Polar Circle (1990)

Later names
HMS Polar Circle A-176 (Nov. 21, 1991)
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
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
Crew:
126
Range:
65,000 NM @ 12 knots


Notes
Built for Rieber Shipping in Norway.
Nov. 21, 1991:
Chartered by Royal Navy.
Oct. 9, 1992:
Bought by Royal Navy.


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