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FRANCE
AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS AND CRAFT
ISSOLE landing craft (1958)
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp. | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issole | L9097 | Arsenal de Toulon | 24.6.1957 | 7.1958 | transport A734 7.1973 |
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
Issole 1965
Project history
The design was an adaptation of a mercantile coaster, with bow doors and a ramp.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
