The Type 745 Stollergrund-class multi-purpose ship was a class of multi-purpose ships built for the Wehrtechnische Dienststelle 71 (WTD 71) of the German Navy in Eckernförde and the Marinearsenal Wilhelmshaven. Three units are still in use for the WTD 71, the other two boats were sold to the Israeli Navy.
 Breitgrund
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Stollergrund class |
| Builders | |
| Operators | |
| Built | 1988-1990 |
| In commission | 1990-present |
| Planned | 5 |
| Completed | 5 |
| Active | 5 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Multi-purpose ship |
| Displacement | 500 tonnes (490 long tons) |
| Length | 38.92 m (127 ft 8 in) |
| Beam | 9.2 m (30 ft 2 in) |
| Draft | 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in) |
| Propulsion | 1 × KHD SBV 6 M 628 Diesel motor, 1 × shaft, 890 kW (1,190 hp) |
| Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h) |
Development
editAs a replacement for older test and support vehicles, five small test boats (designation according to the list of ship numbers) were commissioned from Fr. Lürssen Werft as general contractor on October 23, 1987. The 745 class is derived from the Schwedeneck-class and was also built as a subcontract at the Kröger shipyards and the Elsflether shipyards.
The hull is made of steel and divided into eight compartments by seven bulkheads. For better maneuvering, cross-thrust steering systems are installed in the fore and aft. The boats are versatile and take the necessary equipment on board in two containers. Fixed equipment includes a ship's crane and accommodation for embarked personnel.[1]
Ships of class
edit| Pennant number | Name | Builders | Launched | Commissioned | Decommissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y863 | Stollergrund | Kröger-Werft | 1 September 1988 | 31 May 1989 | 2018 | On sale |
| Y864 | Mittelgrund | Elsflether Werft | 26 April 1989 | 21 September 1989 | Active | |
| Y865 | Kalkgrund | Kröger-Werft | 2 February 1989 | 8 November 1989 | 30 September 2004 | Sold to Israel as INS Bat Yam |
| Y866 | Breitgrund | Elsflether Werft | 2 October 1989 | 14 February 1990 | Active | |
| Y867 | Bant | Kröger-Werft | 13 July 1989 | 16 May 1990 | 9 May 2003 | Sold to Israel as INS Bat Galim |
Citations
edit- ^ "MPV Type 745". Lürssen Defence | Lürssen Shipyard - german quality-shipbuilding. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2021.