Merino (1997) LOA 303′ / 92.4 m TDISP 2,600 tons formerly Swedish Navy Alvsborg minelayer (1971-1995) converted into a support and submarine depot ship.
Älvborg M-02 during her Swedish service, EX BALTOPS 1993. After her transfer to Chile, even the disruptive camouflage appears to have been retained. Cmdr. Nathan Jones / Public domainNote the 3 Bofors 40mm gun positions (two forward and one aft of funnel), are now empty.
Aquiles AP-41 (1988) Transport LOA 338′ / 103 m TDISP 4,500 tons
Esmeralda BE-43 (1954) LOA 371′ / 113.1 m TDISP 3,700 tons
Esmeralda in Charlottetown PEI, Canada in July 2017. Credit: Warsearcher.comEsmeralda’s bridge looking aft, visit to Charlottetown PEI, Canada in July 2017. Credit: Warsearcher.com
Esmeralda entering Charlottetown Harbour, PEI, Canada, July 2017. Credit: Warsearcher.com