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THULE mine warfare support ship (1953/1983)
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Thule 1982 Many thanks to Wolfgang Stöhr for additional information on this page.
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thule | 318 | Karlskronavarvet, Karlskrona | 1951 | 1951 | 1953 // 1983 | stricken 1988 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 2200 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 2820 |
| Length, m | 62.3 |
| Breadth, m | 16.1 |
| Draught, m | 6.20 |
| No of shafts | 3 (1 fwd) |
| Machinery | 3 Nohab-Polar diesel-generators, 3 electric motors |
| Power, h. p. | 4800 |
| Max speed, kts | 14 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil 300 |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | |
| Armament | 1 x 1 - 40/70 SAK40/48 (315) (fitted for) |
| Electronic equipment | 2x radars |
| Complement | 43 |
Standard scale images
Thule 1970
Graphics
Thule 1982 Many thanks to Wolfgang Stöhr for additional information on this page.
Project history
Icebreaker, converted as MCM support ship.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
Many thanks to Wolfgang Stöhr for additional information on this page.
