by magoonigal » Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:33 pm
LOIRE.
French Minesweeper Support Ship.
"Batiment de soutien logistique, version Dragueurs"
Completed by Lorient on the 10th October 1967.
2,075 Standard. 2,445 Full Load.
331.5 oa x 43.0 x 12.1 Feet.
3 x 40mm AA.
2 x Alouette Helicopters.
2 x Landing Craft.
2 x SEMT-Pielstick Diesels/ Single Shaft. 3,300 bhp=16.5 Knots.
Range 6,000 at 12 knots.
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.