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AGULHAS 1977

Post by john sefton » Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:09 pm

AGULHAS
Antarctic survey and supply ship. Manned by South African Navy. Built by Mitsubishi, Shimonoseki for South African Dept. of Transport. Laid down 14 June 1977, launched 30 Sept. 1977. In service 31 July 1978. Disp. 3,035 tons Dwt. Ll09.2m oa, 100.0m pp. B18.0m Dr5.8m. Two Mirrlees-Blackstone K-6 Major diesels, single screw, 6,000 bhp, 14 knots. Range 8,200/14. Crew 40 plus 92 scientists or passengers. Has hanger for two helicopters. Painted with red hull and white upperworks. Built as replacement for RSA - South Africa 1991 27c SG 740.

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