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Alster and Oste in the harbour of Kiel/Germany

Oker and Alster in the harbour of Kiel/Germany

Oker and (probably) Alster in the harbour of Kiel/Germany



'Oste' class (Type 423) electronic surveillance ships

Displacement:2,375 tons full load
Dimensions:83.5 x 14.6 x 4.18 meters
Propulsion:2 diesels, 2 shafts, 8,800 bhp, 18 knots
Crew:40 crew + 40 technicians
Concept:Intercept suite
A50 will become a minesweeper support ship 6/2001.
Builders:Neue Flensburger Schiffbau Gesellschaft FSG, Flensburg, Germany.
Number  Name                    Year            Homeport        Notes
A50     Alster                  1989            Kiel
A52     Oste                    1988            Kiel
A53     Oker                    1988            Kiel


(source: Hazegray and Underway ex:World Fleet Lists)


 
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