radar (STIR), the last effortsfor ship equipment, and fund the lead ship
according to an official statement, this "is not necessarily located between the second lattice mast and the 76 mm Estimated cost of follow-on sins is S50 000 000 each
the designation these ships will be assigned when they gun mount. A Mk 92 Mod 2 fire control system will be (in FY 1973 dollars)
become reality". provided (A-mricanised version of the WiV1-28 system GUNNERY. The principal gun in this ship will be the
The PF designation is most confusing: These ships are developed by N. V. Hollandse Signaalapparaten). single 76 mm OTO Melara with a 90-round-per-minut=
similar in size and function to the US ocean escorts (DE).
firing rate(designated IV.k 75 in US service). Apparently
For the past two decades the term "frigates" has been ENGINEERING. Each patrol frigate will be powered by the ship also will have a 20 mm Vulcan,, Phalanx rapid-fire
applied by the US Navy to highly capable ships of the two General Electric LM 2500 marine gas turbines. This gun (shown at the after end of the superstructure). This
destroyer Uader/cruiser size (designated DL/DLG/DLGN) IS the same engine being used in the "Spruance" class is 3 Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) for use as a
Previously the US Navy used the term "frigate" for a destroyers, the sea control ships, and the PHM hydrofoil terminal defence against anti-ship missile attack.
series of World War ll-built escort ships (PF 1 -102) and missile craft.
subsequently for coastal escorts built specifically for Range is unofficially estimated at 4 500 miles at 20 knots. MISSILES, The single-arm Tartar-type missile launcher
transfer to foreign navies (PF 103-108). Artist's concepts will be capable of firing both Standard (MR) surface-to-
of the new patrol fricate display the hull number (PF) FISCAL. The Navy requested reallocation of S51 600 000 air and Harpoon surface-to-surface missiles. "Mixed"
109, of Fiscal Year1 972 funds on 30 July 1 971 for initiation of missile magazines will be provided.
PATROL FRIGATE (PF) Drawing by -4. D. Baker

442 UNITED STATES
Ocean Escorts— continued

6 GUIDED MISSILE ESCORT SHIPS (DEG): "BROOKE" CLAS!
Displacement, tons 2 640 standard ; 3 425 full load Name No. Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned
*BROOKE DEG 1 Lockheed SB & Construction Co 10 Dec 1962 19 July 1963 12 Mar 1966
Beam, feet {metres) 44 2 {135) 'RAMSEY DEG 2 Lockheed SB & Construction Co 4 Feb 1963 15 Oct 1963 3 June 1967
Draft, feet (metres) 24 {7 3) *SCHOFIELD DEG 3 Lockheed SB & Construction Co. 15 Apr 1963 7 Dec 1963 20 Apr 1968
Missile launchers 1 single Tartar surface-to-air TALBOT DEG 4 Bath Iron Works Corp 4 May 1964 6 Jan 1 966 22 Apr 1967
launcher
RICHARD L. PAGE DEG 5 Bath Iron Works Corp 4 Jan 1965 4 Apr 1966 5 Aug 1967
1—5 inch {J 27 mm) 38 calibre
JULIUS A. PURER DEG 6 Bath Iron Works Corp 12 July 1965 22 July 1966 11 Nov 1967
dual-purpose except 1 76 — mm
62 calibre in Talbot (see notes)
2 fixed torpedo tubes (stern)
(Mk 25)
1 SH-2D LAMPS helicopter
being provided
These identical to the "Garcia" class escorts

ships' are
except for the Tartar missile system m
lieu of a second
5 inch gun mount and different electronic equipment.
DEG 1-3 were authorised m the Fiscal Year 1962 new
construction programme and the DEG 4-6 in the FY 1963
programme. Plans for ten additional DEGs in FY 1964
and possibly three more DEGs in a later programme were
dropped because of the S1 1 000 COO additional cost of a
DEG over DE.- See "Garcia" class for additional notes.
The Talbot also is test ship for the SQS-56 sonar
planned for the PF patrol frigates.
CLASSIFICATION. DEG 7-11 are guided missile

"frigates" built in Spain with US assistance.
ELECTRONICS. SQS-26AX bow mounted sonar

SPS-52 three-dimensional search radar is
installed.
mounted on the "mack" (combination mast and stack)
and SPS-10 search radar is installed on the mast. SPG-
52 missile fire control radar is installed aft of the "mack"
The advanced Mk 92 fire control system (Americanised SCHOFIELD (DEG 3)
version of the WM-28 radar and weapon control system)
was installed in the Talbot inAugust 1974 for test and
evaluation. The Mk 92 is scheduled for use in the PF
patrol frigates and the PHM missile boats.
GUNNERY. A single 76 mm/62 calibre OTO Melara

rapid-fire gun (designated Mk 75 in US service) was
August 1 974 for test and evalua-
installed in the Talbot in
tion. The gun is scheduled for use in the PF patrol
frigates and the PHM missile boats.
HELICOPTERS. These ships were designed to operate

Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopters (DASH), but the
programme was cut back before helicopters were
provided to these ships. Small hangar aft.
These ships are scheduled to be fitted to operate the Light
Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS), now the
SH-2D helicopter.
MISSILES. These ships have a single Tartar Mk 22

launching system which weighs 92 395 pounds.
Reportedly, the system has a rate of fire similar to the
larger Mk 11 and Mk 13 systems installed in guided
missile destroyers, but the DEG system has a considerably
smaller magazine capacity (16 missiles according to
unofficial sources).
The DEGs have a single Mk 74 missile fire control

system whereas the larger DDGs have two such systems,
providing a considerably greater anti-air warfare capability.
The DEG 4-6 have automatic ASROC loading system
(note angled base of bridge structure aft of ASROC
"pepper box" in these ships.)
PHOTOGRAPHS. Note stem anchor and second anchor

on port side near 5 inch gun in view of Schofield; stern
tube openings in Brooke. BROOKE (DEG 1) 1969. United States Navy.
PAGE (DEG 1973. Giorgio Arra

RICHARD L. 5)
UNITED STATES 443

4S ESCORT SHIPS (O E) : "KNOX" CLASS
Displacement, tons 3 011 standard; 4 100 full load •KNOX DE 1052 Todd Shipyards (Seattle) 1965
5 Oct 19 Nov 1966 12 Apr 1969
Length, feet {metres) 438 (133 5) oa *ROARK DE 1053 Todd Shipyards (Seattle) 2 Feb
1966 24 Apr 1967 22 Nov 1969
Beam, feet (metres) 46 75 (14 25) •GRAY DE 1054 Todd Shipyards (Seattle) 19 Nov 1966 3 Nov 1967 4 Apr 1970
Draft, feet (metres) 24 75 (7-55) •HEPBURN DE 1055 Todd Shipyards (San Pedro) 1 June 1966 25 Mar 1967 3 July 1969
Guns 1—5 inch "(727 mm) 54 calibre •CONNOLE DE 1056 Avondale Shipyards 23 Mar 1967 20 July 1968 30 Aug 1969
dual purpose •RATHBURNE DE 1057 Lo kheed SB & Constn Co 8 Jan 1968 2 May 1969 16 May 1970
A/S weapons 1 ASROC 8-tube launcher •MEYERKORO DE 1058 Todd Shipyards (San Pedro) 1 Sep 1966 15 July 1967 28 Nov 1969
4 fixed torpedo tubes (Mk 32) •W. S. SIMS DE 1059 Avondîle ShTpyards 10 Apr 1967 4 Jan 1969 3 Jan 1970
1 SH-2D LAMPS
helicopter •LANG DE 1060 Todd Shipyards (San Pedro) 25 Mar 1967 17 Feb 1968 28 Mar 1970
being provided (see notes) •PATTERSON DE 1061 Avondale Shipyards 12 Oct 1967 3 May 1969 14 Mar 1970
1 geared turbine (Westinghouse) •WHIPPLE DE 1062 Todd Shipyards (Seattle) 24 Apr 1967 12 Apr 1968 22 Aug 1970
35 000 shp; 1 shaft •REASONER DE 1063 Lockheed SB & Constn Co 6 Jan 1969 1 Aug 1970 31 July 1971
Boilers 2—1 200 psi (83-4 kglcm^) •LOCKWOOD DE 1064 Todd Shipyards (Seattle) 3 Nov 1967 5 Sep 1964 5 Dec 1970
Speed, knots 27 + *STEIN DE 1065 Lockheed SB & Constn Co 1 June 1970 19 Dec 1970 8 Jan 1972
Complement 245 (17 officers, 228 enlisted •MARVIN SHIELDS DE 1066 Todd Shipyards (Seattle) 12 Apr 1968 23 Oct 1969 10 Apr 1971
men), increased to 283 (22 •FRANCIS HAMMOND DE 1067 Todd Shipyards (San Pedro) 15 July 1967 11 May 1968 25 July 1970
officers. 261 enlisted men) with •VREELAND DE 1068 Avondale Shipyards 20 Mar 1968 14 June 1969 13 June 1970
BPDMS and LAMPS installation; *BAGLEY DE 1069 Lockheed SB & Constn Co 22 Sep 1970 24 Apr 1971 6 May 1972
as built 1 2 ships had accommoda- •DOWNES DE 1070 Todd Shipyards (Seattle) 5 Sep 1968 13 Dec 1969 28 Aug 1971
tions for 2 staff officers •BADGER DE 1071 Todd Shipyards (Seattle) 17 Feb 1968 7 Dec 1968 1 Dec 1970
1—20 mm Vulcan/Phalanx CIWS •BLAKELY DE 1072 Avondale Shipyards 3 June 1968 23 Aug 1969 18 July 1970
in Lockwood; •ROBERT E. PEARY DE 1073 Lockheed SB & Constn Co 20 Dec 1970 23 June1971 23 Sep 1972
Missile launchers 1 Sea Sparrow BPDMS multiple •HAROLD E. HOLT DE 1074 Todd Shipyards (San Pedro) 11 May 1968 3 May 1969 26 Mar 1971
launcher in 30 ships; •TRIPPE DE 1075 Avondale Shipyards 29 July 1968 1 Nov 1969 19 Sep 1970
1 NATO Sea Sparrow multiple •FANNING DE 1076 Todd Shipyards (San Pedro) 7 Dec 1968 24 Jan 1970 23 July 1971
launcher in Downes •OL'ELLET DE 1077 Avondale Shipyards 15 Jan 1969 17 Jan 1970 12 Dec 1970
•JOSEPH HEWES DE 1078 Avondale Shipyards 15 May 1969 7 Mar 1970 27 Feb 1971
The 46 'Knox" class escort ships comprise the largest •BOWEN DE 1079 Avondale Shipyards 11 July 1969 2 May 1970 22 May 1971
gro jp of destroyer-type warships built to the same design •PAUL DE 1080 Avondale Shipyards 12 Sep 1969 20 June 1970 14 Aug 1971
in the West since the end of World War II These ships *AYLWIN DE 1081 Avondale Shipyards 13 Nov 1969 29 Aug 1970 18 Sep 1971
are almost ictentical in design to the previous "Garcia' ELMER MONTGOMERY DE 1082 Avondale Shipyards 23 Jan 1970 21 Nov 1970 30 Oct 1971
and "Brooke" classes, but slightly larger primarily because »COOK DE 1083 Avondale Shipyards 20 Mar 1970 23 Jan 1971 18 Dec 1971
of use of non-pressure-fired boilers. DE 1052-1061 (10 McCANDLESS DE 1084 Avondale Shipyards 4 June 1970 20 Mar 1971 18 Mar 1972
ships) were authorised in the Fiscal Year 1964 new 'DONALD B. BEARY DE 1085 Avondale Shipyards 24 July 1970 22 May 1971 22 July 1972
construction programme, DE 1062-1077 (16 ships) in BREWTON DE 1086 Avondale Shipyards 2 Oct 1970 24 July 1971 8 July 1972
FY 1965, DE 1078-1087 (10 ships) in FY 1966. DE *KIRK DE 1087 Avondale Shipyards 4 Dec 1970 25 Sep 1971 9 Sep 1972
1088-1097 (10 ships) in FY 1967. and DE 10981107 •BARBEY DE 1088 Avondale Shipyards 5 Feb 1971 4 Dec 1971 11 Nov 1972
(10 ships) in FY 1968 However, construction of six •JESSE L. BROWN DE 1089 Avondale Shipyards 8 Apr 1971 18 Mar 1972 17 Feb 1973
ships (DE 1102-1107) wai deferred in 1968 as US Navy • AINSWORTH DE 1090 Avondale Shi'pyards 11 June 1971 15 Apr 1972 ?1 Mar 1973
emphasis shifted to the more versatile and faster. DX •MILLER DE 1091 Avondale Shipyards 6 Aug 1971 3 June1972 30 June 1973
DXG ships, three additional ships (DE 1099-1101) were •THOMAS S. HART DE 1092 Avondale Shipyards 8 Oct 1971 12 Aug 1972 28 July 1973
deferred late in 1968 to finance cost overruns of FY 1968 •CAPODANNO DE 1093 Avondale Shipyards 12 Oct 1971 21 Oct 1972 17 Nov 1973
nuclear-powered attack submarines and to comply with •PHARRIS DE 1094 Avondale Shipyards 11 Feb 1972 16 Dec 1972 26 Jan 1974
a Congressional mandate to reduce expenditures, the •TRUETT DE 1095 Avondale Shipyards 27 Apr 1972 3 Feb 1973 May 1974
last ship of the FY 1968 programme (DE 1098) was 30 June 1972 24 Mar 1973
VALDEZ DE 1096 Avondale Shipyards July 1974
deferred early in 1969 MOINESTER DE 1097 Avondale Shipyards 25 Aug 1972 12 May 1973 Sep 1974
These ships have cost considerably more than originally
estimated. Contract cost of early ships was $1 800 000
each; actual cost unofficially estimated at approximately
$18 000 000 per ship.
The DEG 7-11 guided missile "frigates" constructed in
Spain are similar to this design.
CONSTRUCTION. The ships built at Avondale Ship-
yards in Westwego, Louisiana, were assembled with a
mass production technique of fabricating the hulls by using
structural carbon steel tees split from wide-flange
beans as longitudinal members The hulls are built
keel-up to permit downhand welding with the force of
gravity allowing the molten weld to follow the contour
of the hull and flow more easily between hull plates.
Prefabricated, inverted hull modules first are assembled
on a permanent platen, then lifted by hydraulic units and
moved laterally into giant turning rings which rotate the
hull into an upright position. Avondale, which also
builds the "Hamilton" class cutters for the Coast Guard,
side launches these ships
DESIGN. These ships have a very large superstructure

and a distinctive, cylindrical "mack" structure combining
masts and engine exhaust stacks.
W6\
ELECTRONICS, SOS-26CX bow-mounted sOnar; in-
stallation of SQS-35 Independent Variable Depth Sonar
(IVDS) on 36 ships began in 1971.
These ships have SPS-40 and SPS-10 search radar
antennas on their "mack" structures.
The DE 1078-1097 (20 ships) are being fitted with
SSM-5 Test Evaluation and Monitoring System (TEAMS)
which continuously checks shipboard radar and sonar AYLWIN (DE 1081) 1973. Giorgio Arra
systems. If TEAMS detects a malfunction an automatic
search will be conducted throughout the subsystems are enlarged. Cost is approximately 000 000 per ship from 1940 to 1944). The Harold E Holt honours the
until the fault is found and the defective component for LAMPS modification. late Prime Minister of Australia, a firm supporter of U S.
identified for repair or replacement. policy in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.
MISSILES. Sea Sparrow Basic Point Defence Missile The Jesse L. Brown remembers the first US naval aviator
ENGINEERING. DE 1101 was to have had gas turbine System (BPDMS) launcher installed in 30 ships from of the Negro race he was killed in action during the Korean
;
propulsion construction of the ship was cancelled when

; 1971-1974 (DE 1052-1067, 1069, 1071-1083); also War.
decision was made to provide gas turbine propulsion in will be installed in DE 1068 during 1975. The DE 1073 originally was named Conolly; changed
"Spruance". class (DD 963). Modified NATO Sea Sparrow installed in Downes for on 12 May 1971.
The Patterson is fitted with a Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton evaluation.
controllable-pitch propeller being evaluated for use in The remaining 1 4 ships of this class are scheduled to- be STATUS. These ships were considerably behind
the "Spruance" class destroyers; her shafts are non- fitted with the Chaparral short-range missile system schedule partially because of shipyard labour strikes and
reversible. Another DE is being fitted to evaluate which, like the BPDMS and NATO Sea Sparrow are delays in Navy acceptance.
the Propulsion System Inc design controllable-pitch anti-aircraft weapons. These ships have been criticised by some authorities as
propeller. In addition,some ships are being fitted with the Standard being inferior to their foreign contemporaries. Critics
interim surface-to-surface missile which is fired from the note the delay in providing variaole depth sonar and a
GUNNERY. Gun armament for these ships consists of ASROC launcher forward of the bridge. helicopter capability, the minimal gun armament, and the
a single 5 inch/54 calibre Mk 42 mount forward with Two of the eight "cells" in the launcher are modified to use of conventional propulsion vice gas turbines or
local anti-surface control (portside "bubble" or "frog-eye") fire a single Standard. Cost is approximately $400 000 combination diesel-gas turbines.
but no local anti-aircraft control capability. per ship for BPDMS and $750 000 for Standard missile
iocArwooc/ fitted with 20 mm rapid-fire Close In Weapon modification. TORPEDOES. Improved ASROC-torpedo reloading
System (CIWS) in 1972 for operational evaluation. The Downes and Lockwood have been used in at-sea capability as in some ships of previous "Garcia" class
firing tests and shipboard compatability for the Harpoon (note slanting face of bridge structure immediately
HELICOPTERS. These ships were designed to operate ship-to-ship missiles. behind ASROC "pepper box") Four Mk 32 torpedo
the now-discarded DASH unmanned helicopter. tubes are fixed in the amidships structure, two to a side
Beginning in 1 972 they are being modified to accommo- NOMENCLATURE. The lead ship of this class is named angled out at 45 degrees The arrangement provides
date the Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System, the for naval historian Dudley W. Knox (the DD 742 was improved loading capability over exposed triple Mk 32
SH-2D anti-submarine helicopter; hangar and flight deck named for Frank Knox who was secretary of the Navy torpedo tubes.
444 UNITED STATES
SAMPLE (DE 1048)—see following page

UNITED STATES 445
10 ESCORT SHIPS (DE) -GARCIA : CLASS
\smr No flu •Ider Laid down Launched Commissioned
Displacement tons 2 620 standard 3 400 full load Bethlehem St eel (San Francisco) 16 Oct 1962 31 Oct 1963
414 5 (J26 3)
,
*GARCIA DE 1040 21 Dec 1964

Length feet (metres) oa
BRADLEY DE1041 Bethlehem Si eel (San Francisco) 17 Jan 1963 26 Mar 1964 15 May 1965
Beam, feet {metres) 44 2 (13 5)
(metres) 24 (7 3)
•EDWARD McDonnell DE 1043 Avondale Shiipyards 1 Apr 1963 15 Feb 1964 15 Feb 1965
Draft, feet
mm)
•BRUMBY DE 1044 Avondale Shi pyards 1 Aug 1963 6 June 1964 5 Aug 1965
Guns 2—5 inch (127 38 calibre
•DAVIDSON DE 1046 Avondale Shi pyards 30 Sep 1963 2 Oct 1964 7 Dec 1965
DP •VOCE DE 1047 Deloe Shipbijilding Co 21 Nov 1963 4 Feb 1965 25 Nov 1966
A/S weapons 1 ASROC 8-tuDe launcher •SAMPLE DE 1048 Lockheed SB 6 Construction Co 19 July 1963 28 Apr 1964 23 Mar 1966
2 triple torpedo tubes (Mk 32) 'KOELSCH DE 1049 Defoe ShipbLHiding Co 19 Feb 1964 8June1965 10June1967
facilities for small helicopter •ALBERT DAVID DE1050 Lockheed SB & Construction Co 29 Apr 1964 19 Dec 1964 19 Oct 1968
Mam engines 1 geared turbine (Westinghouse) •O'CALLAHAN DE1051 Defoe Shipbi. Iding Co 19 Feb 1964 20 Oct 1965 13 July 1968
35 000 shp, 1 shaft
Boileii 2—1 200 psi (83 4 kg'cm^) Hangar structure of this class modified during the early HELICOPTERS. The Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter
(Foster Wheeler) 1970s. Compare Garcia, below, with photograph on (DASH) programme was cut back before these ships
Speed, knots 27 previous page and views in earlier editions. were provided with helicopters. Reportedly only the
Complement 247 Bradley actually operated with DASH.
These ships are scheduled to be eventually fitted to
many world s destroyers in ELECTRONICS Bow-mounted SQS-26 AXR sonar in operate the Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System
These ships exceed of the
size and ASW capability, but are designated escort ships
DE 1040-1045; SQS-26 BX sonar in DE 1046-1051 (LAMPS), now the SH-2D helicopter.
by virtue of their single propeller shaft and limited speed.
SPS-40 and SPS-10 search radar antennas on "mack"
The DE 1040 and DE 1041 were authorised in the The l/oge and Koelsch have been fitted with a specialised
Fiscal Year 1961 new construction programme DE 1043- ASW Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS) MISSILES The Bradley was fitted with a Sea Sparrow
1045 in FY 1962. and DE 1047-1051 in FY 1963 Basic Point Defense Missile System (BPDMS) in 1967-
All ten ships are active. ENGINEERING These ships have an advanced 1968. removed for installation in the carrier For/estal.
pressure-fired steam generating plant" which generates The BPDMS pepperbox was fitted between funnel and
CLASSIFICATION Hull numbers DE 1039. DE 1042, 70 percent more power than previous steam plants of the after 5 inch mount
and 1046 were a; iigned to frigates built overseas for same size and weight Each boiler has an integrated
Porluqal supercharger and associated control system which
provides automatic regulation of fuel, air. and water TORPEDOES. Most of these ships were built with two
DESIGN. These ships are an enlargement of the previous The boilers can use JP-5 jet fuel or diesel oil which Mk 25 torpedo tubes built into their transom for launching
"Bronstein" design. They have a flush deck, radically facilitates boiler mamienance and cleaning and ballasting wire-guided ASW torpedoes However, they have been
raked stem, stem anchor, and mast and stack combined empty fuel tanks wilh sea water Finally fewer engineer- removed from the earlier ships and deleted in the later
into a "mack" structure. Anchors are mounted at stem ing personnel are required to operaie the plant ships. The Voge and later ships have automatic ASROC
and on portside. just forward of 5 inch gun. Fitted with A small auxi'iary boilei provided to suppiy MHdin whtn
is reload system (note angled base of bridge structure behind
gyrostabilising fins. in port Special noise reduction tedlutes aiH p-OMded ASROC "pepper box" in these ships)
'^^^'
GARCIA (DE 1040) 1972, United States Navy, PHC Frederick Gotavco
ESCORT RESEARCH SHIP (AGDE) GLOVER

Name No
Displacement, tons 2 643 standard: 3 426 f load -GLOVER AGDE
Beam, feet (metres) AA-2 (13-5)
DP
facilities for small helicopter
Main engines 1 geared turbine (Westinghouse) ,
35 000 shp: 1 shaft

Boilers 2—1 200 psi (83-4 kglcm^)
(Foster Wheeler)
Speed, knots 27
Complement 236 plus 38 civilian technicians
The Glover was built to test an advanced hull design and

system, much the same as the Albacore
propulsion
(AGSS 569) embodied advanced submarine design
concepts. However, unlike the Albacore the Glover has
a fullcombat capability
The ship was originally authorised in the Fiscal Year 1 960
new construction programme, but was postponed and
re- introduced in the FY 1961 programme. Estimated
construction cost was S29 330 000.
DESIGN. The Glover has a massive bow sonar dome

Integra! with her hull and extending well forward under-
water.
No reload capability for ASROC because of space
requirements for equipment and technical personnel GLOVER (AGDE 1 7969, United States Navy
446 UNITED STATES
GLOVER" TYP B— continued

ELECTRONICS. The C/over has bow-mounted SQS-26 SPS-40 and SPS-10 search radars are fitted on the presentations in the Combat information Centre (CiC)
AXR active sonar, hull-mounted SQR-13 Passive/Active "mack" structure. Reportedly, the tactical assignment console increases the
Detection and Location (PADLQC) sonar, and SQS-35 The ship has a prototype tacticalassignment console combat effectiveness of the ship to a considerable extent
Independent Variable Depth Sonar (IVDS) lowered from that integrates signals from the three sonars and radars PHOTOGRAPH. Stern configuration differs from "Garcia"
the stern. to present combined and coordinated tactical sityation class escort ships. Covered door in stern for retractable
variable depth sonar.
2 ESCORT SHIPS (DE) "BHONSTEIN" CLASS

Displacement, tons 2 360 standard, 2 650 full load Name No Builder Laid dov^n Launched Commissioned
Length, feet (metres) 371-5 {JJ3-2) oa •8ROWSTEIN DE 1037 Avondale Shipyards 16 May 1961 31 Mar 1962 15 June 1963
Beam, feet (metres) 40-5 (72^3) •McCLOY DE 1038 Avondale Shipyards 15 Sep 1961 9 June 1962 21 Oct 1963
Draft, feet (r 23 (70)
Guns 3— 3 inch (76 mm) 50 calibre AA
(twin forward, single aft)
2 triple torpedo tubes (Mk 3:
small helicopter
facilities for
Main engines 1 geared turbine (De Lavel
20 000 shp, 1 shaft
Speed, knots 26
Complement 220
These two ships may be considered the first of the

"second generation" of post-World War II escort ships
which are comparable in size and ASW capabilities to
conventional destroyers The Bronstein and McCloy
have several features such as hull design large sonar
and ASW weapons that subsequently were incorporated
Into the mass-produced "Garcia", "Brooke", and "Knox"
classes
Both ships were built under the Fiscal Year 1960 new
construction programme by Avondale Shipyards in
Westwego, Lou
DESIGN. These ships have a sharply raked stem, stem

anchor, and mast and stacks combined in a "mack"
structure. Position of stem anchor and portside anchor
(just forward of gun mount) necessitated by large bow
sonar dome. Note the deckhouse adjacent to "mack" in
photograph of McCloy
ELECTRONICS. SQS-26 bow-mounted sonar installed

SPS-40 and SPS-10 search radars mounted on "mack",
McCLOY (DE 1038) 1972. United States Navy
McMORRIS (DE 1036)— see following page 1969, United States Navy
UNITED STATES 447
Ocean Et.corts continued
2 ESCORT SHIPS (DE) : CLAUD JONES" CLASS

Displacement, tons 1 450 standard 750 full load Name Builder Laid down Launched Commit
Length, feet (metres) 310 (950) oa "CLAUD JONES Avondale Marine Ways, Inc 1 June 1957 27 May 1958 10 Feb 1959
Beam, feet (metres) 37 (11-3) "McMORRIS Avondale Marine Ways, Inc. 5 Nov 1958 26 May 1959 4 Mar 1960
A/S weapons 2 triple torpedo tubes (Mk 32)
depth charges
nn engmes 4 diesels (Fairbanks Morse);
9200 bhp; 1 shaft
Speed, knots 22
men)
These diesel pow?red escorts were built in an effort to

develop an economical DE suitable for mass production,
however, they cannot carry the sonar and weapons
necessary to cope with modern submarines.
The Claud Jones was authorised in the Fiscal Year 1956
shipbuilding programme and the McMorris in the FY
1 957 programme.
The two surviving ships of this class will be transferred

to Indonesia in the near future.
ARMAMENT. As built these ships each had two 3 inch

guns (single closed mount forward and open mount aft),
two ahead-firing hedgehog launchers, two torpedo tubes
(Mk 32), and one depth charge rack. Fixed torpedo
tubes removed from all ships and triple torpedo launchers
installe.d
DESIGN. These are the only diesel-powered destroyer-

typeships built bythe US Navy since WorldWarll. They
have aluminium superstructure, tripod mast forward
and pole mast amidships, and two funnels. Note that CLAUD JONES (DE 1033 1971. United States Navy. PHI D. M Dreher
McMorris has a deckhouse between funnels.
TRANSFERS PHOTOGRAPHS. Note unusual twm stack configura-

ELECTRONICS. These ships have SPS-10 and SPS-6 John R. Perry (DE 1034) transferred to Indonesia c tion,unique to US ocean escort ships. Both ships now
search radars. SQS-29/32 hull-mounted sonars variable ; 20 Feb 1973; Charles Berry (DE 1035) transferred i
have built-up section between funnels as in McMorris.
depth sonar has been removed. Indonesia on 31 Jan 1974. Note small after mast and the electronic antennas between
funnels.
"DEALY" AND COURTNEY' 416), Tabberar (DE 418), Robert F. Kallor (DE 419), 'BUCKLEY' CLASS
CLASSES Chester T. O'Brien (DE 421 ). Edward H. Allen (DE
531). stricken on July 1972. Rizzi (DE 537), Osberg
1
Allships of this class have been stricken. See 1 973-1 974
All 13 ships of these near-similar classes have been (DE 538). stricken on Aug 972 O'Flaherty (DE 340).
1 1 ;
and previous editions for characteristics.
stricken or transferred to foreign navies. These were the Edwin A. Howard (DE 346) Doyle C. Barnes (DE DISPOSALS (since 1 Jan 1970)
US Navy's first escort ships of post-World War II design. 363), George E. Davies (DE 357), Rolf (DE 362), J. Douglas Blackwood (DE 219) stricken on 30 Jan
See 1 973-1 974 and previous editions for characteristics. Dennis (DE 405), Lawrence C. Taylor (DE 415), 1970; Alexander J. Luke (DE DER 577) stricken on
Leiand E. Thomas (DE 420) Corbesier (DE 438), 1 May 1970 (target). Cronin (DE 704) stricken on 1
William Seiverling (DE 441), Hanna (DE 449), June 1970 (target). Fieberling (DE 640), William C.
DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS Silverstein (DE 534), Dufiiho (DE 423) stricken on Cole (DE 641). Damon M. Cummings (DE 643).
Van Voorhis (DE 1028), Joseph K. Taussig (DE 1 Dec 1972. Splanger (DE696) stricken on Mar 1972, Cooibaugh
1
1030) stricken on 1 July 1972; Cromwell (DE 1014) (DE 217), Frank M. Robinson (DE 220) stricken on
stricken on 5 July 1972; Dealey (DE 1006) transferred
to Uruguay on 5 July 1972; John Willis (DE 1027)
"RU DDE ROW" CLASS 1 July 1972, Jack W. Wilke (DE 800) stricken on 1
Aug 1972, Holton (DE 703) stricken on Nov 1972, 1
stricken on 7 July 1972; Hartley (DE 1029) transferred Eichenberger (DE 202) Gillette (DE 681) Osmus
All escort ships of the "Rudderow" class have been
toColombiaonS July 1972; Hooper (DE 1026) stricken
stricken. See 1972-1973 and previous editions for (DE 701). Frybarger (DE 705), Major (DE 796)
on 6 July 1973; Bridget (DE 1024) stricken on 12 Nov Varian (DE 798), Gendreau (DE 639) stricken on 1
characteristics. Ships of this class serve in the navies
1973; Evans (DE 1023). Bauer (DE 1025) stricken on Dec 1972; Marsh (DE 699), Wiseman (DE 667)
of South Korea and Taiwan China.
3 Dec 1973; Hammerberg (DE 1015), Courtney (DE
stricken on 15 Apr 1973; Gunason (DE 795) stricken
1021), Lester (DE 1022) stricken on 14 Dec 1973.
on 1 Sep 1973.
DISPOSALS (since 1 Jan 1970) 'EDSALL" CLASS
Coates (DE 685) stricken on 30 Jan 1970; Parle (DE
708) stricken on 1 July 1970: Leslie L. B. Knox (DE have been stricken except for the
All ships of this class
580) stricken on 15 Jan 1972;McNulty (DE 581) survivors of the 36 units converted to radar picket
stricken on 11 Feb 1972, Tinsman (DE 589) stricken escorts (DER) and listed separately. See 1973-1974
"JOHN C. BUTLER" CLASS on 15 May 1972; Hodges (DE 231), Thomas F. and previous editions for characteristics.
Nickel (DE 587) stricken on 1 Dec 1972 DISPOSALS (since 1 Jan 1970)
All ships of this class have been stricken. See 1973-1 974 Stanton (DE 247) stricken on 1 Dec 1970; Jacob
and previous editions for characteristics. Jones (DE 130), Pope (DE 134), J. R. Y. Blakeley
"BOSTWICK" CLASS (DE 140), Poole (DE 1 51 ), J. Richard Ward (DE 243),
DISPOSALS (since 1 Jan 1970) Sloat (DE 245), Marchland (DE 249), Manges (DE
John C. Butler (DE 339), Joseph E. Connolly (DE All ships of this class have been stricken. Originally 320), Mosley (DE 321), Pride (DE 323), Dale W.
450) stricken on 1 June 1970; John L. Williamson known as the "Cannon class, but referred to as the
"
Peterson (DE 337) stricken on 2 Jan 1971 O'Reilly ;
"Bostwick" class after the first four ships (DE 99-102) (DE 330), Daniel (DE 335) stricken on 15 Jan 1971
(DE 370) stricken on 15 Sep 1970; Conklin (DE 439) ;
stricken on 1 Oct 1970; Gentry (DE 349), Lloyd E. were transferred to other navies. See 1973-1974 and Merrill (DE 392) stricken on 2 Apr 1972; Herbert C.
Acree (DE 356), La Prade (DE 409), Kendall C. previous editions for characteristics. Jones (DE 137), Neunzer (DE 150), Swenning (DE
Campbell (DE 443) stricken on 15 Jan 1972; Key 394(, Willis (DE 395), Janssen (DE 396), Stockdale
(DE 348), Rombach (DE 364), Goss (DE 444), TRANSFERS. Ships of this class currently serve In the (DE 399 stricken on 1 July 1972; Hammann (DE 131),
Gilligan (DE 508) stricken on 1 Mar 1972; Richard navies of Brazil, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, South Douglas L. Howard (DE 138), Farquhar (DE 139).
W. Suesens (DE 342), Mack (DE 358). Pratt (DE 363), Korea, Peru, the Philippines, Taiwan China, Thailand, and Hill (DE 141), Inch (DE 146), Stewart (DE 238),
Stafford (DE 411), Oliver Mitchell (DE 417) stricken Uruguay. stricken on 1 Oct 1972; Keith (DE 241), Tomich (DE
on 15 Mar 1972. DISPOSALS (since 1 Jan 1970) 242), Swasey (DE 248), Ricketts (DE 254) stricken
French (DE 367), Edmonds (DE 406). Le Ray Parks (DE 165), Acree (DE 167), Cooner (DE 172). on 1 Nov 1972; Hurst (DE 250) stricken on 1 Dec 1972
Wilson (DE 414), Howard F. Clark (DE 533) stricken Coffman( DEI 91) 1 July 1972; McConnell
stricken on and transferred to Mexico on 1 Oct 1 973 Huse (DE 145),
:
on 15 May 1972. (DE 163) stricken on 1 Oct 1972; Ostarhaus (DE 164) Chatelfiin (DE 149), Peterson (DE 152), Moore (DE
Raymond (DE 341), Kannath WilUtt (DE 354). strickenon 1 Nov 1972; Levy (DE 162). Trumpeter 240), Pottit (DE 253), Cockrill (DE 398) stricken on
Johnnie Hutchins (DE 360). Malvin Norman (DE (DE 180). Straub (DE 181) stricken on 1 Aug 1973. 1 Aug 1973.
448 UNITED STATES
13 RADAR PICKET ESCORT SHIPS ^DER) : CONVERTED " E DSA L L " CLAI
Displacement, tons 1 590 standard; 1 850 full load Name No. Builder Launched Commissioned
Length, feet {metres) 306 {93-3) oa CHAMBERS DER 391 Brown SB Co, Houston 17 Aug 1943 22 Nov 1943
Beam, feet {metres) 36-6 (77-7) DURANT DER 389 Brown SB Co, Houston 3 Aug 1943 16 Nov 1943
Draft, feet {metres) 14 {4-3) FALGOUT DER 324 Consliodated Steel Corpn 24 July 1943 15 Nov 1943
Guns 2—3 incfi {76 mm) 50 cal AA HISSEM DER 400 Brown SB Co, Houston 26 Dec 1943 13 Jan 1944
A/S weapons 2 triple torpedo tubes (Mk 32) KIRKPATRICK DER 318 Consolidated Steel Cpron 5 June1943 23 Oct 1943
inmost ships MILLS DER 383 Brown SB Co, Houston 26 May 1943 12 Oct 1943
1 trainable hedgehog (Mk 15) OTTERSTETTER DER 244 Brown SB Co, Houston 19 Jan 1943 6 Aug 1943
depth charges PRICE DER 332 Consolidated Steel Corpn 30 Oct 1943 12 Jan 1944
Main engines 4 diesels (Fairbanks Morse) RAMSDEN DER 382 Brown SB Co, Houston 24 May 1943 19 Oct 1943
6 000 bhp; 2 shafts RHODES DER 384 Brown SB Co, Houston 29 Junel943 25 Oct 1943
Speed, knots 21 ROY O. HALE DER 336 Consolidated Steel Corpn 20 Nov 1943 3 Feb 1944
Complement 169 (19 officers, 150 enlisted SAVAGE DER 386 Brown SB Co, Houston 15 July 1943 29 Oct 1943
men) VANCE DRE 387 Brown SB Co, Houston 16 July 1943 1 Nov 1943
Thirty-six ships of this type were converted to radar
picket ships between 1 951 and 1 958 redesignated DER ;
(See Conversion notes). Eleven of these ships were on

loan to the US Coast Guard from 1951 to 1954 (they
retained Navy names and were designated with WDE
hull numbers upped by one hundred to avoid confusion
with Coast Guard numbering series; DE 322-325 328
331, 334, 382, 387-389 and 391).
Several ships were used in Operation MARKET TIME
in the South China Sea and Gulf of Tonkin to halt
Communist of men and arms to South
infiltration
Vietnam: while engaged in MARKET
TIME several -50
calibre machineguns are mounted.
All surviving ships of this class are in reserve, the last
being the Calcaterra (DER 390), decommissioned in
1973.
ARMAMENT. Upon
these ships were fitted \
removed.
Forward 3 inch mount is enclosed; after
enclosed, depending upon availability.
CONVERSION. Conversion to radar picket escorts

included removal of conventional torpedo tubes and
40 mm guns; installation of mess compartment on main
deck and other habitability improvements fitting of two ;
tripod masts to support radar antennas and TACAN SAVAGE (DER 386) 7565, Unittid States Navy
navigation "bee-hive" antenna: installation of SPS-8
height-finding radar antenna atop after deckhouse;
com bat inf or mat ion centre (CIC) expanded and improved ;
and aluminium superstructure installed. Note trainable

hedgehog fitted in "B" position in place of second 3 inch
mount TACAN and SPS-8 removed from active ships
when seaward radar picket barrier was ended in 1965.
The DERs m service during the latter 1960s had SPS-28
and SPS-10 or SPS-8 radar antennas on their forward
mast; and electronic warfare "pods" on after mast.
ENGINEERING. Maximum operational speed for re-

maining ships is about 19 knots.
PHOTOGRAPHS. The IVlills is shown with full DER

electronics suite; the Savage has lost her SPS-8 radar
antenna and TACAN.
DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS (since Jan 1 1970)

Camp (DER 251) transferred to South Vietnam on 13
Feb 1971; Forster (DER 334) transferred to South
Vietnam on 25 Sep 1971. Blair (DER 31 7^ Sturtevant
(DER 239) Joyce (DER 317), Strickland (DER 313)
,
stricken on 1 Dec 1 972 Calcaterra (DER 390) stricken

;
on 2 July 1973; Kretchmer (DER 329) stricken on

30 Sep 1973: Thomas J. Gary (DER 326) transferred MILLS (DER 383) 1964, United States Navy
to Tunisia on 22 Oct 1973: Finch (DER 328), Lansing
(DER 388) stricken on 1 Feb 1974.
2 RADAR PICKET ESCORT SHIPS (DER): CONVERTED JOHN C. BUTLER" CLASS

Displacement, tons 1 745 standard, 2 100 full :oad Nan-.e No Builder aid down Launched Commissioned
Length, feet {metres) 306 {93 3) oa VANDIVIER DER 5- Naval Shipyard Nov 1943 27 Dec 1943 1 Dec 1955
Beam, feet {metres) 36 6 (77 2) WAGNER DER b" Naval Sh nvjid Nov 1943 27 Dec 1943 31 Dec 1955
Draft, feet {metres) 11 {3 4)
Guns 2-5 in {127 mm) 38 cal DP
A S weapons 1 hedgehog (Mk 15)

trainable
depth charge rack
Main engines 2 geared turbines (Wesiinghouse)
12 000 shp: 2 shafts
Speed, knots 24
Complement 187
These two ships were begun as standard Destroyer

Escorts (DE): construction suspended in 1946. Work
resumed in 1954 and they were completed as Radar
Picket Escort Ships (DER) at the Boston Naval Shipyard
Both ships are in reserve.
ENGINEERING. These are the US Navy s only sieai

driven radar picket escort ships: all others have die
propulsion.
PHOTOGRAPH Note tripod masts, TACAN navigation

'bee-hive' antenna on after mast and SPS-8 height-
finding radar antenna atop after deckhouse. VANDIVIER (DER 540) Unifd Stites N»vv
UNITED STATES 449
FIRE SUPPORT SHIPS

The US Navy retains several ships with large calibre guns stricken Boston (CA 69, ex-CAG 1) were reclassified as The proposed LFS would have combined in one hull an
for possible future use in the role of gunfire support for heavy cruisers vice guidefl missile cruisers because of arrnament of large calibre guns and possibly rocket
amphibious operations. They lack anti-aircraft, anti- the limited effectiveness of their Terrier missiles for BW launchers. The guns were to provide long-range,
submarine, and command and control facilities for other task force defense. accurate, and high destructive fire while the rockets would
big-ship roles. The all-gun cruisers retained In reserve are two "Salem" provide saturation fire The LFS mam battery would be
As of mid-1974 only one of these ships remained in class ships and one "Baltimore" class ship. In addition, three 8 inch Major Calibre Light Weight Guns (MCLWG)
active service, the heavy cruiser A/ew/50/-r/Vews (CA 148). the all-gun Newport News and three heavy crusiers that that would fire conventional and rocket-assisted project-
Plans to decommission the ship have been delayed for have been converted to missile ships (CG) are in active iles, the latter expected to have a range of more than
several years; tentatively she is scheduled for layup in service, with the latter ships being listed In an earlier 50 miles. The ship would have had a relatively large
the reserve during 1975. The only other US ships in section of this edition. magazine capacity, probably 750 to 800 rounds per
service with guns larger than 5-inch calibre are the All light cruisers (CL) and light anti-aircraft cruisers 8 inch gun barrel. Secondary gun armament was to be
converted "Cleveland" class guided missile light cruisers (CLAA) have been stricken from the Navy Lisi. See two 5 inch rapid fjre guns for close- in support missions and
(CLG), which will be decommissioned in the near future. 1971 -1 972 edition for compilation of strike dates of the self-defebce (possibly supplemented in the latter role)
CL-CLAA ships retained Into the post-war period. Six by point-defence missiles).
"Cleveland" class cruisers converted to a guided missile
BATTLESHIPS. The largest fire support ships retained in configuration (CLG) are described in an earlier section. The design of the "Spruance" class destroyers provides
reserve are the four "Iowa" class dreadnoughts of World Several light cruisers of the pre-World War II "Brooklyn" for installation of a single 8 inch light-weight gun in
War II construction. These are the last battleships and "St. Louis" classes remain in service with Argentina, place of the forward 5-inch gun.
officially retained by any navy. The New Jersey, which Brazil, and Chile. Such a gun is being installed for evoluation in the
made one deployment to the western Pacific during the destroyer /-lull (DD 945),
Vietnam War, and the Missouri are moored at the Puget FIRE SUPPORT SHIPS. All inshore fire support ships
Sound Naval Shipyard in Bermerton, Washington, the (LFR, ex-LSMR and ex-IFS) have been stricken. See
Iowa and Wisconsin are at the Philadelphia Naval listing for Amphibious Warfare Ships for strike data. PHOTOGRAPHS. The below shows the
photograph
Shipyard. Plans developed during the mid-1960s to design and battleship New action off the coast of South
Jersey in
construct a new class of landing force support ships Vietnam in April some of the last rounds to
1969, firing
CRUISERS. Three all-gun cruisers armed with 8-Inch (designated LFS) have been deferred. A request for be fired by a battleship. Additional photographs of
guns remain in reserve plus the gun-missile cruiser funding of contract definition under the Fiscal Year 1 970 "Iowa" class ships appear in the 1973-1974 and
Canberra (CA 70. ex-CAG 2). The Canberra and now- budget was denied by the Congress. previous editions.
4 BATTLESHIPS (BB)
Displacement. Ions 45 000 standard 59 000 full load .
Length, feet (metres) 860 (262 J) wl 887 2 {270 4) oa down Commmioned

,
No Laid Laui.ched
except A/ewJe/-se>' 887 6 (270 5)
Beam, feet {metres) 108 2 {33 0) IOWA BB 61 27 June 1940 27 Aug 1942 22 Feb 1943
Draft, feet {metres) 38 (116) NEW JERSEY BB 62 Philadelphia Navy 16 Sep 1940 Dec 1942
7 23 May 1943
Guns 9—16 inch {406 mm) 50 cal MISSOURI BB 63 New York Navy ^
6 Jan 1941 29 Jan 1944 11 June 1944
20—5 inch {127 mm) 38 cal WISCONSIN BB 64 Philadelphia Navy 25 Jan 1941 7 Dec 1943 16 Apr 1944
dual purpose
several 40 mm guns in all except
New Jersey
Main engine 4 geared turbines (General Elec-
tric in BB 61 and BB 63;
Westinghouse in BB 62 and
BB 64, 212 000 shp; 4 shafts
Boilers 8 (Babcock b Wilcox)
Speed, knots 33 (all have reached 35 knots in
service)
designed complement varied
ave.jging 169 officers and 2 689
enlisted men in wartime. New
Jersey was manned by 70 officers
and 1 556 enlisted men (require^
menls reduced with removal of all
light anti. aircraft weapons, float-
planes, and reduced operational
requirements) in 1968-1969
These ships were the largest battleships ever built except

for the Japanese Yamato and Musaslii (64 170 tons
st3ndard, 863 feet overall 9—18 inch guns All four
1 )
'Iowa' class ships were m action in the Pacific during

World War II, primarily screening fast earners and
bombarding amphibious invasion objectives Three were
mothballed after the war with the Mfssouri being retained
inservice as a training ship AH four ships again were
inservice during the Korean War (1950 1953) as shore-
bombardment ships, all mothballed 1954-1958
The New Jersey began reactivation in mid-1967 at a
cost of apnroximately S21 000 000, recommissioned on

6 Apr 1 968, The Iowa and Wisconsm remained in reserve
at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard where the New Jersey
had been berthed and reactivated; and the mothballed
Missouri at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton,
Washington
The New Jersey was again decommissioned on 17 Dec
1969 and mothballed at Bremerton with the Missouri T969, United States Nav
Two additional ships of this class were laid down, but
NEW JERSEY (BB 63)
never completed Illinois (BB 65), laid down 15 Jan
1945, and Kentucky (BB 66), laid down 6 Dec 1944
The Illinois was 22 percent complete when cancelled on
1 1 Aug 1 945 The Kentucky was 69 2 percent complete conning tower sides are 17 3 inches with an armoured and four Mk 37 previously installed. Mk 48 shore
when conitruction was suspended late in the war, roof 7 25 inches (the conning tower levels are pilot bombardment computer installed when reactivated.
floated from its building dock on 20 Jan 1950 Con- house navigation bridge and flag signal bridge)
version to a missile ship (BBG) was proposed, but no NOMENCLATURE US battleships are generally named
work was undertaken and she was stricken on 9 June DESIGN. These ships carried heavier armament than for states, the exception was the Kearsarge BB 5
1958 and broken up for scrap previous US
battleships and had increased protection and launched m 1899 (later Crane Ship No I AB 1 )
Approximate construction cost was S1 14 485 000 tor larger engine^ accounting (or additional displacement Beginning in 1 969 the Navy has named frigates for states
Missouri, other ships cost slightly less and increased speed Design includes clipper bow and
long loredeck. with graceful sheer (see photographs)
All fitted as fleet flagships with additional accommodations OPERATIONAL. The New Jersey made one deployment
AIRCRAFT As built, each ship earned three floatplanes and bridge level for admiral and staff to the western Pacific during her third commission
forscouting and gunfire spotting and had two quarterdeck (1968-1969).
catapults Catapults removed and helicopters earned During the deployment she was on the "gun line' off
during the Korean War ELECTRONICS. During 1968-1969 the New Jersey South Vietnam for a total of 1 20 days with 47 days being
was fitted with SPS-10 and SPS-6 search radars. the longest sustained period at sea
ARMOUR, These battleships are the most heavily While on the 'gun line' the New Jersey fired 5 688 rounds
armoured US warships ever constructed, being designed GUNNERY. The Mk VII 16 inch guns in these snips fire of ammunition from her 16 inch mam battery guns and a
10 survive ship-to-ship combat with enemy ships
armed projectiles weighing up to 2 700 pounds {1225 kg) total of 6 200 rounds during the commission, <he
with 16 inch guns The mam armour belt consists of (armour piercing) a maximum distance ot 23 miles {39 additional firings being for tests and training While off
Class A steel armour 12 1 inches thick tapenng vertically km) As built, these ships had 80--40 mm and 49 to 60 Vietnam she also fired some 15 000 rounds from her
to 1 62 inches, a lower armour belt aft of Turret No 3 —20 mm anti-aircraft guns (except lowt, only 19 quad 5 Inch secondary battery guns.
to protect propeller shafts is 13 5 inches, turret faces are 40 mm mounts) all 20 mm guns removed and a reduced
. (In comparison, during World War II the New Jeisey
17 inches, turret lops are 7 25 niches, turret backs ate number of 40 mm weapons remain on the mothballed ships fired 771 main battery rounds and during two deployments
12 inches; barbetts have a maximum of 1 1 6 inches of During 1968-1969 the New Jersey was fittea with two In the Korean War and midshipmen training cruises she
armour second deck armour is 6 inches and the three level

. . Mk 34 fire control directors in addition to the two Mk 56 fired 6 671 main battery rounds.)
452 UNITED STATES
Fire Support Ships— co/7r/nt/e£y
HEAVY CRUISER (CA): "BALTIMORE" CLASS

; Name No. Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned
Length, feet (metres) 664 (204-4) wl 673-5 (205-3) oa
; SAINT PAUL CA 73 Bethlehem Steel Company, Quincy 3 Feb 1943 1 6 Sep 1 944 1 7 Feb 1 945
Guns 9—8 inch (203mm) 55 cal (triple)
10—5 inch (727 mm) 38 cal
DP (twin)
12—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA
(twin)
;

Speed, knots 33
Complement 1 146 (61 officers, 1 085 enlisted
men) designed wartime comple-
;
ment 969
*
1
The5a/nrPau/isthe
class.
all-gun cruiser of the "Baltimore"
last
Fourteen of these ships were completed 1943-
1945. This was the largest class of heavy (8-inch gun)
îjZ ^'ft^ f
cruisers built by any navy. Three missile ship conversions
remain on the Navy List (see Conversion notes). The
Saint Paul was the US Navy's last all-gun cruiser in
commission except for the Newport News the former ship ;
was decommissioned in 1971 and placed in reserve.

AIRCRAFT. As completed the "Baltimore" class ships
had two stern catapults and carried four floatplanes:
catapults removed after World War II. Note helicopter SAINT PAUL (CA 73) 1967, United States Navy
on fantail in overhead view of Saint Paul.
CONVERSIONS. Two ships of this class were converted ment firing inthe Vietnam conflict; reportedly, her guns MODERNISATION. The Saint Paul was extensively
to partial missile configurations, the Boston (CA 69/ attained a range of 34 miles (approx 60 000 yards), modified to serve as flagship for the Seventh Fleet in the
CAG 1) and Canberra (CA 70/CAG 2); and two ships believed to be the longest distance ever fired by a naval western Pacific; advanced communications equipment
were converted to all-missile configurations, the Colum- gun It can not be ascertained if this is the maximum installed and amidships structure built up to provide
bus (CA 74 now CG 12) and Chicago (CA 136 now range possible with the ship's guns that have been more office space.
CG 11). The Canberra and the two latter ships remain modified to fire the rocket-assisted projectiles that weigh
on the Navy List. some 1 1 3 pounds
NOMENCLATURE. Saint Paul renamed during con-
ELECTRONICS. The Saint Pauls principal radar GUNNERY. As built the "Baltimore" class cruisers were struction ; ex-Rochester.
antennas when decommissioned were an SPS-37 on the —
armed with nine 8 inch guns, 12 5 inch DP guns,
forward pylon mast and an SPS-8 on the after mast; a 48—40 mm AA guns, and 23—20 mm AA guns. After DISPOSALS
"bee-hive" TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation system to World War II all 20 mm weapons were removed and the Macon (CA 132) stricken on 1 Nov 1969; Baltimore
guide aircraft) was installed atop the forward mast. —
40 mm guns were replaced by 20 3 inch AA guns (except (CA 68) stricken on 15 Feb 1971 Fall River (CA 131)
;
in one ship). Subsequently the 5 inch twin mount stricken on 1 9 Feb 1 971 Pittsburg (CA 72) stricken on
;
Paula\su twin 5 inch mount forward of her bridge

lost the forward of the bridge was removed from the Saint Paul 1 July 1973; Quincy (CA 71), Bremerton (CA 130)
Prior to being decommissioned the Saint Paul used and the number of 3 inch twin gun mounts was stricken on 1 Oct 1973; Helena (CA 75), Toledo (CA
rocket-assisted 8 inch projectiles during shoie bombard- reduced. 133), Los Angeles (CA 135) stricken on 1 Jan 1974.
SAINT PAUL (CA 73) United States Navy
SAINT PAUL (CA 73)

-wnnmm United States Navy
UNITED STATES 453
COMMAND AND COMMUNICATION SHIPS
This category consists of the command and communi- command posts for the President or other national were inadequate or did not exist. While the command
cation ships operated in support of national and joint US authorities and two communication relay ships The ships Northampton and Wright are floating command
commands These are different functions than fleet command ships Northampton and Wright were designated headquarters and their communication facilities are for
and amphibious command ships that support essentially as National Emergency Command Posts Afloat (NECPA) transmitting and receiving large volumes of voice and
Navy or Navy-Marine Corp activities. and operated off the Atlantic coast of the United Slates, teletype communications (as well as e'lectromc data),
The only joint command flagship now in commission is prepared to receive the President or other national the communication relay ships Annapolis and Arlington
the La Salle which sefves as flagship for the Commander. authorities. are equipped to relay large volumes of teletvpe com-
US Middle East Force who represents US military interests The major communication relay ships Arlmgton and munications Further, the two radio relay ships do r»ot
"East of Suez" to the Straits of Malacca. The Commander Annapolis were operated by the Navy to provide mobile have the command centres, theatres, data display facilities,
US Middle East Force is generally a Bear Admiral. communication facilities for Navy and other service message centres, and staff accommodations that are the
keys to the command ships' capabilities.
are two ships configured to serve as afloat commanders where shore-based communication facilities
1 MISCELLANEOUS FLAGSHIP (A G F) : CONVERTED AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT DOCK

Name Builder Commissioned
•LA SALLE AGF 3 (ex-LPD 3) New York Naval Shipyard 22 Feb 1964

Length, feet (metres) 500 752 0) wl 521 -8 ( 158-4) oa
( ;
Beam, feet [metres) 84 (25-6)

Draft, feet (metres) 21 (64)
(twin)
Main engines Steam turbines; 24 000 shp
2 shafts
Boilers 2
Speed, knots 20 sustained, 23 maximum
men)
Flag accommodations 59 (12 officers, 47 enlisted men)
The La Salle serves as flagship for the US Commander

Middle East Force, operating in the Persian Gulf, Arabian
Sea, and Indian Ocean; the ship is based at Bahrain
She replaced the Valcour (AGF 1) in 1972
Converted in 1972 with elaborate command and com-

munications facilities being installed, accommodations
provided for admiral and staff additional air conditioning
;
fitted; painted white to help retard heat of Persian Gulf

area. Reclassified as a flagship and designated AGF 3
on 1 July 1972 (the designation AGF 2 not used because
of ship's previous "3" hull number).
DESIGN. The La Salle is a former amphibious transport

dock (LPD) of the "Raleigh" class. Authorised in Fiscal
Year 1961 new construction programme she served as
an amphibious ship from completion until 1972
DISPOSAL
Valcour (AGF 1, ex-AVP 55) stricken in 1972 Al!
other AVP-type ships stricken from Navy List (see 1 971 -
1 972 and previous editions for description ana disposals) .
two ships of this type remain in service with the US

Coast Guard. red Srates Vavy
LA SALLE (AGF 3) 1972. United States Navy

1 COMMAND SHIP (CC): CONVERTED HEAVY CRUISER
Name No. Builder Laid down Commissioned
NORTHAMPTON CC 1 (ex-CLC 1, ex-CA 1 25) Bethlehem Steel Co (Quincy) 31 Aug 1944 7 Mar 1953
Displacement, tons 1 4 700 standard 1 200 full load

7
The Northampton was begun as a heavy cruiser of the
;
Length, feet (metres) 664 (202 4) wl; 676 (206 0) oa DESIGN The Northampton is one deck higher than
"Oregon City' class, numbered CA 125, She was other US heavy cruisers to provide additional office and
Beam, feet (metres) 71 (2J-6)
cancelled on 1 1 Aug 1 945 when 56 2 per cent complete. equipment space. Her foremast is the tallest unsupported
She was re-ordered as a command ship on 1 July 1948 mast afloat (125 feet). All living and workfiig spaces
Guns 1—5 in (127 mm) 54 cal dual-
and designated CLC 1 (Task Force Command Ship and are ait -conditioned. Helicopter landing ares aft, but
purpose (see Gunnery notes)
later Tactical Command Ship). As CLC 1 she was no hangar.
Helicopters 2 normally carried configured for use primarily by fast carrier force command-
Armour Side 6 in (152 mm). ers and with an elaborate combat information
fitted
Decks 3 in -^ 2 in (76 + 51 mm] centre electronic equipment, and flag accom-
(CIC). ELECTRONICS. Advanced communications, electronic
4 geared turbines (General modations She was largely employed as flagship for data equipment, and data displays are
processing
Electric); 120 000 shp; 4 shafts Commander Second Fleet in the Atlantic prior to her installed, tropospheric scatter and satellite relay com-
Boilers 4 (Bibcock Et Wilcox) being made available for use by national authoritie<: munications facilities As CLC 1 the Northampton
Speed, knots 33 Her designation was changed to CC (Command Stflp) carried what was believed the largest radar antenna afloat
Complement 1 191 (68 officers, 1 123 enlisted on 15 April 1961 and she was relieved as Second Fleet (see 1968-69 and earlier editions); designated SPS-2;
flagship on October 1961 removed in 1963. SPS-37 and SPS-8A search radar
Flag accommodations approx 450 Decommissioned on 8 April 1970 and placed in reserve. antennas on after tower.
454 UNITED STATES
Command and Communication Ships— continued

"NORTHAMPTON" Typo— continued
GUNNERY. As built the Northampton mounted A — of high maintenance requirements; removal of the guns and as flagship of the US Second Fleet in the Western
inch and 8 — 3 inch weapons. The 5 inch guns were and their ammunition hoists, et cetera, provided additional Atlantic from 1955 to 1961.
Mk 16 54 calibre weapons capable of firing up to 45 space for berthing, offices, and electronic equipment.
rounds per minutex (Similar weapons are installed in When decommissioned she was armed with only one
US destroyer-type ships built since World War II.) The 5 inch gun in the "X" position. PHOTOGRAPHS. Penultimate configuration shown
origirial 3 inch 50 calibre guns in open twin mounts were below forward 6 Inch gun and gun director above bridge
;
replaced by twin 3 inch/70 calibre rapid-fire guns in OPERATIONAL. The Northampton served as flagship subsequently removed. See 1972-1973 edition for
closed mounts. The latter were removed in 1 962 because of the US Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean in 1954-1955, later photograph.
f
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NORTHAMPTON (CC 1)
United Stales Navy
1 COMMAND SHIP (CC)

1 MAJOR COMMUNICATIONS RELAY SHIP (A G M R)
CONVERTED AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
Laid down Launched CVL Comm CCACMR Comm
WRIGHT CC 2 (ex-AVT 7, ex-CVL 49) SB Corp 21 Aug 1944 1 Sep 1945 9 Feb 1947 11 May 1963
ARLINGTON {ex-Saipan) AGMR 2 (ex-CC 3, ex-AVT 6, ex-CVL 48) SB Corp 10 July 1944 8 July 1944 14 July 1945 27 Aug 1966

:
Length, feet (metres) 664 (202 4) wl; 683 6 (208 4) oa

Fhg.'-.t deck width,
feet (metres) 109 (33-2)

Guns Wright 8 —40 mm anti-aircraft
(twin) .Arlington 8—3 in (76mm)
50 calibre (twin)
Helicopters 5 or 6 carried by Wright
;

Speed, knots 33
Complement 746 plus approx 1 000 on com-
mand or communications staff
These ships were built as the light carriers Saipan (CVL

48) and Wright (CVL 49), respectively. They served as
experimental and training carriers for a decade before
being mothballed in 1967. Both were reclassified as
Auxiliary Aircraft Transports on 15 May 1959, being
designated AVT 6 (Saipan) and AVT 7 (Wright) The
Wright was converted to a command ship at the Puget
Sound Naval Shipyard, 1962-1963; the Saipan was to
have been similarly converted, but the requirement for an
additional ship of this category was cancelled The
Saipan subsequently was converted to a major com-
munications relay ship at the Alabama Drydock and
Shipbuilding Company in 1953-1965, and renamed
Arlington. See Conversion and Nomenclature notes.
The Arlington was decommissioned on 14 Jan 1 970 and
placed in reserve the Wright was similarly decommission-
;
ed on 22 May 1 970 and placed in reserve.

CONVERSION. The Wright was converted to a com-
mand ship under the Fiscal Year 1962 Authorisation at a
cost of $25 000 000. Like the Northampton, she is
fitted with elaborate communications, data processing,
and display facilities for use by national authorities. The
command spaces include presentation theatres similar
to those at command posts ashore. The Wright has the
most powerful transmitting antennas ever installed on a
ship. They are mounted on plastic-glass masts to reduce
interference with electronic transmissions. The tallest
mast is 83 feet high and is designed to withstand 1 00-mph
winds. She was reclassified from AVT 7 to CC 2 on
1 Sep 1962.
WRIGHT (CC 1968, United States Navy
The Saipan was convened to a major communications 2)
relay ship at a cost of $26 886 424. She actually began ashore. The Saipan was reclassified from AVT 6 to CC 3 n\9gnetic wave propagation. The new 'Blue Ridge*
conversion to a command ship (CC 3) and work was on 1 Jan 1 964, and to AGM R 2 on 3 Sep 1 964 she was ; class of amphibious command ships ha» a similar
halted in February 1964. Work was resumed for her renamed Arlington in April 1965. appearance.
conversion to a communications ship later that year. NOMENCLATURE. The Navy's two communications
She Is fitted with elaborate communications relay The flat unencumbered deck of an aircraft carrier-type ships are named for the naval radio stations at Arlington,
equipment for th« support ot major commands afloat or ship facilitates antenna placement for optimum electro- Virginia, and Annapolis, Maryland.
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Command and Communication Ships continued
ARLINGTON (AGMR 2)— See previous page '567, Unitad Stttas Ntvy
1 MAJOR COMMUNICATIONS RELAY SHIP (AGMR) CONVERTED ESCORT CARRIER
Name No
ANNAPOLIS AGMR 1 (ex AKV 39 ex CVE 107)
Displacement, tons 11 473 Mandard. 2 2 500 lull load

Length, feet (metres) 525 (!60 0) wl 563 (171 6) oa
Beam, teet (metres) 75 (22 9)
Flight deck width.
feet (metres) 106 (32 5)
Guns 8—3 in (76 mm) 50 calibre
anii-aucraft (twin)
Mam engines 2 turbines (Allis Chalmers) .

Speed, knots 1 8
Complement 710(44 officers, 666 enlisted men)
The Annapo/is was built as the escort aircraft carrier

Gilbert Islands (CVE 107) She was decommissioned
on 21 May 1946 and placed in reserve, again active as a
CVE from Sep 1951 to Jan 1955 when she was again
decommissioned While in reserve, on 7 May 1959 she
was reclassified as a Cargo Ship and Aircraft Fe-iy (AKV
39) Converted inro a communications ship by the
New York Naval Shipyard 1 962 1 964
Decommissioned on 20 Dec 1969 and placed in reserve.
CONVERSION. During conversion the ship was fitted

with elaborate communications relay equipment including
approximately 30 transmitters providing frequency band
coverage from low frequency to ultra-high frequency.
The power outputs of the transmitters vary from 10 to
10 000 watts Numerous radio receivers also were
installed as were five large antenna towers The ship
was renamed Annapolis arid reclassified AGMR on 1
1 June 1963.
The former escort carrier, Ve//a Gulf (AKV 11. ex-CVHE
111, ex-CVE 111) was to have been converted to the
AGMR 2; her conversion never began because of the
availability of the larger earner Saipan for use in this role.
DESIGN. The Gilbert Islands was one of 19 Com- ANNAPOLIS (AGMR 1
mencement Bay" class escort carriers built during the latter

part of World War II. This ship is the last escort or PHOTOGRAPHS, Note enclosed "hurricane bow
"jeep" aircraft carrier on the Navy List. installed during conversion to AGMR to improve rough
ANNAPOLIS (AGMR 1) 1966, United Stales Navy

456 UNITED STATES
The US Navy currently maintains an amphibious force of Five large amphibious assault ships (LHA) are under FIRE SUPPORT SHIPS. The vanous Surface Com-
65 active ships with the capability of lifting just over one construction and, with seven older amphibious ships of batant Ships (battleships and heavy cruisers) suitable
Marine Amphibious Force (MAF) consisting of a re- the LPH type, will provide 12 helicopter carriers. How- only for gunfire support are listed in a previous section of
inforced division/wing team {over 30 000 troops). ever, some arguments are being advanced for employing this edition (Fire Support Ships). The rocket support
Normally the amphibious ships are organized into up to six of the LPHs in the "sea control" role when the ships (LFR) are listed in this section because of their
squadrons to deploy two reinforced battalions of Marines more capable ships become available. Although this L-designations.
afloat in the Pacific and one battalion in the Mediterranean. would cut in halt the number of large helicopter decks
A fourth battalion is deployed on an intermittent basis to available for amphibious operations, one LHA/LPH could TRANSPORT SUBMARINES. The transport submarines
the Caribbean. be maintained at all times in the western Pacific and of the US Navy are listed in the Submarine section of
All active amphibious ships have a speed of 20 knots or one in the Mediterranean. this edition, in their normal place in the Navy's sequence
more and all are fitted with helicopter decks. of hull numbers.
2 AMPHIBIOUS COMMAND SHIPS (LCC): "BLUE RIDGE" CLASS
/Vame No Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned

Displacement, tons 19 290 full load BLUE RIDGE LCC 19 Philadelphia Naval Shipyard 27 Feb 1967 4 Jan 1969 14 Nov 1970
Length, feet {metres) 620 (188 5) 03 MOUNT WHITNEY LCC 20 Newport News SB & DD Co 8 Jan 1969 8 Jan 1970 16 Jan 1971
Mam deck width,
feet (metres) 108 (33)
Missile launchers 2 Basic Point Defense Missile
System (BPDMS) launchers for
Sea Sparrow missiles
4—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA
(twin)
Helicopters Utility helicopter can be carried
Main engines 1 geared turbine (General Elec-
tric) 22 000 shp: 1 shaft
;

Speed, knots 20
Flag accommodatii 700 (200 officers, 500 enlisted

men)
These are the first amphibious force flagships of post-

World War II design They can provide integrated
command and control facilities for sea, air and land
commanders in amphibious operations The Blue Ridge
was authorised in the Fiscal Year 1965 new construction
programme, the AGC 20 in FY 1966 An AGC 21 was
planned for the FY 1 970 programme but cancelled late in
1968. It was proposed that the last ship combine fleet
as well as amphibious force command-control facilities.
The phasing out of the converted "Cleveland" class (CLG)
fleet flagships has fostered discussion of the potential
use of these ships in that role. Their capabilities are
greater-than would be required by a fleet commander.
Both ships are active. Blue Ridge in the Pacific and Mount
Whitney in the Atlantic.
CLASSIFICATION. Originally designated Amphibious
BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) 1971. United States Navy
Force Flagships (AGC); redesignated Amphibious
Command Ships (LCC) on 1 Jan 1969
DESIGN. General hull design and machinery arrange-
ment are similar to the "Iwo Jima" class assault ships
ELECTRONICS. Fitted with SPS-48 three-dimensional PERSONNEL. The complements includes one
searchradar, SPS-40 and SPS-10 search radars on
GUNNERY. At one stage of design two additional twin ships'
3 inch mounts were provided on forecastle; subsequently Marine officer and 1 2 enlisted men to maintain commun-
"island" structure. does not have large
After "tower"
Antennas and their supports ications equipment.
deleted from final designs
antenna sphere originally intended for these ships, (See
severely restrict firing arcs of guns.
model photo in 1970-1971 edition.) Tactical Aircraft
Navigation (TACAN) pod tops mast.
These ships have three computer systems to support their
Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS), Amphibious
Command Information System (ACIS), and Naval MISSILES, Two BPDMS launchers installed on each PHOTOGRAPHS. The antennas adjacent to the heir
Intelligence Processing System (NIPS). ship during 1974 (on antenna deck, aft of superstructure), copter landing area swing out during flight operations
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MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20)
UNITED STATES 457

4 AMPHIBIOUS COMMAND SHIPS (LCC): "MOUNT McKINLEY" CLASS
Orsplacement. tons 7 510 light: 12 560 full load Name No Builder Launched Commissioryed
Length, feet (metres) 435 (7J22)wl;4953 (7505) oi
MOUNT McKINLEY LCC 7 Nofih Carolina SB Co 27 Sep 1943 1 May 1944
Draft, feet (metres) 28 2 (8 5) ESTES LCC 12 North Carolina SB Co 1 Nov 1943 9 Oct 1944
Draft, feet (metres) 28 2 (8-5) POCONO LCC 16 North Carolina SB Co 25 Jan 1945 29 Dec 1945
Guns 1—5 inch (727 mm) 38 cal DP TACONIC LCC 17 North Carolina SB Co 10 Feb 1945 17 Jan 1946
4—40 mm AA (twin)
Helicopters Utility helicopter carried
Main engines 1 turbine (General Electric)

6 000 shp ; 1 shaft
2 (Babcock & Wilcox in AGC 7;
Comb-jstion Engineering in others)
Speed, knots 164
Complement (sfiip) 517 (36 officers, 486 enlisted
men)
Acquired by the Navy in 1943-1944 while under con-

struction to Maritime Commission C2-S-AJ1 design.
After 5 inch gun and two twin 40 mm mounts replaced
by helicopter platform. The Pocono and Taconic have
a single mast aft in lieu of after king post in earlier ships.
All survivors transferred to Maritime Administration
reserve (remain on Navy List). They were unable to
provide the communication facilities or personnel accom-
modations required for modern amphibious operations.
CLASSIFICATION. Originally referred to as Auxiliary

Combined Operations and Communications Headquarters
Ships,but designated Amphibious Force Flagships
(AGC) five surviving ships redesignated Amphibious
;
Command Ships (LCC) on.1 Jan 1969.
969. United States Navy

ELECTRONICS. The Mount McKinley and Estes had
an SPS-37 search radar antenna on the forward king post
SPS-30 and SPS-10 antennas on the lattice mast atop
the superstructure, and a TACAN antenna installed on
the after king post the Pocono and Taconic had a TACAN
:
antenna on the forward king post, SPS-30 and SPS-10

antennas on the lattice mast atop the superstructure, and
an SPS-37 antenna on the after pole mast.
DISPOSALS
Fourteen World War II amphibious force flagships
have been stricken from the Navy List: Appalachian
(AGC 1) on 1 Mar 1959; Blue Ridge (AGC 2), Rocky
Mount (AGC 3) on Jan 1 960 Ancon (AGC 4) on 25
1 ;
Feb 1946; Catoctin (AGC 5) on 1 Mar 1959; Mount

Olympus (AGC 8) in 1961 Wasatch (AGC 9) on 1
;
Jan 1960; Auburn (AGC 10), Panamint (AGC 13)

in late 1960; Teton (AGC 14), Adirondack (AGC 15)
in1 961 Biscayne (AGC 8. ex-AVP
:
1transferred to 1 1 )
US Coast Guard on 9 July 946, Eldorado AGC/LCC

1 1 (
11) stricken on 16 Nov 1972

The Duane (AGC 6) was retained by the Coast Guard.
All except the Ancon, Duane, and Biscayne were
converted C2 merchants hull Several other Coast Guard
cutters served as amphibious command ships with WAGC
designations (see "Campbell" class)
The yacht Williamsburg (ex-Aras. ex-PG 56) was
designated AGC 369 in 1945, served as presidential
yacht until stricken in 1962 (converted to oceanographic
research ship, renamed Anton Bruun).
MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20)— see previous page 1973, Giorgio Arra
MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20)— See previous page 1970, United States Navy
458 UNITED STATES
Amphibious Warfare Ships-
"TARAWA" CLASS
Erection of First
Displacement, tons 39 300 full load Name No. Module Launch Commission
Length feet (metres) 11& (237-8) wl : 820 (250) ca TARAWA LHA 1 15 Nov 1973 1 Dec 1973 Mar 1975
Beam, feet (metres) 106 (32-3) SAIPAN LHA 2 21 July1972 July 1974 Sep 1975
Draft, feet (metres) 27-5 (8-5) DA NANG LHA 3 5 Mar 1973 Dec 1974 Mar 1976
Guns 3—5 inch (727 mm) 54 cal DP BELLEAU WOOD LHA 4 23 May 1973 June 1975 Aug 1976
(single) NASSAU LHA 5 May 1974 Nov 1975 Dec 1976
6— 20 mm AA (single)
Missile launchers 2 Basic Point Defence Missile
System (BPDMS) launchers
firingSea Sparrow missiles
approx 30 troop helicopters;
possibly AV-8 V/STOL close
support aircraft in place of some
helicopters
Geared turbines; 70 000 shp;
2 shafts
Boilers 2
Speed, knots approx 22 sustained; approx 24
1 825 (163 officers, 662 enlisted

men)
Thisis a new class of large amphibious warfare ships
combining the characteristics of several previous designs

including a full-length flight deck, a landing craft
docking well, a large garage for trucks and armoured
vehicles, and troop berthing for a reinforced battalion.
The LHA 1 was authorised In the Fiscal Year 1969 new
construction program^, the LHA 2 and LHA 3 in FY
1970, with two additional ships being authorised in FY
1971. The Navy announced on Jan 20, 1971 that four
additional ships of this type previously planned would
not be constructed. When the contract was awarded
for the LHA programme it included a provision that if the
last four ships were not built the government would be
charged "cancellation fees' of $109 700 000, this
charge— more than half the cost of an LHA— wdS provided
in the FY 1972 budget
All ships of this class are under construction by Litton
Industries at a new ship production facility known as
"Ingalls West". The new yard, located at Pasagoula,
Mississippi, was developed specifically for multi-ship
construction of the same design.
Late in 1971 the Navy announced that the LHA design
AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT Artist s concept by G Meyer
work was behind schedule. Subsequently the Secretary
of Defense announced that the ships would be delayed
12 to 16 months.
CONTRACT. These were the first ships to be procured bv

the US Navy with the acquisition processes known as
Concept Formulation, Contract Definition, and Total
Package Procurement. The proposals of Litton Systems
Inc and two other shipbuilding firms were submitted in
response to specific performance criteria related to the
ships' mission. The firms submitted detailed designs
and cost estimates for series production of not less than
five ships of this type This procurement process sub-
sequently has been abandoned.
DESIGN. The LHA Is intended to combine the features

of an amphibious assault ship (LPH), amphibious cargo
ship (LKA), and amphibious transport dock (LPD) into
a single hull. Beneath the flight deck Is a half-length
hangar deck, the two being connected by an elevator
amidships on the port side and a stern litt; beneath the
after elevator is a floodable docking well measuring 268
feet in length and 78 feet in width which is capable of
accommodating four LOU 1610 type landing craft.
A 900-hp bow thruster is provided for holding position
while offloading landing craft.
ELECTRONICS. Radars planned for these ships are

theSPS-52 three-dimensional search, and SPS-10 and
SPS-40; advanced communications and helicopter
navigation equipment provided. Each ship also will have
an Integrated Tactical Amphibious Warfare Data System
(ITAWDS) to provide computerised support in control
of helicopters and aircraft, shipboard weapons and
sensors, navigation, landing craft control, and electronic
warfare. SPN 35-alrcraft navigation radar fitted on after
end of "island" structure.
Chaff Rocket (CHAFRCC) launchers fitted super-

structure
FISCAL. In early 1974 the estimated total cost to the

government of the five LHAs was $1-145 billion or an
average of $229 000 000 per ship. See 1 973-1 974 and
previous editions for additional funding information.
GUNNERY. These ships will be armed with three 5

inch/54 calibre Mk 45 light-weight, rapid-fire guns. Six
20 mm guns will be fitted for close-in defense (not
Close-in Weapon System).
MEDICAL. These ships are to be fitted with extensive

medical facilities including operating rooms. X-ray room,
hospital ward, isolation ward, laboratories, pharmacy,
dental operating room and medical store rooms. TARAWA (LHA 1) Litton Industries
UNITED STATES 459
Amphibious Warfare Sh\ps— continued
NOMENCLATURE. These ships are named for

involving US Mar(f>«s. with four of the names having
previously been carried by aircraft carriers Tarawa
(previously honoured by CV 40) and Saipan (CVL 48)
were World War II landings in the Pacific; Da Nang was
a battle of the Vietnam War Belleau Wood (CVL 24) was
;
a bitter World War action in France and Nassau (CVE 1 6)

I ;
was a Marme landing during the American Revolution.

Note that the tentative names previously listed for LHA
3-5 in Jane's Fighting Ships have not been approved
and the above names now are reported.
PHOTOGRAPHS. The photographs of the Tarawa show

the ship being floated in a floating "launch platform"
at the time of christening ceremonies. Note the openings
for the ship's elevators and docking well stern gate. The
photograph at right, with the ship riding high in the water,
reveals the ducted thruster near the bow just below the
wateriine.
TARAWA (LHA 1
T^T^T^ r
TARAWA <LHA 1) Lnton Industries

460 UNITED STATES

6 AM PH I B I US ASSAULT SHIPS (LPH) "IWO JIMA : CLASS
Displacement, tons 17 000 18 300 full load Name No Builder Laid down Launched Commis Stoned
Length, feet {metres) 592 (WOO) oa •IWO JIMA LPH 2 Puget Sound Naval Shipyard 2 Apr 1959 17 Sep I960 26 Aug 1961
Beam, feet (metres) 84 (25-6) •OKINAWA LPH 3 Philadelphia Naval Shipyard 1 Apr 1960 19 Aug 1961 14 Apr 1962
Draft, feet (metres) 26 (7-9) •GUADALCANAL LPH 7 Philadelphia Naval Shipyard 1 Sep 1961 16 Mar 1963 20 July 1963
Fligfit deck widtfi, •TRIPOLI LPH 10 Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp 15 Jurtt 1964 31 July1965 6 Aug 1966
feet (metres) 104 (57-9) maximum •NEW ORLEANS LPH 11 Philadelphia Naval Shipyard 1 Mar 1966 3 Feb 1968 16 Nov 1968
Helicopters 20-24 medium {CH-46) 'INCHON LPH 12 Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp 8 Apr 1968 24 May 1969 20 June 1970
4 fieavy (CH-53)
4 observation (HU-1)
4—3 incfi (76 mm) 50 cal AA (twin
2 Basic Point Defence Missile T'
!
System (BPDMS) launcfiers

firing Sea Sparrow missiles ^"Y-^
1 geared turbine; 23 000 shp;
1 sfiaft
2 — 655 psi (Combustion Engin-
eering or Babcock & Wilcox)
Speed, knots 20 (sustained)
men)
2 090 (1 90 officers, 1 900 enlisted
men)
The two Jima was the world s first ship designed and
constructed specifically to operate helicopters- These
ships correspond to Commando Ships in the Royal Navy
except that the US ships do not carry landing craft
save for the Inchon which has davits aft for two LCVPs.
Each LPH can carry a Marine battalion landing team, its
guns, vehicles, and equipment, plus a reinforced squadron
of transport helicopters and various support personnel.
The /wo Jima was authorised in the Fiscal Year 1958
new construction programme, the Okinawa in FY 1959,
Guadalcanal \n FY 1960, Guam in FY 1962, Tripoli \n FY
1963, New Orleans in FY 1965 and Inchon in FY 1966
Estimated cost of the Iwo Jima is S40 000 000
The Guam was modified late in 1 971 and began operations
in January 1972 as an interim sea control ship. See
section on Surface Combatant section for details She
retains her LPH designation.
DESIGN. These ships resemble World War ll-era escort

carriers in size but have massive bridge structures, hull
continued up to flight deck providing enclosed bows,
and rounded flight decks. Each ship has two deck-edge
lifts, one to port opposite the bridge and one to starboard
aft of island. Full hangars are provided; no arresting

wires or catapults. Two small elevators carry cargo
from holds to flight deck. Storage provided for 6 500
gallons (US) of vehicle petrol and 405 000 gallons (US)
of JP-5 helicopter petrol.

search radars, and SPN-10 navigation radar; TACAN
pod tops mast; advanced electronic warfare equipment
fitted.
GUNNERY. As built each ship had eight 3 inch guns in

twin mounts, two forward of the island structure and two
at stern "notched" into flight deck. Gun battery reduced
by half with substitution of BPDMS launchers (see
Missile notes).
HELICOPTERS. The flight decks of these ships provides

forsimultaneous take off or landing of seven CH-46 Sea
Knight or four CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters during
normal operations. The hangar decks can accommodate
19 CH-46 Sea Knight or 11 CH-53 Sea Stallion heli-
copters, or various combinations of helicopters.
MEDICAL. These ships are fitted with extensive medical

facilities including operating room. X-ray room, hospital
ward, isolation ward, laboratory, pharmacy, dental
operating room, and medical store rooms.
MISSILES. All of these ships have been rearmed with

two BPDMS launchers for the Sea Sparrow missile, one
launcher forward of island structure and one on the port
quarter. The Okinawa had one BPDMS launcher fitted
in 1970 and the second in 1973; Tripoli and Inchon
rearmed in 1 972, Iwo Jima and New Orleans in 1 973, and NEW ORLEANS (LPH 1973, United States Navy, PH2 T. Ahlgrii
Guadalcanal in 1 974.
NOMENCLATURE. Amphibious assault ships are named

for US Marine combat actions. Iwo Jima, Okinawa,
Guadalcanal, and Guam were World War II campaigns.
(The name Iwo Jima previously was assigned to the
unfinished aircraft carrier CV 46). Marines fought
Barbary pirates at Tripoli in 1801 and helped stop the
British at New Orleans in 1814. There was also a naval
battle at New Orleans during the American Civil War.
Inchon was the near-perfect 1950 amphibious assault in
Korea.
PHOTOGRAPHS. The Inchon is shown after operation

"End Sweep", the minesweeping of North Vietnamese
ports. On her flight deck are a dozen large RH-53 mine-
sweeping helicopters and a smaller CH-46 Sea Knight.
The stern view of the Tripoli, also taken on her return to
Subic Bay in the Philippines from "End Sweep", shows
her with CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters and three small,
UH-1 "Huey "helicopters (alongside island structure).
Note the Tripoli's Sea Sparrow BPDMS launchers forward
of the island and on the port quarter. The photograph
of the Inchon on the following page shows her port
deck-edge elevator folded against the hull; note her
LCVP in davits at stern. The Inchon is the only LPH with Navy
TRIPOLI (LPH 10) 1973. United States
davits for LCVPs (port and starboard).
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Amphibious Warfare Ships continued
DISPOSALS
The Thetis Bay (LPH 6, ex-CVHA 1, ex-CVE 90) was
stricken on 1 Mar 1964. The Block Island (originally
CVE 1 06) was reclassified LPH 1 oh 22 Dec 1 957 but con-
version was cancelled and she reverted to CVE status
on 17 Jan 1959; subsequently stricken (as AKV 38) and
scrapped.
"ESSEX" CLASS
employed as
All three 'Essex' class fast carriers amphib-
ious assault ships have been discarded: Boxar(LPH 4,
ex-CVS 21) stricken on 1 Dec 1969, Princston (LPH 5,
ex-CVS 37) stricken on 30 Jan 1970, and ValUy Forg*
(LPH 8, ex-CVS 45) stricken on 15 Jan 1970.
'^^^^^^^&f
INCHON (LPH 12) 1972. Stefan Terzibaschitsch
S AMPHIBIOUS CARGO SHIPS (LKA) 1 AMPHIBIOUS CARGO SHIP (LKA):

"CHARLESTON- CLASI "TULARE" TYPE
•CHARLESTON LKA 113 5 Dec 1966 2 Dec 1967 14 Dec 1968 * TULARE (ex Evergreen Mariner) LKA 112
•DURHAM LKA 114 10 July 1967 29 Mar 1968 24 May 1969 Displacement, tons 12 000 16 800 full load
light;
•MOBILE LKA 115 15 Jan 1968 19 Oct 1968 20 Sep 1969 Dimensions, feet 564 76 « 26
oa »
•ST. LOUIS LKA 116 3 Apr 196a 4 Jan 1969 22 Nov 1969 Guns 12—3 inch 50 cal AA (twin)
•EL PASO LKA 117 22 Oct 1968 1" May 1969 17 Jan 1970 Mam engines Turbine (De Laval); 22 000 shp; 1 shaft = 23 knots
Boilers 2 (Combustion Engmeering)
Displacement, tons 20 700 full load Complement 437 (38 officers, 399 enlisted men)
Dimensions, feet 575-5 oa x 82 x 25-5 Troops 319 (18 officers, 301 enlisted men)
Guns 8—3 inch {76 mm) 50 cal AA (twin)
Mam engines 1 steam turbine; 22 000 shp; 1 shaft = 20+
knots Built by Bethlehem, San Fracisco Laid down on 16 Feb 1953, launched on 22
Boilers 2 (Combustion Engmeering) Dec 1953. Acquired by Navy during construction. Commissioned on 13 Jan 1956.
Complement 334 (24 officers, 310 enlisted men) C4-S-1 type Has helicopter landing platform and booms capable of lifting 60-ton
Troops 226 (15 officers, 211 enlisted men) landing craft. Carries 9 LCM-6 landing craft. Designation changed from AKA 112
to LKA 112 on 1 Jan 1969
These ships are designed specifically for the attack cargo ship role; they carry 18
Design includes two The Tulare is expected to be decommissioned when the LHAs are completed.
landing craft (LCM) and supplies for amphibious operations.
heavy- lift cranes with a 78-4-ton capacity, two 40-ton capacity booms, and eight 15- CLASS. Thirty-five "Mariner" design C4-S-1 merchant ships built during the early
ton capacity booms; helicopter deck aft. 1950s; five acquired by Navy, three for conversion to amphibious ships (AKA-APA)
The LKA 113-116 were authorised in the Fiscal Year 1965 shipbuilding programme; and two for support of Polaris- Poseidon programme (designated AG)
LKA 117 in FY 1966 programme.
All built by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co, Virginia. Cost was approx-
imately $21 000 000 per ship.
CLASSIFICATION. Originally designated Attack Cargo Ship (AKA). Charleston
redesignated Amphibious Cargo Ship (LKA) on 14 Dec 1968; others to LKA on 1 Jan
1969.
ENGINEERING. These are among the first US Navy ships with a fully automated main
propulsion plant; control of plant is from bridge or central machinery space console.
This automation permitted a 45-man reduction in complement.
NOMENCLATURE. Amphibious cargo ships are named for counties.
TULARE (LKA 112) 1969. US Navy.
5 AMPHIBIOUS CARGO SHIPS (LKA):

"RANKIN" CLASS
Name No Launched Commissioned
RANKIN LKA 103 22Dec 1944 25 Feb 1945
SEMINOLE LKA 104 28Dec 1944 8 Mar 1945
UNION LKA 106 23Nov 1944 25 Apr 1945
VERMILION LKA 107 12Dec 1944 23 June 1945
WASHBURN LKA 108 12Dec 1944 17 May 1945

light; 14 160 full load
oa X 63 X 26 3
Guns 1 —5
inch 38 cal DP (removed from some ships) 8—40 ; mm
AA (twin)
Main engines Geared turbine (General Electric) 1 shaft; 6 000 shp = 16-5
;
knots
Complement 247
Troops 138
All built by North Carolina SB Co, Wilmington, North Carolina. Maritime Commission
C2-S-AJ3 type Ten 20 mm AA guns removed. Designation changed from AKA to
LKA on 1 Jan 1969.
All of the above ships are in Maritime Administration reserve (remain on the Navy List).
^^4^.-^^,^- .i,rf^
MOBILE (LKA 1971. US Navy. PH3 E. Larsson VERMILION LKA 107) 1970. United States Navy
462 UNITED STATES
Amphibious Warfare Ships— continuea

7 AMPHIBIOUS CARGO SHIPS (LKA):
"ANDROMEDA- CLASS
No. Launched Commissioned
THUBAN (ex-AK 68) LKA 19 26 Apr 1 943 10 June 1943
ALGOL {ex -James Barnes) LKA 54 17 Feb 1943 21 July 1944
CAPRICORNUS (ex-Spitfire) LKA 57 14 Aug 1943 31 May 1»44
MULIPHEN LKA 61 26 Aug 1944 23 Oct 1944
YANCEY LKA 93 8 July 1944 11 Oct 1944
WINSTON LKA 94 30 Nov 1944 19 Jan 1945
MERRICK LKA 97 28 Jan 1945 31 Mat 1945

Dimensions, feet 435 wl; 495-2 o» " 63 x 24 max
Guns 1—5 inch, 38 cal (removed from some ships) 8 40 mm AA ; —
(twin) except Thuben 4—3 inch 50 cal AA in lieu of 40 mm
Main engines Geared turbines (General Electric) 1 shaft; 6 000 shp = 16-5
;
knots
Complement 247 FRANCIS MARION (LPA 249) 1969. Anthony and Joseph Pavia
Troops 414
Algol. Capricornus. and Yancey built by Moore DO Co, Oakland, California; others by
7 AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORTS (LPA)
Federal SB & Co, DD Kearney, New Jersey. C2-S-B1 type Can carry over 5 200 tons "HASKELL" CLASS
of cargo and 2 200 tons of tanks Wyandot, AK A92, assigned to the Navy's Military Name No Launched Commissioned
Sea Transportation Service and manned by a civilian crew since 1 963, was redesignated SANDOVAL LPA 194 11 Sep 1944 7 Oct iPdii
T-AK 283 on 1 Jan 1 969, Designation of other ships remaining on Navy List changed MAGODFFIN LPA 199 4 Oct 1944 25 Oct 1944
from AKA to LKA on 1 Jan 1969. TALLADEGA LPA 208 17 Aug 1944 31 Oct 1944
All of the above ships are in Maritime Administration reserve (remain on the Navy MOUNTRAIL LPA 213 20 Sep 1944 6 Nov 1944
List).
Jan 1970)
NAVARRO LPA 215 3 Oct1944 15 Nov
DISPOSALS (since 1
PICKAWAY LPA 222 5 Nov 1944 12 Dec
on 13 Aug 1971. 1944
Arneb LKA 56 stricken
BEXAR LPA 237 25 July 1945 9 Oct 1945
Displacement, tons 6 720 light; 10 470 tullload

Dimensions, ftee 435-6 wl; 455 oa ^ 62 « 24
Guns 1 2—40 m m AA (1 quad, 4 tw n) forward quad 40 mm mount
removed from some ships

Mam engines Geared tu rbine; 8 500 shp; 1 shaft = 1 7 7 knots
Complement 536
Troops 1 560
VC2-S-AP5 "Victory- type, all launched in 1944-1945 All have county names.
3 000 tons cargo. All in Maritime Administration reserve (on Navy List). Designation
of ships remaining on Navy List changed from APA to LPA on 1 Jan 1 969
The 5-inch gun was removed Sherburne APA 205 converted to missile range instrum-
entation ship for Poseidon programme; redesignated AGM 22
MULIPHEN (LKA 61) 1968. United States Navy
DISPOSALS (since 1 Jan 1970)

Okanogan LPA 220 stricken on 1 June 1973
"BAYFIELD" CLASS
All amphibious transports of the C3-S-A2 type have been stricken
Cambria LPA 36 stricken on 1 4 Sep 970 Chilton LPA 38
1 ; stricken on 1 July 1 972
Fremont LPA 44, Henrico LPA 45 stricken on 1 June 1 973.
MULIPHEN (LKA 61) 7565, United States Navy
2 AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORTS (LPA)

PAUL REVERE" CLASS
Name No. Launched Commissioned
•PAUL REVERE (ex -Diamond Mariner) LPA 248 13Feb 1954 3 Sep 1958
•FRANCIS MARION {ex-Prairie Mariner)
LPA 249 Apr 1953 6 July 1961

Dimensions, feet 563-5 oa X 76 X 27
Guns 8—3 inch 50 cal AA (twin)
Main engines geared turbines (General Electric) 22 000 shp; 1 shaft = 22
;
knots
2 (Foster Wheeler)
Troops 1 657 (96 officers, 1 561 enlisted men)
Paul Revere is a C4-S-1 type cargo vessel converted into an Attack Transport by Todd
Shipyard Corp, San Pedro, Calif under the Fiscal Year 1957 Conversion programme.
Fitted with helicopter platform Francis Marion was a similar "Mariner" type hull
SANDOVAL (LPA 194) 1970. United States Navy
converted into an APA by Bethlehem Steel, Key Highway Yard, Baltimore Md, under
the Fiscal Year 1959 programme Both ships were built by New York Shipbuilding
Corporation Camden, New Jersey Designation changed from APA to LPA on 1
Jan 1969 Fitted to serve as force flagships
These are the only attack transports in active US service They will be phased out of
service when the LHAs are romplpteri
PAUL REVERE (LPA 248) 1969. United States Navy BEVERLY W. REID (LPR 1 19)— Modernised 1968. United States Navy
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10 AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORTS (SMALL) (LPR) CLASS — continued

CONVERTED DE TYPE Displacement, tons 10 000 light; 16 900 load
I

Narve Launched Beam, feet (metres) . (25-6)
LANING DE 159 4 Ju 1943 1943 Draft, feet (metres) 23 (70)
MOLLIS -DE 794 1 1 Sep 1943 1943 Guns 8—3 inch (76 , cal AA (twin)
50 ^„
„„ , ,
KIRWIN -DE 229 16 June1944 1945 Helicopters up to 6 UH-34 or CH-4e

RINGNESS DE 590 Feb 1944
5 1944 Main engines 2 steam turbines (De Laval) 24 000 shp, 2 shafts = 20 knots
,
BEVERLY W REIO DE 722 4 Mar 1944 1945 sustained

DIACHENKO LPR DE 690 15 Aug 1944 1944 Boilers 2 (Babcock & Wilcox)
HORACE A. BASS LPR DE 691 12 Sep 1944 1944 Complement 490 (30 officers, 460 enlisted "-""^
BEGOR LPR DE 711 25 May 1944 1945 Ttoo
loops
I 930 in Lru
you LPD ^-d
4-6 ana LPD 14-
and Lr in LPD 7-13
BALDUCK LPR 132 ex DE 716 27 Ocl 1944 1945 Flag accommodations Approx 90 in LPD 7-13
WEISS LPR 135 ex DE 719 17 Feb 1945 1945
These ships are enlarged versions oi the previous 'Raleigh' class: most notes for the
Displacement, tons 1 400 standard; 2 130 full load "Raleigh" class apply to these ships. All 12 of these ships are officially considered
Dimensions, feet 300 wl; 306 oa « 37 x 12-6 In asingle class, earlier references to separate classes were based on contract awards
Guns 1—5 incti {127 mm) 38 cal DP; 4^0 mm AA (tw in) in to builders
—
modernised ships; 8 40 mm AA (twm) in others The LPD 4-6 were authorised in the Fiscal Year 1962 new construction programme,
A/S weapons 2 triple torpedo tubes (Mk 32) in modernised ships; depth LPD 7-10 m FY 1963, LPD 11-13 in FY 1964, LPD 14 and LPD 15 in FY 1965, and
charges in others LPD 16 in FY 1966 LPD 16 was deferred in favour of LHA programme, formerly
Main engines Geared turbmes (General Electric) with electric cancelled In Feb 1969 No additional ships of this type' are planned in view of the
12 000 shp; 2 shafts = 23 6 knots LHA capabilities
Boilers 2 CD" Express) LPD 4-6 built by New York Naval Shipyard, LPD 7-8 built by Ingalls Shipbuilding
Complement 204 (designed wartime 1 2 or 1 5 officers,
; 1 89 or 1 92 ei Corp LPD 9-1 5 built by Lockheed Shipbuilding & Construction Co,
.
Seattle. Washington
men, depending upon DE type) Completion of later ships has been delayed
Troops 162 (12 officers, 150 enlisted men)
These ships are former Destroyer Escorts (DE) converted or completed during World
War II to transports for carrying commandoes, reconnaissance troops or frogmen.
Fifty-six DEs were completed to this configuration and an additional 38 ships were
converted after service as destroyer escorts.
Originally designated as High Speed Transports (APD) designation of 13 ships re- ,
maining on Navy List as of 1 Jan 1969 changed to Amphibious Transports (Small)

(LPR). Converted from TE and TEV type destroyer escorts with troop quarters being
provided, single 5 inch gun and six to eight 40 mm guns (twin) replacing previous
armament, davits installed amidships for four LCVPs, and 1 0-ton capacity boom placed
aft.
type in the US Navy are in reserve, the last to be decommission-
All surviving ships of this
ed being the Beverly W. Raid. Diechenko. and Weiss, all in 1 969
See 1971-1972 edition for detailed disposal and transfer notes
MODERNISATION.
1960s as part of the
All
FRAM
except Ringness and Begor were modernised during the
additional electronic equipment, tripod mast (in

improved
(aft).
TRANSFERS.
habitability, ASW torpedo
Ships of this class serve

II programme
in
They have new bridge configurations,
some ships place of forward pole mast),
launchers, and retain only two 40 twin mounts
the navies of Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,

mm
'.5f.>^^
w
South Korea, Mexico and Taiwan China.
PHOTOGRAPHS The B3verlY W. Reid and Kirwm have undergone Fleet Rehabili- PONCE (LPD 15) 1973, Giorgio Arra
tation and Modernisation (FRAM) process, note enlarged structure between 5 inch
gun mount and bridge, modified bridge, additional whip antennas. Both ships
retain pole mast (see 1970-1971 edition for photographs of Ruchamkin with tripod
mast). Neither of these ships has Mk 32 anti-submarine torpedo tubes in these views:
normally installed in FRAM transports just forward of boat davits.

Knudson LPR 101 stricken on 15 July 1972,
AUSTIN (LPD) 4 1973. Giorgio Arra
KIRWIN (LPR 90)— Modernised 1963. United States Navy
12 AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT DOCKS (LPD):

"AUSTIN" CLASS
'AUSTIN LPD 4 4 Feb 1963 27 June 1964 6 Feb 1965

>OGDEN LPD 5 4 Feb 1963 27 Junel964 19 June 1965
>DULUTH LPD 6 18 Dec 1963 14 Aug 1965 12 Apr 1966
•CLEVELAND LPD 7 30 Nov 1964 7 May 1966 21 Apr 1967
•DUBUQUE LPD 8 25 Jan 1965 6 Aug 1966 1 Sep 1967
DENVER LPD 9 7 Feb 1964 23 Jan 1965 26 Oct 1968
•JUNEAU LPD 10 23 Jan 1965 12 Feb 1966 12 July 1969
•CORONADO LPD 11 3 May 1965 30 July 1966 23 May 1970
•SHREVEPORT LPD 12 27 Dec 1965 22 Oct 1966 12 Dec 1970
'NASHVILLE LPD 13 14 Mar 1966 7 Oct 1967 14 Feb 1970
'TRENTON LPD 14 8 Aug 1966 3 Aug 1968 6 Mar 1971
'PONCE LPD 15 31 Oct 1966 20 May 1970 10 July 1971 SHREVEPORT (LPD 12) 1973. Giorgio Arra
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SHREVEPORT (LPD 1 2)— see previous page 1973, Giorgio Arra
RALEIGH (LPD 1 )— see following page 1972. United Stales Navy. PH2 John Smith
£. /
PORTLAND (LSD 37)— see following page 1972. Giorgio Arra
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2 AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT DOCKS (LPD):

"RALEIGH -CLASS
Name No Laid do<A/n Launched Commissioned
RALEIGH LPD 1 23 June 1960 17 Mar 1962 8 Sep 1962
VANCOUV ER LPD 2 19 Nov 1960 15 Sep 1962 11 May 1963
Displacement, tons 8 040 light, 13 900 full load

Length, feet (merres) 500 (152 0) wl 521 8 (J 58 4) oa ;

Helicopters up to 6 UH-34 or CH-46 (see Helicopter notes)
Main engines 2 steam turbines ( De Laval) 24 000 shp 2 shafts = 20 knots
; ; ;
sustained
2 {Babcock & Wilcox)
Troops 930
The amphibious transport dock was developed from the dock landing ship (LSD)
concept but provides more versatility. The LPD replaces the Amphibious Transport
(LPA) and, in part, the Amphibious Cargo Ship (LKA) and dock landing ship. The
LPD can carry a "balanced load" of assault troops and their equipment, has a docking
well for landing craft, a helicopter deck, cargo holds and vehicle garages The Raleigh
was authorised in the Fiscal Year 1959 new construction programme, the Vancouver FORT FISHER (LSD 40) 7972, General Dynamics Corp.
in FY 1960. Built by New York Naval Shipyard. Approximate construction cost was
$29 000 000 per ship.
A third ship of this class. La Salle (LPD 3), was reclassified as a command ship
(AGF 3) on 1 July 1972.
DESIGN These ships resemble dock landing ships (LSD) but have fully enclosed
docking well with the roof forming a permanent helicopter platform. The docking
well IS 1 68 feet long and 50 feet wide, less than half the length of wells in newer LSDs
the LPD design provides more space for vehicles, cargo arrd troops. Ramps allow vehic-
les to be driven between helicopter deck, parking area and docking well, side ports
provide roll-on/roll off capability when docks are available. An overhead monorail in
the docking well with six cranes facilitates loading landing craft
HELICOPTERS' These ships are not normally assigned helicopters because they
lack integral hangars and maintenance facilities It is intended that helicopters from a
nearby amphibious assault ship (LHA or LPH) would provid« helicopters during an
amphibious operation. Hangars have been fitted (see "Austin" class notes).
LANDING CRAFT. The docking well in these ships can hold one LCU and three
LCM-6s or four LCM-8s or 20 LVTs (amphibious tractors). In addition, two LCM-6$
or four LCPLs are carried on the boat deck which are lowered by crane
PHOTOGRAPHS. There are four LCPLs nested on the Raleigh between her super-
structure and helicopter deck on the 02 level. LPD flight decks extend to stern counter
while LSDs have a significant opening where flight deck ends short of stern.
5 DOCK LANDING SHIPS (LSD):

"ANCHORAGE" CLASS
•ANCHORAGE LSD 36 13 Mar 1967 5 May 1968 15 Mar 1969
PORTLAND LSD 37 21 Sep 1967 20 Dec 1939 3 Oct 1970
•PENSACOLA LSD 38 12 Mar 1969 11 July 1970 27 Mar 1971 PORTLAND (LDS 37) 1973. Giorgio Arra
•MOUNT VERNON LSD 39 29 Jan 1970 17 Apr 1971 13 May 1972
• FORT FISHER LSD 40 15 July 1970 22 Apr 1972 9 Dec 1972

Dimensions, feet 553-33 oa X 84 X 18-66
Guns 8—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (twin)
Mam engines Geared turbines (De Laval); 24 000 shp; 2 shafts = 20 knots
sustained
DOCK LANDING SHIPS (LSD)
Boilers 2 (Foster Wheeler except Combustion Engineering in Anchor- THOMASTON CLASS
No Launched Commissioned
Troops 376 (28 officers, 348 enlisted men)
•THOMASTON LSD 28 9 Feb 1954 17 Sep 1954
•PLYMOUTH ROCK LSD 29 7 May 1954 24 Jan 1955
Improved dock landing ships, slightly larger than previous class; designed to replace •FORT SNELLING LSD 30 16 July 1954 24 Jan 1955
earlierLSDs which are unable to meet 20-knot amphibious lift requirement. Similar •POINT DEFIANCE LSD 31 28 Sep 1954 31 Mar 1955
in appearance to earlier classes but with a tripod mast. Helicopter platform aft with •SPIEGEL GROVE LSD 32 10 Nov 1955 8 June 1956
docking well partially open; helicopter platform can be removed. Docking well •ALAMO LSD 33 20 1956
Jan 24 Aug 1956
approximately 430 50 feet can accommodate three LCU-type landing craft. Space
>• •HERMITAGE LSD 34 12 Junel956 17 Dec 1956
on deck for one LCM, and davits for one LCPL and one LCVP. Two 50-ton capacity •MONTICELLO LSD 35 10 Aug 1956 29 Mar 1957
cranes.
LSD 36 was authorised in Fiscal Year 1965 shipbuilding programme; LSD 37-39 in
FY 1966 programme; LSD 40 in FY 1967 programme. Anchorage built by Ingalls
Shipbuilding; LSD 37-40 by General Dynamics (Quincy). Displacement, tons 6 880 light; 11 270 full load. Alamo. Hermitage, Monticello,
Estimated construction cost is $1 1 500 000 per ship. Spiegel Grove: 1 2 1 50 full load
Dimensions, feet 510 oa x 84 x 19 max
Mam engines Steam turbines (General Electric); 24 000 shp, 2 shafts =
22-5 knots
Complement 400
Troops 340
Built by Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp, Pascagoula, Mississippi. Constructed to provide

20-knot LSD capability. Fitted with helicopter platform over docking well; two 5-ton
capacity cranes; can carry 21 LCM (6) or 3 LCU and 6 LCM landing craft or approximately
50 LVTs (amphibious tractors) in docking well plus 30 LVTs on mezzanine and super
decks (with helicopter landing area clear).
—
As built each ship had 1 6 3 inch AA guns twin mount on each side wall (aft of boats
;
davits) has been removed.

Note pole mast compared to tripod mast of subsequent "Anchorage" class for rapid
identification; later class has enclosed 3 inch gun mounts forward of bridge.
NOMENCLATURE. Dock landing ships are named for historic sites in the United States
PENSACOLA (LSD 38) 757?, General Dynamics Corp except that \\\a Anchorage, Portland, and Pensacola primarily honour cities.
466 UNITED STATES
CASA GRANDE CLASS — con
Main engines Geared turbines (Newport News except WestingTiouse in
Fort Marion); 2 shafts; 7 000 shp except 9 000 in Fort
Marion = 15-4 knots except 15-6 knots in Fort Marion
Boilers 2
LSD 13-19 by Newport News SB & DD Co, Virginia; LSD 20, 26, 27 built by
built
Boston Navy Yard, LSD 22 by Gulf SB Corp, Chickasaw, Alabama; Fort Snelling,
LSD 23, and Point Defiance, LSD 24, cancelled m 1945; former ship completed for
merchant service, reacquired by Navy as cargo ship Taurus, T- AK 273, T- AKR 8 (stricken
in 1968). LSD 9-12 of this class transferred to Britain in 1943-1944.
Docking well is 392 x 44 feet; can carry 3 LCUs or 18 LSMs or 32 LVTs (amphibious
tractors) in docking well. All ships are fitted with helicopter platform.
Catamount, Colonial, Donner and Fort Marion, were modernised under the FRAM II
programme in 1960-1962.
All surviving ships of this class are in Navy or Maritime Administration reserve (the
SPIEGEL GROVE (LSD 32) 1968 United States Navy latter ships remain on the Navy List).
ARMAMENT. Arrangement differs; all ships have two quad 40 mm

mounts on forward
superstructure; some have two twin 40 mm
mounts on dock walls aft.
As built, each ship had a single 5 inch DP gun, 12—40 mm
AA guns, and several 20
mm AA guns.
TRANSFERS
Fort Mandan LSD 21 to Greece on 23 Jan 1971, San Marcos LSD 25 to Spain on
1 July 1971
DOCK LANDING SHIPS (LSD):
"ASHLAND- CLASS
All ships of this class have*een stricken or transferred to foreign navies; see 1972-1973
and previous editions for characteristics.
FORT SNELLING (LSD 30)
lUf
DONNER (LSD 20) 1968 United States Navy
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SPIEGEL GROVE (LSD 32) 1968, United States Navy
11 DOCK LANDING SHIPS (LSD):
"CASA GRANDE" CLASS
Name No Launched Commissioned ^^^^^.
CASA GRANDE LSD 13 Apr 1944 5 June 1944
RUSHMORE
SHADWELL
LSD
LSD
14
15
1 1
10 May
24 May
1944
1944
3 July 1944
24 July 1944
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CABILDO LSD 16 28 Dec 1944 15 Mar 1945 A ^S^H^Î
CATAMOUNT LSD 17 27 Jan 1945 9 Apr 1945 '. Ir^^^MBBH
COLONIAL LSD 18
COMSTOCK LSD 19
1945
28 Apr 1945
15 May 1945
2 July 1945
/'^^H -"'*^3
DONNER LSD 20 6 Apr 1945 31 July 1945
'
FORT MARION LSD 22 22 May 1945 29 Jan 1946 t - "^

TORTUGA LSD 26 21 Jan 1945 8 June 1945
fe
WHETSTONE LSD 27 18 July 1945 12 Feb 1946 m... /-
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
Guns
4
4754
8-
790 standard;
or
9 375
762 X 18 max
oa X
12—40 mm AA (2 quad
\lull load
pilus 2 twin in some ships)

mî^ COMSTOCK (LSD 19) 1965, United States Navy
SAN BERNARDINO
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ZO TANK LANDING SHIPS (LST):
"NEWPORT" CLASS
Name No. La/d down Launched Commissioned Tfiese sfiipsare of an entirely nevi( design larger, and faster than previous tank landing
•NEWPORT LST 1179 1 Nov 1966 3 Feb 1968 7 June 1969 ships They operate with 20-knot amphibious squadrons to transport tanks, other
•MANITOWOC LST 1180 1 Feb 1967 4 June 1969 24 Jan 1970 heavy vehicles, engineer equipment, and supplies which cannot be readily landed by
•SUMTER LST 1181 14 Nov 1967 13 Dec 1969 20 June 1970 helicopters or landing craft.
•FRESNO LST 1182 16 Dec 1967 28 Sep 1968 22 Nov 1969 The Newport was authorised in the Fiscal Year 1965 new construction programme
•PEORIA LST 1183 22 Feb 1968 23 Nov 1968 21 Feb 1970 LST 1180-1187 (8 ships) in FY 1966, and LST 1188-1198 (11 ships) m FY 1967
•FREDERICK LST 1184 13 Apr 1968 8 Mar 1969 11 Apr 1970 LST 1179-1181 built by Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, LST 1182-1198 built by National
•SCHENECTADY LST 1185 2 Aug 1968 24 May 1969 13 June 1970 Steel & Shipbuilding Co, San Diego, California Seven additional ships of this type
•CAYUGA LST 1186 28 Sep 1968 12 July 1969 8 Aug 1970 that were planned for the Fiscal Year 1971 new construction programme have been
•TUSCALOOSA LST 1187 23 Nov 1968 6 Sep 1969 24 Oct 1970 deferred,
•SAGINAW LST 1188 24 May 1969 7 Feb 1970 23 Jan 1971
•SAN BERNARDINO LST 1189 12 July 1969 28 Mar 1970 27 Mar 1971 DESIGN These ships are the first LSTs to depart from the bow-door design developed
•BOULDER LST 1190 6 Sep 1969 22 May 1970 30 Apr 1971 by the British early in World War II The hull form required to achieve 20 knots would
•RACINE LST 1191 not permit bow doors, thus these ships unload by a 112-foot ramp over their bow
13 Dec 1969 15 Aug 1970 9 July 1971
•SPARTANBURG COUNTY The ramp is supported by twin derrick arms A ramp just forward of the superstructure
LST 1192 connects the lower tank deck with the mam deck and a vehicle passage through the
7 Feb 1970 11 Nov 1970 1 Sep 1971
•FAIRFAX COUNTY LST 1193 28 Mar 1970 19 Dec 1970 16 Oct 1971
superstructure provides access to the parking area amidships A stern gate to the tank
•LA MOURE COUNTY deck permits unloading of amphibious tractors into the water, or unloading of other
vehicles into an LCU or onto a pier Vehicle stowage is rated at 500 tons and 19 000
LST 1194 22 May 1970 13 Feb 1971 18 Dec 1971
•BARBOUR COUNTY square feet (5 000 sq ft more than previous LSTs) Full load draft is 1 5 feet aft and six
feet forward
LST 1195 15 Aug 1970 15 May 1971 12 Feb 1972
•HARLAN COUNTY LST 1196 7 Nov 1970 24 July 1971 8 Apr 1372
•BARNSTABLE COUNTY NOMENCLATURE. LSTs are named for counties and parishes In accord with the
LST 1197 19 Dec 1970 2 Oct 1971 27 May 1972 contemporary US Navy confusion over naming ships, some do lot have county or
•BRISTOL COUNTY LST 1198 13 Feb 1971 4 Dec 1971 5 Aug 1972 parish suffix.
Dimensions, feet
(metres) 522 3 (1587) 03 X 69-5 (21 0) X 15 45) (aft) PHOTOGRAPHS. Note uneven, staggered funnels, bow opsning when ramp is
Guns 4—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (twin) lowered, anchors on starboard side forward and at stern, funnel opening in super-
Main engines 6 diesels (AIco) 2 stiafts, 1 6 000 hp = 20 knots (sustained)
; structure, and helicopter spots marked aft of funnels. Twin 3 inch closed gun mounts
Complement 213 (11 office s, 202 enlisted men) are difficult to distinguish in clutter atop superstructure Saginaw is shown in Med-
379 (20 359 enlisted men) iterranean carrying four pontoon barges lashed amidships
Troops officers,
7572. US Navy, PHAN A. M. Page NEWPORT (LST 1179) 1970. United States Navy
3 TANK LANDING SHIPS (LST)

"SUFFOLK COUNTY" CLASS
Name No Builder Launched
SUFFOLK COUNTY LST 1173 Boston Navy Yard 5 Sep 1956
LORAIN COUNTY LST 1177 American SB Co, Lorrain, Ohio 22 June 1957
WOOD COUNTY LST 1178 American SB Co, Lorram, Ohio 14 Dec 1957

Dimensions, feet 445 a X 62 X 16 5
Main engines Diesels, 14 400 bhp; 2 shafts, (controllable pitch propellers)
= 17-5 knots
Troops approx 575
Originally a class of seven tank landing ships (LST 1171, 1 1 73-1 1 78 with LST 11 72 not
built) They were faster and had a greater troop capacity than earlier LSTs considered ;
design attainable with the traditional LST bow-door configuration

Suffolk County commissioned on 1 5 Aug 1 957, Lorain County on 3 Oct 1 859, and Wood
County on 5 Aug 1969.
The surviving ships were decommissioned in 1972 and are in reserve, they probably
ferred to foreign navies or assigned to the Military Sealift Command for use
as cargo ships
The Graham County (LST 1 1 76) has been converted to a gunboat support ship (AGP) ;
see description under Fleet Support Ships,
DESIGN. Highdegreeofhabitability with all crew and troop living spaces air condition-
ed Can carry 23 medium tanks or vehicles up to 75 tons on 288-foot-long (lower)
tank deck. Davits for four LCVP-type landing craft. Liquid cargo capacity of 1 70 000
gallons (US) diesel or jet fuel plus 7 000 gallons (US) of petrol for embarked vehicles,
some ships have reduced troop spaces and carry additional 250 000 gallons (US) of
aviation petrol for pumping ashore or to other ships,
ENGINEERING. All built with six Nordburg diesels. Suffolk County refitted with
six Fairbanks Morse diesels, electric couplings and reduction gears; Lorain County and
Wood County refitted with six Cooper Bessemer diesels, electric couplings and reduction
gears.
TRANSFERS
De Soto County LST 1171. York County LST 1 1 75 transferred to Italy on 1 7 July
1 972 Grant County LST
; 1 1 74 transferred to Brazil on 1 5 Jan 1 973
PHOTOGRAPHS. The "Suffolk County' class LSTs are identified by their twin fire
SAGINAW (LST 1188) 7372, Giorgio Arra control towers forward.
468 UNITED STATES
Amphibious Warfare Sh'tps— continued
17 TANK LANDING SHIPS (LST): 511-1152 SERIES

CAROLINE COUNTY LST 525 20 Dec 1943 14 Feb 1944
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY LST 1 Dec 1943 27 Jan 1944
CHURCHILL COUNTY LST 5 July 1944 2 Aug 1944
DODGE COUNTY LST 21 Aug 1944 13 Sep 1944
DUVAL COUNTY LST 25 July 1944 19 Aug 1944
FLOYD COUNTY LST 1 Aug 1944 5 Sep 1944
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY LST 21 Oct 1944 14 Nov 1944
KEMPER COUNTY LST 20 Nov 1944 14 Dec 1944
LITCHFIELD COUNTY LST 9 Dec 1944 11 Jan 1945
MEEKER COUNTY LST 27 Jan 1944 26 Feb 1944
MIDDLESEX COUNTY LST 10 Feb 1944 25 Mar 1944
PITKIN COUNTY LST 1082 26 Jan 1945 7 Feb 1954
POLK COUNTY LST 1084 19 Jan 1945 19 Feb 1945
ST. CLAIR COUNTY LST 1096 10 Jan 1945 2 Feb 1945
SEDGWICK COUNTY LST 1123 29 Jan 1945 19 Feb 1945
SUMNER COUNTY LST 1148 23 May 1945 9 June 1945
WOOD COUN SUTTER COUNTY LST 1150 30 May 1945 20 June 1945
3 TANK LANDING SHIPS (LST):

1 653 standard;
Displacement, tons 2'.
"TERREBONNE PARISH" CLASS Dimensions, feet 316 wl; 328 oa X 50 » 14

"^

Guns —
6 40 mm AA (2 twin and 2 single) reduced in some ships ;
Main engines Diesels (General Motors); 1 700 bhp 2 shafts =11-6 knots
TERRELL COUNTY LST 1157 6 Dec 1952 19 Mar 1953
Complement 119
WESTCHESTER COUNTY LST 1167 18 Apr 1953 10 Mar 1954
Troops 147
WHITFIELD COUNTY LST 1169 22 Aug 1953 14 Sep 1954
The US Navy built 1 052 LSTs during World War II in two series: LST 1-150 and
Displacement, ton 2 580 light, 5 800 full load LST 511-1152; an even 100 ship's were cancelled: LST 85-116, 142-156, 182-196,
Dimensions, feet 384 oa X 55 ' 17 232-236, 248-260, 296-300, 431 -445. Forty-one were lost during the war. Hundreds
Guns 6—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (twin) of these ships have been transferred to foreign navies or converted to auxiliary
Main engines 4 diesels (General Motors); 6 000 bhp 2 shafts (controllable configurations.
pitch propellers) = 15 knots names were assigned to 1 58 LSTs on the Navy List as of 1 July 1 955
County or Parish
Complement 115 36 Japanese-manned LSTs assigned to the Military Sea Transportation Service
Troops 395 (MSTS) at that time were not named.
All of the surviving ships of this series are in reserve except for those operated by the
Originally a class of 15 tank landing ships (LST 1156-1170)

Military Sealift Command (listed separately). The latter ships are used as cargo
Terre/I County built by
carriers and are no longer suitable for amphibious operations.
Bath Iron Works Corp, Bath Maine; others by Christy Corp
Six ships were transferred from reserve to the Military Sealift Command in 1972 for DESIGN. These ships are of the classical LST design developed early in World War II
use as cargo ships: Tioga County LST 1158, Traverse County LST 1160, Wahkialfum by the British; fitted with bow doors, tunnel-like tank deck with trucks, cargo, or
County LST 1 1 62, Waldo County LST 1 1 63, Walworth County. LST 1 1 64 and Washoe landing craft carried on upper deck small 'island' structure aft with davits for two
;
County LST 1165. The ships listed above were to transfer to the Military Sealift LCVP-type landing craft. Cargo capacity 2 100 tons. Fitted with tripod masts during
Command during 1973 but transfer delayed and they were decommissioned. (See postwar period. |
Sealift Ships).
TRANSFERS. Ships of this class serve in the navies of Brazil, Greece, Indonesia,
Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Thailand,
DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS Taiwan China, Mainland China, and South Vietnam.
Terrebonne Parish LST 1156, Wexford County LST 1168 transferred to Spain
on 29 Oct 1971; Tom Green County LST 1 1 59 transferred to Spain on 6 Jan 1 972 DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS (Since 1 Jan 1970)
Windham County LST 1 1 70 transferred to Turkey on 1 June 1 973 Vernon County ;
LST 1161 transferred to Venezuela on 29 June 1973; Washtenaw County MSS 2, Jerome County LST 848 to South Vietnam on 1 Apr 1 970 Snohomish County ;
ex-LST 1 1 66 stncken on 30 Aug 1 973 LST 1126 stricken on 1 July 1970; Clarke County LST 601, Iredell County LST
839 to Indonesia on 15 July 1970; Luzerne County LST 902, Monmouth County
LST 1032 stricken on 12 Aug 1970; Jennings County LST 846 stricken on 25 Sep
1970; Harnett County LST/AGP 821 to South Vietnam on 12 Oct 1970; Summit
County LST 1146 transferred to Maritime Administration reserve on 16 Mar 1970.
Page County LST 1076 to Greece on 5 Mar 1971r Holmes County LST 836 to
Singapore on 1 July 1971 Outagamie County LST 1073 to Brazil on 24 May 1971
; ;
Garrett County LST/AGP 786 to South Vietnam on 24 April 1971 Hunterdon ;
County LST/AGP 838 to Malaysia on 1 July 1971 Park County LST 1077 to Mexico ;
on 20 Sep 1 971 San Jaoquin County LST 1 1 22 stricken on

; May 972. 1 1
1 TANK LANDING SHIP (LST): 1-610 SERIES

BLANCO COUNTY lST 344
Displacement, tons 1 625 light; 2 366 beaching; 4 050 full load

Dimensions, feet 328 oa ^ 50 x 14-3
Guns 8—40 mm AA (2 twin and 4 single)
Mam engines diesels; (General Motors) 1 700 bhp; 2 shafts =11-6 knots
;
Complement 119
Troops 1 47
Built by Norfolk (Virginia) Navy Yard; launched on 15 Oct 1942; commissioned on

TERRELL COUNTY (LST 1157) 1969, United States Navy
29 Nov 1942
TRANSFERS (since 1 Jan 1970)

'TALBOT COUNTY" CLASS Bulloch County LST 509 transferred to South Vietnam on 1 Apr 1970
Both ships of the "Talbot County" class have been stricken; see 1973-1 974 and previous
editions for characteristics and photographs.
Talbot County LST 1 1 53 stricken on 1 June 1 973 Tallahatchie County LST 1 1 54
;
converted to aviation base ship (AVB 2)— stricken in 1970
BLANCO COUNTY (LST 344) courtesy 'Our Navy'
INSHORE FIRE SUPPORT SHIPS (LFR)
w-A,.. All inshore support ships have been stncken see 1 973-1 974 and previous editions
fire ,
and photographs
for characteristics The converted Elk River (ex-LSMR 501 ) survives
as an ocean engineering range support ship (IX 501).
Carronade LFR/IFS 1, Big Black River LFR/LSMR 401, Broadklll River LFR/LSMR
405, Lamoille River LFR/LSMR 512, Laramie River LFR/LSMR 513, Owyhee
River LFR/LSMR 51 5, Red River LFR/LSMR 522, Smokey Hill River LFR/LSMR 531
SUMNER COUNTY (LST 1148) 1968, United States Navy stricken on 1 May 1973.
UNITED STATES 469
LANDING CRAFT
1 AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT LANDING CRAFT 46 UTILITY LANDING CRAFT: LCU 1610 SERIES
AEROJET-GENERAL DESIGN (JEFF- A)
LCU 1613 LCU 1627 LCU 1641 LCU 1651 LCU 1661
Weight, tons 85 8 empty; 1 66 4 gross LCU 1614 LCU 1628 LCU 1644 LCU 1653 LCU 1662
Dimensions, feet 99 oa X 48 X (fieight) 23 LCU 1616 LCU 1629 LCU 1645 LCU 1654 LCU 1663
Main engines 4 gas turbines (Avco-Lycoming T40) ; 11 200 hp; 4 aircraft LCU 1617 LCU 1630 LCU 1646 LCU 1655 LCU 1664
type propellers in rotating shrouds for propulsive thrust = LCU 1618 LCU 1631 LCU 1647 LCU 1656 LCU 1665
approx 50 knots cruise LCU 1619 LCU 1632 LCU 1648 LCU 1657 LCU 1666
Lift engines 2 gas turbines (Avco-Lycoming T40) 5 600 hp; 8 horizontal
;
LCU 1621 LCU 1633 LCU 1649 LCU 1658 LCU 1667
fans (2 sets) for cushion lift LCU 1623 LCU 1634 LCU 1650 LCU 1659 LCU 1668
Complement 6 LCU 1624 LCU 1637 LCU 1651 LCU 1660 LCU 1669
LCU 1670
This is an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) landing craft being developed by the Aerojet- Displacement, tons 200 light; 375 full load
General Corp and being built by Todd Shipyards, Seattle, Washington, under Navy Dimensions, feet 134 9 oa X 29 X 6-1
contract. Construction scheduled to be completed in February 1 975 with one year Guns 2— 50 cal machine guns
of contractor testing before delivery to Navy in February 1 976. (Construction shifted Mam engines Diesels (Detroit); 1 000 bhp; 2 shafts
from Tacoma Boatbuilding Co after financial failure of that firm). Engineering notes)
Above dimensions are for craft on air cushion when at rest dimensions will be 97 x 44 x
; Complement 12 to 14 (enlisted men)
1 9. Designed to carry 1 20 000 pound payload at a design speed of 50 knots (same as
Jeff-B). Design features include aluminium construction, bow and stern ramps, cargo Improved landing craft, larger than previous series; can carry three M-103 or M-48
deck area of 2 100 square feet; two sound-insulated compartments each hold four tanks (approx 64 tons and 48 tons respectively) Cargo capacity 1 70 tons
persons three engines housed in each side structure two propellers in rotating shrouds
; ; LCU 1610-1612 built by Christy Corp, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, LCU 1613-1619,
provide horizontal propulsion and steering. 1623, 1624 built by Gunderson Bros Engineering Corp, Portland, Oregon, LCU 1620,
Performance parameters include four-hour endurance (200 n mile range), four foot 1621,1625,1626,1629,1630 built by Southern Shipbuilding Corp, Slidell, Louisiana;
obstacle clearance, and capability to maintain cruise speed in Sea State 2 with 25-knot LCU 1622 built by Weaver Shipyards, Texas. LCU 1627. 1628, 1631-1636 built by
headwind. General Ship and Engine Works (last six units completed in 1968) LCU 1638-1645
built by Marinette Marine Corp, Marinette. Wisconsin (completed 1969-1970), LCU
1646-1666 built by Defoe Shipbuilding Co, Bay City. Michigan (completed 1970-
1791) The one-of-a-kind aluminium hull. 1 33 8 ft LCU 1637 built by Pacific Coast
PROJECT. Aerojet-General and Bell Aerosystems were awarded contracts in January
1969 to design competitive assault landing craft employing ACV technology. Sub-
Engineering Co, Alameda, California LCU 1667-1670 built by General Ship & Engine
Works, East Boston, in 1973-1974
sequently, awards were made to both companies in March 1971 to build and test
one craft per company.
LCU 1636, 1638, 1639, 1640 reclassified as YFB 88 91 in October 1969 LCU 1620
and 1625 to YFU 92 and 93 respectively, in April 1971 LCU 1611 1615 1622 lo YFU ,
These are air cushion or bubble craft, supported above the land or water surface by a
97-99 in Feb 1972; LCU 1610,1612 to YFU 100 and 101 respectively, in Aug 1972
continuously generated cushion or bubble of air held by flexible "skirts" that surround
the base of the vehicle. According to US Navy usage, they differ from surface effect
ships (SES) which have rigid sidewalls that penetrate the water surface to help hold the ENGINEERING These landing craft have four 250 bhp diesel engines with Kort-
cushion or bubble. Official designation of these craft is Amphibious Assault Landing nozzle propellers on twin shafts except for the LCU 1 620. 1621, and 1 625 which have
Craft (AALC), with the Aero)et-General design being referred to as Jeff(A) AALC— two 500-bhp diesel engines on vertical shafts fitted with vertical-axis cycloidal six-
and the Bell Aerosystems craft as AALC— Jeff (B) bladed propellers The cycloidal propellers provide thrust in any horizontal direction
The two SES constructed for the US Navy are listed with Experimental, Research, and alleviating the need for rudders The LCU 1622 was to have been fitted with gas-
Surveying Ships; also see listing for Patrol Ships and Craft in this edition for additional turbine propulsion machinery, but this project was cancelled
SES programme details.
Endurance is 1 200 miles at eight knots
TRANSFERS. LCU 1626 was transferred to Burma in 1967

PHOTOGRAPHS Note amidships ight-side Island structure of LCU 1649.
LCU 1 625 differs with built up-struct aft. All except LCU 1 621 . and 1 625 have bow
ramps
AEROJET-GENERAL DESIGN (Model)
1 AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT LANDING CRAFT:

BELL DESIGN (JEFF-B) 1970. Defoe Shipbuilding
162-5 gross
Weight, tons
Dimensions, feet 86-75 oa x 47 x (height) 23 5 25 UTILITY LANDING CRAFT: LCU 1466 SERIES
Main/lift engines 6 gas turbines (Avco-Lycoming T40) 16 800 hp; intercon- LCU
;
LCU 1466 LCU 1472 LCU 1485 LCU 1490 1537

nected with 2 aircraft-type propellers m rotating shrouds for LCU
LCU 1467 LCU 1473 LCU 1486 LCU 1492 1539
propulsive thrust and 4 horizontal fans for cushion lift = LCU
LCU 1468 LCU 1477 LCU 1487 LCU 1525 1547
approx 50 knots cruise LCU 1535 LCU 1548
LCU 1469 LCU 1482 LCU 1488
Complement 6
LCU LCU 1536 LCU 1559
LCU 1470 LCU 1484 1489
Displacement, tons
ACV landing craft being built by Bell Aerosystems, Scheduled for completion in
Dimensions, feet 115 wl, 119 oa 34 > 6 max
February 1 975 with delivery to Navy in February 1 976 after extensive builder's trials. 2-20 mm
Guns
Above dimensions are for craft on air cushion when at rest dimensions are 80 x 43 x i g.
;
Main engines 3 diesels (Gray Marine) ; 675 bhp. 3 shafts = 18 kr

Aluminium construction bow and stern ramps cargo area of 1 738 square feet three
; ; ;
Complement
engines housed in each side structure with raised pilot house on starboard side. Perform-
ance parameters similar to Jeff (A).
Distinguished form Aerojet-General craft by having only two shrouded propellers for These are enlarged versions of the World War ll-built LCTs constructed during the ;
thrust and steering.

early 1950s. LCU 1 608 and 1 609 have modified propulsion systems; LCU 1582 and
later craft have Kort nozzle propellers LCU 1 496 reclassified as YFU 70 on 1 Mar 1 966 ;
LCU 1471 to YFU 88 in May 1968; LCU 1576. 1582 and 1608 to YFU 89-91. respec-
tively, in June 1 970 LCU 1488, 1491, and 1609 to YFU 94-96 on 1 June 1 971
;
YFU 94 ;
reverted to LCU 1488 on 1 Feb 1972.
CLASSIFICATION. The earlier craft of this series were initially designated as Utility
Landing Ships (LSU); redesignated Utility Landing Craft (LCU) on 15 Apr 1952 and
classified as sevice craft.
DISPOSALS, TRANSFERS AND LOSSES

LCU 1478 was LCU 1479, 1480, 1 501, 1 502 were trans-
transferred to Norway. and
ferred to LCU 1504-1593 were built under US Navy
South Vietnam upon completion;
contract for US Army; LCU 1594-1607 were built in Japan for the Japanese and
Nationalist Chinese navies; LCU 1503 lost accidentally in Aug 1953; LCU 1476,
1483 1495 1497 1499 to Department of the Interior in 1960-1979; LCU 1475 to
South Vietnam in 1969, LCU 1493 1494 to South Vietnam in 1970; LCU 1500
BELL AEROSYSTEMS DESIGN (Model) sunk in Vietnam in Mat 1969; LCU 1481 1498 to South Vietnam in 1972.
.
470 UNITED STATES
Landing Craft — continued
MECHANISED LANDING CRAFT: LCM 6 TYPE
Displacement. 60 to 62 fullload
Dimensions, fe 56-2 oa X 14 X 3 9
Main engines 2 diesels : 450 bhp : 2 shafts = 9 knots
Welded-steel construction. Cargo capacity is 34 tons or 80 troops.
LANDING CRAFT VEHICLE AND PERSONNEL (LCVP)

Dimensions, feet 35 8 oa x 10-5 « 3 5
Main engines diesel; 1 shaft; 325 bhp = 9 knots
with mast lowered United States Navy
Constructed of wood or fibreglass-reinforced plastic. Fitted with 30-calibre machine

guns when in combat areas. Cargo capacity. 8 000 lbs; range, 110 nautical miles at
full load.
1^:
•^^'"^'^'M'
LCVP from LST 1157 1969, United States Navy

LCU 1488 7965. United States Nav
2 WARPI NG TUGS (LWT) NEW CONSTRUCTION
21 UTILITY LANDING CRAFT: LCU 501 SERIES LWT 2
LCU 539 LCU 660 LCU 768 LCU 1124 LCU 1430 Displacement, tons 61 (hoisting weight)
LCU 588 LCU 666 LCU 803 LCU 1241 LCU 1451 Dimensions, feet 85 08 22 X 6-75
X
LCU 599 LCU 667 LCU 871 LCU 1348 LCU 1462 Main engines 2 diesels (Harbourmaster): 420 bhp;
LCU 608 LCU 674 LCU 893 LCU 1348 2 steerable shafts = 9 knots
LCU 654 LCU 742 LCU 1045 LCU 1387 Complement 6 (enlisted men)
Displacement, tons 143 ie light: 309 to 320 full load These craft are employed in amphibious landings to handle pontoon causeways.
105 wl 119 oa X 32 7 x 5 max The LWT 1 and 2 are prototypes of a new. all-aluminium design completed in 1970.
Guns A collapsable A-frame is fitted forward to facilitate handling causeway anchors and
Mam engines Diesels (Gray Marine) ; 675 bhp; 3 shafts = 10 knots ship-to-shore fuel lines They can be "side loaded" on the main deck of an LST 1 1 79
Complement 13 (enlisted men) class ship or carried in an LPD/LSD type ship.
The propulsion motors are similar to outboard motors, providing both steering and
thrust, alleviating the need for rudders
Formerly LCT(6) 501-1465 series: built in 1943-1944. Can carry four tanks or 200
Built by Campbell Machine, San Diego, California,
tons of cargo LCU 524. 529, 550, 562, 592, 600, 629, 664, 666, 668. 677, 686, 742,
764, 776, 788, 840, 869, 877, 960, 973, 974, 979, 980, 1 056, 1 082, 1 086. 1 1 24. 1 1 36.
1156, 1159, 1162. 1195. 1224. 1236, 1250. 1283, 1286. 1363. 1376. 1378, 1384,
1386, 1398, 1411, and 1430 reclassified as YFU 1 through 46, respectively, on 18
May 1958: LCU 1040 reclassified YFB 82 on 18 May 1958: LCU 1446 reclassified
YFU 53 in 1 964 LCU 509, 637. 646. 709. 71 6. 776. 851.916, 973. 989. 11 26. 1 1 65.
:
1203, 1232, 1385, and 1388 reclassified as YFU 54 through 69, respectively, on 1 Mar
1966: LCU 780 reclassified as YFU 87. YF J 9 reverted to LCU 666 on 1 Jan 1962;
LCU 1 459 converted to YLLC 4: LCU 1462 to YFU 102 on 1 Aug 973 changes reflect 1
employment as general cargo craft assigned to shore commands (see section on Service
Craft).
CLASSIFICATION Originally rated as Landing CrafI, Tank (LCT(6)), redesignated

Utility Landing Ships (LSU) in 1949 to reflect varied employment: designation changed
to Utility Landing Craft (LCU) on 15 Apr 1952 and classified as service craft
See 1970-1971 edition for war losses, disposals, and transfers prior to 1965.
United States Navy

MECHANISED LANDING CRAFT: LCM 8 TYPE
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
115
756
full
'
load
73 7
(steel)
oa or 21
or
«
105
52
full load (aluminium) WARPING TUGS (LWT)
Main engines 2 diesels( Detroit or General Motors): 650 bhp: 2 shafts
Displacement, tons approx 1 20
= 9 knots 92-9 oa X 23 X 6-5
Dimensions, feet
Complement 5 (enlisted men) 2 outboard propulsion units = 6-5
Main engines
Constructed of welded-steel and (later units) aluminium. Can carry one -48 or
These craft are fabricated from pontoon sections and are assembled by the major
M-60 tank (both approx 48 tons) or 60 tons cargo: range is 150 nautical mil at full
amphibious commands as required.
load. Also operated in large numbers by the US Army
United States Na United States Navy

UNITED STATES 471
PATROL SHIPS AND CRAFT
The US Navy has begun construction of a series of 30
hydrofoil missile "ships". These craft are intended to
perform a variety of functions, in some instances replacing
larger escort ships and destroyers in the severely reduced
force levels of the post-Vietnam fleet. In addition, the
'm
Navy IS continuing to develop advanced coastal and
riverine craft for limited US use and for transfer to foreign
SURFACE EFFECT SHIPS. The Navy's combat Surface

Effect Ship (SES) programme is described in the listing for
Ocean Escorts in this edition of Jane's Fighting Ships

because of their tentative designation (DS-DSX) and
2 000-ton size.
PATROL FRIGATES. The Navy's patrol frigate (PF)

programme is described in the listing for Ocean Escorts
because of the size and mission of these ships.
NAVAL RESERVE FORCE. A large number of the

Navy's coastal patrol and riverine craft have been assigned
to the Naval Reserve Force which are composed of active
duty and Naval Reserve personnel.
PHOTOGRAPHS. The artist's concept at right shows

the hydrofoil missile craft Hercules underway at high
speed. Note the four-tube Harpoon missile launchers at
the stern, giving the craft twice the missile firepower
originally planned.
HERCULES (PHM 2) Drawing by John J. Olson
2 + 4 PATROL H YD RO FO LS — GU I I D E D MISSILE
Name No. down
Laid Launch ission
PEGASUS PHM 1 10 May 1973 Sep 1974 1975
HERCULES PH(W 2 30 May 1974 Mar 1975 1975
Four PHM Proposed Fiscal Year 1975 programme

Dimensions, ft (m) foils extended: 131 (40-0) oa » 29 (8 9) hull ^ 23-2 (7 7)
foils retracted;147 5 (450) oa ' 29 (8-9) hull ^ 9-5 (2-9)
Missile launcher: 8 launchers (quad) for Harpoon surface-to-surface missile
Guns 1—76 mm62 calibre AA (Mk 75)
Main engines foil borne: 1 gas turbine (General Electric); 18 000 shp;
waterjet propulsion = 20+ knots
hull borne 2 diesels (Mercedes-Benz) 1 600 bhp 2 waterjet
; ; ;
propulsion units = 12 knots

Complement approx 21 (accommodations for 4 officers, 17 enlisted men)
The Navy plans to construct 30 "ships" of this design for "shadowing" Soviet naval
forces in restricted sea areas, as well as surveillance, screening of amphibious forces,
and special missions. The 1 and PHM PHM
2 are being built by the Boeing Company,
Seattle, Washington.
The PHM is being developed conjunction with other NATO navies in an effort to
in
develop a basic design that would be
universally acceptable with minor modifications.
Germany and Italy have joined the PHM effort with financial support of the ship's
developm.ent.
The PHM and PHM 2 were authorised in the Fiscal Year 1973 new construction
1
programme. Estimated cost of the two ships is $77 000 000 with subsequent ships
having a planned cost of $1 8 000 000 each (1 973 dollars).
DESIGN. The PHM design is based in part on the late hydrofoil gunboat Tucumcari
(PGH 2). The PHM has fully submerged foils; the forward foil assembly provides
steering by rotating the strut about its vertical axis. The toil-borne operation is auto-
matic with a wave-height sensing system to maintain the hull clear of the sea. For
displacement operation the forward foil rotates forward and the after foil back and up
over the stern. The "span" of the main (after) foil is 47- 5 feet. Aluminium construction.
ELECTRONICS. Fitted with the Mk 92 Mod 1 fire control system (Americanised

version of the WM-28 radar and weapons c system developed by N. V. Hollandse
il
Signaalapparaten). The Mk 92 also will be ised in the patrolfrigate (PF). '
ENGINEERING. The PHM's foil-borne propulsion system is an LM 2500 marine gas

turbine which drives a waterjet pump displacing 100 000 gallons (US) or 390 tons of
water per minute. Hull-borne propulsion is provided by two lightweight diesel
engines that power two waterjet pumps in the hull (displacing 33 000 gallons of water
each per minute at full power).
The LM 2500 marine gas turbine also is used in the "Spruance" class destroyers, sea
control ship (SCS), and patrol frigate (PF).
Foil-borne range at 40+ knots is 600+ nautical miles hull borne range at 1 0+ knots is ;
1 000+ nautical miles.
GUNNERY. Gun armament is a single 76 mm OTO Melara i
nated Mk 75 Mod in US service).

1 The same gun also wi
secondary gun armament is planned in US units
MISSILES. Each PHM will have two four-tube lightweight cannister launchers for
the Harpoon surface-to-surface missile. No reloads will be carried. This is double
the Harpoon armament originally planned.
NOMENCLATURE. PHMs will be named for mythological terms. The PHM 1 origin-
ally was named Delphinus: renamed Pegasus on 26 Apr 1 974.
OPERATIONAL. It is planned that these ships will be "in commission" and have
commanding officers vice being "in service "
with officers-in-charge. Normally they
will have an operational endurance of five days, after which they will require refueling
and resupply. Boeing Comoan',
472 UNITED STATES
Patrol Ships and Craft continued
10 PATROL GUNBOATS (PG) 'ASHEVILLE" CLASS

4PATR0L MISSILE BOATS
Name No. Builder Commissioned

ASHEVILLE (NRF) PG 84 Tacoma Boatbuilding 6 Aug 1966
GALLUP (NRF) PG 85 Tacoma Boatbuilding 22 Oct 1966
ANTELOPE PG 86 Tacoma Boatbuilding 4 Nov 1967
READY PG 87 Tacoma Boatbuilding 6 Jan 1968
CROCKETT (NRF) PG 88 Tacoma Boatbuilding 24 June 1967
MARATHAN (NRF; PG 89 Tacoma Boatbuilding 11 May 1968
CANON (NRF) PG 90 Tacoma Boatbuilding 26 July 1968
TACOMA (NRF) PG 92 Tacoma Boatbuilding 14 July 1969
WELCH (NRF) PG 93 Peterson Builders 8 Sep 1969
CHEHALIS (NRF) PG 94 Tacoma Boatbuilding 11 Aug 1969
GRAND RAPIDS PG 98 Tacoma Boatbuilding 5 Sep 1970
BEACON PG 99 Peterson Builders 21 Nov 1969
DOUGLAS PG 100 Tacoma Boatbuilding 6 Feb 1971
GREEN BAY PG 101 Peterson Builders 5 Dec 1969

Dimensions, feet 164-5 oa X 23-8 x9-5
Missile launchers 2 launchers for Standard surface-to-surface
Antelope. Ready. Grand Rapids. Douglas
Guns 1-^3 in (76 mm) 50 cal (forward) 1—40 ; mm
cal MG
(twin) except 40 gun removed fror mm
Standard missile
Main engines CODAG: 2 diesels (Cummins) 1 450 shp 2 shaf ; ;
1 gas turbine (General Electric); 13 300 shp;

40-^ knots
Complement 24 to 27 (3 officers, 21 to 24 enlisted men)
Originally a class of 17 patrol gunboats (PG ex-PGM) designed to perform patrol,

blockade, and support missions
surveillance, No anti-submarine capability. Re-
quirement for these was based on the volatile Cuban situation in the early 1 960s
craft
They are the largest patrol-type craft built by the US Navy since World War II and the
first US Navy ships with gas-turbine propulsion
Built by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co of Tacoma, Washington, arid Petersen Builders of

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin PG 84 and PG 85 authorised in Fiscal Year 1 963 new con- 7973 Giorgio Arra
struction programme, PG 86 and PG 87 in FY 1964; PG 88-90 m FY 1965; PG 92-101
in FY 1 966, Asheville was laid down on 1 5 Apr 1 964 and launched on 1 May 1 965
later ships approximately 18 months from keel laying to completion Cost per ship
approximately S5 000 000,
Eight units have been assigned to the Naval Reserve Force and are manned by composite
active— Naval Reserve crews. Four of six units in active Navy service have been fitted
with Standard anti-ship missiles and are based in the Mediterranean, Two PGs
expected to be transferred to Saudi Arabia,
CLASSIFICATION.
reclassified as patrol boats
a duplication of hull
These ships originally were classified as motor gunboats (PGM)
(PG) with same hull numbers on 1 Apr 1967 This created
numbers used by the US Navy during World War for designating
;
I
I'ftil'
II
"Flower' class corvettes acquired under reverse" lend lease

ex-British "Arabis" or
«*«
in early 1942 and Canada with US funds (the Canadian -built ships
similar ships built in
serving in the US Navy) the first PG 101 was the Canadian-built Asheville
or Royal ;
the first of the US

Navy's World War II "frigates (subsequently redesignated PF 1 "
PGM 1-32 were submarine chasers modified during World War II with additional
guns; PGM 33-83, 91, 102-121 assigned to gunboats built since 1955 for transfer to
foreign navies.
DESIGN All-aluminium hull and alum 1-fibreglass superstructure Because of

the heat-transmitting qualities of the ali um hull and the amount of waste heat ing standard missile 1972, United States Nav
produced by a gas turbine engine the shi| : completely air conditioned
ENGINEERING These ships have a Combination Diesel and Gas Turbine (CODAG)
propulsion system with twin diesel engines (or cruising and a gas turbine for high-speed
operations. The gas turbine is an LM1 500 with the gas generator essentially the same
as the J-79-8 aircraft engine (used in the F-4 Phantom and other aircraft). The transfer •^fe.
from diesel togas turbine propulsion (or vica versa) can be accomplished while underway
From full stop these ships can attain 40 knots in one minute;
^r^
with no loss of speed.
manoeuvrability is exellent due in part to controllable pitch-propellers. Speed and
propeller pitch is controlled directly from the pilo' house console Either JP-5 or diesel
fuel can be used for both the gas turbine and diesels
Arrangement of gas turbine intake differs on later ships -ff-
GUNNERY The Antelope and Ready have the Mk 87 weapons control system for
rapid acquisition and tracking of fast-moving targets; the system can also direct and
fireappropriate weapons automatically The Mk 87 can operate in a radar mode or
with a stabilised optical sight on the weather decks. No further procurement of this
advanced fire control system Is planned in the Navy although it is being fitted to a number
of foreign warships (The Mk 87 is an American-produced copy of the Hollandse
Signaalapparaten M22 weapons control system). Other ships have Mk 63 Mod 29
Gunfire Control System with SPG-50 fire control radar. DOUGLAS (PG 100) 1971, Tacoma Boatbuilding
MISSILES The Benica (PG 96) was experimentally fitted with a single launcher aft
for the Standard interim anti-ship missile in 1971 removed prior to transfer to South;
Korea later that year

During the latter part of 1 971 were provided with two standard
xY\e Antelope and ffearf/
missile launchers. The box-like missile launchers are fitted at the stern (40 mm gun
removed) a reload is provided in an adjacent magazine for each launcher subsequently
;
Grand Rapids and Douglas fitted with missiles.

;
•h,
NOMENCLATURE. Patrol gunboats are named for small ities; hov
the Surprise remembers several earlier US naval ships.
-J .4"
TRANSFERS
Benecia (PG 96) transferred to South Korea on 2 Oct 1971 Surprise (PG 97) trans-
;
on 28 Feb 973. Defiance (PG 95) transferred to Turkey on 1 June

ferred to Turkey
1973.
1 1
"^P*^
PHOTOGRAPHS, Note Mk 87 antenna sphere on the Rea^y. The gas turbine air
intake is immediately aft of the bridge structure the adjacent large funnel is the turbine
;
exhaust with a smaller diesel exhaust stack to either side. The Antelope and Ready are
shown at Monaco and \Ue Antelope imng an RIM-66A Standard missile. MARATHON (PG 89) 1968, United States Navy
UNITED STATES 473
Patrol Ships and Craft— continued
1 HYDROFOIL GUNBOAT (PGH) FLAGSTAFF" TYPE 1 EXPERIMENTAL HYDROFOIL (P C H)
Name No. Laid down /n service

"HIGH POINT'
'FLAGSTAFF PGH 1 15 July 1966 July 1968
Name No. Laid down Launched /n service
56!
»HIGH POINT PCH 1 27 Feb 1961 17Aug 1962 3 Sep 1963
Displacement, Ions load
Dimensions, feet 74-4 oa X 21-4 X 4.5 (hull borne) or 13-5 (foils down) 100 load
Displacement, tons full
Guns removed
Dimensions, fe 15 oa X 31 X 6 (hull borne) or 17 (foils down)
Main engines foil borne: 1 gas turbine (Rolls Royce) 3 620 fip controllable
: ;
Guns removed
pitcfi propeller = 40+ knots
A/S weapons 4 torpedo tubes (twin)
hull borne; 2 diesels (General Motors): 300 blip water-jet
Main engmes foil borne; 2 gas turbines (Bristol Siddeley Marine Proteus);
propulsion = 8 knots
6 200 shp; 2 paired counter-rotating propellers = 48 knots
Complement 13 (1 officer, 12 enlisted men) (Curtis Wright); 600 bhp; retractable
hull borne; diesel
outdrive with 1 propeller = 12 knots
TheF/agstaffwasa competitive prototype evaluated witfi the Tucumcari {PGH 2). Built 12 enlisted men)
Complement 13 (1 officer,
by Grumman Aircraft Corporation in Stuart, Florida. Construction cost was $3 600 000.
The Flagstaff has conducted sea trials with a 152 mm howitzer (see Gunnery notes),
Experimental hydrofoil submarine chaser. Authorised under Fiscal Year 1960 pro-
foil-mounted sonars, and towed shapes representing variable depth sonar (VDS).
,
gramme. Built jointly by Boeing Aircraft Corpn, Seattle, Washington, and J. M.
DESIGN The Flagstaff has a conventional foil arrangement with 70 per cent of the Martinac, Tacoma, Washington, at Martinac's Tacoma Yard. Employed in experimental
craft sweight supported by the forward set of foils and 30 per cent of the weight hydrofoil work.
supported by the stern foils. Steering is accomplished by movement of the stern strut
about Its vertical axis. Foil-borne operation is automatically controlled by a wave- DESIGN. The High Point's forward foil is supported by a single strut and the after foil
height sensing system. The foils are fully retractable for hull-borne operations. by twin struts Twin underwater nacelles at the junction of the vertical struts and main
Aluminium construction. full housed contra-rotating, super-cavitating propellers for foil-borne propulsion. After
foils modified in 1973 and nacelles repositioned to improve performance in heavy sea
ENGINEERING During foil-borne operations the propeller Isdriven by a geared states. Also, forward foil strut made steerable to improve manoeuvrability.
transmission system contained in the tail strut and in the pod located at the strut-foil
During hull-borne operation two diessel engines drive a water-jet
connection.
GUNNERY. A single 40 mm gun was mounted forward in 968 1 ; subsequently removed.
propulsion system. Water enters the pump inlets through openings in the hull and
the thrust is exerted by water flow through nozzles in the transome. Steering in the
MISSILES. During 1 973-1 91Axhe High Po/n? was employed as
hull-borne mode is by deflection vanes in the water stream. Rolls-Royce Tyne Mk 621 weight cannister launchers for the Harpoon surface-to-surface
gas turbine engine.
PHM.
GUNNERY. armed with one 40 mm gun forward, four -SOcal MG amidships,
Originally
and an 81 mm mortar aft. Rearmed in 1 971 with a 1 52 mm gun forward. The weapon LOSSES
was the same used on the Army's Sheridan armoured reconnaissance vehicle; low- The hydrofoil gunboat Tucumcari (PGH 2) ran aground on 1 6 Nov 1 972 and wrecked ;
velocity firing a fully combustible cartridge. After firing trials in 1971 the gun was plans to restore the craft were dropped due to high costs and she was scrapped in
removed. October 1973.
FLAGSTAFF (PGH 1) IGH POINT (PCH 1) on early trials United States Navy
474 UNITED STATES
Patrol Ships and Craft— continued
4 FAST PATROL BOATS (PTF): PTF 23 TYPE 1 COASTAL PATROL AND INTERDICTION CRAFT
• PTF 23 • PTF 24 •PTF 26 .PTF 2« Displacement, tons 71-25 full load
Dimensions, feet 99-2 oa x 1 8 x 6
Displacement, tons 105 full load Guns 2—30 mm MG (twin)
94-66 oa « 23-2 x 7
Dimensions, feet Main engmes 3 gas turbines (Avco-Lycoming TF-25) 5 400 hp
1—50 cal MG (mounted water-iet
Guns 1—81 mm mortar; over mortar) ;
propulsion = 45 knots
; ;
1—40 mm (aft): 2—20 mm (single) 2 auxiliary outboard drive diesels; 300 bhp
Main engines 2 diesels (Napier Deltic) 6 200 bhp ; 2 shafts = approx 40
;
Complement approx 15 (varies with armament)

knots
The US Navy has developed the Coastal Patrol and Interdiction Craft (CPIC) for coastal/
PTF 23-26 built by Sewart Seacratt Division of Teledyne Inc of Berwick, Louisiana. inshore operations, succeeding the PTF types. The CPIC is capable of operating in
First unit completed in 1967, others in 1968. Aluminium hulls. Commercial name is rougher water than the PTFs and is more adaptable for cold and hot weather operating
"Osprey".
All four units are In service. Several of the Navy's RTFs are assigned to the Naval The prototype CPIC was built by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co, Tacoma, Washington;
Reserve Force. completed in 1973, The prototype will be transferred to South Korea after trials and
evaluation. Additional units may be built in South Korea. US Navy requirements for
these craft are being studied.
Basic CPIC design provides for two 30 mm twin gun mounts, one forward and one
amidships on 01 deck level aft of bridge. Other weapons may be carried as required
for specific operations including possibly the Harpoon missile in light weight canister
launcher.
PTF 23 TYPE United States Navy
6 FAST PATROL BOATS (PTF): PTF 17 TYPE

> PTF 17 •PTF 19 .pTF 21
1
PTF 18 .PTF 20 . PTF 22
Dimensions, feet 80-3 oa « 24 5 6 8
Guns (may vary) 1_81 mm mortar; 1—40 mm, 2—20 mm (smgle) , 1—50
cal MG (mounted over mortar)
Mam engines 2 diesels (Napier-Deltic) ; 6 200 bhp; 2 shafts = approx 45
knots
PTF 17-22 by John Trumpy & Sons, Annapolis, Maryland; lead boat completer
built
in late 1967, others 1968-1970. Based on "Nasty" design.
All six units are in service (PTF 21 and 22 vnere given "commissioned status on 14 " CPIC on trials 7974, United States Navy
May 1969 but subsequently returned to "in service" on 23 Sep 1970).
RIVERINE WARFARE CRAFT
+ PATROL BOATS (P B) : NEW DESIGN
26-9 light; 36-3

31-5 ght; 41-25 I
Dimensions, feet Mk 65 oa
I; 16 X 4-9
>
Mk III: 65 oa X 18 X 5-9
6—20 50 cal MG (1
Mai Diesel (Detroit); 1 635 bhp; 3 shafts = 26 knots
The PB series being developed as replacements for the ""Swift"" type inshore patrol
is
craft (PCF) Mk built by Sewart Seacraft, Berwick, Louisiana; Mk III by Peterson

I
7972, Courtesy Ships of the World Builders Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Two Mark prototypes completed in 1972 and
I
delivered to the Navy in 1973 for evaluation; assigned to Naval Reserve Force.
Additional units of the Mk III design are being constructed for the Philippine Navy,
7 FAST PATROL BOATS (PTF) NASTY" TYPE Procurement of the PB Mk III for the US Navy is under consideration. (The PB Mark II
design was not built).
Basic weapons arrangement provides for a twin gun mounting above the pilot house
Displacement, tons 85 full load and four single mountings on the main deck. The Mk III design has the pilot house
Dimensions, feet 80-3 oa 24-5 x 6-8
X offset to starboard to provide space on port side for installation of additional weapons
Guns (may vary) —
1—81 mm mortar; 1 40 mm; 2—20 mm (single): 1—50 (see drawing).
cal MG (mounted over mortar)
Main engines 2 diesels (Napier-Deltic); 6 200 bhp; 2 shafts = 45 knots
PTF 3-16 of the ""Nasty" type were built by Boatservice Ltd A/S of Mandal, Norway.
Same design as the Norwegian Navy's "Tjeld" class torpedo boats PTF 3 and PTF 4
delivered to USA in December 1962, PTF 5-8 in April 1964, and PTF 9-16 in September
1964. Hulls made of two layers of mahogany which sandwich a layer of fibreglass.
British engines. Endurance is 450 miles at 41 knots or 600 miles at 25 knots.
DISPOSALS AND LOSSES
PTF 1 (ex-PT810) and PTF 2 (ex-PT811) stricken from the Navy list on 1 Aug 1955
(sunk as targets). Sunk in Vietnam: PTF 4 on Nov 4 1 965, PTF 8 on 1 6 June 1 966
PTF 9 on 7 Mar 1966, PTF 14 on 22 Apr 1 966, PTF 15 on 22 Apr 1 966, and PTF 16
on 19 Aug 1966; PTF 13 disposed of in 1972,
T973, United States Navy

UNITED STATES 475
Riverine Warfare Craft —continued
5 INSHORE PATROL AFT (PCF) SWIFT" TYPE ARMOURED TROOP CARRIERS fATC)
five PCF Mark 1 series Dimensions feet 36 oa X 12-66 x 3-5
Main engines 2 difcsels (General Motors) water-jet propulsion = 28 knots
;
Displacement, tons 22-5 full load except one unit with gas turbmes.
oa Complement 2
Guns 1—81 mm mortar.
(twin 3—50 MG
mount atop pilot
cal MG Troops 15 to 20
house and smgle MG
mounted over mortar)
Main engines 2 geared diesels (General Motors), 960 shp; 2 shafts ^
A small troop carrier for riverine and swimmer delivery operations; aluminium hull;
28 knots
ceramic armour. Draft is one foot when underway at high speed. The last of the
Complement 6 (1 officer, 5 enlisted men)
Vietnam-era ATCs have been disposed of along with several hundred riverine warfare
craft.
The "Swift" design is adapted from the all-metal crew boat which is used to support
off-shore drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Approximately 125 built since 1965
Most transferred to South Vietnam (see below).
Designation changed from Fast Patrol Craft (PCF) to Inshore Patrol Craft on 14 Aua
1968.
TRANSFERS. PCF 33, 34, and 83-86

transferred to the Philippines in 1 966. Additional
PCFs of this type constructed specifically for transfer to Thailand, the Philippines, and
South Korea, not assigned US hull numbers in the PCF series. 104 PCFs formerly
manned by US Navy personnel transferred to South Vietnam In 1968-1970.
80 full load
61 oa X 17-5 "
PCF MARK 1 TYPE 7965_ United States Navy 3— 20 mm; 2— 1 high velocity-grenade
launchers
21 RIVER PATROL BOATS (P B R) Main engines 2 diesels (Detr •5 knots max (6 knots
sustained)
21 PBR Mk II series Complement 11
32 oa X 11 X 26 These craft serve as afloat command posts providing command and communications
Dimensions, feet
Guns 3 —
50 cal MG (twin mount forward single aft) 1 40 mm ; ;
— facilities for ground force and boat group commanders. Heavily armoured. Armament
above configuration in 1968 Converted from LCM-6 landing craft.
grenade launcher; 1 —
60 mm mortar in some boats ;hanged to
Main engines 2 geared diesels (General Motors) water jets = 25-i- knots ;
Complement 4 or 5 (enlisted men)
Fibreglass hull river patrol boats. Approximately 500 built 1 967-1973; most transferred
to South Vietnam.
COMMAND CONTROL BOAT United States Navy
United States Navy
SWIMMER SUPPORT CRAFT

2 ASSAULT SUPPORT PATROL BOATS (ASPB)
The US Navy operates several specialised craft in support of frogmen" (combat swim-
Displacement, tons 36-25 fuH load mers) assigned to SEAL (Sea-Air-Land) teams, Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT).
Dimensions, feet 50 oa X 15 6 X 3 75 and Explosive OrdenanceDisposal (EOD) teams. Most of the craft listed in previous
Guns (varies) 1 or2— 20 mm (with 2—50 cal MG in boats with one 20 mm) editions have been discarded and the primary craft in service today is the 36-foot Medium
2 — ; —
30 cal MG 2 40 mm high-velocity grenade launchers SEAL Support Craft (MSSC). A new craft for this role probably will be developed in
Main engines 2 diesels (General Motors) 2 shafts = 14 knots sustained
; the near future.
Complement 6 (enlisted)
The ASPB was designed specifically for riverine operations to escort other'river craft,
provide mine countermeasures during river operations, and interrupt enemy river traffic.
Welded-steel hulls. Armament changed to above configuration in 1968; some boats
have twin— 50 cal MG "turret" forward in place of single 20 mm gun.
Note that open stern well is plated over in the ASPB pictured here (A-1 31 -2) a view ;
of an ASPB with 81 mm mortar/-50 cal MG aft appears in the 1 968-1 969 editions.
ASSAULT SUPPORT PATROL BOAT (ASPB) 1968, United States Navy MEDIUM SEAL SUPPORT CRAFT(MSSC) United States Navy
476 UNITED STATES
MINE WARFARE SHIPS
The US Navy's mine warfare forces have undergone ports. Thus, If land bases are available in the vicinity of SSNs have only four torpedo tubes and a limited number
substantial reductions during the past few years With an amphibious group assambling for an assault operation ,
of reload spaces thus, with possible requirements to carry
;
respect to the numbers of minesweepers in the active fleet, the mlnesweepmg helicopters could be flown to the area long-range torpedoes, short anti-submarine torpedoes,
the reduction was from a peak strength of 86 ocean and embarked aboard ship This capability can, in sbme SUBROC submarine missiles, and tube-launched decoy
minesweepers (MSO) in 1968 to only some five active situations, overcome the slow-speed (1 5-knot maximum) devices, the feasibility of providing tube-launched mines
units In mid-1974 However. 29 additional ocean and of the ocean minesweepers that prevented their accom- to a submarine Is limited
coastal (MSC) minesweepers are operated by the Naval panying 20-knot amphibious ships. Mines also can be laid by the Navy's P-3 Orion patrol
Reserve Force with composite active duty-reserve crews The capabilities of helicopters to locate and sweep certain aircraft and the Air Force's B-52 strategic bombers (with
This reduction has been offset In part by the greater use types of advanced mines is severely limited. However, minelaying being a secondary mission of the Strategic
of mine countermeasure helicopters By mld-1974 there there Is no effort currently underway in the US Navy to Air Command). The use of these aircraft presuppose the
were some 20 RH-53D Sss Stallion helicopters assigned develop an advanced mine-hunting craft similar to recent availability of aircraft for this purpose, the proximity of
to Mine Countermeasures S:iuadron One The squadron craft of this type in the British, French and Soviet navles. air bases, and no interference from hostile aircraft in the
had six months of experience In mine countermeasure The US Navy also Is limited In Its minelaying capabilities mining area.
operations off North Vietnamese ports and harbours during The Navy's minelaying capabilities are vested in attack
Operation "Endsweep" in 1973 Subsequently, the aircraft on board aircraft carriers (which were employed In
squadron has deployed to the Middle East to assist In the 1 972 mining of North Vietnames parts and harbours),
clearing- the Suez Canal and in attack submarines. Although the covert operation
These heficopters can operate from amphibious ships and characteristics of nuclear-propelled submarines are NOMENCLATURE. Minesweepers are named for birds
aiê air transportable In Air Force C-5A long-range trans- preferable in certain mining operations, modern US Navy and terms Indicating action or aggressiveness.
OCEAN MINESWEEPER (MSO): "ABILITY' CLASS 40 OCEAN MINESWEEPERS (MSO) AGILE" CLASS
The two surviving minesweepers of this class. Alacrity (MSO 520) and Assurance
(MSO 521 ), have been allocated to sonar test programmes and redesignated as auxiliary No. Launched Commissioned
shipsAG 520 and AG 521, respectively See listing under Experimental, Research, Name
AGILE MSO 421 19 Nov 1955 21 June 1956
and Surveying Ships Ability (MSO 519) of this class stricken on 1 Feb 1971
AGGRESSIVE MSO 422 4 Oct 1952 25 Nov 953
BOLD MSO 424 14 Mar 1953 25 Sep 953
4 OCEAN MINESWEEPERS (MSO): "ACME" CLASS BULWARK MSO 425 14 Mar 1953 12 Nov 953
'CONSTANT (NRF) MSO 427 14 Feb 1952 8 Sep 954
Name No. Launched Commissioned *DASH (NRF) MSO 428 20 Sep 1952 14 Aug 953
ACME MSO 508 23 June1955 27 Sep 1956 DETECTOR (NRF) MSO 429 5 Dec 1952 26 Jan 954
ADROIT (NRF) MSO 509 20 Aug 1955 4 Mar 1957
DIRECT (NRF) MSO 430 27 May 1953 9 July 954
ADVANCE MSO 510 12 July 1957 16 June 1958
DOMINANT (NRF) MSO 431 5 Nov 1953 8 Nov 954
AFFRAY (NRF) MSO 511 18 Dec 1956 8 Dec 1958 ENGAGE (NRF) MSO 433 18 June1953 29 June 1954
EMBATTLE MSO 434 27 Aug 1953 16 Nov 1954
ENHANCE MSO 437 11 Oct 1952 16 Apr 1955
Displacement, tons 720 light, 780 full load ESTEEM (NRF) MSO 438 20 Dec 1952 10 Sep 1955
Dimensions, feet 173 oa EXCEL (NRF) MSO 439 25 Sep 1953 24 Feb ^955
Guns 1—20 mm AA or 1—40 mm AA 2—50 : cal MG EXPLOIT (NRF) MSO 440 10 Apr 1953 31 Mar 1954
Main engines 4 diesels (Pcckard) 2 8C0 bhp, 2 shafts = 14 knots

, EXULTANT (NRF) MSO 441 6 June1953 22 June 1954
Complement 78 (8 officers, 70 enlisted men) 86 in NRF ships (3 officers,
; FEARLESS MSO 442 17 July 1953 22 Sep 1964
36 enlisted active duty 3 officers, 44 enlisted reserve)
; FIDELITY MSO 443 21 Aug 1953 19 Jan 1955
FIRM MSO 444 15 Apr 1953 12 Oct 1954
FORTIFY (NRF) MSO 446 14 Feb 1953 16 July 1954
This class is different from the "Agile" type but has similar basii
by Frank L. Sample, Jnr, Inc. Boothbay Harbour, Maim ILLUSIVE MSO 448 12 July 1952 14 Nov 1953
IMPERVIOUS (NRF) MSO 449 29 Aug 1952 15 July 1954
ships were cancelled (see notes under "Agile" class).
IMPLICIT (NRF) MSO 455 1 Aug 1953 10 Mar 1954
INFLICT (MRF) MSO 456 6 Oct 1953 11 May 1954
Twoships were decommissioned and placed in reserve late in 1970 Adroit and Affray
LUCID MSO 458 14 Nov 1953 4 May 1955
are assigned to Naval Reserve training, manned partially by active and partially by reserve
personnel (see notes under '"Agile"' class) NIMBLE MSO 459 6 Aug 1954 11 May 1955
MSO 461 19 Oct 1954 31 Aug 1955

OBSERVER
PHOTOGRAPHS. Note 40 mm gun in Affray and 20 mm gun visible in Advance PINNACLE MSO 462 3 Jan 1955 21 Oct 1955
MSO 464 6 Feb 1954 11 Aug 1954
PLUCK (NRF)
27 May 1954
PRIME MSO 466 11 Oct 1954
MSO 467 25 June 1954 10 Nov 1954
REAPER
SKILL MSO 471 23 Apr 1955 7 Nov 1955
VITAL MSO 474 12 Aug 1953 9 June 1955

CONQUEST (NRF) MSO 488 20 May 1954 20 July 1955
GALLANT (NRF) MSO 489 4 June 1954 14 Sep 1955
LEADER MSO 490 15 Sep 1954 16 Nov 1955
PLEDGE (NRF) MSO 492 20 July 1955 20 Apr 1956
STURDY MSO 494 28 Jan 1956 23 Oct 1957
SWERVE MSO 495 1 Nov 1955 27 July 1957
VENTURE MSO 496 27 Nov 1956 3 Feb 1958

Dimensions, feet 165 wl; 172 X 36 X 13 6
Guns 1_40 mm AA; 2—50 cal MG (replaced by 2—20 mm AA
in several ships) ; some modernised ships are unarmed
4 diesels (Packard); 2 shafts; controllable pitch propellers;
2 280 bhp =15 5 knots Dash, Detector, Direct and Dominant,
;
have 4 diesels (General Motors); 1 520 bhp (see l\/lodern-

isation notes)
78 (8 officers, 70 men) 86 in NRF ships (3 officers,
enlisted ;
36 enlisted active duty 3 officers, 44 enlisted reserve)

;
AFFRAY (MSO 511) 1969. United States Navy

These ships were built on the basis of mine warfare experience in the Korean War
(1950-1953) they have wooden hulls and non-magnetic equipment. Bold and Bul-
;
wark were built by the Norfolk (Virginia) Naval Shipyard; others by private yards.
Thirty-six ships of this class transferred to NATO navies upon completion.

Initially designated as minesweepers (AM) reclassified as ocean minesweepers (MSO)
;
in Feb 1955. Originally fitted with UQS-1 mine detecting sonar.
Beginning in 1970 a number of these ships were decommissioned and placed in
reserve or assigned to Naval Reserve training see Status notes. ;
ENGINEERING. Diesel engines are fabricated of non-magnetic stainless steel alloy

to help reduce possibility of detonating magnetic mines. Range is 2 400 (niles.at ten
knots.
MODERNISATION. The 62 ocean minesweepers In commission during the mid-1 MJfti

allwere to have been modernised estimated cost and schedule per ship were $5 000 000
;
and ten months in shipyard. However, some of the early modernisations took as long
as 26 months which, coupled with changes in mine countermeasure techniques, l(Ki
to cancellation of programme after 13 ships were modernised: MSO 433, 437, 438,
441 .443, 445, 446, 448, 449, 456, 488, and 490.
The modernisation provided improvements in mine detection, engines, communicationt,

ADVANCE (MSO 510) 1968 United States Navy and habitability: four Waukesha Motor Co diesel engines installed (plus two or thret
UNITED STATES 477
Mine Warfare Ships— continued
AGILE' CLASS
diesel generators for sweep gear), SQQ-14 sonar with mine classification as well as
detection capability provided, twin 20 mm AA in some ships (replacing single 40 mm
because of space requirements for sonar hoist mechanism), habitability improved, and
advanced communications equipment fitted; bridge structure in modernised ships
extended around mast and aft to funnel. Complement in active modernised ships is 6
officers and 70 enlisted men.
Some MSOs have received SQQ-14 sonar but not lull modernisation.
S TArUS- Of t'"i3 s jr,/iving ships of this class, only five were to be In active commission
as of 1 Aug 1 974 Enhance. Fearless. Fidelity, Illusive, and Leader
, On that date four
(WSOs were to have transferred to the Nav/al Fieserve Force Engage. Impervious,
Fjrtify, a.Td hflict. These units bring to 18 the number of "Agile" class f^SOs assigned
to tne Naval Reserve Force (in addition to two MSOs of the "Acme" class) Se /en teen
"Agile" class ships (and two "Acme" class ships) are laid up in reserve.
TRANSFERS. Ships of this class serve in the navies of Belgium, France, Italy. Nether-
lands, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Spain and Uruguay.
DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS Jan 1970)

(since 1
Avenge MSO 423 stricken on 1 Feb 1970 (fire). Sagacity IVISO 469 stricken on
1 Oct 1970 (grounding). Notable f^SO 460, Rival fVlSO 468, Salute MSO 470.
Valor IWSO 472 stricken on 1 Feb 1 971 Vigor IVISO 473 transferred to Spam on 5 Apr
; ENHANCE (MSO 437) no guns 1971, Harbor Boat Building Co
1 972 Conflict fVISO 426, Guide IV1S0 447 stricken on 9 June 1 972 Dynamic MSO
, ;
432; Pivot MSO 463, Persistent MSO 491 to Spam on 1 July 1972; Endurance
MSO 435, Loyalty MSO 457 stncken on 1 July 1972; Energy MSO 436, Firm 11 COASTAL r<1INESWEEPERS (f
MSO 444 transferred to the Philippines on 5 July 1972; Force MSO 445 sunk 24 "BLUEBIRD" CLASS
April 1973 (Fire).

BLUEBIRD MSt 121 11 May 1953 24 July 1953
CORMORANT MSC 122 8 June 1953 14 Aug 1953
PEACOCK MSC 198 19 June 1954 7 Feb 1955
*PHOEBE MSC 199 21 Aug 1954 29 Apr 1955
*SHRIKE MSC 201 21 July 1954 21 Mar 1955
•THRASHER MSC 203 6 Oct 1954 16 Aug 1955
•THRUSH MSC 204 5 Jan 1955 8 Nov 1955
•VIREO MSC 205 30 Apr 1954 7 June 1955
•WARBLER MSC 206 18 June 1954 16 July 1955
•WHIPPOORWILL MSC 207 13 Aug 1954 20 Oct 1955
•WOODPECKER MSC 209 7 Jan 1955 3 Feb 1956
is 320 ligit, 370 full load

Dimensions, feet 1 44 oa « 28 " 8-2
Gjr.s 2—20 mm AA (twin)
Mai.i engines 2 diesals (Packard) 1 200 bhp; 2 shafts = 125 knots (MSC
;
201-209 2 diesels (General N'.olors) 880 bhp; 2 shafts = 12 ;
knots)
Complement 39-40 (4 or 5 officers, 35 enlisted men), 38 in NRF ships
(1 officer, 1 1 enlisted active duty ,4 officers, 22 enlisted reserve)
LEADER (MSO 490) no gun 1972, Harbor Constructed throughout of wood and other materials with the lowest possible magnetic
attraction to attain the greatest possible safety factor when sweeping for magnetic
mines Fitted with UQS-1 sonar. Range is 2 500 miles at ten knots
Only named vessels AMS 121. 122. 190-209 were commissioned into US Navy with
MSC 200 and 202 being transferred to Spain in 1959 (replaced by MSC 298 and 290
in US Navy)
An additional 1Q7 coastal minesweepers of this design were built in US private ship-
yards for NATO and other allied navies (see Transfers).
Bl lebir J decommissioned in 1 971 and Cormorant in 1 970 and placed in res; . 2 The
nine other snns are manned jointly by active and reserve crews and assigned to Naval
Resor.e training/Naval Reser\e Forcp
TRANSFERS. Minesweepers of this class serve in the navies of Belgium, Denmark,

France, Greece, Indonesia. Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan,
Philippines. Portugal. Spain. Taiwan China. Thailand. Tunisia. Turkey, and South Korea.
(See 1 971 -1 972 and previous editions for details of earlier transfers).
DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS (since Jan 1970) 1
Jacana MSC 193. Meadow Lark MSC 196 transferred to Indonesia on 7 Apr 1971 ;
Falcon MSC 90. Limpkin MSC 95 to Indonesia on 24 June 971 Hummingbird

1 1 1 ;
MSC 92 to Indonesia on 2 July 971 Frigate Bird MSC 191 to Indonesia on

1 1 1 ; 1
Aug 1971 Kingbird MSC 194 stricken on

; July 1972 (collision); Parrot MSC 1
197 stricken in Aug 972 Widgeon MSC 208 stricken on 2 July 973 Parrot MSC
1 ; 1 ;
1 97 stricken on 22 Aug 1 973 (employed as training ship for Navy League Sea Cadets m
Washington. DC)
Albatross MSC 289 and Gannet MSC 290 of a modified design were stricken on 1 Apr
EXCEL (MSO 439) no gun 1971, United States Navy 1970.
EXPLOIT (MSO 440) with 40 mm gun 1969. United States Navy PEACOCK (MSC 198) United Stales Navy
478 UNITED STATES
Mine Warfare Ships— continued
BLUEBIRD (MSC 121) 7967, United States Navy
FLEET MINESWEEPERS (MSF): "AUK" AND

"ADMIRABLE" CLASSES
The 29 surviving fleet minesweepers (MSF) of the "Auk" and "Admirable" classes were
stricken by the US Navy on 1 July 1972, See 1972-1973 and previous editions for
names, numbers, and characteristics
hull Subsequently, 21 of these ships were
transferred to Mexico on 1 9 Sep 1 972 and in Feb 1 973, with 10 ships intended for active
service and the remainder for parts canniballsation .
TRANSFERS. Ships of the "Auk" class serve

the navies of South Korea, Mexico,
in
Norway, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan China, and Uruguay; ships of the "Admirable" class
serve in the navies of Burma, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Taiwan China, and South
Bittern MHO 43, a prototype coastal mine hunter built in 1955-1957, has been on loan
to acommercial operator since July 1 966 officially stricken by US Navy on 1 Feb 1 972.
;
MINE COUNTERMEASURES SHIPS (MCS)

The large mine countermeasures ship Ozark MCS
2 (ex-LSV 2, ex-CM 7, ex-AP 107)
stricken in 1974, reportedly for transfer to Turkey.
All other mine countermeasure ships, fleet minelayers (MMF), and fast minelayers
ILLUSIVE (MSO 4488) 7573, US Na^ (MMD) have been stricken or transferred to other navies. See 1973-1 974 and previous
alongside WESTCHESTER COUNTY (LST1167) editions for MCS characteristics and ship lists.
MINE COUNTERMEASURES CRAFT

16 MINESWEEPING BOATS (MSB) 1 INSHORE MINESWEEPER (MSI): "COVE" CLASS
MSB 6 MSB 16 MSB 28 MSB 40 CAPE MSI 2
MSB 7 MSB 17 MSB 29 MSB 41
Main engines 2 GM diesels: 1 shaft; 650 bhp
Displacement, tons 30 light, 39 load except MSB 29, 80 full load
full Complement 21 (3 officers, 18 men)
Dimensions, feet 57 2 » 15-5 »4 except MSB 29, 82 « 19 « 5 5 Guns removed
Guns several MG (Vietnam configuration)
The Cape and a sister ship Cove (MSI 1) were prototype inshore minesweepers author-
Mam engines 2 geared diesels (Packard); 2 shafts; 600 bhp = 12 knots
ised under the Fiscal Year 1 956 new construction programme. Both built at Bethlehem
Complement 6 (enlisted)
Shipyards Co, Bellingham, Washington. Cape laid down on 1 May 1 957, launched on
Wooden-hull minesweepers intended to be carried to theatre of operations by large 5 Apr 1968, and placed in service on 27 Feb 1959.
assault ships, however, they are too large to be easily handled by cranes and assigned The Cape is operated by the Naval Undersea Research Development Center, San
to sweeping harbours. From 1 966 to Sep 1 970 they were used extensively in Vietnam Diego, California; neither in service nor in commission.
for river operations Cove MSI 1 transferred to Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory on 31 July 1970;
Of 49 minesweeping boats of this type built only 1 6 remain in active service all based at technically she remains on the Navy List.
Charleston, South Carolina (See 1971-1972 and previous editions for details of earlier MSI 3-10 were buill in the Netherlands (or the Dutch Navy under US Military Assistance
disposals and additional data) Programme. MSI 11 and MSI 12 buill m Denmark under MAP. MSI 13 and MSI 14
built in United Slates for Iran, MSI 15-19 built m Uniied States for
Turkey
MSB 1-4 were ex-Army minesweepers built in 1946 (since discarded), MSB 5-54
(less MSB
24) were completed in 1952-1956 MSB 24 was not buiU' MSB 29 built
design by John Trumpy & Sons, Annapolis, Maryland in an effort to improve
to en larged
seakeeping ability.
Normally commanded by chief petty officer or petty officer first class
GUNNERY, MSBs serving in South Vietnam were fitted with several machineguns
and removable fibreglass armour. Note machineguns in tub amidships and on bow of
MSB 17; shown below sweeping on the Long Tao river in South Vietnam
••?^
CAPE MSI 2 'i>o* Uiuieil Sidles Navy
SPECIAL MINESWEEPERS (M S S)
â^t The special minesweeper MSS 1 (ex-SS Harry L. Gluckman) was stricken
See 1973-1974 and previous editions for characteristics and photographs.
in 1974.
MINESWEEPING LAUNCHES (M S L)
None of the 36-foot minesweeping launches remain in service. See 1973-1974 and
previous editions for characteristics and photographs.
RIVERINE MINE COUNTERMEASURE CRAFT

None of the riverine minecountermeasure craft developed by the US Navy during the
Vietnam War remain in service they have been transferred to South Vietnam or scrapped,
;
except for a few laid up in reserve. These craft were patrol minesweepers (MSR),
modified ASPB patrol craft river minesweepers (MSM), converted from LCM-6 landing
;
craft; and small drone minesweepers (MSD), See 1972-1973 and previous editions
for characteristics and photographs.
UNITED STATES 479
UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT SHIPS
Underway replenishment (UNREP) ships provide fuel, store ships (AFS), and the fast combat support ships are deployed in the Mediterranean and western Pacific
munitions, provisions, spare parts, and other materiel to (AOE) Carrier- based helicopters are sometimes employ- areas in support of the 6th and 7th Fleets, respectively.
warships in forward areas ed in this role when an aircraft carrier is in the area. Early in 1974 the Secretary of Defense announced plans
Planned UNREP ship force levels provide a wartime for modernisation of the UNREP force, with two ammun-
In addition, most US Navy replenishment ships are fitted capability to support deployed carrier and amphibious ition ships (AE), three combat stores ships (AFS), and
with helicopter platforms to permit helicopters to transfer task groups in up to four or five locations simultaneously. ten fleet oilers (AO) planned for the Fiscal Year 1 975-1 979
supplies by vertical replenishment (VERTREP) Virtually This plan is based on the availability of some storage new construction programmes.
all materiel except fuel oil can be transferred by helicopter, depots on foreign territory, and the use of Military Sealift Most UN REP ships are Navy manned and armed however, ;
reducing, or if fuel oil is not required alleviating, the need Ships to carry fuels, munitions, and stores from the beginning in 1972, an increasing number of these ships
for the replenishment ship and warship to steam in close United States or overseas sources for transfer to UNREP are being operated by the Military Sealift Command
company. Helicopters are carried specifically for this pur- ships in overseas areas. (MSC) with civilian crews. The latter ships are not
pose by the newer ammunition ships (AE), the combat During peacetime some 16 to 18 UNREP ships normally armed and have T- designations.
8 AMMUNITION SHIPS (AE) "Kl LAU E CLASS 5 A UNITION SHrPS AE SURIBACHI CLASS
Name No. Laid down Launched Commissioned Name No Laid dov/n Launched Commissionea
*KILAUEA AE 26 10 Mar 1966 9 Aug 1967 10 Aug 1968 •SURIBACHI AE 21 31 Jan
1955 Nov 1955
2 17 Nov 1956
•BUTTE AE 27 21 July 1966 9 Aug 1967 29 Nov 1968 •MAUNA KEA AE 22 16 May 1955 3 May 1956 30 Mar 1957
*SANTA BARBARA AE 28 20 Dec 1966 23 Jan 1968 11 July 1970 •NITRO A^ 23 20 May 1957 25 June 1958 1 May 1959
*MOUNTHOOD AE 29 8 May 1967 17 July 1968 1 May 1971 •PYRO AE 24 21 Oct 1957 5 Nov 1958 24 July 1959
•FLINT AE 32 4 Aug 1969 9 Nov 1970 20 Nov 1971 'HALEAKALA AE 25 10 Mar 1958 17 Feb 1959 3 Nov 1959
•SHASTA AE 33 10 Nov 1969 3 Apr 1971 26 Feb 1972
"MOUNT BAKER AE 34 10 May 1970 23 Oct 1971 22 July 1972 Displacement, tor 7 470 light 1 000 standard 1 7 500 f
, ,
*lKISKA AE 35 4 Aug 1971 11 Mar 1972 16 Dec 1972 Dimensions, feet 512 oa X 72 29 ->
Guns 4—3 inch [76 mm) 50 cal AA (twin)

Main engines Geared turbines (Bethlehem), 16 000
Dimensions, feet 564 oa » 81 < 25 7 knots
Guns 8—3 inch {76 mm) 50 cal AA (twin)
Helicopters 2 UH-46 Sea Knight cargo helicopters normally assignea
Main engines Geared turbines (General Electric) 22 000 shp, 1 shaft = 20
;
knots Ammunition ships designed specifically for underway replenishment All built by
Boilers 3 (Foster Wheeler) Bethlehem Steel Corp, Sparrows Point Maryland. A sixth ship of this class to have
Complement 401 (28 officers, 373 enlisted men) been built under the FY 1959 programme was cancelled
All ships modernised m 19605, being fitted with high-speed transfer equipment three
Ammunition ships of an advanced design. Fitted for rapid transfer of missiles and holds configured for stowage of missiles up to and including the 33-foot Talos. and
helicopter platform fitted aft (two after twin 3 inch gun mounts removed)
other munitions to ships alongside or with helicopters in vertical replenishment opera-
tions (VERTREP). Helicopter platform and hangar aft. AE 26 and 27 authorised in Arrangements of twin 3 inch gun mounts differ, some ships have them in tandem and
Fiscal Year 1965 new construction programme, AE 28 and 29 in FY 1966, AE 32 and
and others side-by side
33 in FY 1 967, and AE 34 and 35 in FY 1 968. AE 26 and 27 built by Genera! Dynamics
Corp, Quincy, Massachusetts; AE 28 and 29 Bethlehem Steel Corp, Sparrows Point, NOMENCLATURE Ammunition ships a named for volcanoes and explosive
Maryland; and AE 32-35 by Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp, Pascagoula, Mississippi. (eg Naio for nitroglycerine and P\/ro for
The 3 inch guns are arranged in twin closed mounts forward and twin open mounts aft
atop superstructure, between funnel and after booms.

All of these ships are active.
EUTTE (AE 27) W72. Giorgio Ana 1968 United Stales Na^
FLINT (AE 32) 1971. Ingalls Shipbuid pq

480 UNITED STATES
Underway Replenishment Ships— continued
2 AMMUNITION SHIPS (AE): "WRANGELL' 5 STORE SHIPS (A F) : R2-S-BV1 TYPE
WRANGELL Midnight)
lex- AE 12 14 Apr 1944 28 May 1944
FIREDRAKE {ex-Wmged Racer) AE 14 12 May 1944 27 Dec 1944
Displacement, tons 6 350 light; 15 295 full load Name No. Launched Commissioned
Dimensions, teet 435 wl; 459-2 oa « 63 « 28 2 ZELIMA (ex-Go/den Rocket) AF 49 2 Mar 1945 27 July 1946
Guns 2 ot 4—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (single) ARCTURUS {exGolden Eagle) AF 52 15 Mar 1942 18 Nov 1961
Main engines Geared turbine (General Electric) , 6 000 shp; 1 shaft = 16-4 PICTOR (ex-Great Republic) AF 54 4 June 1942 13 Sep 1950
knots ALUDRA (ex- Matchless) AF 55 14 Oct 1944 7 July 1952
Boilers 2 (Babcock & Wilcox or Combustion Engineering) PROCYON (ex-Flying Scud) AF 61 1 July 1942 24 Nov 1961
C2 type cargo ships built by North Carolina Shipbuilding Co, Wilmington, NC. Officially Displacement, tons 6 914 light 1 5 500 full load
;
the "Mount Hood" class, the Mount Hood Ai 1 1 of this type being sunk in World War II. Dimensions, feet 459 2 oa ^ 63 « 28
One 5 inch gun and four 40 mm AA guns removed; the Firedrake has a helicopter Guns 8—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (twin) \nAludra; most of others
platform installed aft in place of two after 3 inch guns. Both ships are in reserve. are unarmed
Mam engines Geared turbine; 6 000 shp; 1 shaft = 16 knots
DISPOSALS Boilers 2
Diamond Head AE 19 stricken on 1 Mar 1973; Paricutin AE 18 stricken on 1 June
1 973 Great Sitkin AE 7 stricken
; 1 on 2 July 1 973 Vesuvius AE 1 5, Mount Katmai
;
AE 16 stricken on 14 Aug 1973. All built by Moore Dry Dock Co, Oakland, California. R2-S-BV1 type refrigerated
cargo ships; similar to C2-S-B1 design but tiuilt as "reefers".
Arcturus is formerly USNS Golden Eagle, transferred from Military Sea Transportation
Service to active Navy; renamed on 13 Sep 1961 and commissioned as USS on 18
Nov 1961 after modification for underway replenishment at the New York Naval Ship-
yard. These ships have been fitted with helicopter platforms
All have been decommissioned and are in Navy or Maritime Administration reserve
fleets; last active ship was Arcturus. decommissioned in 1973,
NOMENCLATURE Store ships are named for stars and constellations.
DISPOSALS
Sirius AF 60s ricken in 1 965, Bellatrix AF 62 : ricken on 1 Oct 1 968, Alstede AF
stricken on 31 Oct 1969.
PflOCYON (AF 61) 7970. United States Navy
0^
FIREORAKE (AE 14) 7969, United States Navy
1 AMMUNITION SHIP (AE) LASSEN" CLASS

lAUNA LOA
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
Guns
AE 8
5 220 light, 14 225 full load

435 wl, 459 oa X 63 " 26 5
2—3 inch {76 mm) 50 cal AA
4 Apr 1943
(single)
27 Oct 1943
ri M/ mkîlKtm^^
Mam engines Diesel (Nordberg), 6 000 bhp, 1 shaft = 15 3 knots
Complement 281
Built by the Tampa Shipbuilding Co, Tampa, Florida Modified C2 type, converted by
Navy Original armament was one 5 inch gun, four 3 inch guns, and four 40 mm AA
AA guns Mauna Loa transferred to Maritime Administration reserve in 1960, re-
acquired and returned to the Navy in Sep 1961 and recommissioned on 27 Nov 1961 ,
ALUDRA (AF 55) 7567, United States Navy
fitted with helicopter platform aft Decommissioned and placed in reserve in 1970
DISPOSALS
Akutan AE 13 stricken in 1961, Lassen AE 3 stricken on 1 July 1961, Mount Baker
AE 4 stricken on 2 Dec 1969, Shasta AE 6 stricken on 1 July 1969, Rainier AE 5
stricken on 7 Aug 1970, Mazama AE 9 stricken on 1 Sep 1970.
"Sangay" class: Sangay, AE 10, stricken in 1961 and Formalhaut, AE 20 ex-AK 22
transferred to Maritime Administration in Sep 1962.
Converted AKA type; Virgo AE 30 ex-AKA 20, ex-AK 69, stricken on 18 Feb 1971 ;
Chara AE 31 ex-AKA 58 stricken on 10 Mat 1972.
ARCTURUS (AF j52) United Slates Navy
2 STORE SHIPS (A F) : R3-S-4A TYPE

RIGEL AF 58 15 Mar 1955 2 Sep 1955
VEGA AF 59 26 Apr 1955 10 Nov 1955

Dimensions, feet 475 wl; 502 oa x 72 k 29 max
Main engines Geared turbine (General Electric) 16 000 shp; ; 1 shaft = 20
knots
Built by Ingalls Shipbuilding Co, Pascagoula. R3-S-4A type. Helicopter platform
7965 United Siaie^ Na fitted (two after twin 3 inch mounts removed). Both of these ships are active.
MAUNA LOA (AE 8
UNITED STATES 481
1 STORE SHIP (AF): C2-S-E1 TYPE
Name No. Commissioned

HYADE8 (ox- Iberville) AF 28 30 Sep 1943
Displacement, tons 6 313 light, 15 300 full load

Dimensions, feet 468 66 oa « 63 - 28
Guns 2—3 mch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (single)
Main engines Geared turbine (General Electric) ; 6 000 shp:
knots
Boilers 2 (Baboock & Wilcox)
Complement 252
Built by Gulf Shipbuilding Co, Chickensaw, Alabama Original armament included one
5 inchgun Helicopter deck fitted aft in place of two single 3 inch guns during 1 962
Decommissioned and placed in reserve in 1969
DISPOSALS
9h8 United States Nav Graffias AF 29 stricken on 19 Dec 1969
RIGEL (AF 581 '
1 STORE SHIP (AF): "VICTORY" TYPE

No Launched Commissioned
AF 56 10June1944 20 Jan 1954

455-2 x 62 x 28 5
Dimensions, feet
^?^^
Main engines Geared turbine (Westinghouse) 8 500 shp
; ; 1 shaft = 1 8 knots
Complement 225
Built by Oregon Shipbuilding Co, Portland, Oregon. Originally VC2-S-AP3 'Victory"

type. Acquired by the Navy on 1 May 1 952 and converted to underway replenishment HYAOES (AF Ing Auguili Nam
ship at New York Naval Shipyard
Two after twin 3 inch gun mounts removed and helicopter platform fitted
7 COMBAT STORE SHIPS (AFS)
The Denebola was to be assigned to the Military Sealift Command late in 1974 and
operated by a civilian crew (redesignated T-AF and disarmed). Name No Laid do^n Launched Commis lOned
•MARS AFS 1 5 May 1962 15 June 963 1 21 Dec 1963
DISPOSALS •SYLVANIA AFS 2 18 Aug 1962 15 Aug 1963 11 July1Q64
Regulus AF 57 driven aground and wrecked by a typhoon in Hong Kong harbour on • NIAGARA FALLS AFS 3 22 May 1965 26 Mar 1966 29 Apr 1967
18 Aug 1971 subsequently scrapped.
; • WHITE PLAINS AFS 4 2 Oci 1965 23 July 1966 23 Nov 1968
• CONCORD AFS 5 26 Ma. 1966 17 Dec 1966 27 Nov 1968
•SAN DIEGO AFS 6 11 Mar 1365 13 Apr 1968 24 May 1969
•SAN JOSE AFS 7 8 Mar 1969 13 Dec 1969 23 Oct 1970
Displacement, tons 16 500 oad

full
Dimensions, feet 581 oa 79 « 24

'
Guns 8-3 50 cal AA (twin)

in,
Helicopters 2 UH-46 Sea Knight helicopters norm 3lly assi gned

Mam engines Steam turbi nes: 22 000 shp 1 shaft = 20 k nots
Boilers 3 (Babcock & Wilcox) (one spare)
Complement 430 (30 off cers. 400 enlisted men)
All buili by National Steel & Shipbuilding San Diego California Of a-nevv design
with a completely new replenishment at sea system M fiames replace conventional
king posts and booms, which are equipped with automatic tensioning devices to
maintain transfer lines taut between the ship and the warships being replenished
despite rolling and yawing Computers provide up-IO-ihe- mmute data on slock
status with data displayed by closed-circuit television. Five holds (one refrigerated).
Cargo capacity 2 625 tons dry stores and 1 300 tons refrigerated stores (varies with
specific loadings).
Automatic propulsion system with full controls on bridge. SPS-40 radar fitted in
Mars and Sylvania. later ships have smaller radar; some ships have TACAN (tactical
aircraftnavigation radar).
Mars authorised in Fiscal Year 1961 shipbuilding programme SyNania in FY 1962
Niagara Falls in FY 1 964, While Plains and Concord m FY 965 San Diego m FY 966
1 1
San Jose in FY 1967
DENEBOLA (AF 56) 797/, United States Navy NOMENCLATURE Combat slore ships £r? named lor rican cities
=-«!
SYLVANIA (AFS 2) 7572, Giorgio Arra

482 UNITED STATES
"MARS' Class :ontinued
":.'.- - -.-e 3^ If of Tonkm as the aircraft

e; ':- ;::•:;;" !o lake on stores during
; "t £-:'f =- : 5 Two-door hangar, capable
•
:3;: "e :c--.ers. A large TACAN 'bee
light helicopter flights.
'^^^tJa^ PONCHATOULA (AO 148) 7570, United States Navy
TRUCKEE /AO 1471 1972. Giorgio Arra
5 OILERS A ; "JUMBO S E D" T3-S2 -A3 TYPE

MISPILLION T-AO 105 1 Aug 1 945 29 Dec 1945
NAVASOTA AO 106 30 Aug 1945 27 Feb 1946
PASSUMPSIC AO 107 31 Oct 1945 1 Apr 1946
PAWCATUCK AO 108 19 Feb 1945 10 May 1946
WACCAMAW AO 109 30 Mar 1946 25 June 1946
Z.ip.ace^T-em, tons 11 ODD liqht: 34 750 full 'oad

Dimensions, feet 546 =2 - 75 ' 35-5
*iliAGARA FALLS (AFS 3) 7570, Unjtsd States Navy Guns 4—3 inch (75 mm) 50 cal AA (single)
Wain enqines Geared turbines fWestinghouse) 13 500 shp: 2 shafts = 16
:
knots
STORES ISSUE SHIPS (AKS) Boilers 4 {Babcock & Wilcox)
CompilEmeni 290 (15 off5cers, 274 men)
The last AtCS oti"; \ = ,: -=: :-jAltair-' S ;i ex-AK257) stricken onUunsI
See 1S73-1974 =- : r-e. :.= e-t-cn for ch£racier:si:c=. All builtby Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co Chester. Pennsylvania Onginally T3-S2-
,A-3 oilers; converted during mid-1960s under "jumbo" programme. Enlarged
1 OILER [AO):NEW DESIGN midsections added to increase cargo capacity to approximately 1 50 000 barrels.
platform fined forward these ships are
Helicopter All of active.
AO' IBS Proposed Fiscal Year 1975 Drogramme The Mispillion was assigned to The Military Sealift Command in 1974 and provided
Nine oiJara AO Planned with a civilian crew (guns removed) :the Waccaroawwas to be assigned to MSC early
in 1975.
tons 27 500 full load Note two funnels on Navasota.
~t 586-5 D3 88 33-5
>: ><
Geared turbines: 2 shafts = 20 knots
A nsw class of * f-
construcBon prog-
S OILERS AC: hi E S H
Commrssioned
•NEOSHO 24 Sep 1 954
MISSISSINEWA 18 Jan -955
HASSAYAMPA 19 Ap- -95:
•KAWISHIWI
'T R U C K E E 23 No-, -555
PONCHATOULA AO 148 S July 1955 12 Jan 1956
' •
600 light; 38 000 to 40 ODD full load 7970, United States Navy
6-^: w' 555 oa «86 " 35
: :• ;— 3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (twin) 3 OILERS A 0,1: "JUMBOiSED' T3-S2-A1 TYPE
; = = -r; -..rbmes (General Electric).: 28 DOG shp; 2 shafts = 20 .V=r^= .Vo Launched Commissioned
ASHTABULA AO 51 22 May 1943 1 Aug 1 943
2 (Bsbcock & Wilcox) CALOOSAHATCHEE AO 98 2June1945 10 Oct 1945
approx 3B0 (30 officers and 330 enlisted men Including staff CANISTEO AO 99 6 July 1945 3 Dec 19-5

'•f.-;-.- :. :. re-- e-em Steel Co, Quincy, Massachusetts, others by New York Dimensions, feet 644 oa X 75 « 31 5
;-::. :-; !::
::-;:•-:;£: :
I = --rn. New Jersey. These are the largest "straight" oilers (AO)
Cargo capacity is approximately 180 000 barrels of liquid
Guns 4 —3
inch {76 mm) 50 cal AA (single)
"e '-a.. Main engines Geared turbines 1 3 500 shp:2 shafts = : 1 i

Zz'i i~ = ~ i- li -•'lO 5 inch DP guns and 123 inch AA guns former removed in ;
Complement 300 (13 officers and 287 enlisted men)

-
f t r "..:-..-; -
:
-
5 jn mounts removed from Neosho. Mississinews. and Truckee
a-z "e ::r:r- ; =-; — insJalled. Those ships also have additional superstructure
All built by Bethlehem Steel Co. Sparrows Point. Maryland. Originally T3-S2-A1
installedforward of after 'Island" structure All fitted to carry a service force commander
oilers; convened during mid-1960s under "jumbo" programme Enlarged midsections
and staff (12 UfScen,}. AB of these ships are active.
added to increase cargo capacity to approximately 143 000 barrels plus 175 tons of
HOMENCIATURE. (Nteis are named after American ; with Indian names. munitions and 100 tons refrigerated stores. No helicopter platform fitted.
UNITED STATES 483
2 OILERS (AO): T2-A TYPE

KENNEBEC (ex-Corsicana) AO 36 19 Apr 1941 4 Feb 1942
TAPPAHANNOCK (ex-Jorkay) AO 43 18 Apr 1942 22 June 1942
Dimensions, teet 501-4 oa 68 « 30 75
«
Guns 2 or 4—3 mm) 50 cal AA (single)

inch (76
Main engines Geared turbine (Westinghouse) 12 000 shp = 16-7 knots
;
Boilers 2 (Foster Wheeler in Kennebec, Babcock & Wilcox in Tap-

pahannock)
Fleet oilers of World War II construction but smaller and less capable than the con-
temporary T-3 series. Tappahannock built by Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co.
Chester, Pennsylvania; Kennebec by Bethlehem Steel Co, Sparrows Pomt, Maryland.
Cargo capacity approximately 130 000 barrels
Original armament for this class was one 5 inch DP gun, four 3 inch AA guns, and with
40 mm AA guns; subsequently reduced as above.
The Tappahannock is in Navy reserve; Kennebec is in Maritime Administration reserve
fleet but remains on the Navy List.

Neches AO 47 stricken on Oct 1970, Mattaponi AO 41 stri. 15 Oct 1970,
Chukawan AO 100 stricken in July 1972, Kankakee AO 39 sti 1 June 1973.
ASHTABULA (AO 51) 1970. United States Nav 1
KENNEBEC (AO 36) 1965. United States Navy MARIAS (T-AO 57)— see following page 7965. United States Nav
MISPILLION (AO 105)

1970, United States Navy, PH2 Brian L. Chandler
484 UNITED STATES
7 OILERS (AO): T3-S-2A1 TYPE 4 FAST COMBAT SUPPORT SHIPS (AOE)
SACRAMENTO' CLASS
SABINE
{ex-Esso A/bany) AO 25 27 Apr 1940 25 Sep 1940 Nai No Laid do\nii Launched Comrrhssioned
*GUADALUPE {ex-Esso Raleigh) AO' 32 26 Jan 1940 5 June 1941 • SACRAMENTO AOE 1 30 June 1961 14 Sep 1963 14 Mar 1964
CHIKASKIA AO 54 2 Oct 1943 10 Nov 1943 ' CAMDEN AOE 2 17 Feb 1964 29 May 1965 1 Apr 1967
AUCILLA (ex-Escanaba) AO 56 20 Nov 1943 22 Dec 1943 > SEATTLE AOE 3 1 Oct 1965 2 Mar 1968 5 Apr 1969
'MARIAS T-AO 57 21 Dec 1943 12 Feb 1944 DETROIT AOE 4 29 Nov 1966 21 June 1969 28 Mar 1970
•TALUGA T-AO 62 10 July 1944 25 Aug 1944
*TOLOVANA AO 64 6 Jan 1945 24 Feb 1945 Displacement, tons 19 200 light: 53 600 full load
Dimensions, feet 793 oa « 107 « 39 3
Displacement, ions 25 525 full load
Helicopters 2 UH-46 Sea Knight helicopters normally assigned
Main engines Geared turbines (General Electric); 100 000 shp; 2 shafts =
Dimensions, feet 553 oa X75 X 31 5
26 knots
Guns 4—3 incfi (76 mm 50 cal AA (single) in most ships; a few Boilers 4 (Combustion Engineering)
ships retain 5 inch guns of original armament (see notes) ;
guns removed from T-AO ships
Main engines Geared turbines, 13 500 shp: 2 shafts = 18 knots
These ships operate primarily with fast carrier task forces to provide rapid replenishment
Boilers 4 (Foster/Wheeler)
at sea of petroleum, munitions, provisions, and fleet freight. Fitted with helicopter
platform, internal arrangements, and large hangar for vertical replenishment operations
(VERTREP), Cargo capacity 177 000 barrels plus 2 150 tons munitions, 500 tons
Several ships of this type have been enlarged through the "jumbo" process and are dry stores, 250 tons refrigerated stores (varies with specific loadings).
listed separately on a previous page. The Marias and Ta/uga have been transferred Built by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard except Camden by New York Shipbuilding
to the Military Sealift Command for operation and have civilian crews; the two other Corp, Camden, New Jersey. Sacramento authorised in Fiscal Year 1951 new con-
ships of this type in active service are Navy manned- All provide underway replenish- structionprogramme Camden in FY 1 963, Seattle in FY 1 965, and Detroit in FY 1 966.
;
ment of Navy ships and are not point-to-point "tankers" (AO). Three ships of this Construction of AOE 5 in FY 1 968 was deferred and then cancelled in November 1 969,
type are in reserve. No additional ships of this type are planned because of high cost, the availability
AllbuilT by Bethlehem Steel Co, Sparrows Point. Maryland, except Guadalupe by
of new-construction ammunition ships, and the great success of the smaller "Wichita"
Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co, Virginia Original armament varied from
class replenishment oilers. Approximate cost of the Camden was S70 000 000.
one to four 5 inch DP guns, up to four 3 inch AA guns, and eight 40 mm AA guns
ENGINEERING. Sacramento and Camden have machinery intended for the cancelled
Cargo capacity approximately 145 000 barrels
battleship Kentucky (BB 66).
DISPOSALS (since Jan 1970)
1
Elokomin AO 55 stricken on 7 Mar 970 Chemung AO 30 stncken on 8 Sep 970

1 1 ; 1 1 ; PHOTOGRAPHS. These ships can be distinguished from the smaller "Wichita" class
Platte AO 24 stricken ort 25 Sep 1970; Allagash AO 97 stricken on June 1973; 1 replenishment oilers by their larger superstructures and funnel, helicopter deck at higher
Nantahala AO 60 stricken on July 1973; Cacapon AO 52, Manatee AO 58,
1 level, and hangar structure aft of funnel.
Chipola AO 63 stricken on 14 Aug 1973; Caliente AO 53 stricken on Dec 1973; 1
Severn AO 61 stricken on July 1974.

1 NOMENCLATURE. Fast combat support ships are named for American cities.
DETROIT (AOE 4) 1972, United States Navy, Joseph Andrews
TALUGA (T-AO 62)— Navy manned and armed 7970, United States Navy
UNITED STATES 485
SEATTLE (AOE 3) 7972. Giorgio Arra
GASOLINE TANKERS (AOG): --PATAPSCO" CLASS 7 REPLENISHMENT OILERS (A O R) :

'
W I CH I TA" CLASS
Commissioned Name No. Laid down Launched Commissioned
WICHITA AOR 1 18 June 1966 18 Mar 1968 7 June 1969
'CHEWAUCAN AOG 50 22 July 1944 19 Keb 1945 MILWAUKEE AOR 2 29 Nov 1966 17 Jan 1969 1 Nov 1969
'NESPELEN AOG 55 10 Apr 1945 9 Aug 1945 KANSAS CITY AOR 3 20 Apr 1968 28 June1969 6 June 1970
'NOXUBEE AOG 56 3 Apr 1945 19 Oct 1945 SAVANNAH AOR 4 22 Jan 1969 25 Apr 1970 5 Dec 1970
WABASH AOR 5 21 Jan 1970 6 Feb 1971 20 Nov 1971
KALAMAZOO AOR 6 28 Oct 1970 11 Nov 1972 11 Aug 1973
ROANOKE* AOR 7 19 Jan 1974 late 1974 1975
Dimensions, feet 292 wl; 310-8 oa x 48-5 " 15-7 Displacemenl, tor s 381 00 full load
Guns 2 or 3—3 Inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (single) Dimensions, feet 659 oa 96 • 33 3
Main engmes Diesel-electric, 3 100 bhp, 2 shafts = 14 kinot 5 Guns 4-3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (twin)
Complement 81 (6 officers, 75 enlisted men) Mam engines Gear ed turbines; 32 000 shp, 2 shafts = 20 knots (1 8 knots
on 2 boilers)
Complement 345 (20 325 enlisted men)
officers,
Missile launchers 1 NATO Sea Sparrow multiple launcher
Navy designed small fuel ships originally intended to carry diesel and aviation fuels.
All builtby Cargill Inc, Savage, Minnesota. Cargo capacity 17 775 barrels. Noxubee These ships provide rapid replenishment at sea of petroleum and munitions with a
reacquired from the Maritime Administration and recommissioned in 1 966. Only tl.ree limited capacity for provisionand fleet freight. Fitted with helicopter platform and
ships survive on the Navy List; several AOGs are in foreign service. All three ships arrangement for vertical replenishment operations (VERTREP), but no hangar
internal
listed above are active. Cargo capacity 175 000 barrels plus 600 tons munitions, 425 tons dry stores, 150
tons refrigerated stores
All built by General Dynamics Corp, Quincy Massachusetts except AOR 7 by Nauonal
PHOTOGRAPHS. The Chewaucan is shown entering Malta. Note big tanker Steel and Shipbuilding Co. San Diego, California Wichtna and IVIilwaukee authorised
figuration; single 3 inch gun mounts forward and in Fiscal Year 1 965 new construction programme Kansas City and Savannah in FY 966 1
aft.
Wabash and Kalamazoo m FY 1967, and AOR 7 in FY 1972 Approximate cost of
l\Ailwaul<ee was 527 700 000.
NOMENCLATURE Replenishment oilers are named after American cities The

DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS (since 1 Jan 1970) port city of Savannah, Georgia, also is honoured by the worlds first nuclear-propelled
Namakagon AOG 53 transferred to Taiwan China on 29 June 1 971 Elkhorn AOG 7 ;
merchant ship, the NS Savannah, which is now laid up out of service at 'that city.
transferred to Taiwan China on 1 July 1972; Genesee AOG 8 transferred to Chile
on 1 July 1 972 Tombigbee AOG 1 1 transferred to Greece on 7 July 1 972 Patapsco
; ;
AOG 1, Kishwaukee AOG 9 stricken in May 1974.
KALAMAZOO (ADR 6)
1973. United Stales Navy
486 UNITED STATES
FLEET SUPPORT SHIPS

Fleet support ships provide primarily maintenance and for US c\\ sndants I Pacific. Early in 1 974 the Secretary of Defense announced
related towing and salvage services at advanced bases teas. plans for modernisation of the support ship forces, with
and at ports in the United States. These ships normally Most support ships operate from bases in the United
fleet five destroyer tenders (AD), two submarine tenders (AS),
do not provide fuel, munitions, or other supplies except States. The five Polaris/Poseidon submarine tenders and ten fleet tugs (ATF) planned for the Fiscal Year
when ships are alongside for maintenance. Two notable (AS) are based at Holy Loch, Scotland; Rota, Spain; 1975-1979 new construction programmes.
exceptions are the self-propelled barrack ships (APB), Charleston, South Carolina; and Apra harbour, Guam, Fleet support ships are mainly Navy manned and armed;
that serve as semi-autonomous advanced bases for small with one ship generally in transit or overhaul. In addition, however, an increasing number are being operated by
landing craft or riverine craft in advanced areas, and two support ships (AD/AR/AS type) generally are forward the Military Sealift Command (MSC) with civilian crews.
the dependant support ship (see hospital ship, AH) which deployed in the Mediterranean and two in the western The latter ships are not armed and have T- designations.
1 DESTROYER TENDERS (AD) 5 DESTROYER TENDERS (AD):

"GOMPERS" CLASS "KLONDIKE" CLASS
Name No Laid down Launched Commissioned Name No. Launched Commissioned
SAMUEL GOMPERS AD 37 9 July 1964 14 May 1966 1July 1967
PUGET SOUND AD 38 15 Feb 1966 16 Sep 1966 27 Apr 1968 EVERGLADES AD 24 28 Jan 1945 25 May 1951
'SHENANDOAH AD 26 29 Mar 1945 13 Aug 1945
No. Commissioned YELLOWSTONE AD 27 12 Apr 1945 15 Jan 1946
AD 40 1973 programme
Fiscal Year ISLEROYAL AD 29 19 Sep 1945 9 June 1962
AD 41 Proposed FY 1975 programme 1978 •BRYCE CANYON AD 36 7 Mar 1946 15 Sep 1950
AD 42 Planned FY 1976 programme 1979
Displacement, tons 8 1 65 standard ; 1 6 635 to 1 6 900 full load
Dimensinn<; fppt
Dimensions, feet wl AQ9 na x RQ.c;
465wl;492oax
4fiR 69-5 vx o*?.*?
27-2
1—5 inch (727 mm) 38 cal DP; removed from some shi|
Displacement, tons 22 260 full load including Shenandoah
Dimensions, feet 643 oa X 85 X 225 Main engines Geared turbines; 8 500 shp 1 shaft = 18-4 knots
Guns 1—5 inch (727 mm) 38 cal DP in Samuel Gompers and Boilers 2 (Foster-Wheeler or Babcock & Wilcox)
Puget Sound Complement 778 to 918
Missile launchers 1 NATO Sea Sparrow system planned for AD 40 and later ships
Main engines Geared turbines (De Laval) 20 000 shp; 1 shaft = 20 knots
; These ships are C-3 design completed as destroyer tenders. Officially
of modified
Boilers 2 (Combustion Engineering) considered two classes (see below). Arcadia, Shenandoah Yellowstone built by
Complement 1 806 (135 officers, 1 671 enlisted men) Todd Shipyards, Los Angeles, Calif Bryce Canyon by Charleston Navy Yard Everglades
; ;
by Los Angeles SB & DD Co; and Isle Royal by Todd Pacific Shipyards, Seattle,
These are the first US destroyer tenders of post-World War II design capable of providing
;
Wash. Isle Royal first commissioned on 26 Mar 1946 and placed in reserve before
repair and supply services to new destroyer-type ships which have advanced missile, being completely outfitted; recommissioned for service on 9 June 1962 and com-
anti-submarine, and electronic systems The tenders also have facilities for servicing menced operations in January 1963.
nuclear power plants. Services can be provided simultaneously to six guided-missile Originally 14 ships of two similar designs, the "Klondike" class of AD 22-25 and
destroyers moored alongside. Basic hull design similar to "L, Y, Spear" and "Simon "Shenandoah" class of AD 26-33, 35, and 36. Great Lakes (AD 30), New England
Lake" submarine tenders Provided with helicopter platform and hangar; two 7 000- (AD 32). Canopus (AD 33, ex-AS 27), Arrow Head (AD 35, ex-AV 19) cancelled
pound capacity cranes before completion; Klondike (AD 22) reclassified AR 22; Grand Canyon (AD 28)
Samuel Gompers authorised in Fiscal Year 1964 new construction programme and reclassified AR 28. Also see Disposals and Transfers.
PugetSoundin FY 965 programme
1 Both ships built by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard,
Three ships remain In active service; others in Yellowstone was scheduled to
Bremerton, Washington
be decommissioned early in 1975.
AD 39 of FY 969 programme cancelled prior to start of construction to provide funds
1
for overruns in other new ship programmes. AD 40 authorised in FY 1973 new con- ARMAMENT. Original —
armament for "Klondike" class was 1 5 In gun, 4—3 in guns,
struction programme. AD 41 requested in FY 1975 programme with four additional and 4—40 mm guns; for "Shenandoah" class was 2—5 In guns and 8 40 mm guns. —
ships planned (AD 41 and later ships of a slightly modified design) ; estimated cost of
AD 41 is $116 700 000. MODERNISATION modernised under ihe FRAM II
progiamn-.e lo servic Ih ASROC, improved electronics

NOMENCLATURE DeslrOye led lor geographic ar helicopters etc
Samuel Gompers was an Ar
Tidewater AD 31 transferred to Indonesia in Jan 1971 for use as tender to off-shore
oil operations (Navy manned); Frontier AD 25 stricken on 1 Dec 1972, Arcadia
AD 24 stricken on 1 July 1973
PUGET SOUND (AD 38) 1972. United States Navy

UNITED STATES 487
Fleet Support Ships—continued
5 DESTROYER TENDERS (AD;: "DIXIE" CLASS

Name Launched Commissioned
DIXIE AD 14 27 May 1939 25 Apr 1940
PRAIRIE AD 15 9 Dec 1939 5 Aug 1940
PIEDMONT 7 Dec 1942 5 Jan 1944
SIERRA AD 18 23 Feb 1943 20 Mar 1944
YOSEMITE AD 19 16 May 1943 25 May 1944

Dimensions, feel 520 wl: 530-5 oa " 73 3 " 25 5
Guns 1 or 2—5 inch {127 mm) 38 cal DP
Main engines Geared turbines; 11 000 shp, 2 shafts = 19 6 knots
Boilers 4 (Babcock & Wilcox "A")
Complement 1 076 to 1 698 (total accommodation)
Dixie and Piaiiie built by New York Shipbuilding Corp, Camden. Ne\ Jersey
by Tampa Shipbuilding Co. Florida All five ships are active The
guns and the eight 40 mm AA guns were removed
All five ships are active, amongst the oldest ships remaining in serv
Navy.
MODERNISATION these ships have beer
All of modernised under the FRAM II
SHENANDOAH (AD 26) 7973, US Navy. PH2 G. T. Leidy programme to service destroyers fitted with ASROC mproved electronics helicopters
etc Two or three 5 inch guns and eight 40 gL mm s removed during modeimsaiion
ISLE RQVAL (AD 29) 7970 United States Navy
1 DESTROYER TENDER (AD); CASCADE TYPE YOSEMITE (AD 19) 7968. United Stares Navy

CASCADE AD 16 7 June 1942 12 Mar 1943
Displacement, tons 9 800 standard ; 1 6 600 fuH- load

Dimensions, feet 492 oa » 69-5 » 27-2
Main engines Turbines General Electric; 8 500 shp 1 shaft = 18-4 knots
Boilers 2 (Foster-Wheeler)
Complement 857
Built by Western Pipe & Steel Co, San Francisco, C3-S1-N2 type. Modernised to
service FRAM destroyers.
The Cascade was scheduled to be decommissioned early in 1975.
1 DEGAUSSING SHIP (ADG): Ex-MINESWEEPER

Name No Launched Commissioni
SURFBIRD ADG 383 (ex MSF 383) 31 Aug 1944 25 Nov 19^:
Displacement, tor 890 standard; 1 250 full load

Dimensions, feet 215 wl; 221 2 oa « 32 2 « 10 8
Guns removed
Main engines Diesel electric; 3 532 bhp; 2 shafts = 18 knots
Complement 70
Built Laid down on 1 5 Feb 1 944.

by American Shipbuilding Co, Lorain. Ohio. Former
CASCADE (AD 16) 7977, United States Navy ^leet Minesweeper of the steel-hulled type, MSF (ex-AM), reclassified as ADG on
18 May 1957. Decommissioned on 18 Dec 1970 and placed in reserve.
PIEDMONT (AD 17) 7 970. United Stales Navy SURFBIRD (ADG 383) United States Navy
488 UNITED STATES
3 DEGAUSSING SHIPS (A D G) : Ei-PCE DEPENDENT SUPPORT SHIP (AH) : "HAVEN " CLASS
Name No. Launched
LODESTONE (ex-Pcf 876) ADG 8 30 Sep 1943 Name
MAGNET {ex-PC£ 879) ADG 9 1 Sep 1943 •SANCTUARY
DEPERM (ax-PC£ 883) ADG 10
( -Marine Owl) AH 17 15 Aug 1944 20 June 1945
14 Jan 1944
Dimensions, feet 496 wl; 529 oa « 71-5 x 24
Dimensions, feet 184-5 oa x 33 x 9 5
Main engines Geared turbines (General Electric) 9 000 shp; shaft = 18-33
Guns removed ; 1
Main engines Diesels (General Motors) 1 80C ; bhp except 2 000 bfip in
Complement 530 (70 officers, 460 enlisted)
Deperm; 2 shafts = 15-7 knots
Patrol Vessels— Escort (PCE) completed as degaussing craft YOG 8-10; changed to
ADG on 1 Nov 1947; named on 1 Feb 1955. In reserve since 1946-1947. The Sanctuary is the last of six hospital ships (AH) of the "Haven"
class in active naval
1AUXILIARY DEEP SUBMERGENCE SUPPORT service. Built by Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co, Chester, Pennsylvania, on C4-S-B2
merchant hull. Sancrua/->' recommissioned from reserve in 1966 for service off Vietnam;
VEHICLE (AGDS):Ex-DOCK CARGO SHIP decommissioned as a hospital ship on 15 Dec 1971 for modification to "dependent
support ship" at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California. Sub-
Name Launched sequently recommissioned on 18 Nov 1972.
•POINT LOMA {ex-Point Barrow) AGDS 2 (ex-AKD 1) 25 May 1957 As a dependent support ship the Sanctuary has special facilities for obstretrics, gynae-
cology, maternity, and nursery services. Currently fitted as a 74-bed hospital which
Displacement, tons 9 415 standard; 14 094 full load can be expanded to 300 beds in 72 hours. She is the first US Navy ship with mixed
Dimensions, feet 475 wl; 492 oa « 78 « 22 male-female crew (although previously female nurses have been assigned to hospital
Main engines Steam turbines; 6 000 shp; 2 shafts = 18 knots ships and transports). The medical personnel consist of 50 officers and approx 120
Boilers 2 enlisted men including several female nurse officers; the ship's company consists of 20
Complement 160 (including scientific personnel and submersible operators) officers (including two women) and approx 330 enlisted (including 60 women).
The ship was modified to support US dependents of ships homeported in Pireaus,
A docking or "wet" well ship designed to carry cargo, vehicles, and landing craft Greece. The photograph below shows the ship off Danang, South Vietnam; note
(designated AKD). Buiit by Maryland Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co, for the Military TACAN pod on forward kingpost and helicopter platform aft.
Sea Transportation Service (now Military Sealift Command) commissioned on 28 Feb ;
Constellation (AH 1 5) of this class was chartered by a private group and operated under
1958 and delivered to MSTS on 29 May 1958. Maritime Administration S2-ST-23A the name Hope as a floating hospital and medical school from 1961 to 1973; taken out
design winterised for arctic service
; Fitted with internal ramp and garage system. of service at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 1 974 and stripped of medical facilities.
Subsequently refitted with hangar over docking well and employed in transport of large
booster rockets to Cape KennedySpaceCenter. Primarily used to carry the second stage
of the Saturn V moon rocket and Lunar Modules. Placed out of service in reserve on
1 Jan 1971 with reduction of US space programme. DISPOSALS (since Jan 1 1970)
Reactivated in mid-1 972 for cargo work; transferred from M ilitary Sealift Command to Repose AH 16 stricken on 15 Mar 1974.
Navy on 28 Feb 1 974 for modification to support deep submergence vehicles, especially
the bathyscaph Trieste II. Placed in commission "special" on 8 Mar 1974 as the AGDS
2; renamed Point Loma for the location of the San Diego submarine base where
Submarine Development Group 2 operates most of the Navy's submersibles. The
Point Loma was scheduled to be placed in fu commission in November 1 974. Aviation
II
gas capacity increased to approx 1 00 000 gallons (US) to support Trieste II wliich uses
lighter-than-water avgas for flotation.
-I'^'i
DESIGNATION. AGDS was established on 3 Jan 1974; technically
The designation
it is designation vice ship. The AGDS 1 was assigned briefly to the
a service craft
floating dry dock White Sands (ARD 20), the previous Trieste II support ship.
SANCTUARY (AH 17) 7970, United States Navy

N ET LAYI NG SHIPS
All US Navy net laying ships (ANL) have been discarded except for the Naubuc
(ex-AN 84), in service as a salvage craft tender (designated YRST 4) ; see listing under
Service Craft. Naubuc is a former "Cohoes" class net laying ship.
Cohoes (ANL 78, ex-AN 78) stricken on 30 June 1972. See 1972-1973 edition for
characteristics and photograph.
All net laying
ships of the "Tree" class have been stricken last unit in US Navy service
;
was Butternut (ex-ANL 9, ex-AN 9, ex-YN 4), lately employed in experimental work
as YAG 60 until stricken on 1 July 1971.
4 SELF-PROPELLED BARRACKS SHIPS (APB)

Name No. Launciied
ECHOLS APB 37 (ex-APL 37) 30 July 1945
MERCER APB 39 (ex-APL 39) 17 Nov 1944
1-4- jir-- NUECES APB 40 (ex-APL 40) 6 May 1945
POINT LOMA (AGDS 2 as T-AKD 1) 7370, United States Navy KINGMAN APB 47 (ex AKS 18 ex-LST 1 7 Apr 1945
1 GUNBOAT SUPPORT SHIP (AGP): CONVEJtTED LST Displ 2 189 light; 4 080 full load
Dimensions, feet 136 wl; 328 50
Name No. Launched Commissioned Vary (see notes)
•GRAHAM COUNTY AGP 1176 (ex-LST 1176) 19 Sep 1957 17 Apr 1958 Diesels (General Motors) 1 600 to 1 800
;
(APB 41-50) or 10 knots (APB 35-40)

Displacement, tons approx 8 000 full load
Dimensions, feet 445 oa « 62 x 16 5
Troops 1 226 (26 officers, 1 200 enlisted men)
Mam engines Diesels (Fairbanks-Morse) 9 600 bhp; 2 shafts (controllable-
;
pitch-propellers) = 14-5 knots Self-propelled barracks ships (APB) that provide support and accommodations for
small craft and riverine forces. All ex-LST type ships of the same basic characteristics,
Originally anLST of the "Suffolk" County class built by Newport News SB & DD Co, Mercer and Nueces recommissioned in 1968 for service in Vietnam; decommissioned
in 1 969-1 971 as US riverine forces in South Vietnam were reduced.
Newport News, Virginia. Converted in 1972 to support US patrol gunboats (PG)
and hydrofoil gunboats (PHM) deployed to Mediterranean area Redesignated These most useful ships supported the joint Army-Navy Mobile Riverine Force in the
gunboat support ship (AGP) on 1 Aug 1972. Fitted with repair shops and spare parts Mekong Delta region of South Vietnam (Navy River Assault Flotilla 1/Task Force 117/
storage River Support Squadron 7). Complement of each ship in this role was 1 2 officers and
1 86 enlisted men, and 900 troops and boat crew personnel were carried. Recommission-
Four earlier LSTs modified to support riverine craft in Vietnam also were designated ed ships had an armament of two 3 inch guns (single) eight 40 guns (two quad mm
AGP (with LST hull numbers) see listing for Amphibious Warfare Ships in 1971 -1972
;
mounts), eight -50 cal MG, and ten 30 cal MG

They each have troop berthing and
and previous editions AGP 1-20 were converted yachts, seaplane tenders, cargo messing facilities, evaporators which produce up to 40 000 gallons of fresh water per
ships, and LSTs employed during World War II to service motor torpedo boats.
day. a 16-bed fiospital. X-ray room, dental room, bacteriological laboratory, pharmacy,
laundry, library, and tailor shop; living and most working spaces are air conditioned.
Most ships not activated for Vietnam have eight 40 mm
AA guns (quad).
Colleton shown below with 12 riverine craft alongside: ships reactivated for Vietnam
provide with helicopter platform 3 inch guns installed at after end of helicopter platform
;
with quad 40 mmmounts at bow and stern.
V^^T^rrSî^Â. >X ^-. DISPOSALS 1 Jan 1970)

(since
Vandenburgh APB 48 (ex-AKS 19, ex-LST 1114) stricken on 1 Apr 1972; Benewah
w- APB 35 (ex-APL 35, changed to IX 311 on 26 Feb 1971) stricken on 1 Sep 1973;
Colleton APB 36 (ex-APL 36), Dorchester APB 46 (ex-AKS 17, ex-LST 1112)
GRAHAM COUNTY stricken on 1 June 1973.
UNITED STATES 489
Fleet Support Ships— continued
y
— —
w
r? .;
^r'^'L
MERCER (APB 39) J 968, United States Navy
2 REPAIR SHIPS (AR): ExDETROYER TENDERS MARKAB (AR 23) United States Navy
KLONDIKE AR 22 (ex-AD 22) 12 Aug 1944 30 July 1945
*GRAND CANYON AR 28 (ex-AD 28) 27 Apr 1945 5 Apr 1946
2 REPAIR SHIPS
No Commissioned
DELTA {ex-Hawaiian Packer) AR 9 (ex 16 June 1941
Dimensions, feet 465 wl, 492 oa - 69 5 « 27 2
2—3 {76 mm) 50 cal AA (single) in Klondike
BRIAREUS (en-Hawaiian Planter) AR 12 16 Nov 1943
Guns inch
1—5 inch (727 mm) 38 cal DP in Grand Canyon Displacement, tons 8 975 standard; 14 500 full load
Main engines Geared turbines (General Electric in Klondike Westinghouse Dimensions, feet 465-5 wl 490 5 oa x 69 5 » 24 3
;
inGrand Canyon), 8 500 shp; 1 shaft = 18-4 knots Guns 4—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (single)
Boilers 2 (Babcock & Wilcox in Klondike: Foster-Wheeler in Grand Mam engines Geared turbines (Newport News), 8 500 shp
Canyon)
Complement 826 (48 officers, 778 enlisted men) and 977 (59 officers, Boilers 2 (Foster-Wheeler and Babcock & Wilcox, respectively)
918 enlisted men) designed wartime for Klondike and Grand Complement 688 (29 officers, 559 enlisted men) 903 and 924, respectively
.
Canyon respectively designed wartime

These ships are modified completed as destroyer tenders and subsequently
C'-3 designs C-3 type built by Newport News SB & DO Co, Newport News, Va Both launched
reclassified as repair ships, the Klondike being redesignated AR 22 on 20 Feb 1960 in 1941 with Briareus serving as a merchant ship before being acquired by the Navy
and the Grand Canyon on 10 Mar 1971 The 5 inch and 4—40 mm guns removed Briareus decommissioned in 1 955 ana placed
Klondike built by Los Angeles Shipbuilding Corp and Grand Canyon by Todd Ship- in reserve. Delta decommissioned in 1970 remains in service in reserve as station ship
yards, also Los Angeles, Calif These ships differ in detail, being of slightly different at Bremerton, Wash
designs note mast and kingpost arrangements. The Grand Canyon has been modern-
;
ised note helicopter platform and hangar aft

: Klondike's designed armament was DISPOSALS (since 1 Jan 1970)
1— — —
5 in gun, 4 3 in guns, and 4 40 mm guns; Grand Canyon's designed armament Amphion AR 13 transferred to Iran on 1 Oct 1971 ; Cadmus AR 14 transferred to
—
was 2 5 in guns and 8 40 mm guns — Taiwan China on 15 Jan 1973
Klondike decommissioned on 15 Dec 1970 and placed in service in reserve as station
ship at San Diego, Calif, Grand Canyon is active
NOMENCLATURE ships norma
KLONDIKE (AR 22) 1969. United Stales Na- 4 REPAIR SHIPS

Name Launched Comn /SJ/on
*VULCAN AR 5 14 Dec 1940 16 Juf-e 1941
•AJAX AR e 22 Aug 19<12 iO Oci 13-2
•HECTOR AR 7 11 Nov 1942 7 Feb 1944
•JASON 3 Apr 1943 19 June 1944
Displacement, tons 9 140 standard; 16 200 load

Dimensions, feet 520 wl 529 3 oa » 73 3 « 233
,
Guns 4—5 inch (127 mm) 38 cal DP (single)

Mam engines Geared turbines; 11 000 shp; 2 shafts = 19 2 knots
Boilers 4 (Babcock b Wilcox 3-drum)
Complement 715 (23 officers, 692 enlisted men); 950 designed wartime
Vulcan wa= built by New York SB Corpn under the 1939 programrr.e and ihe other
three by Los Angeles SB & DD Corpn under Ihe 1940 Programme All carry a most
elaborate equipment of machine tools lo undertake repairs ot every descnpiion Jason

originally designated ARH 1 and raled ab heavy hull repair ship was reclassified AR 8
on 9 Sep 1957. Eight 40 AA mm
guns (twin) ha.e been removed
GRAND CANYON (AR 28) 1968, United States Navy
1 REPAIR SHIP (AR) Ex-DESTROYER TENDE

Name /vo. Commissioned
MARKAB (ey.-Mormacpenn) AR 23 (ex-AD 21, ex-AK 31) 15 June1941

Dimensions, feet 465 wl 492-5 oa x 69 8 « 24-8
:
Guns 4—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (single)

Main engines Geared turbines (General Electric); 8 500 shp; 1 shaft =
18-4 knots
Boilers 2 (Foster-Wheeler)
Built by Ingalls SB launched on 21 Dec 1 940. Former destroyer

Co, Pascagoula, Miss ;
tender, reclassified as repair ship on 1 960 and designation changed from AD to

1 5 Apr
AR One 5 inch gun and 4 40 — mm
guns were removed The Markab was de-
commissioned on 19 Dec 1969 but remains in service in reserve as station ship at Mare
Island, Calif. 7570, United States Navy
490 UNITED STATES
Fleet Support Ships — continued
2 CABLE SHIPS (ARC) "NEPTUNE" CLASS
NEPTUNE (ex-William H. G. Bullard)
•ALBERT J. MYER

Dimensicxns, feet 322 wl; 370 oa 47
Guns removed
Main engines Reciprocating (Skinner); 4 8( ihp; 2 shafts = 14 knots
Built as S3-S2-BP1 type cable ships for Maritime Administration. Both ships built
by Pusey & Jones Corp, Wilmington, Delaware, completed 1945-1946.
^.^ffii Neptune acquired by Navy from Maritime Administration in 1953 and sister ship
Albert J. Myer from US Army in 1 966, latter ship for operation by Military Sea Trans-
portation Service (now Military Sealift Command). They have been fitted with
1970. United States Navy electric cable handling machinery (in place of steam equipment) and precision naviga-
AJAX (AR 6)
tion equipment; helicopter platform in Neptune.
NEW CONSTRUCTION CABLE SHIPS Both ships are operated by the Military Sealift Command with civilian crews; Neptune
was Navy manned until 1973 when transferred to MSC.
The Navy plans to underwrite the financing of two new construction cable ships that The USNS Neptune (T-ARC 2) should not be confused with the commercial cable ship
would be long-term chartered to the Military Sealift Command. These ships could be Neptun of the United States Undersea Cable Corp.
operational by the late 970s, when the four existing Navy cable ships are more than
1
30 years old. In addition to the cable ships listed here, the Military Sealift Com- See 1971-1972 edition for disposals of other cable ships.
mand periodically charters the services of three commercial ships to support Navy
requirements, the American-flag Long Lines, the Liberian-flag and German crewed
/Vepfun, and the Canadian-owned and manned Jo/in Caiiof. These are the only three
commercial ships considered suitable for U.S. defence needs.
2 CABLE SHIPS (ARC): AEOLUS- CLASS
Name No Commissioned
•AEOLUS (ex-Turandot) T-ARC 3 (ex 18 June 1945
•THOR (ex-Vanadfs) T-ARC 4 (ex 9 July 1945

Dimensions, feet 400 wl; 438 oa
None
582 19 2 KB
NEPTUNE (T-ARC 2)
United States Navy
Main engines Turbo-electric (Westinghouse) : 6 000 sho: 2 shafts = 16-9
knots
Boilers (Wickes)2
attack cargo ships by Walsh-Kaiser
Built as S4-SE2-BE1 attack Walsh-Kai; Co, Providence, Knode
Island, Transferred to Maritime Administration and laid up in reserve from 1 946 until
reacquired by Navy for conversion tc cable ships in 1955-1956, Converted to cable
ships at the Key Highway Plant of Bethlehem Steel Corp, Baltimore, Maryland, being
recommissioned on 14 May 1955 and 3 Jan 1956, respectively Fitted with cable-
laying bow sheaves, cable stowage tanks, cable repair facilities, and helicopter platform
aft.
Both ships are employed in hydrographic and cable operations. They were both Navy
manned until 1973 when transferred to Military Sealift Command and provided with
civilian crews.
ALBERT J. MYER (T-ARC 6) United States Navy
5 REPAIR SHIPS (A RB-ARL): CONVERTED LST TYPE

Name No. Commissioned
MIDAS ARB 5 (ex-LST 514) 23 May 1944
SARPEDON ARB 7 (ex-LST 596) 20 Mar 1945
EGERIA ARL 8 (ex-LST 136) 18 Dec 1943
SPHINX ARL 24 (ex-LST 963) 12 Dec 1944
AEOLUS IT ARC 3) 1970 United States Navy INDRA ARL 37 (ex-LST 1147) 28 May 1945
Dimensions, feet 316 wl; 328 oa x 50 « 1

Guns 8—40 mm AA (quad) ;
several 20 mm AA in some ships
'^J^0^ Mam engines Diesels (General Motors): 1 800 bhp; 2 shafts =11-6 knots
Complement 251 to 286
LST-type ships converted during construction to battle damage repair ships (ARB) and
* 'ft- > - landing craft repair ships (ARL). All launched 1 943-1 945. Fitted with machine shops,
material and parts storage, lifting gear, etc the battle damage ships have 50-ton capacity
;
booms and the landing craft ships have 50-ton (ARL 2 and 8) and 60-ton ((ARL 24 and
37) capacities. The ARLs cater to small amphibious, minesweeping, and riverine
craft. Most units have pole masts; note tripod mast in Sphinx, reactivated during
Vietnam War.
Photographs of ARLs active in Vietnamese waters appear in the 1972-1973 and
previous editions.
DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS (since June 1970) 1
Amycus ARL 2 (ex-LST 489) stricken on June 970 Askari ARL 30

1 1 (ex-LST 1131) ;
transferred to Indonesia on 31 Aug 1071 Satyr ARL 23 (ex-LST 852) transferred to

;
South Vietnam on 15 Oct 1971 Krishna ARL 38 (ex-LST 1148) transferred to the
;
Philippines on 30 Oct 1971 Atlas ARL 7 (ex-LST 231), Endymlon ARL 9 (ex-LST
;
513) stricken on 1 June 1972; Zeus ARB 4 (ex-LSR 132),Telamon ARB 8 (ex-LST
976), Achelous ARL 1 (ex-LST 1 0), Fabius ARVA 5 (ex-LST 1 093), Chloris ARVE 4
(ex-LST 1 094) stricken on 1 June 1 973 Megara ARVA 6 (ex-LST 1 095) transferred to
;
Mexico on 1 Oct 1973.

"LIBERTY" TYPE
Tutuifa ARG 4 transferred Tan China on 21 Feb 1972
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THOR (T-ARC 4)
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'ESCAPE ARS 6 22 Nov 1942 20 Nov 1943 Gypsy ARSD 1 (ex-LSM 549), Mender ARSD 2 (ex-LSM 550) stricken on 1 June
•GRAPPLE ARS 7 31 Dec 1942 16 Dec 1943 1973. "êe 1973-1974 and previous editions for characteristics,
•PRESERVER ARS 8 1 Apr 1943 11 Jan 1944
•DELIVER ARS 23 25 Sep 1943 18 July 1944 SALVAGE TENDERS (ARST)
•GRASP ARS 24 31 July 1943 22 Aug 1944
•SAFEGUARD ARS 25 20 Nov 1943 31 Oct 1944 Laysan Island ARST 1 (ex-LST 1098), Palmyra ARST 3 (ex-LSTIlOO) stricken on
•CLAMP ARS 33 24 Oct 1942 23 Aug 1943 1 June 1973. See 1 973-1 974 and previous editions for characteristics
•GEAR ARS 34 24 Oct 1942 24 Sep 1943
•BOLSTER ARS 38 23 Dec 1944 1 May 1945 NOMENCLATURE. Salvage ships are named for terms related to salvage activity.
•CONSERVER ARS 39 27 Jan 1945 9 June 1945
•HOIST ARS 40 31 Mai 1945 21 July 1945 1 HELICOPTER REPAIR SHIP (A R V H )
•OPPORTUNE ARS 41 31 Mar 1945 5 Oct 1945 CONVERTED SEAPLANE TENDER

•RECLAIMER ARS 42 25 June 1945 20 Dec 1945
•RECOVERY ARS 43 4 Aug 1945 15 May 1946 CORPUS CHRISTI BAY (ex-Albermarle) T-ARVH 1 (ex-AV 5)

; Dimensions, feet 508 wl , 537 oa » 69 2 ' 21 3
Dimensions, feet 207 wl 21 3-5 oa x 39 except later ships 43 x 13
; Guns None
Guns 1—40 mm AA (removed from some sfiips) 2—50 ca MG Mam engines Geared turbines (Parsons) 12 000 shp, 2 shafts =19 7 knots
—
,
or 2 20 mm AA fitted in some
ships Boilers 4 (Babcock b Wilcox)
Main engines Diesel-electric(Cooper Bessemer); 3 000 shp; 2 shafts = Complement 130 (25 officers. 105 men) plus 310 Army personnel
14-8 knots except 16 knots in later ships
Complement 85 (120 designed wartime) Buill as a large seaplane tender by the New York Shipbuilding Corp. Camden New
Jersey under the Fiscal Year 1937 shipbuilding Programme: laid down on 12 June
These ships are fitted forsalvage and towing; equipped with compressed air diving 1 939 launched on 1 3 July 940. commissioned on 20 Dec 940
1 She was modernised 1
equipment. All built by Basalt Rock Co, Napa, California. Most have a single 40 mm in >956-1957 and subsequently convened lo a helicopter repair ship in 1964. 1965
gun fitted atop the superstructure forward of the funnel; replaced in several ships by (see Conversion notes)
smaller weapons on bridge wings. Early ships have 8-ton and 1 0-ton capacity booms
later ships have 10-ton and 20-ton booms. All other US Navy seaplane tenders have been stricken or transferred to foreign navies
ARS 38 and later ships are of a slightly different design, sometimes known as the "Bolster" see 1972-1973 and previous editions for ship lists, descriptions, and dispositions
class; however, generally considered to be the same class.
The Gear is operated by a commercial firm in support of Navy activities; two additional
In service the Corpus Christi Bay was operated by the Military Sealift Command (form-
ships are on loan to private salvage firms, the Cable ARS 19 and Curb ARS 21, and
erly MSTS) and manned by a civilian operating crew and army helicopter maintenance
battalion. Placed in ready reserve in 1973.
support naval requirements as needed. The Clamp was stricken from the Navy List in
1963 but reacquired in 1973 and returned to service. CONVERSION The Albermarle was converted under the Fiscal Year 1956 programme
at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to support the P6M Seamaster jet-propelled seaplane,
CONVERSIONS. Chain ARS 20 and Snatch ARS 27 converted to oceanographic Recommissioned on 21 Oct 1957 Decommissioned m 1960 and placed in the
research ships, designated AGOR 17 and AGOR 18, respectively. Maritime Administration Reserve Fleet Stricken from the Navy List m Sep 1962,
Reacquired by the Navy in Aug 1964 for conversion to a helicopter repair ship
The Albermarle was converted to an aircraft repair ohip (hehcoptef) at the Charleston
rJaval Shipyard in 1964-1965, fitted with 33 maintenance shops specialising in
helicopter repairs closed-circuit television provided for 'apid transmission of drawings
and blueprints from central technical library automatic boiler controls to reduce
operating crew flight control tower (installed on flymg bridge) and improved habit-
sbility features amidships hangar structure eitended aft and lopped with a 50 1 50 ft
helicopter platform with four part steel hatch to permit helicopfers to be lowered into
hangars, two 20-ton capacity cranes installed aft of second funnel smaller helicopter
deck installed forward All armament removed Renamed Corpus Chnsti Bay and
designated T-ARVH 1 on 27 Mar 1966 Deployed to South Vietnam lo repair Army
light fixed-wing aircraft ana helicopters
DESIGN As built the Albermarle and her sister ship Curtiss (AV 4) resembled the
"Currituck" class configuration, but with twin funnels. Both of these large seaplane
tender designs provided extensive maintenance shops and spare parts, munition and
petrol stowage to support seaplane squadrons, space provided for squadron flight
ciKWS and Fleet Air Wing staff, aircraft hangar amidships open deck aft and two large
aircraft cranes (20-ton capacity m Curtiss" class, 30-ton capacity in "Currituck"
class) As built the Albermarle had an armament of 4 5 inch DP guns and 16 40 mm
OPPORTUNE (ARS 41) 757,3, Giorgio Air a

NOMENCLATURE Seapla 3med after bays and harbou
GRAPPLE (ARS 7) 1970. United States Navy CORPUS CHRISTI BAY (T-ARVH 1)
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4 SUBMARINE TENDERS (AS): "L. PEAR" CLASS
5 May 1966 7 Sep 1967 28 Feb 1970 --F
Dimensions, feet
AS 37
AS 39
AS 40
AS 41
AS 42
1 3
7 Sep 1967
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year
Planned FY 1976 programme
Planned
20 June1970
972 program. -^le

973 programme
000 standard AS 36 and AS 37 23 350 full load

and AS 40 24 000 full load
,
643 6 oa « 85 X 25 3 (AS 39 and AS 40 28 6)

7 Aug 1971
:
1978
1978
AS 39
A
Guns 2—5 inch (127 mm) 38 cal DP in L. Y. Spear and Dixon, '
4—20 mm AA planned for AS 39 and AS 40 \
Missile launchers NATO Sea Sparrow missile launcher planned for AS 39 and
later ships
Main engines Geared turbines (General Electric), 20 000 shp; 1 shaft =
20 knots
2 (Foster Wheeler)
1 072 (42 officers, 1 030 enlisted men)
CANOPUS (AS 34) servicing SSBN 1970. Unitpri States Navy
These ships are the first US submarine
tenders designed specifically for servicing
nuclear-propelled attack submarines with latter ships built to a modified design to
support SSN-688 class submarines (Four previous submarine tenders of post-World
War II construction are configured to support ballistic missile submarines Basic hull )
design similar to "Samuel Gompers" class destroyer tenders Provided with helicopter
deck but no hangar Each ship can simultaneously provide services to four submarines
moored alongside.
/.. V Spear authorised in Fiscal Year 1965 new construction programme and Dixon in
FY 1 966 programme Both ships built by General Dynamics Corp, Quincy, Massachu-
setts
AS 38 of FY 1969 programme cancelled prior to start of construction to provide funds
for overruns in other new ship programmes
AS 39 authorised in FY 1972 new construction programme and AS 40 in FY 1973
programme AS 41 planned for FY 1 976 programme request with a sixth unit also planned.
;
NOMENCLATURE Submarine tenders generally are named after pioneers in sub-

marine development and mythological characters.
SIMON LAKE (AS 33) 1965 United States Ntvy
2 SUBMARINE TENDERS (AS) HUNLEY" CLASS

Name Laid down Launched Commissioned
«HUNLEY 28 Nov 1960 28 Sep 1961 16 .June 1962
• HOLLAND 5 Mar 1962 19 Jan 1963 7 Sep 1963

Dii 599 ' 83 .,
Guns 4—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (I ,in)
Diesel-electric (10 Fairbanks-Morse diesels) ; 15 000 bhp;
1 shaft = 19 knots
Comple 1 081 (58 officers, 1 023 men) plus accommodation for 30
DIXON (AS 37) 1971. US Navy. PHI Robert L. Varney officers and 270 men from submarines
2 SUBMARINE TENDERS (AS):"SIMON LAKE" CLASS These ships are the first US submarine tenders of post-World War II construction;
Name No Laid down Launched Commissioned designed specifically to provide repairs and supply services to fleet ballistic missile
SIMON LAKE AS 33 7 Jan 1963 8 Feb 1964 7 Nov 1964 submarines (SSBN). Provided with 52 separate workshops
to provide complete
CANOPUS AS 34 2 Mar 1964 12 Feb 1965 4 Nov 1965 support to nuclear plants, electronic and navigation systems, missiles, and other sub-
marine systems. Helicopter platform fitted aft but no hangar Both ships originally
fitted with a 32-ton-capacity hammerhead crane (see 1 972-1 973 and previous editions
Displ. tons 21 500 full load
for photographs) subsequently refitted with two amidships cranes as in "Simon Lake"
Dimensions, feet 643 7 " 85 x 30 ;
4—3 class (see accompanying photographs).

Guns inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (twin)
Mam engines Geared turbines; 20 000 shp, 1 shaft = 18 knots Hunley authorised in Fiscal Year 1960 shipbuilding programme and built by Newport
News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co, Virginia Holland authorised in FY 1 962 programme
;
Complement 1 075 (55 officers, 1 020 men) and built by Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp, Pascagoula, Mississippi. Former ship
cost $24 359 800
These ships are designed specifically to service fleet ballistic missile submarines (SSBN),
with as many as three submarines alongside being supported simultaneously.
NOMENCLATURE. Holland is named after John Philip Holland, an Irish emigrant
The Simon Lake was authorised in the Fiscal Year 1963 new construction programme to the United States, and submarine designer and builder. One of his submarines
and built by the Puget Soubd Naval Shipyard, the Canopus was authorised in FY 1 964 was accepted by the US Navy in 1900 and became Submarine Torpedo Boat No 1,
and built by Ignalls Shipbuilding Corp. AS 35 was authorised in FY 1 965 programme, named Holland, the first officially accepted US Navy submarine.
but her construction was deferred. The last ship would have permitted one tender to OPERATIONS. One FBM submarine assigned to each of the four Polaris/
tender is
be assigned to each of five FBM submarine squadrons with a sixth ship available to Poseidon squadrons. Submarine Squadron 14 at Holy Loch, Scotland; SubRon 15 at
rotatewhen another was in overhaul, however; only four SSBN squadrons were Apra harbour, Guam; SubRon 16 at Rota, Spain and SubRon 18 at Charleston, South
;
established Carolina. A floating dry dock and several service craft also are assigned to each of these
Note cranes amidships, funnel location (flanked by gun mounts, and helicopter platform) bases.
L. Y. SPEAR (AS 1970, United Stales Navy

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HOWARD W. GILMORE (AS U 1973, Giorgio Arra
HOLLAND (AS 32) United States Navy
7 SUBMARINE TENDERS AS) FULTON CLASS

Name Nu Launched Commissioned
>FULTON AS 11 21 Dec 1940 12 Sep 1941
>SPERRY AS 12 17 Dec 1941 May 1942
1
BUSHNELL AS 15 14 Sep 1942 10 Ap, 1943

'HOWARD W. GILMORE (Neptune) AS 16 16 Sep 1943 24 May 1944
NEREUS AS 1 ; 12 Feb 1945 27 Oct 1945
'ORION AS 18 14 Oci 1942 30 Sep 1943
'PROTEUS AS 19 12 Nov 1942 31 Jan 1944

a lauuu
standard: 18
/J4 stanaara; 000 tun load except
full loaa
Proteus: 10 234 standard; 18 500 full load
Dimensions, feet 530-5 except Proteus 574-5 oa x 73-3 x 25-5
Guns 2—5 inch (127 mm) 38 cal DP - <cept - '
-- gun in Proteus
one
Main engines Diesel-electric (General Motors 11 200 to 11 800 bhp.
2 sfiafts = 15-4 knots
Complement 917 (34 officers, 883 enlisted n
(51 officers, 1 070 enlisted men'
These venerable ships are contemporaries of the similar-design "Dixie" class destroyer
tenders. Four ships built by Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California; Sperry, Orion,
and Proteus built by Moore Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co, Oakland, California. As built
they carried the then-standard large auxiliary armament of four 5 inch guns plus 8—40
mm AA guns (twin). The original 20-ton capacity cylinder cranes have been replaced
in the Howard W. Gilmore.
CONVERSION. Proteus AS 19 was converted at the Charleston Naval Shipyard,

under the Fiscal Year 1 959 conversion programme, at a cost of $23 000 000 to service
nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) Conversion was begun
on 19 Jan 1959 and she was recommissioned on 8 July 1960. She was lengthened
by adding a section amidships 44 feet in length, and the bare hull weight of this 6-deck
high insertion was approximately 500 tons Three 5 inch guns were removed and her
upper decks extended aft to provide additional workshops. Storage tubes for Polaris
missiles installed; bridge crane amidships loads and unloads missiles for alongside
submarines
MODERNISATION. Bushnell, Fulton, Howard W. Gilmore, Nereus, Orion and

Sperry have undergone FRAM II modernisation to service nuclear powered attack
submarines. Additional maintenance shops provided to service nuclear plant com-
ponents and advanced electronic equipment and weapons. After two 5 inch guns
and eight 40 mm guns (twin) removed.
NOMENCLATURE. Howard W. Gilmore remembers the commanding officer of a World

War II submarine who, lying on the bridge wounded, ordered the boat to dive he was ;
posthumously awarded the Medal of Honour, the highest US military decoration.

C-3 type Pelias AS 4 stricken on
1 Aug 971 Griffin AS 1 3 stricken on 1 Aug 1 972.
1 1 ,
C3-S-A2 type Anthendon AS 24 and Clytio AS 26 stricken on 1 Sep 1961 (former

ship subsequently transferred on 7 Sep 1969 from Maritime Administration reserve
to Turkey), Apollo AS 25 stricken on July 963, Aegir AS 23 stricken on 25 Jan 1971.
1 1
Modified C-3 type Euryale AS 22 stricken on 1 Dec 1971. ORION (AS 18) United States Navv
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Fleet Si^pport Ships — continued
2 SUBMARINE RESCUE SHIPS (ASR) 'PENGUIN-' C LASS
"PIGEON" CLASS The three submarine rescue ships of the "Penguin" class, converted from fleet tugs
Name No. Builder Launched Comm. (ATF), have been stricken; see 1973-1974 and previous editions for characteristics.
*PIGEON ASR 21 Alabama DD & SB Co (Mobile) 3 Aug 1 969 28 Apr 1 973 Bluebird ASR 1 9 transferred to Turkey on 1 5 Aug 1 950 Penguin ASR 1 2 stricken on
;
*ORTOLAN ASR 22 Alabama DD b SB Co (Mobile) Sep 1969 June 1973 30 June 1970; Skylark ASR 20 transferred to Brazil on 30 June 1973
Displacement tons 4 200 full load

Dimensions, feet 251 03 » 86 (see Design notes) x 21-25
Guns 2—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA (single) in Pigeon; 2—20 mm
AA (single) in Ortolan: 4—50 cal MG
Staff accommodation 14 (4 officers, 10 enlisted men)
Submersible operators 24 (4 officers, 20 enlisted men)
These are the world s firsi ships designed specifically lor Ihis role all oiher ASR designs
being adapiaiions ot lug lypes The ASR 21 class ships will serve as (1) surface
suppori ships lor the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles (DSRV) (2) rescue ships
employing ihe existing McCann rescue chamber (3) ma|Oi deep sea diving support
ships and (4) operational control ships tor salvage operations
The Navy had planned in the 1960s to replace the 10-ship ASR force with new con-
struction ASRs However, only two ships have been funded with procurement of
others deferred
ASR 21 authorised in Fiscal Year 1967 new construction programme and ASR 22 in
FY 1968 programme Both ships built by Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Co,
Mobile, Alabama they have been delayed more than
; two years by a shipyard strike and
technical difficulties; additional delays encountered in special equipment installation.
DESIGN These ships have twin, catamaran hulls, the first ocean-going catamaran
ships to be built for the US Navy since Robert Fulton's steam gunboat Demologus of
1 81 2 The design provides a large deck working area, facilities for raising and lowering
submersibles and underwater equipment, and improved stability when operating
equipment at great depths. Each of the twin hulls is 251 feet long and 26 feet wide.
The well between the hulls is 34 feet across, giving the ASR a maximum beam of 86 feet.
Fitted with helicopter platform.
DIVING. These ships have been fitted with the Mk II Deep Diving System to support
conventional or saturation divers operating at depths to 850 feet. The system consists
of two decompression chambers, two personnel transfer capsules to transport divers
between the ship and ocean floor, and the associated controls, winches, cables, gas
supplies et cetera. Submarine rescue ships are the US Navy's primary diving ships
and the only ones fitted for helium-oxygen diving.
ith precision three-dimensional sonar system for tracking
ORTOLAN (ASR 22 7973, United States Navy

ENGINEERING. Space and weight are reserved for future installation of a ducted
thruster each bow to enable the ship to maintain precise position while stopped
in
or at slow speeds. Range is 8 500 miles at 1 3 knots. 6 SUBMARINE RESCUE SHIPS (ASR)
GUNNERY. Note only the Pigeon has the two 3 inch single gun mounts originally
"CHANTICLEER" CLASS
planned for this class; the Ortolan has four large mooring buoys or "spuds" in place ASR Launched ASR Launched
of the gun mounts. (The Pigeon has two buoys forward of the bridge and one on the
stern of each hull the Ortolan also has carried two buoys aft).
;
COUCAL 8 29 May 1942 'PETREL 14 26 Sep 1945
FLORIKAN 9 14June1942 *SUNBIRO 15 3 Apr 1945
NOMENCLATURE. Submarine rescue ships traditionally have carried bird names
KITTIWAKE 13 10 July 1945 *TRINGA 16 25 June 1945
(the US Navy's first six ASRs were converted "Bird class minesweepers). "

Dimensions, feet 240 wl; 251-5 oa x 42 « 14-9
SUBMERSIBLES Each ASR
capable of transporting, servicing, lowering, and raising
is Guns 2—20 mm AA in some ships
two Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles (DSRV) (see section on Deep Submergence Main engines Diesel-electnc (AIco in first 4 ships, GM n others)
Vehicles). 1 shaft; 3 000 bhp = 14 9 knots
Complement 85 (102 designed wartime)
Large tug type ships equipped with powerful pumps heavy air compressors and
rescue chambers for submarine salvage and rescue operations ASR 7-9 built by
Moore SB & DD Co Oakland, Cshf, and ASR 13-16 by Savannah Machine & Foundry
Co, Savannah, Ga Fitted for helium oxygen diving equipment (submarine rescue
ships are the principal deep-sea diving ships in the Navy and the only ones with a built-in
helium capability)
As built each ship was armed with two 3 inch AA guns, removed 1957-1958 Some
ships subsequently fitted with two 20 mm AA guns
OPERATIONAL One ASR normally is deployed to the western Pacific and one in the
Mediterranean with the others at US submarine bases in the continental United States
and Hawaii
Greenlet ASR 10 transferred to Turkey on 12 June 1970, Chanticleer ASR 7 stricken
ORTOLAN (ASR 22) 7975, United Stales Navy. Albert £. Flournoy

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^^
ACCOKEEK (ATA 181) 7970, United Slates Navy

FLORIKAN (ASR 9) 7970, United States Navy
1 FLEET TUG (ATF): NEW DESIGN

ATF 166 Proposed Fiscal Year 1975 programme
Nine fleet tugs ATF Planned FY 1976-1979 programmes

Dimensions, feet 208 oa « 42 X 15
Guns 2—20 mm AA; 2—50 cal MG
Main engines Diesels; 4 500 bhp; 2 shafts = 15 knots
Construction is planned of ten fleet tugs, the first US ocean-going tugs to be constructed
since World War II except for the three larger salvage and rescue ships (ATS).
23 FLEET TUGS (ATF) : "APACHE- '

CLASS
ATF Launched ATF Launehed
•UTE T-76 24 Jun 1942 •MOLALA 106 23 Dec 1942
•CREE 84 17 Aug 1942 •QUAPAW 110 15 May 1943
•LIPAN T-85 17 Sep 1942 TAKELMA 113 18 Sep 1943
'MATACO 86 14 Oct 1942 'TAWAKONI 114 28 Oct 1943
SENECA 91 2 Feb 1943 ATAKAPA T -149 11 July 1944
'TAWASA 92 22 Feb 1943 LUISENO 156 17 Mar 1945
FLORIKAN (ASR
•ABNAKI 96 22 Apr 1943 NIPMUC 157 12 Apr 1945
Un ted Sldtes Navy MOSOSPELEA
CHOWANOC 100 20 Aug .1943 T -158 7 Mar 1945
COCOPA 101 5 Oct 1943 •PAIUTE 159 4 June 1945
HITCHITI 103 29 Jan 1944 PAPAGO 160 21 June 1945
MOCTOBI 105 25 Mar 1944 SALINAN 161 20 July 1945
SHAKORI 162 9 Aug 1945

Dimensions, feet 195 wl; 205 oa 38 5 x 15-5 max
"
Guns 1—3 inch {76 mm)

50 cal AA; some ships in forward areas
have machine guns in "tubs" aft of bridge; guns removed
from T-ATFs
Large ocean tugs fitted with powerful pumps and other salvage equipment ATF 96
and later ships ("Abnaki" class) have smaller funnel. As built these ships mounted
2 —
40 mm
guns in addition to 3 inch gun. All surviving ships built by Charleston SB
& DD Co, or United Engineering Co, Alameda, Calif, except Seneca built by Cramp
SB Co, Philadelphia. Pa, and Tawasa by Commercial Iron Works, Portland, Oreg.
PETREL (ASR 14) United States Navy Beginning in 1 973 several fleet tugs have been assigned to the Military Sealift Command
6 AUXILIARY TUGS (ATA): MARICOPA" CLASS and provided with civilian crews these ships are designated T-ATF and are unarmed.
ATF 85 and ATF 1 58 assigned to MSC in 1 973 ATF 76, and ATF 149 to MSC in 1 974;;
ATA Launched ATA Launched additional ATFs will follow.

ACCOKEEK 181 27 July 1944 TATNUCK 195 14 Dec 1944 Three ships of this class serve with the US Coast Guard.
PENOBSCOT 188 12 Oct 1944 STALLION 193 24 Nov 1944
SAMOSET 190 26 Oct 1944 KEYWADIN 213 9 Apr 1945
CONVERSIONS. Chetco ATF 99, Yurok ATF 1 64. and Yustaga ATF 1 65 converted to
submarine rescue ships ASR 12, 19, and 20,, respectively Serrano ATF 112 converted ;
to surveying ship AGS 24.

Dimensions, feet 134-5 wl; 143 oa " 339 - 13
Guns 1—3 inch (76 mm) 50 cal AA or 4—20 mm AA (twin), DISPOSALS AND TRANSFERS (since 1 Jan 1970)
all guns removed from some ships Utina ATF 63 transferred to Venezuela on 30 Sep 1 971 Arikara ATF 98 transferred
1 :
Main engines Diesel-electnc (General Motors diesels) : 1 500 bhp; 1 shaft to Chile on July 1 972 Kiowa ATF 72 transferred to Dominican Republic on 1 6 Oct
1 ;
= 13 knots 1972 ; Sioux ATF 75 transferred to Turkey on 30 Oct 1 972 Apache ATF 67 stncken ;
Complement 45 (5 officers, 40 enlisted men) on 20 Mar 1974.
Steel-hulled tugs formerly designated as rescue tugs (ATR) renumbered in same

;
series as larger fleet tugs (ATF) when designation changed to ATA in 1944 All above
ships built by Livingston SB Corp, Orange, Texas, or Gulfport Boiler & Welding Works,
Port Arthur, Texas. During 1948 they were assigned names that had been carried
by discarded fleet and yard tugs
All of the surviving ships were decommissioned in 1970-1971 and placed in reserve.
Two ships of this class serve in the Coast Guard.
NOMENCLATURE. US tugs of World War II construction and previous clasees were

named for Indian tribes and words.

Kalmia ATA184,Unipqua ATA 209 transferred to Colombia on 1 July 1 971 Mahopac :
ATA 96
1 transferred to Taiwan China on 1 July 1 971 Tillamook ATA 1 92 transferred
;
to South Korea on 25 July 1971 Sagamore ATA 208 transferred to Dominican

;
Republic on 1 Feb 1 972 Salish ATA 1 87, Catawba ATA 21 transferred to Argentina
;
on 10 Feb1972;CahokiaATA186 (loan to US Air Force in 1971) transferred to Taiwan

China on 29 Mar 1972: Koka ATA 185 to US Department of Health, Education and
Welfare on 3 Dec 1 973 Wandank ATA 204 to US Department of Interior on 1 Aug
;
1973 (corrections to previous editions). TAWASA (ATF 92)— large funnel 1973. US Navy. JOC VJawn Grass
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BEAUFORT (ATS 2)
COCOPA (ATF 101)— small funnel 1970, United States Navy

EDENTON (ATS 1) 1971, US Navy. PH 2 Brian Erb
CREE (ATF 841 — large funnel 7370. United States Navy

3 SALVAGE AND RESCUE SHIPS (ATS):
BEAUFORT (ATS 2) 1971, Brooke Marine
"EDENTON" CLASS
Name No. Laid down Launched Commission
'EDENTON ATS 1 1 Apr 1967 15 May 1968 23 Jan 1971
'BEAUFORT ATS 2 19 Feb 1968 20 Dec 1968 22 Jan 1972
•BRUNSWICK ATS 3 5June1968 14 Oct 1969 10 Dec 1972

Dimensions, feet 282 66 oa « 50 » 15 1
Guns 2—20 mm AA 4—50 : cal MG

rvlain ingines 4 diesels (Paxman); 6 OOC bhp; 2 shafts = 16 knots
Complement 102 (9 officers and 93 enlisted men)
These tugs are designed specifically for salveige operations and are capable of (1)
ocean towing. (2) supporting diver operations to depths of 850 feet, (3). lifting sub-
merged objects weighing as much as 600 000 pounds front a depth of 120 feet by
static tidal lift or 30 000 pounds by dynamic lift, (4) fighting ship fires, and (5) performing
general salvage operations
The ATS 1 was authorised in the Fiscal Year 1966 shipbuilding programme; ATS 2
and ATS 3 in the FY 1967 programme All three ships constructed by Brooke Marine,
Lowestoft. England
ATF 4 was authorised in the FY 1972 new construction programme and ATS 5 in the
FY 1973 programme, with several additional ships being planned. However, con-
struction of these ships was deferred in 1973 with the smaller, new-design ATF being
substituted in their place.
Designation changed from salvage tug (ATS) to salvage and rescue ship (ATS) on 16
Feb 1971.
DIVING. These ships can carry the air-transportable Mk Deep Diving System to I EDENTON (ATS 1971. United States Navy
support four divers working in two- man sfnfts at depths to 850 feet The system
consists ot a double chamber decompression chamber a personnel transfer capsule lo SEAPLANE TENDERS (AV) AND
transport diver^between the ships and ocean floor and ihe associated controls winches
cables gas supplies el cetera The ships organic divmg capability is compressed air
ADVANCED AVIATION BASE SHIPS (AVB)
ENGINEERING. Fitted with controllable-pitch propellers and tunnel bow thruster
for precise manoeuverlng. All US Navy seaplane tenders and aviation base ships have been stricken or transferred
exicept for the ex-Albermarle AV 5 which remains on the Navy List as a helicopter repair
ship, renamed Corpus Christi Bay ARVH 1
NOMENCLATURE. These three ships are names for small American cities with name-
sakes In the United Kingdom. See 1972-1973 edition for final disposal and transfer notes for these shif) types.
UNITED STATES497
SEALIFT SHIPS
Wilitary Sealift Ships provide ocean transportation for Sealift Command also operates a number of underway ARMAMENT, No ships of the Military Sealift Command
all components of the Department of Defense. These replenishment (UNREP) ships, fleet support ships, and are armed.
ships are operated by the Navy's Military Sealift Command, Special Projects ships that support other defence related
renamed on 1 Aug 1970 from Military Sea Transportation activities, mostly research, surveying and missile-range
CLASSIFICATION. Military Sealift Command ships are
Service (MSTS). support ships (see Experimental, Research and Surveying assigned standard US Navy hull designations with the
ships, tankers, troop transports and landing
Ships listing). Other Special Projects ships are the cable added designation prefix 'T'. Ships in this category are
The cargo
ships and helicopter repair ship Corpus Christi Bay referred to as 'USNS' (United States Naval Ship) vice
ships, listed below carry military cargo and personnel
from port to port except that Military Sealift Command
(T-ARVH 1) listed in the section on Fleet Support USS" (United States Ship) which is used for Navy-
tankers do transfer petroleum to Navy oilers in overseas
Ships. A few Navy-manned logistic ships are included manned ships.
in this section although they are not under the control
areas. In addition, the Military Sealift Command directs
of the Military Sealift Command.
the chartering of merchantmen owned by shipping lines
or private parties to carry government cargo.
In addition to Navy-owned ships, the Military Sealift DISPOSALS
Command operates the roll-on/roll-off vehicle cargo ship All store ships (AF) and medium landing ships (LSM/
The Commander, Deputy Commander, and Area Com- Admiral William M. Callaghan and is constructing a series AG), light cargo ships (AKL), and transports (AP)
manders (Atlantic, Pacific, and Far East) are flag officers of tankers under long-term charter agreements. These operated by the Military Sealift Command in point-to-
of the Navy on active duty. All ships are civilian manned ships are built by private industry and operated by com- point operations have been stricken; see 1973-1974 and
with most of their crews being Civil Service employees mercial shipping firms under charter to the government. previous editions for characteristics.
of the Navy However, the tankers are operated under With this charter security private financing is encouraged
contract to commercial tanker lines and are manned by and the ships are largely amortised after minimum govern-
merchant seamen and some ships are manned by ment use, after which they could be used in private service All aircraft transports (AVT) and cargo and aircraft ferry
Japanese and Korean merchant seamen under the or purchased outright by the government. The ships ships (AKV) have been stricken from the Navy List. See
command of US personnel (see notes for specific ships). wear Military Sealift Command's colours but do not have 971 972 edition for characteristics of the last
1 -1 AKVs in
In addition to the ships listed in this section, the Military Navy hull designations. service.
CARGO SHIPS (AG): FORMER DEPOT SHIPS

The former "Victory"class forward depot ships subsequently employed as cargo ships
have been stricken: Phoenix T-AG 172, Provo T-AG 173, Cheyenne T-AG 174
stricken on 19 June 1973. See 1973-1974 and previous editions for characteristics.
1 HEAVY LIFT SHIP(AK): "BROSTROI
PVT. LEONARD C. BROSTROM (ex-Marme Eagle) T-AK 255
Displacement, tons 13 865 deadweight

Dimensions, feet 520 oa X 71-5 X 33
Main engines Geared turbine 9 000 shp
; ; 1 shaft = 1 5-8 knots
Boilers 2
The Brostrom is fitted with 150-ton capacity booms, providing the most powerful lift
MARSHFIELD (T-AK 282) 7970, United States Navy
capability of any US ship. C4-S-B1 type built in 1 943, Note the deckloaded tanks and
trucks in the photograph of the Brostrom.
DISPOSALS
Marine Fiddler T-AK 267 transferred to Maritime Administration on 1 4 Sep 1 973. 1 CARGO SHIP (AK) BLAND TYPE
4 FBM CARGO SHIPS (A K): "VICTORY" TYPE SCHUYLER OTIS BLAND T AK 277
*NORWALK (ex-Norwalk Victory) T-AK 279
T-AK 280 15 910 full load
*FURMAN (ex-Furman Victory) Displacement, tor
478 « 66 X 30
•VICTORIA (ex-£thiop/a Victory) T-AK 281 Dimensions, feet
T-AK 282 Main engines Geared turbine; 13 750 shp.
*MARSHFIELO (ex-Marshfield Victory)
Boilers 2
Displacement, tons 6 700 light; Betelgeuse 15 580 full load, others 11 150 full
load
Dimensions, feet 455-25 oa x 62 x 24
Guns —
8 40 mm AA (twin) in Betelgeuse; others unarmed Acquired from the Maritime Adminisirauon
ion by
oy the
ine Military
The only ship of the type (C3-S-DX1
ivi Sea Transportation Service
" built in 1 961 prototype of the
in July 1 961
~
Mam engines geared turbine; 8 500 shp; 1 shaft = 17 knots . :
Boilers 2 "Mariner" cargo ship design.

Complement 80 to 90 plus Navy detachment
Former merchant ships of the VC2-S-AP3 "Victory" type built during World War II,
Extensively converted to supply supply tenders for Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM)
submarines. Fitted to carry torpedoes, spare parts, packaged petroleum products,
bottled gas, black oil and diesel fuel, frozen and dry provisions, and general cargo as
well as missiles. No. 3 hold converted to carry 16 Polaris missiles in vertical position;
tankage provided for 355 000 gallons of diesel oil and 430 000 gallons of fuel oil
(for submarine tenders). All subsequently modified to carry Poseidon missiles. All
four ships are operated by the Military Sealift Command with civilian operating crews;
small Navy detachment in each ship provides security and technical services.
Betelgeuse reactivated by the Navy in 1951 from Maritime Administration reserve
fleet. Decommissioned in 1971 and placed in reserve.
Norwalk converted to FBM cargo ship by Boland Machine it Manufacturing Co, and
accepted for service on 30 Dec 1963.
Furman converted by American Shipbuilding Co, and accepted in Oct 1964.
Victoria converted by Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and accepted in Oct 1965.
Marshfield converted by Boland Machine & Manufacturing Co, and accepted in June
1970.
DISPOSALS
Betelgeuse AK 260 stricken on 1 Feb 1974. SCHUYLER OTIS BLAND (T-AK 277
PVT LEONARD C. BROSTROM (T-AK 255) United States Navy

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Sea lift Ships —continued
1 CARGO SHIP (AK) E LTAN I TYPE
•MIRFAK T-AK 271
Displacement, tons 2 036 light , 4 942 full load

Dimensions, feet 256-8 wl: 2622 oa x 51-5 x 18-7
Main engines Diesel-electric (ALCO diesels witfi Westmghouse electri
motors) , 3 200 bhp ; 2 shafts = 1 3 knots
Built for MSTS by Avondale Marine Ways, New Orleans, La. Designed for Arctic
operation with hull strengthened against ice. C1-M E2-13a type. Launched on 5
Aug 1957. Note icebreaking prow in photo.
CONVERSION. Two other ships of this class converted for oceanographic research:
Eltanin, reclassified from T-AK 270 to T-AGOR 8 on 1 5 Nov 1962; Mizar T-AK 272
was reclassified T-AGOR 1 1 on 1 5 Apr 1964 (see Experimental, Research and Surveying
Ships).
United Stales Nav
CARGO SHIPS (AK): "VICTORY" TYPE
•GREENVILLE VICTORY -AK 237

•PVT. JOHN R. TOWLE {ex-App/eton Victory) -AK 240
•PVT. FRANCIS X. McGRAW (ex-Wabash Victory) -AK 241 SGT MORRIb t United States Navy
»SGT. ANDREW MILLER {ex-Radcliffe Victory) AK 242
'SGT. MORRIS E. CRAIN (ex-Mills Victory) -AK 244 1 CARGO SHIP (AK):Ex-AKA TYPE
•SGT. TRUMAN KIMBRO -AK 254
•WYANDOT T-AK 283 (ex-T-AKA 92)
LIEUT. JAMES E. ROBINSON (ex T AG 170 ex T-AK 274
ex-AKV 3, ex-Czechosiovakia Victory) r-AK 274
•PVT. JOSEPH F. MERRELL (ex-AKV 4, ex-Grange Victory) r-AK 275
Dimensions 435 wl; 459 2 oa x 63 x 24
'SGT. JACK J. PENDLETON (ex AKV 5) r-AK 276
Main engines Geared turbines (General Electric); 6 000 shp;
16-5 knots
Displacement, 6 700 ligh 12 450 full load
Dimensions, U 455 25 oa 62 « 28 5
Mam engines Geared tu ne; 8 500 shp 1 shaft =
; 1 5 or
Former attack cargo ship (AKA) of the "Andromeda" class; C2-S-B1 type. Built by
Moore Dry Dock Co, Oakland, California; launched on 28 June 1944; commissioned
on 30 Sep 1 944 as AKA 92. Assigned to MSTS and manned by a civilian crew since
1 963. Designation changed tc T-AK 283 on 1 Jan 1 969. Winterised for arctic service.
1 VEHICLE CARGO SHIP CALLAG HAN" TYPE

Former merchant ships of the "Victory" type built during World War II. VC2-S-AP3
1 7 knots except T-AK 245 is VC2-S-AP2 type capable of
type capable of 1 5 knots.
Three ships originally acquired by Navy from Maritime Administration as aircraft cargo Name Builder
and ferry ships (AKV); reclassified as "straight" cargo ships (AK) on 7 May 1959. •ADMIRAL WM. M. CALLAGHAN SUN SB & DD
Lieut. James E. Robir^son modified for special project work and designated T-AG in
1963, reverted to T-AK 274 on 1 July 1964. Displacement, tons 24 000 full load
Several other "Victory" cargo ships transferred to Navy after World War II have been Dimensions, feet 694
convertea to research (AG) and space/missile support ships (AGM). "Victory" type Main engines 2 gas turbines (General Electric LM 2500); 50 000 shp;
cargo ships initially configured as forward depot ships and as Fleet Ballistic Missile 2 shafts = 26 knots
(FBM) cargo ships are listed separately. Complement 33
These ships are unarmed and civilian manned by the Military Sealift Command.
Roll-on/roll-off vehicle cargo ship built specifically for long-term charter to Military
Sealift Command. Internal parking decks and ramps for carrying 750,
RECLASSIFICATION The former
Sea Transportation Service Aircraft Cargo
Military
employing four side ramps and stern ramp, the Callaghan can off load and reload full
and Ferry Ships Lieut, James E. Robinson, Private Joseph F. Merrel and Sergeant
vehicle capacity in 27 hours.
Jacl< J Pendleton, AKV 3, AKV 4, and AKV 5, respectively, were reclassified as Cargo
Named for first commander of Military Sea Transportation Service.
Ships, Ak 274, AK 275 and AK 276 on 7 May 1959. Kingsport Victory T-AK 239,
was renamed and reclassified Kingsport T-AG 1 64 in 1 962 (see Experimental, Research
and Surveying ships)
Lieut James E. Robinson T-AK 274, was to have been transferred to the Maritime Ad-
ministration, but was modified for special project work and reclassified as T-AG 170
in 1 963, and reverted to the original classification T-AK 274 on 1 July 1 964,
Haiti Victory T-AK 238 and Dalton Victory T-AK 256 converted to satellite tracking
and recovery ships, reclassified and renamed, Longview T-AGM 3 and Sunnyvale
T-AGM 5, respectively.
Pvt.Joe E. Mann T-AK 253, ex-Owensboro Victory, was fitted out as a range instru-
mentation and telemetry ship for the Pacific Missile Range in Oct 1958 and renamed
Richfield T-AGM 4.
The ship intended for designation AK 278 became the Sea Lilt, T-LSV 9, subsequently
changed to T-AKR 9.
DISPOSALS
Sgt. Archer T. Gammon T-AK 243 transferred to Maritime Administration in 1973
Lieut Robert Craig T-AK 252 stricken on 27 July 1 973 Lieut.
for scrapping ; ; George
W. G. Boyce stricken on 30 July 1973.
PVT JOSEPH F MERRELL (T-AK 275) United States Navy ADM WM. M. CALLAGHAN
UNITED STATES 492
Sea lift Ships —continued
C1-M-AV1 TYPE DISPOSALS
Taurus (T-AKR 8, ex-T-LSV 8, ex-AK 273, ex-LSD 23) deactivated in 1968 an.
All surving small cargo ships of this type have been stricken: Herkimer T-AK 188, subsequently scrapped; officially stricken on 22 June 1971 (almost two years afte
Muskingum T-AK 98 transferred to US Department of the Interior on 1 5 June 1 973
1
;
being sold for scrap).
Short Splice T-AK 249 stricken on 1 5 June 1 973 Col. William J. O'Brien T-AK 246
;
stricken on 1 Sep 1973; Fentress T-AK 180, Pvt. Frank J. Petrarca T-AK 250 Galilea AKN 5, ex-LSV 6. ex-AP 1 61 s icken from the Navy List on 1 Sep 1961 and
stricken on 1 5 Oct 1 973. See 1 973-1 974 and previous editions for characteristics. transferred to Maritime Administration
1 VEHICLE CARGO SHIP (AKR) EA LIFT" TYPE

•SEA LIFT T-KAR 9 (ex-T-LSV 9)
9 TANKER:
Displacement, tons 11 130 light; 16 940 standard; 21 700 full load
Measurement, tons 15 750 gross; 12 100 deadweight Name Builder Launched
Dimensions, feet 540 oa « 83 « 29 SEALIFT PACIFIC Todd Shipyards 13 Oct 1973
Mam engines Geared steam turbines; 2 shafts; 19 400 shp = 20 knots •SEALIFT ATLANTIC Bath Iron Works 26 Jan 1974
Boilers •SEALIFT ARABIAN SEA Todd Shipyards 26 Jan 1974
Complement 62 plus 12 Passengers SEALIFT MEDITERRANEAN Bath Iron Works 9 Mar 1974
SEALIFT CHINA SEA Todd Shipyards 20 Apr 1974
Improved vehicle cargo ship.
roll-on/rolloff Maritime Administration C4-ST-67a SEALIFT CARIBBEAN Bath Iron Works 1974
type by the Puget Sound Bridge & Dry Dock Co. (now Lockheed Shipbuilding
Built SEALIFT INDIAN OCEAN Todd Shipyards 1974
and Construction Co). Seattle. Wash, at a cost of SI 5 895 500 Authorised under SEALIFT ARCTIC Bath Iron Works 1974
the Fiscal Year 1963 programme. Laid down on 19 May 1964 and launched on 18 SEALIFT ANTARCTIC Bath Iron Works 1974
Apr 1 965, Delivered to Navy on 25 Apr 1 967 and to MSTS on 1 9 May 1 967, Designed
for point-io-point sea transportation of Department of Defense self-propelled, fully Dimensions, feet 587 oa x 84 x 45-5
loaded, wheeled, tracked and amphibious vehicles and general cargo. Internal ramps, Main engines 2 diesels; 14 000 bhp; 1 shaft = 16 knots
stern ramp and side openings provide for quick loading and unloading. Designation Complement 26-1-2 Maritime Academy cadets
changed from T-LSV to T-AKR on 1 Jan 1969
Relatively small tankers built specifically for long term-charter by the Military Sealift
Command. Four ships built by Todd Shipyards Corp, San Pedro, California; five by
Bath Iron Works Corp, Bath, Maine, Operated for MSC
by commercial firms with
civilian crews. Not assigned Navy hull numbers, but carry MSC colours.
I /
Fitted with bow thruster to assist docking; automated engine room. Approximately
25 000 tons deadweight cargo capacity 220 000 barrels. Estimated cost SI 46 500 000
;
for the nine-ship class.
Shipyards Corp
1 TANKER AOi: EXPLORER TYPE

• AMERICAN EXPLORER T AG 165
Displa 16 500 gross; 22 525 deadweight

Dimensions, feet 615 03 X 80 X 44-5
Main engines Steam turbines; 22 000 shp; 1 shaft = 20 kr
SEA LIFT (T-AKR 9) 1966 Lockheed Shipbuilding
T5-S-RM2a type. Laid down on 9 July 1 957 launched on 1 1 Apr 1 958,,Built by
VEHICLE CARGO SHIP
1 (AKR): "COMET" TYPE IngallsShipbuilding Corporation. Pascagoula, for the Maritime Admimstr.ition. but
acquired by Military Sea Transportation Service. Cargo capacity 190 300 barrels.
COMET T-AKR 7 (ex-T-LSV ex-T-AK 7, 269) Operated for Military Sealift Command by commercial firm.
Displacement, tons 7 605 light; 1 8 50 full load

1

Dimensions, feet 465 pp; 499 oa « 78 x 28 8
Main engines Geared turbines (General Electnc) 2 shafts: 13 200 shp
18 knots
2 (Babcock & Wilcox)
73
Roll-on/roll-off vehicle carrier built for MSTS by Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co.
C3-ST-14A type. Laid down on 1 5 May 1 956, Launched on 31 July 1 957 Com-
pleted on 27 Jan 1958, Has ramp system for loading and discharging. The hull is,
strengthened against ice Can accommodate 700 vehicles in two after holds; the
forward holds are for general cargo. Equipped with Denny-Brown Stabilisers Re- AMERICAN EXPLORER (T AO 165) United States Navy
from T-AK to T-LSV on 1 June 1963, and changed to T-AKR on
classified Jan 1969. 1
LSV 1-6 were World War ll-built amphibious ships: subsequently redesignated as 3 TANKERS (AO): MAUMEE CLASS
mine warfare ships (MCS) and net cargo ship (AKN).
'MAUMEE 16 Feb 1956
'SHOSHONE 17 Jan 1957
•YUKON 16 Mar 1956
Displacement, tons 25 000 deadweight

Dimensions, feet 591 wl; 620 oa x 83-5 « 32
Main engines Geared turbine; 20 460 shp; 1 shaft = 18 knots
Yukon laid down 1 6 May 1 955 by Ingalls. Pascagoula, delivered May 957 Maumee 1
laid down 8 Mar 1955, delivered Dec 1956 Shoshone laid down 15 Aug 1955 by
Sun Shipbuilding, Chester, delivered Apr 1957, T5-S-12A type Potomac TAO 150
sank at Morehead, North Carolina, after explosion on 26-27 Sep 1961, but was rebuilt
in 1963-1964. renamed SS Shenandoah and chartered to MSTS, Cargo capacity
203 216 barrels,
Maumee provided with ice-strengthened bow during 1969-1970 modificatiqn at
Norfolk SB ft DD Co: employed in transporting petroleum products to Antarctica in
support of US scientific endeavours
These ships are operated for the Military Sealift Command by commercial firms.
500 UNITED STATES
Sealift Ships—continued
SHOSHONE (T-AO 151) United States Navy
MISSION SANTA YNEZ (TAD 134 United States Navy
8 TANKERS (AO
iO) : "MISSION" CLASS 4 GASOLINE TANKERS (AOG): "PECGNIC" CLASS
Name No. Launched Commissioned Launched
*SUAMICO (ex-Harlem Heights) T-AO 49 30 May 1942 10 Aug 1942 •RINCON T-AOG 77 5 Jan 1945
•TALLULAH (ex-Valley Forge) T-AO 50 25 June1942 5 Sep 1942 •NODAWAY (ex-Belridge) T-AOG 78 15 May 1945
•PECOS (ex-Corsicana) T-AO 65 17 Aug 1942 5 Oct 1942 •PETALUMA (ex-flaccoon Senrf, ex- Tawipan) T-AOG 79 9 Aug 1945
•MILLICOMA (ex-Conastoga, •PISCATAQUA (ex-Cisne, ex-Taveta) T-AOG 80 10 Sep 1945
ex-King's Mountain) T-AO 73 21 Jan 1943 5 Mar 1943
•SAUGATUCK (ex-Newton) T-AO 75 7 Dec 1942 19 Feb 1943 Displacement, tons 2 060 light; 6 000 full load
•SCHUYLKILL (ex-Louisburg) T-AO 76 16 Feb 1943 9 Apr 1943 Dimensions, feet 325-2 oa x 48-2 « 19-1
•COSSATOT (ex-Fort Necessity) T-AO 77 28 Feb 1943 20 Apr 1943 Mam engines diesel ; 1 400 bhp; 1 shaft = 10 knots
•MISSION SANTA YNEZ T-AO 134 19 Dec 1943 (see notes)
T1 -M-BT2 gasoline tankers built by Todd Shipyards Corp, Houston, Texas, as merchant
tankers. All acquired by Navy in 1950 and assigned to Military Sea Transportation
Displacement, tons 5730 light 22 380 full loart

Service and employed in point-to-point carrying of petroleum. Cargo capacity ap-
,
proximately 30 000 barrels.

Dimensions, feet 503 wl 523 5 oa « 6S
; » approx 30
Main engines drive; 6 000 shp (except Mission Santa

Turbo-electric
Ynei 10 000 shp); 1 shaft = 15 knots (except Mission DISPOSALS
Santa Ynez 16 knots) T1 -MET-24a type: Chattahooche T-AOG 82 stricken on 22 Feb 1 972, Alatna T-AOG
81 permanently transferred to Maritime Administration reserve fleet on 8 Aug 1 972,
T2-SE-A1 tankers begun as merchant ships but acquired by Navy and completed as
fleet oilers (AO) except the Mission Santa Ynez of T2-SE-A2 type delivered as
merchant tanker on 1 3 March 1 944 and subsequently acquired by Navy on 22 Oct 1 947.
During the post World War II period all of these ships were employed in the tanker role,
carrying petroleum point-to-point
All builtby Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co, Chester, Pennsylvania, except Mission
Santa Ynez built by Marine Ship Corp, Sausalito, California Cargo capacity app-
roximately 134 000 barrels

Mission San Rafael T-AO 1 30 stricken on 28 Apr 1 970, Mission Santa Cruz T-AO
133 stricken on 15 Sep 1970, Shawnee Trail T-AO 142 stricken on 29 Feb 1972, United Slates Nav
Chepachet T-AO 78 stricken on 1 3 Mar 1 972, Mission Buenaventura T-AO 1 1
stricken on 31 Mar 1972, Cache T-AO 67 stricken on 6 May 1972, Cowanesquo
T-AO 67 stricken on 1 June 1 972, Pioneer Valley T-AO 1 40 stricken on 1 5 Aug 1 972
(not transferred to Columbia), Some ships technically remain on the Navy List but
have been "permanently" transferred to Maritime Administration reserve fleet and are
expected to be disposed of in the near future.
PETALUMA (T-AOG 79) United States Navy
16 CARGO SHIPS: LST TYPE

Sixteen LSTs configured for point-to-point cargo operations remain on the Navy List,
allin Military Sealift Command reserve. They are expected to be stricken or transferred
in the near future. See 1973-1974 and previous editions for ship characteristics.
T-LSTs remaining on Navy/MSC List:
LST 47, 176, 230, 287, 491, 566, 579, 607, 613, 623, 629, 649, Daviess
County T-LST, 692, Harris County T-LST 822, Orleans Parish T-LST1069
(ex-MCS 6), and LST 1072.
SCHUYLKILL (T-AO 76 United States Navy
DISPOSALS
TRANSPORTS (AP) LST 600
1
stricken on June 1969; Chesterfield County, T-LST 551 stricken on
1
June 1970; Clearwater County LST 602 (operated by US Air Force) transferred
All US troop transports (AP) have been stricken or transferred these ships differed from
;
to Mexico on 25 May 972 LST 581 626, Plumas County, T-LST 1 083 stricken
1 ; ,
amphibious transports (LPA, formerly attack transports, APA) by being point-to-point on 1 June 1972; LST 222, 488, 546 transferred to Philippines on 15 July 1972;
carriers, operating between ports and not capable of unloading assault troops into LST 277 transferred to Chile on 2 February 1973; LST 117, 276, Chase County
landing craft. T-LST 532 transferred to Singapore on 10 June 1973; LST 456, 530, 572, 587,
The last transports on the Navy List were the three "Barrett" class ships; see 1973- 590, 630, 643, 664 stricken on 15 June 1973; New London County T-LST 1066,
1974 and previous editions for characteristics, Geiger T-AP 197 stricken on 27 Apr Nye County, T-LST 1067 transferred to Chile on 29 Aug 1973; LST 399, 660, De
1971 and transferred to Maritime Administration reserve; Upshur T-AP 198 stricken Kalb County T LST 715, LST 1088, Traverse County T-LST 1 1 60, Wahkiakum
on 2 Apr 1973 and transferred to the State of Maine as a merchant training ship; County T-LST 1162, Waldo County T-LST 1 163, Walworth County T-LST 1 164,
Barrett T-AP 196 stricken on 2 July 1973 and transferred to Maritime Administration Washoe County T-LST 1165 transferred to Maritime administration in 1974.
reserve fleet.
UNITED STATES 501
EXPERIMENTAL, RESEARCH AND SURVEYING SHIPS

1 EXPERIMENTAL SURFACE EFFECT SHIP:
AEROJET-GENERAL DESIG-N
SES-100A
Weight, tons 100 gross
Dimensions, feet 81-9 oa x 41-9
Main/lift engines 4 gas turbines (Avco-Lycoming) 12 000 hp, three fans for
lift and two water-jet propulsion systems = 80+ knots
Surface effects ship developed by Aerojet-General Corp, and built by Tacoma Boat-
building Co, Tacoma, Washmgton, to test feasibility of large SES for naval missions
Christened in July 1971 underway in mid-1972 in competition with the Bell design
;
described below. Aluminium construction with rigid sidewallsto hold cushion or bubble
of Cargo capacity ten tons (instrumentation during evaluation) provision for crew
air. ;
of four and six observers. Fitted with four TF-35 gas turbine engines, marine version
of the T55-L-11 A developed for the CH-47C helicopter.
PROGRAMME. Two other types of ocean-going "air support" platforms are being
developed for the US Navy at this time air cushion vehicle (ACV) landing craft described
;
in the section on Landing Craft and an armed SES design listed with Patrol Ships and
Craft.
iAG 520) 1969. United States Navy
HYDROGRAPHIC RESEARCH SHIP AGi
•FLYER (ef.-American Flyer, Water Witch) T-AG 178

Dimensions, feet 459-2 oa X 63 X 28
Main engines Turbines; 6 000 shp 1 shaft = ; 17 knots
Boilers 2
Acquired from Maritime Administration on 9 Feb 1965. C2-S-B1 type built in 1945.
Operated by Military Sealift Command for Naval Electronic Systems Command, civilian
manned.
1972, Aerojet General
1 EXPERIMENTAL SURFACE EFFECT SHIP:

BELL AEROSYSTEMS DESIGN
SES-100B
Weight, tons 100 gross
Dimensions, feet 78 oa x 35
Main engines 3 gas turbines (Pratt & Whitney); 13 500 hp; 2 semi-sub-
merged, super cavitating propellers = 80-1- knots FLYER (T-AG 1 /8) United States Navy
Lift engines 3 gas turgines (United Aircraft of Canada); 1 500 hp; eight
lift fans 1 HYDROGRAPHIC RESEARCH SHIP (AG):
Surface effects ship developed by Bell Aerospace Division of the Textron Corp; built "V-ICTORY- TYPE
Bell facility in Michoud, Louisiana. Christened on March 6, 1971 underway in Feb ;
1972 as competitive development platform for Navy. •KINGSPORT (ex-Kingsport Victory] T-AG 164
Aluminium hull with rigid sidewalls to hold cushion or bubble of air. Cargo capacity
ten tons (instrumentation during evaluation) provision for crew of four and six observers.
;
Displacement, tons 7 190 light. 10 680 full load
Fitted with three Pratt & Whitney FT-12 gas turbine engines and three United Aircraft
Dimensions, feet 455 oa > 62 « 22
of Canada ST-6J-70 gas turbine engines. Mam engines Geared turbines: 8 500 shp; 1 shaft = 15 2 knots
Boilers 2
The SES-100B is credited with having set an SES speed record of more than 80 knots
during trials in April 1974,
Complement 73 (13 officers, 42 men, 15 technicians)
VC2-S-AP3. Built in 1 944 by the California Shipbuiding Corp. Los Angeles. Former
cargo ship in the MSTS fleet Name shortened, ship reclassified and converted in 1 961 -
1 962 by Willamette Iron & Steel Co, Portland, Oregon, into the worlds first satellite com-
munications ship, for Project Advent, involving the promotion of a terminal to meet
the required military capaoility for high capacity, world-wide raaio communications
using high altitude hovering satellites, and the installation of ship-to-shore com-
munications, facilities, additional electric power generating equipment, a helicopter
landing platform, aerological facilities, and a 30-foot parabolic communication antenna
housed in a 53-ft diameter plastic radome abaft the superstructure. Painted white
for operations in the tropics. Project Advent Syncom satellite relay operations were
completed in 1 966, and Kingsport was reassigned to hydrographic research. Antenna
sphere now removed.
Operated by Military Sealift Command for Naval Electronic Systems Command; civilian
manned.
Broadside view appears in 1968-1969 edition; note antenna mast on helicopter plat-
form in photograph; exhaust ducts fitted to funnel.
SES-100B 1974. Bell Aerosystems
2 SONAR TEST SHIPS (AG) Ex-MINESWEEPERS

•ALACRITY AG 520 (ex-MSO 8 June 1957
^
520) 2 Oct 1958
'ASSURANCE AG 521 (ex-MSO 521) 31 Aug 1957 22 Nov 1958

Dimensions, feet 190 oa « 36 " 14-5
Guns 1—40 mm AA (as MSO)
Main engines 2 diesels (General Motors); 2 700 bhp; 2 shafts
(controllable pitch propellers) = 15 knots
Former ocean minesweepers. Both built by Peterson Builders Inc Sturgeon Bay, ,
Wisconsin. Wood- hulled with non- magnetic engines and fittings. Both ships modified
for sonar test activities and redesignated as miscellaneous auxiliaries (AG) on 1 June
1973 and 1 Mar 1973, respectively.
DISPOSALS
Ability MSO 519 stricken in 1 Feb 1971 KINGSPORT (T-AG 164) United States Navy
502 UNITED STATES
Experimental, Research and Surveying Ships— continued
1 POSEIDON TEST SHIP (AG): "MARINER" TYPE 1 HYDROFOIL RESEARCH SHIP (AGEH)
•PLAINVIEW AGEH 1
OBSERVATION ISLAND (ex-MG 57, ex-Empite Stale Mariner) AG 154 Displacement, tons 320 full load
Dimensions, feet 212 oa « 40 5 - 10 (hull borne) or 26 (with foils down)
A/S weapons
Dimensions, feet 5295 wl, 563 oa - 76-2 x 29 Main engines 2 gas turbines (General Electric); 30 000 hp, 2 diesels;
Mam engines Geared turbines (General Electric) 19250 shp. 1 200 - 50 knots
20 knots Complement 20 (6 officers, 14 men)
Boilers 2
Complement 350 Aluminium hull experimental hydrofoil. Three retractable foils, 25 ft in height, each
"Manner" class merchant ship (C4-S-1 a type) by the New York Shipbuilding
Built as a weighing 7 tons, fitted port and starboard and on stern, and used in waves up to 15
Corp, Camden, New Jersey launched on 5 Aug 953 acquired by the Navy on
; 1 1 ; 1
feet maximum speed of about 50 knots, with later modifications expected to
Initial
Sep 1956 for use as a Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) test ship. Converted at Norfolk raise the speed to 80 knots Fitted with the largest titanium propellers made. The
Naval Shipyard: commissioned on 5 Dec 1958 two 15 000 hp gas turbines are General Electric J-79 jet aircraft engines modified for
Navy manned. Decommis- marine use Power plant and transmission designed to permit future investigation of
Employed to test fire Polaris and later Poseidon missiles
various types of foils. Built by Lockheed Shipbuilding & Construction Co, Seattle,
sioned on 25 Sep 972 and placed in Maritime Administration reserve remains on Navy
1 ,
Washington. Laid down on 8 May 1964, launched on 28 June 1965, and placed in
List.
service on 1 May 1969. Delayed because of engineering difficulties. In service vice
MISSILE TESTING fitted with complete missile testing, servicing and
The ship is
being in commission.
firing systems She fired theship-launched Polaris missile at sea on 27 Aug 1 959.
fi.rst
The photographs of the Plainview show the ship on foils and in displacement condition
Refitted to fire the improved Poseidon missile in 1969 and launched the first Poseidon
during experimental transfer of personnel from a CH-46A helicopter.
test missile fired afloat on 16 Dec 1969
DISPOSALS
The hydrofoil test craft Denison, briefly operated bv the Navy, has been returned to
the Maritime Administration and subsequently sold commercially. Photographs and
description appear in the 1970-1971 edition
OBSERVATION ISLAND (AG 154 971 US Navy. PH3, T F Ahlgrim
1 EXPERIMENTAL NAVIGATION SHIP (AG)

"MARINER" TYPE
•COMPASS ISLAND (ex YAG 56, e\-Garden Mariner) AG 153
Displacement, to 16 076 full load

Dimensions, feet 529 5 pp; 563 oa < 76 3 29
Mam engines Geared turbines (General Electric) 19 250 shp, 1 shaft =
20 knots
Boilers
Originally a "Manner" class merchant ship (C4-S-1a type); built by New York Ship-
building Corp, Camden, New Jersey, launched on 24 Oct 1953 and acquired by the
Navy on 29 Mar 1956.
Converted by New York Naval Shipyard commissioned on 3 Dec 1 956 for the develop-
:
ment of the Fleet Balistic Miss'te guidance and ship navigation systems Her mission
IS to assisl in the (.U.-velopmcnt ami valuation of a navigation system independant
PLAINVIEW (AGEH 2) 1972. US Navy. PH2. E E Murphy
1 RANGE INSTRUMENTATION SHIP (AGM):

"VICTORY" TYPE
'RANGE SENTINEL (ey^-Sherburne) T-AGM 22 (ex-APA 205)

Mam engines Turbine (Westinghouse) 8 500 hp 1 sha t = 17-7 knots
; ;

Complement 95 (14 officers, 54 men, 27 technical personnel)
Former attack transport converted specifically to serve as a range instrumentation

ship in support of the Poseidon Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) programme Built by
Permanente Metals Corp, Richmond, California; commissioned on 20 Sep 1944.
VC2-S-AP5 type.
Stricken from the Navy List on 1 Oct 1958 and transferred to Maritime Administration
reserve fleet; reacquired by the Navy on 22 Oct 1969 for conversion. AGM
Converted from Oct 1 969 to Oct 1 971 placed in service as T-AGM 22 on 14 Oct 1971.
;
Operated bv Military Sealift Command and civilian manned.
COMPASS ISLAND (AG 153) United St.
DISPOSALS AND RECLASSIFICATIONS

Acquisition of AG 155 (C-4 cargo ship) was cancelled. Hunting AG 156 (ex-EAG
398, ex-LSM 398) sonar test ship, strcken in 1962, King County AG 157 (ex-LST
857) Regulus missile test ship, stricken in 1 961 ; acquisition of research ship AG 1 58
was cancelled Oxford AG
; 1 59 reclassified AGTR AG 1 60 and AG 1 61 reclassified
1 ;
AGM-1 and AGM 22, respectively. Mission Capistrano AG 162 (ex-AO 112) sound
on 9 Oct 1971 Glover AG 163 reclassified AGDE 1
test ship stricken 1 ;
AG 165-168 reclassified AGTR 2-5, respectively; Private J. E. Valdez AG 169

(ex-APC 119) special mission ship, stricken in 1970; Lieutenant J. E. Robinson
AG 170 (ex-AK 274) reclassified AK-274; Seargent Joseph E. Muller AG 171
(ex-APC 118) special mission ship, stricken in 1970; AG 172-174 are in service as
cargo ships.
Sergeant Curtis F. Shoup AG 1 75, survey support ship, stricken in 1 970 Peregine ;
AG 176 (ex-MSF 373) experimental ship, stricken in 1969; Shearwater AG 177

(ex-FS411) special mission ship, returned to US Army in 1967. 179-190 assigned AG
to 1 2 "Victory" cargo ship to have been used as floating depot ships project cancelled , ;
Spokane AG 191 (ex-CLAA 120) was to be converted to sonar lest ship; project
cancelled and ship stricken 15 Apr 1972 (see 1970-1971 edition for details). RANGE SENTINEL (T-AGM 22) 1973, United Stales Navy
UNITED STATES 503
Experimental Research and Surveying Sh\ps— continued
2 RANGE INSTRUMENTATION SHIPS (AGM): 2 RANGE INSTRUMENTATION SHIPS (AGM):

JUMBOISED" T2-SE-A2 TYPE C4-S-A1 TYPE
'GENERAL H. H.ARNOLD (ex USNS General R E Cao//a/7) T-AGM 9 (ex-T-AP 139)
•VANGUARD {ex-Muscel Shoals, 'GENERAL HOYT S. VANDENBERG (ex USNS General Harry Taylor,
ex-Mission San Fernando) T-AGM 19 (ex-T-AO 122)
T-AGM 10 fex AP
T 145)
'REDSTONE {ex-Johnstown. ex-Mission de Pala) T-AGM 20 (ex-T-AO 114)
Displacement, 16 600 full load
Dimensions, f 552 9 oa ^ 71-5 ' 26-3
Dimensions, feet
Main engines Geared turbines (Westinghou i) 9 000 shp; 1 shaft = 15
595 oa « 75 < 25 :
Mam knots
engmes Turbine electric , 1 sha<t 10 000 shp = 16 kno
Complement 205 (21 officers, 71 men. 113 technical personnel)
Corriplement Vanguard 1 9 officers, 71 enlisted men, 1 08 tecfinical personnel
Redstone 20 officers, 71 enlisted men, 1 20 tectinical personnel. Former transports converted in 1 962-1 963 for monitonng Air Force missiles firing and
Former "Mission" class tankers converted in 1964-1966 to serve as mid-ocean com- launches. Both ships built in 1 944 by Kaiser Co, Richmond, California, as large
satellite
munications and tracking ships in support of ttie Apollo manned lunar flights A third troop transports C4-S-A1 type. Upon conversion to Range Instrumentation
ship of this type has been stricken (see Disposal notes below) Ships (RIS) they were placed in service in 1963 under Air Force operation, however
All bu.'t in 1944 by Marinship, Sausalito. California, as tankers T2-SE A2 type assigned to MSTS for operation on 1 July 1964 (Arnold) and 13 July 1964
Converted to Range Instrumentation Ships (RIS) by General Dynamics. Quincy (Vandenberg).
Division. Massachusetts, each ship was cut in half and a 72fooi mid section was Both ships are operated by Military Sealift Command for Air Force Eastern Test Range
inserted, m^-reasmg length, beam, and displacement approximately 450 ions of
,
in Atlantic. Civilian manned.
electronic equipment installed for support of lunar flight operations, including com-
DISPOSALS
munications and tracking systems balloon hangar and platform fitted aft Cost of
C1-M-AV1 type: Sword Knot T-AGM
13 stricken on 1 Apr 1971. Rose Knot T-AGM
converting the three ships was $90 000 000. Operated by Military Sealift Command 14 stricken on 26 Mar 1 968, Coastal Sentry T-AGM 1 5 ex- AK 21 2 stricken on 11 July
for Air Force Eastern Test Range in Atlantic [Vanguard) and for NASA Goddard Space 1968, Timber Hitch T-AGM 17 stricken on 5 Feb 1968, Sampan Hitch T-AGM 18
Flight Centre (Redstone). Civilian crews. stricken on 24 June 1968,
DISPOSALS EC2 "Liberty" type: American Mariner T-AGM 12 stricken on 1 July 1965 employed ;
Mercury (ex-Flagstaff. Mission San Juan) T-AGM 21 (ex-T-AO 126) transferred as target hulk in Chesapeake Bay,
to Maritime Administration in 1969 (converted merchant configuration).
4 RANGE N STR U M E NTATI O N SHIPS

VICTORY" TYPE
*LONGVIEW (ex-Haiti Victory) T-AGM 3 (ex -T-AK 238)

'SUNNYVALE (ex-Dalton Victory) T-AGM 5 (ex -T-AK ?56)
HUNTSVILLE (ex-SS Knox Victory) T-AGM 7
•WHEELING (ex-Seton Hall Victory) T-AGM 8
Displacement, ti 10 680 full load

Dimensions, feet T-AGM 7 455 8 oa » 62 x 28-6
T-AMG 3, 5, 8: 455-3 oa « 62-2 « 28 (draft varies)
Main engines geared turbines; 8 500 shp, 1 shaft = 16 2 knots for T-AGM
6 and 7:17 knots for others
Boilers
VANGUARD (T-AGM 19) 1966. General Dynamics
All VC2-S-AP3 type; details vary. All extensively modified to serve as Range Instru-
mentation Ships (RIS) in support of American military and National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA) missile and space programmes.
Longview built in 1944 by Permanente Metais Corp, Richmond, California Assigned
to MSTs on 1 Mar 1950 (as T-AK 238) operated in support of Air Force Western
:
Test Range in Pacific civilian crew of 1 2 officers, 41 men, plus 20 technical personnel
;
Fitted with helicopter hangar and platform aft Decommissioned on 1 July 1974.
Sumyj3le built in 1944 by California S3 Corp, Los Angeles Assigned to MSTS on
£ REDSTONE (T-AGM 20) 7370, United Stales Air Force

6 Aug 1950 (as T-AK 256) operated in support of Air Force Western Test Range in
,
Pacific; civilian crew of 12 officers, 41 men, plus 20 technical personnel.
Huntsville built in 1954 by Oregon SB Corp. Portland. Oregon. Assigned to MSTS

on 1 Mar 1960; operated in support of Air Force Western Test Range in Pacific and
NASA until taken out of service in Jan 1973: will be stricken in the near future
Fitted
with helicopter hangar and platform aft. Scheduled to decommission in October 1 974.
Civilian crew of 14 officers, 55 men, plus 72 technical personnel.

Wheeling built in 1954 by Oregon SB Corp, Portland Oregon, Assigned to MSTS on
28 May 1964; operated in support of Navy Pacific Missile Range: civilian crew of
1 3 officers, 46 men, plus 48 technical personnel (accomodation for 64), Fitted with
helicopter hangar and platform aft Wheeling used as test platform for AWG-9 fire
control system (for use in F-14 f.g.,ter aircraft)
HELICOPTERS. These ships fitted with helicopter platforms and hangars periodically
carry helicopters
^..
DISPOSALS
Lf ^\^-z-'*- -— ^ ...- .
Richfield T-AGM 4. ex-T-AK 253; Range Tracker T-AGM 1. ex-T-AG 160. stricken
on 28 Aor 1970; Twin Falls T-AGM II stricken on 28 Apr 1970 but subsequently
reacquired by Navy for conversion to surveying ship (T-AGS 37); conversion sub-
sequently cancelled anc lain stricken on 1 Sep 1972. Transferred to New York City
for use as trade school lity Watertown T-AGM 6 stricken on 1 6 Feb 1973.
;
GEN. HOYT S. VANDENBERG (T-AGM 10) United States Navy
LONGVIEW (T-AGf*^ 3) 1970, United Stales Navy, PH3 J. B. Land

504 UNITED STATES

11. L-..-11IMHII
HUNTSVILLE (T-AGM 7) GYRE (AGOR 21) 1973, Halter Marine Service
1 OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH SHIP (AGOR)

HAYES" TYPE
*HAYES T-AGOR 16

Dimensions, feet 220 wl, 246 5 oa X 75 (see Design notes) «
M
Main engines Geared diesels, 5 400 bhp, 2 shafts = 15 knots
Complement 74 (11 officers, 33 men, 30 scientists)
Authorised in Fiscal Year 1967 new construction programme. The T-AGOR 16 is

one of two classes of modern US naval ships to have a catamaran hull, the other being
the ASR 21 class submarine rescue ships. Built by Todd Shipyards, Seattle, Washing-
ton; completed in late 1971. Estimated cost is $15 900 000, Laid down 12 Nov
1969; launched 2 July 1970.
Operated by the Military Sealift Command for the Office of Naval Research under
the technical control of the Oceanographer of the Navy civilian crew. ;
DESIGN, Catamaran hull design provides large deck working area, centre well for
operating equipment at great depths, and removes laboratory areas from main propulsion
machinery. Each hull is 246-5 feet long and 24 feet wide (maximum). There are
three 36-inch diameter instrument wells in addition to the main centre well.
The T-AGOR 16 differs in appearancefrom the ASR 21 class ships by the oceanographic
ship having a small deck working space aft of the bridge structure and the absence of
stern helicopter platform of the rescue ships,
ENGINEERING. Fitted with controllable pitch propellers. An auxiliary 165-shp

dieselis fitted in each hull to provide "creeping" speed of 2 to 4 knots.
Separation of controllable pitch propellers by catamaran hull separation provides high

degree of manoeuverability eliminating the need for bow thrusters.
WHEELING (T-AGM 8) United States Navy Range is 6 000 miles at 13 5 knots.
2 UTILITY RESEARCH SHIPS (AGOR) NOMENCLATURE. Oceanographic research ships jrveying ships generally are
named for naval oceanographers, hydrographers, xplorers. (Converted ships
Name No. Laid down Launched Delivered generally retain original names).
•GYRE AGOR 21 9 Oct 1972 25 May 1973 14 Nov 1973 The AGOR 16 is named for Dr. Harvey C. Hayes of the Naval Research Laboratory, known
•MOANA WAVE AGOR 22 10 Oct 1972 18 June1973 16 Jan 1974 as the "father of sonar in the US Navy".
Displacement, tons 950 full load TRANSFERS

Dimensions, feet 176 oa X 36 X 14 5 Josiah Willard Gibbs T AGOR
IViainengines 2 turbo-charged diesels (Caterpillar), 1 700 bhp ; 2 shafts
(controllable pitch propellers) = 13 knots maximum, 12 knots
cruising
Complement 21 (10 crew, 11 scientists)
Both ships built by Halter Marme Services Inc. New Orleans, Louisiana They are based
on a commercial ship design. Fitted with a 150 hp retractable propeller pod to- low-
speed or station keeping with mam machinery shut down
Open deck aft provides space for equipment vans to permit rapid change of mission
capabilities. Each ship cost approximately $1 900 000.
The Navy plans to construct several of these small, utility "" oceanographic research
ships to replace older and obsolescent ships now operated by civilian research and
educational institutions in support of Navy programmes. The above ships are assigned
to Texas A & M University and the University of Hawaii, respectively
CANCELLATION. The ed AGOR 1 9 and AGOR 20 of a larger design were car

celled in Feb 1969.
HAYES (T-AGOR 16) 1971, Todd Shipyards Corp
"m
m iwx^^*m\%-u
\
•
GYRE (AGOR 21) 1973, Halter Marine Service HAYES (T-AGOR 16) 757/, Camera Craft
UNITED STATES 505
"CONRAD" CLASS — continued

Robert D Conrad built by Gibbs Corp, Jacksonville, Florida. Operated by Lament
Geological Observatory of Columbia University under technical control of the Ocean-
ographer of the Navy.
James H. Gil/iss built by Christy Corp, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Operated by the
University of Miami (Florida) since 1970 in support of Navy programmes.
Lynch built by Marietta Manufacturing Co, Point Pleasant, West Virginia Operated
by Military Sealift Command under the technical control of the Oceanographer of the
Navy Civilian crew
Thomas G. Thompson built by Marinette Marine Corp, Marinette, Wisconsin. Operated
by University of Washington (state) under technical control of the Oceanographer of
the Navy; civilian crew
Thomas Washington built by Marinette Marine Corp, Marinette, Wisconsin Operated
by Scripps Institution of Oceanography (University of California) under technical
control of the Oceanographer on the Navy; civilian crew.
Da Steiguer and Bartlett built by Northwest Marine Iron Works, Portland, Oregon
Operated by Military Sealift Command under the technical control of the Oceanographer
of the Navy; civilian crew.
HAYES (T-AGOR 16) 1971. Todd Shipyards Corp
TRANSFERS
2 OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH SHIPS (AGOR) Charles H. Davis AGOR 5 of this type was transferred to New Zealand on 10 Aug
1970, Sands AGOR 6 was to be transferred to Brazil during 1 974
"MELVILLE" CLASS
PHOTOGRAPHS. Note built-up structure amidships i De Steiguer, the Thomas D.
Thompson has side structure built up amidships.
Name Laid down Launched Delivered
*MELVILLE 12 July 1967 10 July 1968 27 Aug 1969
'KNORR 9 Aug 1967 21 Aug 1968 14 Jan 1970
Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
Main engines
Complement
1 915 standard; 2 080
244-9
Diesel 2
50 (9
X 46-3 " 15
full load
500 bhp; 2 cycloldal propellers

officers, 16 men, 25 scientists)
Oceanographic research ships of an advanced design. AGOR 14 and AGOR 15

authorised in Fiscal Year 1 966 new construction programme AGOR 1 9 and AGOR 20 ;
of this type in FY 1 968 programme, but construction of the latter ships was cancelled.
^mmK^ — '#
i^ny^.
I
These ships are fitted with internal wells for lowering equipment underwater lights and
;
observation ports. Facilities for handling small research submerslbles.

The Melville and Knorr built by Defoe Shipbuilding Co, Bay City, Michigan. Melville
operated by Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Knorr by Woods Hole Oceano-
graphy Institution for the Office of Naval Research; under technical control of the
Oceanographer of the Navy.
tSOf^^ ^
ENGINEERING. FirstUS Navy ocean-going ships with cycloldal propellers permitting
the ships to turn 360 degrees in their own length. One propeller Is fitted at each end
of the ship, providing movement In any direction and optimum station keeping without
use of thrusters. They have experienced engineering difficulties.
JAMES M. GILLISS (T-AGOR 4) United Stales Nav
T "liiMif^
y"%
MELVILLE (AGOR 7569, Defoe Shipbuilding
7 OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH SHIPS (AGOR)

"CONRAD" CLASS
Name No. Laid down Launched Delivered
*ROBERT D. CONRAD AGOR 3 19 Jan 1961 26 May 1962 29 Nov 1962
*JAMES M. GILLISS T-AGOR 4 31 May 1961 19 Mav 1962 5 Nov 1962
•LYNCH ,GOR 7 Sep 1962 17 Mar 1964 22 Gel 1965
*THOMAS G. THOMPSON AGOR 9 12 Sep 1963 18 July 1964 4 Sep 1965
Thomas WASHINGTON agor id 12 Sep 1963 Aug 1964 17 Seo 1965
1
•DE STEIGUER T AGOR 12 Nov 1965 21 Mar 1966 28 Feb 1969

12
Nov 1965 24 May 1966 15 Apr 1969 mmm
DE STEIGUER (T AGOR 12) United States Navy
Displacement, tons varies; approx 1 200 standard; 1 380 full load

Dimensions, feet 191-5 wl; 208-9 oa x 37 4 « 15-3
Main engines Diesel-electric (Caterpillar Tractor Co diesels) ; 10000 bhp;
1 shaft = 13-5 knots
41 (9 officers, 17 men, 15 scientists except De Steigeur
and Bartlett. 8 officers, 18 men)
This IS the first class of ships designed and built by the US Navy for oceanographic
research. Fitted with instrumentation and laboratories to measure the earth's gravity
and magnetic fields, water temperature, sound transmission in water, and the geological
profile of the ocean floor.
Special features Include 10 ton capacity boom and winches for handling over-the-side
equipment; bow thruster propulsion unit for precise manoeuvrability and station
keeping; 620 hp gas turbine (housed In funnel structure) for providing "quiet" power
when conducting operations in which use of main engines would generate too high a
noise level (gas turbine also can drive the ship at 6-5 knots); endurance of 12 000
miles at 12 knots. BARTLETT (T AGOR
506 UNITED STATES
Experimental, Research and Surveying Ships —continued

OCEANOG RAPHI C RESEARCH SHIP (A GO R)
Ex-SALVAG E SH I P
*CHAIN AGOR 17 (ex-ARS 20)

Dimensions, teet 207 wl 213-5
; oa > 39 x
Main engines Diesel electric (4 Cooper 3essemer diesels) ; approx 3 000
bhp; 2 shafts = 14 knots
Complement 29 + 26 scientists
Converted from a salvage sfiip for oceanograpfiic research. Built by Basalt Rock Co,
Napa, California. Commission date as ARS. Converted to an oceanographic research
ship by Savannah Machine & Foundry in 1958 The Chain is operated by the Woods
Hole Oceanographic Institution for the Office of Naval Research under the technical
control of the Oceanographer of the Navy Civilian crew.
ENGINEERING. Fitted with an auxiliary 250 hp outboard propulsion unit for man-
oeuvering at low speeds (up to 4-5 knots). COASTAL CRUSADER (T-AGS 36 as T-AGM United States Navy
DISPOSALS
Argo AGOR 18 {ex-Snatch. ARS 27) lilarly converted; stricken on 1 May 1970
1970. 1 SURVEYING SHIP (AGS): CI AVI TYPE
1 OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH SHIP (AGOR) COASTAL CRUSADER T-AGS 36 (ex-T-AGM 16)
Ex-CARGO SHIP Dimensions, feet 338-8 oa » 50-3 12

Main engines Diesel; 1 750 bhp; 1 shaft =11-5 knots
Built in 1945 by Leatham D. Smith SB Co, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Acquired for
Launched Delfvered
conversion to a missile range tracking ship by US Air Force; transferred to Military
T-AGOR 1957 22 Nov 1957
11 (ex-T- 1 Oct
Sea Transportation service as T-AGM 16 on 1 July 1964.
Reclassified as a surveying ship (T-AGS 36) on 1 Dec 1969 but taken out of service
and placed in reserve prior to operation as an AGS ; laid up in Maritime Administration
Displacement, tons 2 036 light; 4 942 full load reserve but remains on Navy List.
Dimensions, feet 256-8 wl; 262 2 oa x 51 5 >- 22 8
Main engines Diesel-electric (ALCO diesels, Westinghouse electric motors) DISPOSALS
3 200 bhp: 2 shafts = 12 knots Sgt. George D. Keathley T-AGS 35 ex-T-APC 1 1 7 of this type transferred to
56 (1 1 officers, 30 enlisted men, 1 5 scientists) Taiwan China on 29 Mar 1972.
"S. P. LEE" CLASS
Both ships of this design, the first US Navy ships designed and constructed specifically
for surveying operations, have been transferred from the Navy List: Kellar T-AGS 25
Built for Military Sea Transportation Service by Avondale Marine Ways, New Orleans, La
transferred to Portugal on 21 Jan 1 972 S. P. Lee T-AG 1 92 (ex-T-AGS 31 ) transferred
;
Designed for Arctic operation with hull strengthened against ice, CI -ME2-13a type.
to the US Department of the Interior for geological survey on 27 Feb 1 974.
Delivered as cargo ship to MSTS (now Military Sealift Command) and subsequently
See 1973-1974 and previous editions for characteristics.
converted to oceanographic research ship
As research ship the /W/>ar is operated: by Military Sealift Command for Naval
Research Laboratory, under technical control of the Oceanographer of the Navy ;
civilian 2 SURVEYING SHIPS (AGS):
-CHAUVENET" CLASS
CONVERSION. Mizar converted in 1 962 into deep sea research ship, Equipped with
centre well for lowering oceanographic equipment including towed s nsor platforms, Name No. Laid Down Launched Delivered
fitted with laboratories and elaborate photographic facilities, hydrophone system
and
•CHAUVENET TAGS 24 May 1967 13 May 1968 13 Nov 1970
computer for seafloor navigation and tracking towed vehicles. The Mizar had key roles *HARKNESS TAGS 30 June 1967 12 June1968 29 Jan 1971
in the searches for the US nuclear submarines Thresher and Scorpion; the
French
submarine Eurydice: and recovery of the H-bomb lost at sea off Palomares, Spam. Displacement, tons 4 200 full load
Dimensions feet, 393-2 x 54 x 16
oa
TRANSFERS Main engines Diesel (Westinghouse); 3 600 bhp; 1 shaft = 15 knots
Eltanin T-AGOR 8 (ex-T-AK 270) transferred to Argentina on 9 Feb 974.
1 1
Complement 175 (13 officers, approx 150 men and technical personnel,
12 scientists)
A class of large research ships capable of extensive military hydrographic and oceano-
graphic surveys, supporting coastal surveying craft, amphibious survey teams and
helicopters. Fitted with heplicoter hangar and platform.
Chauvenet authorised in Fiscal Year 1965 new construction programme; Harkness:
in FY 1 966 programme. Both ships built by Upper Clyde Shipbuilders, Govan Division,
Glasgow, Scotland.
These ships are operated by the Military Sealift Command for the Oceanographer of
the Navy with Navy detachments on board Civilian crews.
MIZAR (T-AGOR 11) United States Navy
OCEANOG RPAH IC RESEARCH CRAFT

The Navy also owns a number of smaller oceanographic research craft that are operated
by various educational and research institutions In support of Navy programmes;
under technical control of the Oceanographer of the Navy; no Navy hull numbers are
assigned; all are 100 feet in length or smaller except for the Lamb, a converted 136-foot
minesweeper (YMS/AMS type) operated by the Lamont Geophysical Laboratory.
HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING SHIPS

PROJECT HYSURCH 1971, United States Nav
" CHAUVENET (T-AGS 29
An advanced class of hydrographic surveying ships is planned which will be capable
of surveying 000 square miles and produce finished charts within a five-day period.
1
Each ship would serve as a "mother" ship for several 20-foot launches to provide
capability of mapping 50 square miles of ocean floor in two days.
HYSURCH stands
for Hydrographic Survey and Mapping System.
Ship construction tentatively is planned for late 1 970s new construction programmes
DISPOSALS
All Navy-manned surveying ships have been stricken-
Pursuit (AGS 17, ex-AM 108) stricken in 1960, Prevail (AGS 20, ex-AM 107),
Raquiaita (AGS 18, ex-AM 109) stricken In 1964, Towhea (AGS 28, ex-AM 388)
on 1 May 1969, San Pablo (AGS 30, ex-AVP 30) stricken on 1 June 1969,
stricken
Tanner ( AGSS 1 5, ex- AKA 34) stricken on 1 Aug 1 969, Maury (AGS 1 6, ex- AKA 36)
tmSs^mmm.^^^
stricken on 19 Dec 1969, Serrano (AGS 24, ex-ATF 112) stricken on 2 Jan 1970,
Rehoboth (AGS 50, ex-AVP 50) stricken on 15 Apr 1970, Sheldrake (AGS 19,
ex-AM 62) stricken on 30 June 1968.
Littlehales (AGSC 1 5, ex-YF 854), the Navy's last coastal surveying ship, was stricken
on 20 Feb 1968 (but not decommissioned until 1 Apr 1968, more than a month after United States Navy
she was struck.
HARKNESS (T-AGS 32)
UNITED STATES 507
ExpertmentaL Research, and Surveying Sh'tps— continued
4 SURVEYING SHIPS (AGS): "BENT" CLASS
Name No. Laid down Launched Delivered
•SILAS BENT TAGS 26 2 Mar 1964 16 May 1964 23 July 1965
•KANE T-AGS '27 19 Dec 1964 20 Nov 1965 19 May 1967
•WILKES T-AGS 33 18 July 1968 31 July 1969 28 June 1971
•WYMAN TAGS 34 18 July 1968 30 Oct 1969 3 Nov 1971
Displacement, tons 1 935 standard Silas Bent and Kane 2 558

;
full load . Wilkes
2 540 full load; Wyman 2 420 full load
Dimensions, feet 285 3 oa x 48 x 15-1
Mam engines Diesel-electric (Westingfiousediesels) ; 3 600bfip, 1 shaft =
14
Complement 77 to 79 (1 2 or 1 3 officers, 35 or 36 men, 30 :ists)
Designed specifically for surveying operations. Special features include seafloor WILKES (T-AGS 33) 1971. United States Navy
mapping equipment: bow propulsion unit for precise manoeuvrability and station
keeping. All four sfiips operated by Military Sealift Command for the Oceanographei 3 SURVEYING SHIPS (AGS) "VICTORY" TYPE
of the Navy; civilian crevvs.
Silts Bent built by American SB Co, Lorain, Ohio Kane built by Christy Corp, Sturgeon
;
'BOWDITCH (ex SS South Bend Victory) T-AGS 21
Bay, Wisconsin; Wilkes and Wyman built by Defoe SB Co, Bay City, Michigan 'DUTTON (e«-SS Tuskegee Victory) TAGS 22
'MICHELSON (ex SS Joliet Victory TAGS 23

Dimensions, feet 455 2 oa « 62-2 « 25
Main engines Turbine; 8 500 shp; 1 shaft = 15 knots
Boilers
Complement 100 to 101 (13 or 14 officers, ,
approx 40 technical
personnel)
^ VC2-S-AP3 type built in 1945, Bowditch and Michelson by Oregon Shipbuilding Co:
Dutton by South Coast Co. Newport Beach, California, All converted to support the
Fleet Ballistic Missile Programme, Dutton and Michelson at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
8 Nov 1 957 to 1 6 Nov 1 958 and 1 Mar 1 958 to 31 Dec 968 respectively, and Bowditch
at Charleston Naval Shipyard 10 Oct 1957 to 30 Sep 1958
1 .
Designed to chart the ocean floor and to record magnetic fields and gravity.
Operated by Military Sealift Command for the Oceanographer of the Navy, civilian crev^s
^s«^^^^te^5is?
WILKES (T AGS 33) 1971, United States Navy
1 f
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IVIICHEl£ON (T-AGS 23) United States Navy
mm hm ,%.
1971. United States Navy DUTTON (T AGS 22 United States Nav,

WYMAN (T-AGS 34)
1 GUI«NERY AND GUIDED MISSILE TEST SHIP(A' CONVERTED SEAPLANE TENDER

•NORTON SOUND AVM (ex-AV 11)
Displacement, tons 9 106 standard; 1 5 1 70 full load

Guns 1 —5 inch (727 mm) 54 calibre DP
experimental (see Gunnery notes)

Missile launchers 1 twin launcher for Standard test-
ing 1 Basic Point Defence Missile
System (BPDMS) launcher for
Sea Sparrow missiles (see Mi;sile
notes)
2 geared turbines (Allis-Chalmers)
Speed, knots 19-2
The Norton Sound serves as a seagoing weapons la-

boratory and test centre under the operational control of
Commander, Cruiser- Destroyer Force, Pacific Fleet. She
was originally a seaplane tender (AV 1 1 )of the "Currituck"
class.
Assigned to Operational Development Force as ex-
perimental rocket ship on 28 No" 1947; modified at
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Mar-Sep 1948 and fitted
with helicopter platform forward and missile launching
ramp aft during late 1940s and reclassified as guided
missile test ship (AVM 1 on 8 Aug 1 951
) Subsequently .
served as test ship for several guided missile systems and,

lately, for advanced gun systems.
Modified in 1974 to serve as test ship for electronic
components of AEGIS fleet air defence systems. NORTON SOUND (AV 969. United Stales Navy
Original armament consisted of four 5 inch guns, two in for operational test and evaluation. The light weight
CONSTRUCTION. Built by Los Angeles Shipbuilding single mounts forward and two in single mounts atop Mark 45" gun is intended for new-construction ships.
& Dry Dock Co, San Pedro, Calif. Laid down 7 Sep hangar, and 20 40 mm AA guns; forward 5 inch guns
1942; launched 28 Nov 1943; commissioned 8 Jan removed to make space for helicopter platform; all other MISSILES. The Norton Sound has served as a test
1 945 As built the Norton Sound had a 30-ton capacity original armament subsequently removed, platform for several ship-launched rockets and missiles.
boom atop her large, amidships aircraft hangar and a In the photo a twin surface-to-air missile launcher is
second 30-ton boom on her fantail second boom ; GUNNERY. 1969 with light-weight 5 inch 54
Fitted in installed aft for testing the Standard missile as is a "pepper
removed when fitted with missile launching ramp. cal gun and associated Mark 86 Gunfire Control System box" BPDMS launcher for the Sea Sparrow missile.
508 UNITED STATES
Experimental. Research arid Surveying Ships— con//>7</e(/
1 TEST RANG E SU PPORT SH I P (IX)

CONVERTED LSMR
Name Launched Commissioned
•ELK RIVER IX 501 (ex-LSMR 501) 21 Apr 1954 27 May 1945
Dimensions, feet 225 03 » 50 X 9 2

Main engines Diesels; 1 400 bhp 2 shafts ;
= #M4,
Complement 25 + 20 technical personnel ^
I' m Ill i'Ulliiii^
The Elk River is a former rocket landing ship specifically converted to support Navy
deep submergence activities on the San Clemente Island Range off the coast of Southern T^-'f 'S^r^r-T
California. Built by Brown Shipbuilding Co, Houstan, Texas
The ship IS capable of supporting the following activities: (1) deep diving for man -in- the-
sea programmes, (2) deep diving for salvage programmes, (3) submersible test and NEW BEDFORD (IX 308) 1966, United States Navy
evaluation. (4) underwater equipment testing, and (5) deep mooring operations.
Operated by combined Navy-civilian crew. 1 INSTRUMENTATION PLATFORM (IX)
CONVERSION The Elk River was withdrawn from the Reserve Fleet and converted
to a range support ship m 1 967-1 968 at Avondale Shipyards Inc, Westwego, Louisiana, 'BRIER IX 307 (ex-WLI 299)
and the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard.
The basic LSMR hull was lengthened and eight-foot sponsons were added to either Displacement, tons 178
side to increase deck workmg space and stability; superstructure added forward. Dimensions, feet 100 X 24 4-5
An open centre well was provided to facilitate lowering and raising equipment; also Machinery Diesel ith electric drive; 300 bhp ; 2 shafts = 8-5 knots
fitted with 65-ton-capacity gantry crane (on tracks) to handle submersibles and active
positioning mooring system to hold ship in precise location without elaborate mooring Former Coast Guard buoy tender 1943; acquired by Navy on 10 Mar 1969 for
built in
and permit shifting within the moor. Five anchors including bow anchor, use as instrument platform for explosive testing redesignated IX 307 on 29 Aug 1 970,
;
DIVING, Fitted with prototype Mk

submarine rescue ships).
2 Deep Diving System (see "Pigeon class" 1 WEAPON TEST SHIP (IX)
•IX 306 (ex-FS 221)

Dimensions, feet 179 oa » 33 x io
Main engines Diesel ; 1 shaft = 12 knots
Former Army cargo ship (freight and supply) acquired by the Navy in January. 1966
and subsequently converted to a weapon test ship, being placed in service late in 1 969.
Conducts research for the Naval Underwater Weapons Research and Engineering
Station, Newport, Rhode Island; operates in Atlantic Underwater Test and Evaluation
Centre (AUTEC) range in Caribbean, Manned by Navy and civilian RCA personnel.
Note white hull with blue bow and torpedo tube opening on starboard side just aft of
ELK RIVER (IX 501) 1968, United Stales Na
IX 306 1969, United States Navy
1968. United States Na DISPOSALS AND RECLASSIFICATIONS

Target ship Atlanta IX 304 (ex-CL 104), a converted light cruiser in explosive employed
1 TORPEDO TEST SH P (iX) tests, was stricken from the Navy List on 1 Apr 1 970 (sunk as target).
Mobile listening barge MONOB
IX 309 (ex-YW 87) reclassified as YAG 61 on 1 July
I
•NEW BEDFORD IX 308 (ex-AKL 17, ex-FS 289) 1970 (see Service Craft listing).
Hydrographic research ships Rexburg PCER 855 and Marysville PCER 857 stricken
Displacement, tons approx 700 on 7 Mar 1970 and 15 July 1970, respectively,
Dimensions, feet 176-5 oa X 32-8 x io Ex-aircraft carrier Bunker Hill AVT 9 (ex-CVS 17) stricken on 1 Nov 1966 served as
Mam engines Diesel; 1 000 bhp; 1 shaft a stationary electronic test ship from 1965 until late 1972. (See 1971-1972 edition
for characteristics and photographs).
Small Army cargo ship (freight and supply) acquired by Navy on Mar 1 950 for cargo (The research ships George Eastman YAG 39 and Granville S Hall YAG 40 are listed
work and subsequently converted to support torpedo testing Operated by Naval with service Craft; the experimental hydrofoil ships Plainview AG EH 1 and High Point
Torpedo Station, Keyport, Washington Other craft serving in this role are described in PCH 1 are listed with Patrol Ships and Craft; the research escort ship Clover AGDE 1
the section on Service Craft (YFRT type). is listed with Ocean Escorts).
MISCELLANEOUS
1 PRESIDENTIAL YACHT
•'SEQUOIA AG
Displacement, tons approx 1 10
Dimensions, feet 99 vwl; 104 08 X 18 2
Main engines 2 diesels 450 bhp; 2 shafts
; 1 5 knots
Complement 21 (1 officer, 20 enlisted me accommodation for only
14 of crew)
Passengers accommodation for 7 under normal conditions
SEQUOIA (AG 23) United States NaM

Built by Mathls Yacht & Shipbuilding Co, Camden, New Jersey, In 1925. Acquired
by Navy and placed In commission on 25 Mar 1933; no longer in commission but re-
mains in service. Assigned as presidential yacht In 1968; previously assigned to the
MISCELLANEOUS
Secretary of the Navy. Based in Washington, DC, The sailing ship Constellation which survives under private ownership at Baltimore,
Maryland, is apparently the last sailing man of-war-bullt for the US Navy; she was
1 SAIL FRIGATE constructed at the Norfolk (Virginia) Navy Yard in 1853-1854, built In part with materia!
from the sail frigate Constallation (launched 1797).
'CONSTITUTION IX 21 launched 21 Oct 1797 The self-propelled barracks ship Benewah (APB 35) was reclassified IX 311 on
1 Apr 1971 strichen on 1 Sep 1973.
;
The oldest ship of the US Navy

remaining on the Navy List, "In service" status as a The classification IX 310 has been assigned to a group of barges used at the Naval
relic atBoston. Periodically she is taken out Into Boston Harbour and "turned around". Underwater Sound Laboratory, Newport, Rhode Island.
The Constitution began an extensive, $4 200 000 overhaul In April 1973 at the The former PT 809 is employed as guard boat for the presidential Yacht named Guard- ;
Boston Naval Shipyard; to complete In early 1975. ian. Not officially on Navy List, but Navy manned with Secret Service personnel
Characteristics and photograph appear In the 1970-1971 edition. carried. Based at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.
UNITED STATES 509
SERVICE CRAFT
The US Navy operates several hundred service craft, cranes, dredges, workshops, power barges, berthing are listed in this section (the "Y" oi
primarily small craft that provide services to the Fleet in barges, water and fuel barges, garbage scows, et cetera yardcraft)
harbours and ports. Only the self-propelled craft are listed In addition, afew "ships", and the nuclear-propelled The specific type strengths are as of 1 Jan 1973. Aster-
here. In addition, there are hundreds of non-self- research submersible NR-1 officially are designated isks are used to indicate only those ictive service craft
propelled barge-like craft for carrying cargo, floating as service craft. Only the Y- prefix ships and craft with names.
1 MOBILE LISTENING BARGE (YAG)

I YAG 61 (ex-IX 309, ex-YW 87)
174 oa - 33
The Monob / is a mobile listening barge converted from a self-propelled water barge.
Built in 1943 and converted for acoustic research in 1969, being placed in service
in May 1969 Conducts research for the Naval Ship Research and Development
Centre; based at Port Everglades, Florida.
Designation changed from IX 301 to YAG 61 on July 1970.
1
.^^
YFB 88 (ex-LCU 1636) United States Na\i
MONOB I
United States Navy
1 RESEARCH SHIP (YAG) LIBERTY" TYPE
GEORGE EASTMAN YAG 39
YFB 87 7970 United States Navy
Displacement, tor 6 000 light; 11 600 full load
Dimensions, feet 422 7 oa 57 « 34 7 2 REFRIGERATED COVERED LIGHTERS (Y F R)
Main engines Steam reciprocating; 2 500 ihp; 1 s
Boilers 2 Lighters used to store and transport food and other niaterials which require refrigeration
Accommodation 169 (19 officers, 150 enlisted men) two remain on the Navy List
EC2-S-C1 "Liberty" ship built by Permanente Metals Corp. Richmond, California;

launched on 20 Apr 1943 and delivered as merchant ship on 5 May 1943, The ship
was acquired by the Navy on 2 Apr 953 for use as a nuclear effects research ship (de-
1
signated YAG 39) not employed as minesweeping ship as were other "Liberty" type
;
ships The now-stricken Granville S Hall was employed in a similar role

As a research ship the George Eastman was fitted with instrumentation to detect nuclear
fallout and radiation, ship controls enclosed in a specially protected compartment,
also equipped for remote control for unmanned operation in contaminated areas.
Also used in ship biological and chemical defence research. Now in reserve
DISPOSALS
Granville S. Hall YAG 40 of the "Liberty" type was i 1971
The experimental minefield sweeper YAG 37 (en-John L. Sullivan) was scrapped in

1958, YAG 36 (ex-Floyd W. Spencer) and YAG 38 (ex-Edward Kavanagh) were
stricken in 1960. The Fleet X-ray examination ship Whidbey AG 141, was stricken
on 1 May 1959,
The former netlaying ship Butternut (ex-ANL 9, ex-AN 9, ex-YN 4) was reinstated
YFR 890 United States Navy
on the Navy List as YAG 60 on 28 Oct 1 969 after brief service in support of the Pacific
;
Missile Range, she was taken out of service in late 1 970 and stricken on 1 July 1 971
9 COVERED LIGHTERS (RANGE TENDER) (Y F R T)
Sailing Yacht Salude YAG 8^ -,tf f W n nn 15 Apr 1071 fspn 1171 1974 edition for
characteristics) Lighters used for miscellaneous purposes; 11 are on the Navy List. The YFRT 520
IS employed in torpedo testing and is fitted with a triple Mk 32 launcher. The Range
Recoverer YFRT 524 (ex-T-AGM 2, ex-T-AG 161. ex-US Army FS 278). is a former
missile range instrumentation ship (RIS); redesignated YFRT 524 on 16 May 1972;
see description under Experimental. Research and Surveying Ships in 1972-1973
editicn
-/ \
'^'
în ^-
IS
I^^WHETt i; •]
1
GEORGE EASTMAN (YAG 39) J966. United States Navy

7555, United States Nav
2 DIVING TENDERS (YDT)
Tenders used to support shallow-water diving operations. Three self-propelled diving
tenders are on the Navy List: Phoebus YDT 14 ex-YF 294, and Suitland YDT 15
ex-YF 336 (Two non-self-propelled YDTs are in service)
9 COVERED LIGHTERS (YF)
Lighters used to transport material in harbours; self-propelled; nine are on the Navy
List, three of which are named: Lynnhaven (YF 328), Keyport (YF 885), and Kodiak
(YF 886),
7 FERRYBOATS (YFB)
Ferryboats used to transport personnel and vehicles In large harbours; self-propelled;

one is under construction and seven are on the Navy List, one of which is named
Aquidncck (YFB 14) The YFB 88-91 are the former LCU 1636, 1638-1640, all RANGE RECOVERER (YFRT 524) United States Navy
reclassified on 1 Sep 1 969.
510 UNITED STATES
Service Craft —continued

11 HARBOUR UTILITY CRAFT (YFU) 9 GARBAGE LIGHTERS (Y G)
YFU 71 YFU 73 YFU 75 YFU 77 YFU 81 Lighters used to collect garbage and refuse from ships in port, sepecially those not
YFU 72 YFU 74 YFU 76 YFU -9 YFU 82 moored to a pier; popularly known as "honey barges"; self-propelled; nine are on the
Dimensions, feet 125 oa « 36 « 7-5 YFL 8C Navy List.
Main engines diesels = 8 knots
Guns 2—50 cal MG
LIGHT SALVAGE LIFT CRAFT (YLLC)
versions of a commercial lighter design. Used for off-loading large sfiips
IVIilitarised
in harbours and ferrying cargo from one coastal port to another Built by Pacific YLLC1 (ex-LCU 1388),YLLC 3 (ex-LCU 1195), YLLC 5 (ex-LCU 529) transferred
Coast Engineering Co. Alameda, California, completed 1967-1968 Can carry more to South Vietnam; YLLC 2 (ex-YFU 16, ex-LCU 788) stncken on 1 May 1 972 for sale
than 300 tons cargo; considerable cruising range, to commercial firms; YLLC 4 (ex-LCU 1459) sunk in Vietnam on 15 Nov 1968,
YFU 71-77 and YFU 80-82 icrned to US Army in 1970 for use in South Vietnam
returns d to Navy control 1973
in
GATE CRAFT (YN^
LOSSES
YFU 78 sunk in Vietnam in March 1969. No self-propelled gate craft are on the Navy List,
48 FUEL BARGES (YO)

Small liquid fuel carriers inteneded to fuel ships where no pii iide fueling facilities are
available; self-propelled; 48 are on the Navy List, Three a named: Casing Heap
YO 47, Crownbrock YO 48, Whipstock YO 49
Tj^S r .
7968 United States Na
YO 130 ^370 United States Navy
20 GASOLINE BARGES (YOG)

Similar to the fuel barges (YO) but carry gasoline and aviation fuels self propelled
20 are on the Navy List. One is named: Lieut. Thomas W. Fowler YOG 107.
26 SEAMANSHIP TRAINING CRAFT (YP)
YFU 74 T969, United States Navy

YP 684 YP 589 YP 655 YP 658 YP 662 YP 666 YP 670
19 HARBOUR UTILITY CRAFT (YFU) YP 585 YP 590 YP 656 YP 659 YP 664 YP 667 YP 671
YP 586 YP 591 YP 657 YP 660 YP 664 YP 66« YP 672
YFU 4 (ex-LCU 562) YFU 67 (ex-LCU 1232) YFU 97 (ex LCU 1611) YP 687 YP 661 YP 665 YP 669
YFU 24 (ex-LCU 980) YFU 83 (new; see notes) YFU 98 (ex LCU 1615) YP 584 series:
YFU 44 (ex-LCU 1393) YFU 89 (ex-U 1576) YFU 99 (ex LCU 1622)
YFU 50 (ex-LCU 1483) YFU 91 (ex-LCU 1608) YFU 100 (ex LCU 1610)
YFU 53 (ex-LCU 1446) YFU 93 (ex-LCU 1625) YFU 101 (ex LCU 1612) Displacement, tons
YFU 55 (ex-LCU 637) YFU 96 (ex-LCU 1609) YFU 102 (ex LCU 1462) Dimensions, feet 75 oa X 1
YFU 57 (ex-LCU) 709 Main engines 2 diesels Superior) ; 400 bhp ; 2 shafts = 12 knots
YP 654 series:
Former landing craft employed pr
utility rily as harbour and coastal cargo craft (see
section on Landing Craft for basic charac sties). The YFU 44 and YFU 53 have open
Dimensions, feet 80-4 oa X 18-75 » 5-3
centre wells for lowering research equip nt into the water; both are assigned to the
Centre in Long Beach, California. Main engines 4 diesels (General Motors) ; 660 bhp ; 2 shafts =13-5 knots
Naval Undersea Research and Developn-
YFU 83 built by Defoe Shipbuilding Co (same design as LCU 1646). Several YFUs
were loaned to the US Army in 1970 for use in Vietnam after withdrawal of US Navy
These craft are used for instruction in seamanship and navigation at the Naval Academy,
riverine and coastal forces.
Annapolis, Maryland, and Naval Officer Candidate School, Newport, Rhode Island.
Fitted with surface search radar. Fathometer, gyro compass, and UHF and MF radio ;
the YP 655 additionally fitted for instruction in oceanographic research.

CLASSIFICATIONS, YFU 1 -70 and 84-102 all are forme landing craft. Several
Jtility YPs numbered below 654 are older craft of a once-numerous type employed for
reverted to LCU designations and three were modified for alvage work: YFU 2, 16, and training and utility work. YP 654-663 built by Stephens Bros, Inc, Stockton, Calif,
33 to YLLC 5, 2, end 3, respectively completed in 1 958 YP 664 and 665 built by Elizabeth City Shipbuilders, Inc, Elizabeth
;
City, North Carolina YP 666 and 667 built by Stephens Bros YP 668 built by Peterson
; ;
Boatbuilding Co, Tacoma, Washington, completed in 1968; YP 669-672 built by

Peterson completed in 1971-1972.
AND TRANSFERS These craft are of wooden construction with aluminium deck houses YP 584 and YP
DISPOS.' (since 1 Jan 1970)
\FU 20, 36, 37 stricken in 1970;
5, 7, YFU
8, 45, 47, 58. 60, 92 stricken in 1971
585 laid up in reserve during 1974
;
YFU 90transferred to South Vietnam in 1971 ; YFU

25, 61, 87 stricken in 1972; YP 588 stricken in 1972.
YFU 56, 68 transferred to Khmer Republic (Cambodia) on 1 9 May 1 972 88, 95 ; YFU
transferred to Spain on 28 June 1 972 YFU
39, 59 stricken in 1 973.
;
1971, Defoe Shipbuilding United States New

UNITED STATES 511
Service Craft —continued

LARGE HARBOUR TUGS-
t Displacement, tons
Dimensions, feet
350
109
full
oa X
load
30 X 138
Machinery 2 diesels; 2 000 bhp, 2 shafts
Complement 10 to 12 (enlisted)
Large harbour tugs 83 are in service or under construction

; YTB 752 completed in
1959, YTB 753 in 1960. YTB 756-762 m 1961, YTB 763-766 in 1963, YTB 770 and
YTB 771 in 1964, YTB 767-769, 776 in 1965, YTB 774, 775 777-789 in 1966 YTB
790-793 m 1967, YTB 794 and 795 in 1 968, YTB 796-803 in 1 969, and YTB 804-815
completed in 1 970-1 972, YTB 81 6-827 completed 1 972-1 973, YTB 828-836 comDieted
1974-1975
Navy tugs have Indian names.
S A LVAGE CRAFT TENDERS (YRST)

ilf-propelled salvage cratt tenders are on the Navy List, (Propulsion machinery
/ed from the Naubuc YRST 4, ex-AN 84).
PADUCAH (YTB 758) United Stales Na'j

83 LARGE HARBOUR TUGS (YTB)
EDENSHAW YTB 752 TAMAQUA YTB 797

MARIN YTB 753 OPELIKA YTB 789
PONTIAC YTB 756 NATCHITOCHES YTB 799
OSHKOSH YTB 757 EFAU1.A YTB 800
PADUCAH YTB 758 PALATKA YTB 801
BOGALUSA YTB 759 CHERAW YTB 802 'OTT^f
NATICK YTB 760 NANTICOKE YTB 803
OTTUMWA YTB 761 AHOSKIE YTB 804
TUSCUMBIA YTB 762 OCALA YTB 805
MUSKEGON YTB 763 TUSKEGEE YTB 806
MISHAWAKA YTB 764 MASSAPEOUA YTB 807
OKMULGEE YTB 765 WENATCHEE YTB 808
WAPeAKINETA YTB 766 AGAWAN YTB 809
APALACHICOLA YTB 767 ANOKA YTB 810
ARCATA YTB 768 HOUMA YTB 811 TUSKEGEE (YTB 806) 7570. Peterson Builders
CHESANING YTB 769 ACCONAC YTB 812
DAHLONEGA YTB 770 POUGHKEEPSIE YTB 813
KEOKUK YTB 771 WAXAHATCHIE YTB 814 16 SMALL HARBOUR TUGS (YTL)
NASHUA YTB 774 NEODESHA YTB 815
WAUWATOSA YTB 775
CAMPTI YTB 816
Sixteen of these craft are on the Navy List: unnamed
WEEHAWKEN YTB 776
HAYANNIS YTB 817
NOGALES YTB 777
MECOSTA YTB 818 103 MEDIUM HARBOUR TUGS (YTM)
APOPKA YTB 778
MANHATTAN YTB lUKA YTB 819
779
WANAMASSA Numbered in YTM 128-779 series; several formerly designated YTB or are former
SAUGUS YTB 780 YTB 820 US Army tugs The YTM 759 fitted with triple Mk 32 torpedo tubes Most have
NIANTIC YTB 781
TONTOGANY YTB 821 names
MANISTEE YTB 782
PAWHUSKA YTB 822
REDWING YTB 783
CANONCHET YTB 823
KALISPELL YTB 784
SANTAQUIN YTB 824
WINNEMUCCA YTB 785
WATHENA YTB 825
TONKAWA YTB 786
WASHTUCNA YTB 826
KITTANNING YTB 787
CHETEK YTB 827
WAPATO YTB 788 CATAHECASSA YTB 828
TOMAHAWK YTB 789 METACCM YTB 829
MENOMINEE YTB 790 PUSHMATHA YTB 830
MARINETTE YTB 791 DEKANAWIDA YTB 831
ANTIGO YTB 792
PETALESHARO YTB 832
PIQUA YTB 793
SH^BONEE YTB 833
MANDAN YTB 794
NEWG/lGCN YTB 834
KETCHIKAN YTB 795
SKENANDOA YTB 835
SACO YTB 796
POKAGON YTB 836

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