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.


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    Title :

    R.L.N.S.Tobruk -- Vosper complete corvette for Libya


    Additional title:

    Shipg World Shipbldr


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :





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