| Article number: | 10.11.041 |
The Hr.Ms. Wamandai (A870) was a motor tug of the Royal Netherlands Navy, commissioned in 1960. This type of vessel performed supporting tasks within the fleet, such as towing vessels, assisting with mooring, resupply, and transport in harbours or smaller navigation areas.
Below you will find the available data about the Wamandai:
Type: Motor tug (auxiliary vessel)
Pennant Number: A870
Name: Wamandai
Commissioned: 1960
Decommissioned: unknown (presumably in the 1980s or 1990s)
Built in: the Netherlands
Naming: Wamandai is possibly derived from a geographical location in former Dutch New Guinea, an area where the Netherlands was maritimately active at the time.
There is little detailed data specifically about Wamandai, but if she belonged to one of the standard classes (such as the Beemster-class auxiliary tugs), then she would have had approximately the following specifications:
Displacement: approx. 150–200 tonnes
Length: approx. 25–30 metres
Beam: approx. 6 metres
Propulsion: 1 diesel engine, propeller drive
Speed: approx. 10–12 knots
Crew: approx. 8–12 personnel
Duties:
Harbour tug services
Support for naval vessels
Minor resupply tasks
Assistance with salvage and exercises
Specifications :
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Drawing Number |
10.11.041 |
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Author |
J.TH.M. Buter |
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Description |
HrMs motor tug " Wamandai" A870 (1960) |
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Quality |
frames; side view; decks |
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Scale |
1 : 50 |
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Number of sheets A00 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A0 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A1 |
2 |
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Number of sheets A2 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A3 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A4 |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
2 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
105 |
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Particulars |
l.o.a. 55 cm |
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Remarks |