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Algerian naval forces' training ship, built at the Hudong Shipyard, Shanghai. Commissioned in 2006. With a tonnage of 5.470-5.500 (full load) tons and as dimensions 131,19 x 16,40 x 5,40 metres. The two diesel engines supplied 7.800 hp allowing a speed of maximum 22 knots. Her crew consists of 170 sailors, 30 trainers and 200 students. Her armament consists of 1-5,7cm gun, 4-3,7cm guns and 2-3cm guns.

 

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Spotted today at Funchal, Madeira island.

 

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Uploaded on July 13, 2015
Taken on July 13, 2015