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LCG9059 small amphibious fire support ship (1943 / 1949)
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp. | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCG9059 (ex-LCG(M)...) | L9059 | UK | 1944-45 // 1949 | stricken late 1950s |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 308 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 380 |
| Length, m | 47.1 |
| Breadth, m | 6.81 |
| Draught, m | 2.10 deep load 2.44 max |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 Paxman diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 1000 |
| Max speed, kts | 11.75 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil 37 (max 52) |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 1730(11.7) (max 2060(11.7)) |
| Armour, mm | deck: 51, sides, turrets, CT: 25 |
| Armament | 2 x 1 - 88/27 25pdr QF Mk 2, 2 x 1 - 20/70 Mk 3 |
| Complement | 31 |
Standard scale images
LCG9059 1950
Project history
Former RN LCG(M) type fire support ship.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
