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GOLFO DE MORROSQUILLO utility landing craft (1954/1990-1992)
Photo
Golfo de Morrosquillo 2009
Ships
| No | Name | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comm | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golfo de Morrosquillo (ex-Shenandoah, ex-LCU1516) | LD246 | 668 | Avondale Marine, Westwego, USA | 1954 // 10.1990 | stricken 2016 | ||
| Uruba (ex-Lorraine, ex-LCU1522) | LD247 | 674 | Avondale Marine, Westwego, USA | 1954 // 10.1990 | stricken 2000 | ||
| Bahía Honda (ex-Carolina, ex-LCU1543) | LD248 | 695 | Avondale Marine, Westwego, USA | 1954 // 10.1990 | in service (2019) | ||
| Bahía Portrete (ex-Chattanooga, ex-LCU1583) | LD249 | USA | 1954 // 10.1990 | in service (2019) | |||
| Bahía Solano (ex-Viper, ex-LCU1591) | LD251 | USA | 1954 // 1992 | in service (2019) | |||
| Bahía Cupica (ex-Fort Reno, ex-LCU1592) | LD252 | USA | 1954 // 1992 | in service (2019) | |||
| Bahía Utria (ex-...) | LD253 | USA | 1954 // 1992 | in service (2019) | |||
| Bahía Málaga (ex-...) | LD254 | USA | 1954 // 1992 | stricken 2016 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 180 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 347 |
| Length, m | 32.0 wl 35.1 oa |
| Breadth, m | 10.4 |
| Draught, m | at landing: 0.84 fore 1.60 aft |
| No of shafts | 3 |
| Machinery | 3 Gray Marine 64YTL diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 675 |
| Max speed, kts | 8 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil 11 |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 1200(6) |
| Armament | 2 x 1 - 12.7/90 |
| Military load | 150 t of cargo or 300 troops |
| Complement | 11 |
Standard scale images
Golfo de Morrosquillo 2000
Graphics
Golfo de Morrosquillo 2009
Project history
Former USN LCU1466-class. Further development of LCT(5) in dimensions of LCT(6). Had 15.8x9.0m cargo deck and 4.3m-wide bow ramp.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
