Westerwald
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Westerwald
by Whickham » Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:12 pm
German Support Ship WESTERWALD A1435 leaving Newcastle Quay 22/02/2009
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Re: Westerwald
by magoonigal » Thu May 02, 2013 6:54 pm
Type 760 Ammunition Ship.
Built by Orenstein & Koppel at Lubeck.
In Service 11th February 1967.
Displacement 3,460 Tons. Full Load 4,014 tons.
Twin Maybach MD 874 Diesels, 5,600 bhp=17 kts.
31 Civilian Crew.
Ammunition Cargo 1.080 tons.
Built by Orenstein & Koppel at Lubeck.
In Service 11th February 1967.
Displacement 3,460 Tons. Full Load 4,014 tons.
Twin Maybach MD 874 Diesels, 5,600 bhp=17 kts.
31 Civilian Crew.
Ammunition Cargo 1.080 tons.
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Re: Westerwald
by Whickham » Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:09 am
And caught by our Hebburn spy on her way upriver to Newcastle on the 20/02/2009
Photos by Hebburn Boy
Photos by Hebburn Boy
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Re: Westerwald
by northeast » Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:05 am
Spy? Is he another one being paid by the Chinese?
(more likely the local chippy).
(more likely the local chippy).
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Re: Westerwald
by magoonigal » Thu Jun 27, 2013 11:51 pm
By the looks of her they keep most of the crew in the dark as well, judging by the lack of portholes. The poor driver does not have a fantastic view either.
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