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JULES VERNE (A-620) class

Country of Origin: France

 0 JULES VERNE-class REPAIR SHIP (AR)

 Name          Pendant   Launched       Commissioned     Status
 JULES VERNE   A-620     May 30, 1970   Sept. 17, 1976   Stricken
    (ex-French ACHERON)

Launched as an ammunition ship (AE), but completed as a repair ship (AR). She could provide support to a force of three to six surface warships at one time.

HULL: She had a 500 sq m helicopter deck and a 300 sq m capacity hangar for two helicopters. The ship had significant capabilities:...

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