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Friday 13 September 2013

Albanian torpedo boat P123 1974/1975->2004


Type 062 Shanghai II torpedo boat purchased from China in 1974-1975. Armed with 2x1-53,3cm torpedo tubes coming from the Huchuan class torpedo boats which were fitted on the stern only able to fire aft and further more as anti aircraft defence 2 twin 3,7cm and 2 twin 2,5cm guns.. With a displacement of 122,5 tons were her dimensions 38,78 x 5,41 x 1,55 metres. Her total horsepower of 4.220 bhp allowed a speed of 28 knots. With a speed of 16,5 knots was her range 750 nautical miles. With an endurance of 7 days. Her crew numbered 36 men. Deserted with her in March 1997 to Italy although she returned the same year to Albania.