Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 4 July 2020
towed by the Dutch tugs Multratugs 19 and 28
Underway towards Ghent, Belgium to be broken up
Laid down by Lorient Arsenal on 9 September 1965, launched on 1 January 1966, commissioned on 10 October 1967, laid up in reserve since 7 September 2009, stricken from active service on 24 October 2009, condemned on 30 November 2009, pennant changed in Q853. Of the Rhin-class. Specialized in the maintenance of the Eridan triparte class mine hunters and furthermore the Circé class mine hunters. Speed 16,5 knots and a range of 5.831 nautical miles with a speed of 12 knots. Displacement 2.050-2.445 (full load) tons and as dimensions 92.05 (between perpendiculars)-101,50 x 13,10 x 4,25 x 22,10 (air draft) metres. Armament consisted of 3-4cm 60cak anti aircraft guns, 3x1-12,7mm/0.50 machine guns, 2 removable ramps for laying 30 mines and 1-2 Alouette III light helicopters. Crew numbered 156 persons.
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