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French rescue ship Argonaute (2004)

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History
Norwegian Navy EnsignNorway
NameIsland Patriot
Ordered1 January 2001
BuilderBrevik Construction, Brevik, Norway
Launched2003
CommissionedDecember 2003
History
French Navy EnsignFrance
NameArgonaute
NamesakeArgonauts
Acquired2004
General characteristics
Class and typeUT 710 High sea tug
Displacement2100 tonnes
Length68.95 metres
Beam15.5 metres
Draught5.95 metres
Propulsion2 Bergen BRM9 diesel engines
Speed15,6 knots
Complement9
Sensors and
processing systems		2 Racal Decca radars

The Argonaute is a ship of the French Navy specialised in rescue and decontamination.

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