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Lynch
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:24 am
by shipstamps
The 20 pesos stamp of Argentina depicts the Coastguard crafr GC21, otherwise Lynch, which has a standard displacement of 100 tons, 170 loaded. Dimensions are L90ftxB19ftxD6ft.
Complement is 16. Engines are twin Maybach diesels, of 2,700 b.h.p., giving a speed 22 knots. She carries one 20 mm. gun. Although the inscription reads "National Maritime Prefect", she is a Coastguard craft.
SG1236 Sea Breezes 5/70
Re: Lynch
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:57 pm
by aukepalmhof
Built as a coast guard patrol vessel by Astilleros y Fabricas Navales del Estado (AFNE), Rio Santiago, Argentine for the Argentinean coast guard.
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Displacement 105 ton standard, 117 ton full load. Dim. 27.44 x 5.80 x 1.85m. (draught).
Powered by two Maybach diesel engines, 2,700 bhp., twin shafts, speed 22 knots.
Armament 1 – 20mm 70 cal. Oerlikon AA and 1 – 7.62mm MG.
Crew 16.
1966 Completed under the name LYNCH (GC-21) the lead ship of her class.
The class was designed after the US Coast Guard Cape class vessels.
After completing, stationed in Puerto Posadas.
2010 In service.
Source: Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World by Eric Wertheim. Internet.