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AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS
BAHÍA SAPZURRO landing craft (1950s/1993)
Ships
| No | Name | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comm | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahía Sapzurro | LD240 | USA | 1950s // 1993 | stricken ~2014 | |||
| Bahía Humbolt | LD241 | USA | 1950s // ~2000 | stricken ~2015 | |||
| Bahía Octavia | LD242 | USA | 1950s // ~2000 | stricken ~2015 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 56 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 121 |
| Length, m | 22.4 |
| Breadth, m | 6.43 |
| Draught, m | 1.35 fwd, 1.47 aft |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 General Motors 6-71 diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 590 |
| Max speed, kts | 9 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 190(9) |
| Armament | 2 x 1 - 12.7/90 |
| Military load | 150 troops or 60 t of cargo |
| Complement | 4 - 5 |
Project history
Former USN LCM(8) class craft.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
