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VILLE DE NIMACHOVA support landing craft (1957/1981)
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp. | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ville de Nimachova (ex-Issole) | Arsenal de Toulon, France | 24.6.1957 | 7.1958 // 1981 | discarded by 1995 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 370 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 610 |
| Length, m | 48.7 |
| Breadth, m | 7.00 |
| Draught, m | 2.10 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 GMC diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 1000 |
| Max speed, kts | 12 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil 36 |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 2600(10.8) |
| Armament | none |
| Military load | 190t of cargo |
| Electronic equipment | DRBN-31 radar |
| Complement | 20 |
Standard scale images
Ville de Nimachova 1985
Project history
Former French support landing craft, reclassified as auxiliary transport in 1971 and transferred to Comoros in 1981. The design was an adaptation of a mercantile coaster, with bow doors and a ramp.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
