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FIGHTING SHIPS OF THE WORLD
UNITED KINGDOM
AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS AND CRAFT
chartered logistic ship (SIR CARADOC) (1973 / 1983)
Photo
Sir Caradoc 1983
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Caradoc (ex-Grey Master) | L3522 | 11.8.1972 | 1.1973 // 26.3.1983 | returned 1987 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 1899brt |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 5980 |
| Length, m | 114.3 pp 124.2 oa |
| Breadth, m | 16.0 |
| Draught, m | 4.85 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 4 Bergens-Normo LSM-9 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 5040 |
| Max speed, kts | 17.5 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil 500 |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 10600(16) |
| Armament | 2 x 1 - 20/70 Mk 7 |
| Military load | vehicles, troops |
| Electronic equipment | 2x radars |
| Complement | 57 |
Graphics
Sir Caradoc 1983
Project history
Roll-on/roll-off ship chartered from Norwegian owner early in 1983 as temporary replacements for LSLs damaged in the Falklands. Bow and stern ramps.
Modernizations
1984: - 2 x 1 - 20/70
Naval service
No significant events.
