MARGARITA (T-71) class

Country of Origin: Venezuela


 2 MARGARITA-class UTILITY LANDING CRAFT (LCU) (U.S. Swiftships design)

 Name              Pendant      Commissioned         Status

 MARGARITA         T-71         Jan. 20, 1984        Active
 LA ORCHILA        T-72         May 11, 1984         Active

The craft were built for coastal and riverine use.

The main deck forward is dominated by a 15-ton crane on a pedestal. They can carry 149 tons of water, 108 tons of fuel and vehicles.

Both craft are active in the river...

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