Salmaster as Ocean Endeavour in 2013
History
United Kingdom
NameRMAS Salmaster (A186)
Owner
Operator
BuilderHall, Russell & Company
Launched12 November 1985
Commissioned10 April 1986
IdentificationIMO number: 8402008
General characteristics
Class and typeSal-class large lifting ships
Tonnage1,967 GRT
Displacement2,200 tonnes
Length77.1 metres (253 ft)
Beam14.9 metres (49 ft)
Draught3.8 metres (12 ft)
Propulsion2 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,000 bhp
Speed15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement19

RMAS Salmaster (A186) was a Sal-Class mooring and salvage vessel. It came under the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service department of the Royal Navy, and was sold in 2001.[1]

Built by Hall, Russell & Company in 1986, her displacement is 2,200 tonnes and dimensions 77 m by 15 m by 4 m. Her complement is 19 and speed 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph).[1]

Tasks include the laying and maintenance of underwater targets, navigation marks and moorings.[1]

She now operates for Gardline Shipping, a part of the Gardline group as MV Ocean Endeavour.

Citations

  1. 1 2 3 Bush 2005, pp. 57, 76

References

  • Bush, Steve (2005). British Warships and Auxiliaries. Liskeard, Cornwall: Maritime Books. ISBN 1-904459-11-0.


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