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MSA Koraaga

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History
Australia
NameGrozdana A.
OwnerAustralian Fishing Enterprises (1974-1989)
BuilderKali Slipway, Port Adelaide
Launched1973
FateSold to Royal Australian Navy in 1989
History
Australia
NameMSA Koraaga
In service16 February 1989
Out of serviceApril 2000
HomeportHMAS Waterhen
FateSold in 2000
General characteristics
Tonnage119 gross tonnage
Length21.9 m (72 ft)
Beam6.4 m (21 ft)
Draught3 m (9.8 ft)
Propulsion1 x Caterpillar D346 diesel engine. 470 bhp (350 kW).
Speed10.5 knots
Complement9 (RAN)

MSA Koraaga (1185) was an auxiliary minesweeper operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Launched in 1973 as Grozdana A., the vessel was operated commercially as a tuna-fishing boat until she was acquired under the RAN's Craft of Opportunity Program for use as an auxiliary.[1] During military service, she had a crew of nine.

Koraaga was sold for A$170,000 during a public auction in April 2000, to Klokan Fishing of Nelson Bay, New South Wales.[2]

References

  1. ^ Wertheim, Eric, ed. (2007). The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World: Their Ships, Aircraft, and Systems (15th ed.). Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press. p. 24. ISBN 9781591149552. OCLC 140283156.
  2. ^ Collings, Jon (19 June 2002), "Submission 18: Department of Defence", in Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (ed.), Review of the Accrual Budget Documentation (Report), Government of Australia, retrieved 20 January 2014 {{citation}}: External link in |chapterurl= (help); Unknown parameter |chapterurl= ignored (|chapter-url= suggested) (help)