PNA Prefecto Derbes (GC-28) is a Mantilla-class patrol boat in service with the Argentine Naval Prefecture,[note 1] built at the Empresa Nacional Bazán shipyards and commissioned in 1984. The vessel is named after Pedro Derbes, a former commander of the “Prefectura de Puerto Madryn” of the PNA; she is the first ship of this service with this name.[1]
Prefecto Derbes is one of five Mantilla-class patrol boats ordered by the Argentine Naval Prefecture (PNA) in 1981, corresponding to the coast guard cutter “Halcon II” type, designed and build by the Spanish Empresa Nacional Bazán shipyard. The design is optimised for long range open seas patrols, for prolonged periods of time away from port.[1]
Prefecto Derbes has a steel hull and superstructure, with a single mast atop, behind the bridge. She is powered by two Bazán-MTU 16V-956-TB91 marine diesel engines of 2500 kW each (maximum intermittent power 3000 kW), driving two Variable-pitch propellers; with a maximum speed of 18kn (19kn at maximum intermittent power). The design has a maximum range of 3650 nautical miles at a cruise speed of 16kn.[1]
She has 3 electrical generators of 185Kva each, powering a varied array of systems: controls and communications system that integrates with other PNA air and surface assets; navigation radar; echosound; direction finder; and helicopter navigation control.[1]
Prefecto Derbes is equipped with two water cannons for firefighting, anti-contamination gear, active stabilizers and a retractable hangar and landing pad with support facilities for an Alouette-sized helicopter.[note 2] She is armed with a single 40mm L/70 Bofors dual-purpose autocannon in a position at the front of the bridge.[1]
History
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Prefecto Derbes was ordered by the Argentine Naval Prefecture (PNA) in 1981 as part of the five-ship Mantilla-class, composed by the patrol boats GC-24 to GC-28. She was built in 1981-83 by the Spanish Empresa Nacional Bazán shipyard. She was launched in June 1982, completed and handed over to Argentina in November 1983, and left El Ferrol, Spain, on 15 January 1984, arriving in Buenos Aires on 30 January. She was commissioned on 14 March 1984 and assigned to the Coast Guard Service ((in Spanish)Servicio de Buques Guardacostas}).[1]
In July 1984 she sails on her first patrol of the Argentine Sea. In August 1991 is assigned to the port of Bahía Blanca, reporting to “Prefectura de Zona Mar Argentino Norte”, replacing her sister ship ”Azopardo". In August 2000 is visited by the Argentine President, Fernando de la Rúa, while at Puerto Madryn. In February 2009 she was formally assigned to the port of Puerto Madryn to be based there.[1]
In December 2012 she was revised and upgraded at TANDANOR shipyard, in Buenos Aires.[1]
^The Argentine Naval Prefecture ((in Spanish)Prefectura Naval Argentina, acronym PNA) is the equivalent of a Coast Guard.
^The Alouette is classified as a light utility helicopter.
See also
Z-28 class patrol boat
References
Notes
^ abcdefghij"Guardacostas Marítimo Clase Halcón II "DERBES" GC-28". Histarmar - Historia y Arqueología Marítima (in Spanish). Argentina: Fundación Histarmar. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
Bibliography
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Other sources
"Guardacostas Marítimo Clase Halcón II "DERBES" GC-28". Histarmar - Historia y Arqueología Marítima (in Spanish). Argentina: Fundación Histarmar. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
Wertheim, E. (2007). Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World: Their Ships, Aircraft, and Systems (15th ed.). Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press.
External links
(in Spanish) - Servicio de Buques Guardacostas – Prefectura Naval Argentina, oficial website (accessed 2016-11-26)
March 04, 2023
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PNA Prefecto Derbes GC 28 is a Mantilla class patrol boat in service with the Argentine Naval Prefecture note 1 built at the Empresa Nacional Bazan shipyards and commissioned in 1984 The vessel is named after Pedro Derbes a former commander of the Prefectura de Puerto Madryn of the PNA she is the first ship of this service with this name 1 History Prefectura Naval Argentina ArgentinaNamePrefecto DerbesNamesakePedro DerbesBuilderEmpresa Nacional Bazan El Ferrol SpainLaid down1981Launched1982Completed1983Commissioned1984HomeportPuerto MadrynIdentificationMMSI number 701535000 Callsign L2AEStatusIn service as of 2016General characteristicsClass and typeMantilla class patrol boatTypeOffshore Patrol BoatDisplacement980 tonsLength66 50 m 218 2 ft Beam10 6 m 34 8 ft Draft3 2 m 10 ft Installed power5 000 ihp 3 700 kW Propulsion2 shaft 2 Bazan MTU 16V 956 marine diesel enginesSpeedmax 18 knots 21 mph 33 km h Range3650 nautical milesComplement36Armament1 40 mm 1 6 in L 70 Bofors AA gunNotesCareer and characteristics data from Histarmar 1 website Contents 1 Design 2 History 3 Footnotes 4 See also 5 References 5 1 Notes 5 2 Bibliography 5 3 Other sources 6 Further reading 7 External linksDesign EditPrefecto Derbes is one of five Mantilla class patrol boats ordered by the Argentine Naval Prefecture PNA in 1981 corresponding to the coast guard cutter Halcon II type designed and build by the Spanish Empresa Nacional Bazan shipyard The design is optimised for long range open seas patrols for prolonged periods of time away from port 1 Prefecto Derbes has a steel hull and superstructure with a single mast atop behind the bridge She is powered by two Bazan MTU 16V 956 TB91 marine diesel engines of 2500 kW each maximum intermittent power 3000 kW driving two Variable pitch propellers with a maximum speed of 18kn 19kn at maximum intermittent power The design has a maximum range of 3650 nautical miles at a cruise speed of 16kn 1 She has 3 electrical generators of 185Kva each powering a varied array of systems controls and communications system that integrates with other PNA air and surface assets navigation radar echosound direction finder and helicopter navigation control 1 Prefecto Derbes is equipped with two water cannons for firefighting anti contamination gear active stabilizers and a retractable hangar and landing pad with support facilities for an Alouette sized helicopter note 2 She is armed with a single 40mm L 70 Bofors dual purpose autocannon in a position at the front of the bridge 1 History EditThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it November 2016 Prefecto Derbes was ordered by the Argentine Naval Prefecture PNA in 1981 as part of the five ship Mantilla class composed by the patrol boats GC 24 to GC 28 She was built in 1981 83 by the Spanish Empresa Nacional Bazan shipyard She was launched in June 1982 completed and handed over to Argentina in November 1983 and left El Ferrol Spain on 15 January 1984 arriving in Buenos Aires on 30 January She was commissioned on 14 March 1984 and assigned to the Coast Guard Service in Spanish Servicio de Buques Guardacostas 1 In July 1984 she sails on her first patrol of the Argentine Sea In August 1991 is assigned to the port of Bahia Blanca reporting to Prefectura de Zona Mar Argentino Norte replacing her sister ship Azopardo In August 2000 is visited by the Argentine President Fernando de la Rua while at Puerto Madryn In February 2009 she was formally assigned to the port of Puerto Madryn to be based there 1 In December 2012 she was revised and upgraded at TANDANOR shipyard in Buenos Aires 1 As of 2016 she is based at Mar del Plata 1 Footnotes Edit The Argentine Naval Prefecture in Spanish Prefectura Naval Argentina acronym PNA is the equivalent of a Coast Guard The Alouette is classified as a light utility helicopter See also EditZ 28 class patrol boatReferences EditNotes Edit a b c d e f g h i j Guardacostas Maritimo Clase Halcon II DERBES GC 28 Histarmar Historia y Arqueologia Maritima in Spanish Argentina Fundacion Histarmar Retrieved 2016 11 27 Bibliography Edit This section needs expansion You can help by adding to it November 2016 Other sources Edit Guardacostas Maritimo Clase Halcon II DERBES GC 28 Histarmar Historia y Arqueologia Maritima in Spanish Argentina Fundacion Histarmar Retrieved 2016 11 27 Further reading EditFaulkner K 1999 Jane s Warship Recognition Guide 2nd ed London UK Harper Collins Publishers Wertheim E 2007 Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World Their Ships Aircraft and Systems 15th ed Annapolis MD Naval Institute Press External links Edit in Spanish Servicio de Buques Guardacostas Prefectura Naval Argentina oficial website accessed 2016 11 26 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title PNA Prefecto Derbes GC 28 amp oldid 1077902930, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
