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CHILEAN NAVY (CHILE)

AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS AND CRAFT

ANGAMOS amphibious cargo ship (1941/1946)

Angamos 1960

Name No Yard No Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate
Angamos 48   Aalborg vaerft, Denmark 4.1940 1945 5.1946 stricken 12.1967

 

Displacement standard, t

 

Displacement full, t

3800

Length, m

104.0

Breadth, m

 

Draught, m

 

No of shafts

 

Machinery

 

Power, h. p.

 

Max speed, kts

12

Fuel, t

 
Endurance, nm(kts)  

Armament

1 x 1 - 102/50 Mk 12, 2 x 1 - 20/70 Mk 10

Electronic equipment

none
Military load

cargo, marines

Complement  

Project history: This vessel was laid down as merchantman in 1940 but completed in 1946 for Chilean Navy. She was intended for transport roles and for Antarctic expeditions.

Modernizations: None.

Naval service: No significant events.

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