Seahorse Spirit

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History
Name
  • Balder Hudson (1980–1986)
  • British Viking (1986–1998)
OperatorK/S Ocean Supply AS
BuilderMarystown Shipyard, Marystown
Yard number26
Launched21 December 1979
History
Australia
NameSeahorse Spirit
OperatorDMS Maritime
In service1981
Identification
FateScrapped 22 July 2016
General characteristics
Displacement2090 tons
Length72 m (236 ft)
Beam16 m (52 ft)
Draught4.2 m (14 ft)
Speed10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph)
ArmamentNone

Seahorse Spirit was a multi-purpose vessel operated by Defence Maritime Services under contract to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).[1] She was based at Westernport, Victoria.

Citations[edit]

  1. ^ Wertheim (2007), pp.28–29.

References[edit]

  • Wertheim, Eric (2007). The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World. Naval Institute Press. ISBN 978-1-59114-955-2.
  • Wilson, Michael (1994). Profile No. 4, Royal Australian Navy 21st century warships. Marrickville, New South Wales: Topmill. ISBN 0-646-22841-2.