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BNS Surovi

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History
Bangladesh
NameSurovi
BuilderRichards Dry Dock and Engineering Limited
Launched07 December 1983
Commissioned27 April 1995
StatusIn active service
General characteristics
Displacement
  • 850 long tons (864 t) standard
  • 890 long tons (904 t) full
Length47.7 m (156 ft 6 in)
Beam10.5 m (34 ft 5 in)
Draught3.4 m (11 ft 2 in)
Propulsion2 shafts, Ruston 6RKC diesels, 3,040 bhp (2,267 kW)
Speed14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph)
Complement
  • 5 officers and 23 ratings
  • (accommodation for 36: 7 officers and 29 ratings)
Armament
NotesPennant number: M 97

BNS Surovi is a River-class minesweeper of the Bangladeshi Navy, commissioned in 1995.

History

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This ship served in Royal Navy as HMS Dovey (M2005). She was commissioned on 30 March 1985. She was assigned to the Clyde Division of Royal Naval Reserve. She was withdrawn from service in 1993. In 1995, she was sold to Bangladesh.

BNS Surovi was commissioned in Bangladesh Navy on 27 April 1995. She is currently being used as a patrol ship.

Armament

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The ship carries one Bofors 40 mm Mark III gun which can be used in both anti-surface and anti-air role.[1] She also carries two L44A1 7.62 mm general purpose machine guns.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Saunders, p. 49

Bibliography

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  • Saunders, Stephen, ed. (2004). Jane's Fighting Ships 2004–2005. Coulsdon, UK: Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-7106-2623-1.