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     A-71 Juan Sebastián Elcano     

Photo byEugenio Castillo Pert, Málaga
Additional pictures:
Additional photo Magnify image   Jose María Gonzalez, Santander, July 2001

Additional photo Magnify image   Jose María Gonzalez, Santander, July 2001

Additional photo Magnify image   Jose María Gonzalez, Almería, December 2000

Additional photo Magnify image   Jose María Gonzalez, Prince Don Juan Carlos leaves the ship

Additional photo Magnify image   Neill Rush, Cádiz, 8th January 2005

Additional photo Magnify image   Neill Rush, Cádiz, 8th January 2005

Additional photo Magnify image   Eduardo Fernández, Cádiz, 7th January 2010

Additional photo Magnify image   Eduardo Fernández, Cádiz, 7th January 2010

Country: Spain Spain
Class, [Type]: [AXT].
Builder: Echevarrieta, Cádiz, Spain.
Launch date: 03 May 1927.
Commission date: 17 August 1928.

Displacement ( tons ): 3.420 standard, 3.656 full load.
Dimensions ( metres ): 94,1 x 13,2 x 7,5
Main machinery: 1x Deutz MWM RBV 6M diesel ( 1.500 hp ).
Speed ( knots ): 8,5.
Range ( miles ): 10.000 at 9,5 knots.
Complement: 332.

Guns: 2 x Rheinmetall-Borsig 37mm saluting guns.

Radar: Navigation: 2 Decca TM 626, I band.

Callsign: EBCB ( Echo Bravo Charlie Bravo )
Homeport: San Fernando.

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