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HORTEN (A-530) class

Country of Origin: Norway


 0 HORTEN-class PATROL CRAFT TENDER (AGP)/SUBMARINE TENDER (AS)

 Name       Pendant    Launched         Commissioned    Status
 HORTEN     A-530      Dec. 8, 1977     June 9, 1978    Stricken

This ship was ordered on March 30, 1976. She supported small combatants as well as submarines. HORTEN could accommodate up to 45 extra personnel and had messing facilities for 190 additional personnel.

In June 2000, the ship was recommended for decommissioning, but no action was taken...

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