An item reported that the Bulgarian navy
possessed between the 15-20 grey painted iron build around 15 metres long anti
submarine launches or Protivopond Botni Kateri (M.C.K.) built in Russia and
later handed over to the Bulgarian navy. Machinery consisted of Russian
manufactured oil fuelled diesel engines allowing a speed of 18-2o miles. Their
crew numbered 5-6 men. Armament consisted of 1 anti aircraft machine gun mounded
on the bridge and further more depth bombs. Fitted out with wireless sets
consisting of receiver-transmitters. Usually lying in the naval base.
Source
The
report was published on www.archive.org,
document number CIA-RDP80T00246A037600210001-1
