Corvette built by Vosper Ltd for Royal Libyan Navy is variant of Vosper 177-ft corvette designated Mark 1B and was designed by Vospers in association with Vickers Ltd; vessel is intended for protection of shipping from air and surface attack, training of junior officers and ratings and state visiting; length oa 177 ft, breadth molded 28 ft 7 in., depth molded 18 ft, draft over propellers 13 ft, displacement 440 tons; two Paxman diesels each develop 1900 bhp at 1500 rpm as continuous rating.
R.L.N.S.Tobruk -- Vosper complete corvette for Libya
Shipg World Shipbldr
Shipping World and Shipbuilder ; 158 , n 3792
1966
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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