Polar Circle (1990) |
Later names |
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HMS Polar Circle A-176 (Nov. 21, 1991) |
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HMS Endurance A-171 (Oct. 9,1992) |
Type: |
Icebreaker |
Class: |
1A1 |
Builder: |
Ulstein Hatlo Ulsteinvik, Norway |
Hull Number: |
A-176 A-171 (1992) |
Ordered: |
N/A |
Commissioned: |
November 21, 1991 |
Keel Laid: |
N/A |
Decommissioned: |
N/A |
Launched: |
N/A |
Stricken: |
N/A |
Fate: |
Awaiting disposition after near loss in Dec. 2008. |
Dimensions, machinery and performance |
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Length: |
298' 7" |
Engines: |
2 Bergen BRM Diesels |
Beam: |
58' 8" |
Boilers: |
N/A |
Draft: |
27' 11" |
Shafts: |
2 |
Displacement: |
6,100 |
HP: |
16,320 |
Speed: |
12 |
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Crew: |
126 |
Range: |
65,000 NM @ 12 knots |
Notes |
Built for Rieber Shipping in Norway.
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Nov. 21, 1991: |
Chartered by Royal Navy. |
Oct. 9, 1992: |
Bought by Royal Navy. |
Class Overview |
Builder's Data |
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Page created Oct. 30, 2007 |