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FIGHTING SHIPS OF THE WORLD
SOUTH VIETNAM
COASTAL FORCES
CSB diving support craft (1944-1945/1969)
Ships
| Names | Builders | Commissioned | Losses | Transfers | Discarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 boats |
USA: 4 boats |
1944-1945 // 1969: 4 boats |
unknown 4 boats (to North Vietnam 1975) |
none |
unknown |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 80 |
| Length, m | 17.1 |
| Breadth, m | 5.72 |
| Draught, m | 1.83 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | |
| Max speed, kts | 6 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | |
| Armament | 2 x 2 - 12.7/90, diving equipment |
| Electronic equipment | radar |
| Complement | 11 |
Project history
Combat salvage boats (CSB), converted from LCM(6) landing craft, configured for river salvage and to support diving operations. Had 10t 'A'-frame fwd.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
