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Wednesday 13 January 2016

Polish Landing craft mechanized (LCM) BDM-1, BDM-2 and BDM-3 (1942) 1952-1964


Built in the USA and in American service until she were acquired from the British Administration, Bremerhaven and commissioned in Polish service until stricken all three in March1964.
Ex-880, commissioned as BDM-1 in October 1951,renamed  BDM-100 in 1952 and ODM-100 in 1956
Ex-881, commissioned as BDM-2 in October 1951,renamed  BDM-101 in 1952 and ODM-101 in 1956
Ex-882, commissioned as BDM-3 in June 1952,renamed  BDM-102 in 1952 and ODM-102 in 1956
With a displacement pf 24 (light)-52 (full load) tons and as dimensions 15,3 x 4,30 x 1,37 metres/ The 2 diesel oil fired diesels supplied 330hp allowing a speed of k knots while loaded with a range of 140 nautical miles. The armament consisted of 2x1-12,7mm/90 machineguns. While used as a cargo was their transport capacity 1 tank or 60 men or 27 tons of stores. Their crew numbered 4 men.