Castilla (L52) is a Galicia-classlanding platform dock (LPD), and is the twelfth ship of this name. She is the sister ship to the amphibious warfare vessel Galicia. The vessel is primarily used to transport Spanish marines but is also used for humanitarian aid missions. Launched in 1999 and commissioned in 2000, Castilla took part in Operation Romeo Sierra as part of the Perejil Island crisis in 2002, has participated in multiple military exercises with NATO and provided humanitarian relief in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
The project began in the Netherlands in 1990 as that country sought a solution to their LPD requirements. Spain joined the project in July 1991 and the definition stage was completed by December 1993. The Galicia class spawned from the joint Enforcer design with Spain's lead ship being authorised on 29 July 1994. The LPDs were designed to transport a battalion of marines and disembark them offshore and general logistic support. Vessels of the class have a full load displacement of 13,815 t (13,597 long tons; 15,228 short tons).[1][a] The vessels measure 160 metres (524 ft 11 in) long overall and 142 m (465 ft 11 in) between perpendiculars with a beam of 25 m (82 ft 0 in) and a draught of 5.9 m (19 ft 4 in).[1]
The LPDs are powered by four Bazan/Caterpillar 3612 diesel engines in two sets initially creating 9,330 kilowatts (12,512 hp)[1] though this was later increased to 16,000 kW (22,000 hp), and an 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) electric generator tied to reduction gear.[2] Each vessel has two shafts with 4-metre (13 ft), five-bladed variable pitch propellers.[2] The ships also mount one bow thruster initially capable of 510 kW (680 hp)[1] but was later improved to 1,300 kW (1,800 hp).[2] This gives the ships a maximum speed of 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) and a range of 6,000 nmi (11,000 km; 6,900 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph).[1] The ships have a 7-megawatt (9,400 hp) electric plant comprising four diesel generators capable of creating 1,520 kW (2,040 hp) and an emergency 715 kW (959 hp) generator.[2]
The Galicia class have a 60 by 25 m (197 by 82 ft) flight deck capable of operating helicopters.[1] The vessels have hangar area for four heavy or six medium helicopters. The LPDs usually sail with six AB 212 or four SH-3D helicopters embarked.[3] They have a 885 m2 (9,530 sq ft) well deck and are capable of operating six landing craft vehicle and personnel (LCVP) or four landing craft mechanized (LCM) or one landing craft utility and one LCVP.[1] Normally, they operate with four LCM-1E craft.[2] Within the ship there is 1,010 m2 (10,900 sq ft) of parking space for up to 130 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) or 33 main battle tanks (MBTs).[1] However, a maximum of 170 vehicles can be carried depending on size.[3] Both ships have capacity for 700 t (690 long tons) of ammunition and stores spread out within the 3,500 m2 (38,000 sq ft) of cargo space between the storerooms, flight deck and hangar.[2]Castilla can transport 404 fully-equipped troops and 72 staff and aircrew.[1][b]
The LPDs are armed with two Oerlikon Contraves 20 mm (0.79 in) cannon but can be fitted with four. They also mount six Sippican Hycor SRBOC MK36 chaff launchers. The Galicia class is equipped with KH 1007 air/surface search radar and AN/TPX-54 (V) Mk-XII (mode 4) identification friend or foe.[2]Castilla has a complement of 189.[1][c]
Construction and careerEdit
Castilla sailing with the Japanese destroyer JS Ariake in 2021
Castilla participated in Operation Romeo Sierra in Perejil Island on 17 July 2002 during the Perejil Island crisis. The LPD took part in the cleanup following the wreck of the tankerPrestige and the resulting oil spill from December 2002 to February 2003.[2] In 2002–2003 the ship underwent a refit that improved the vessel's command, control and communications capabilities.[1] In July 2003, Castilla transported the Spanish Legion to Ash Shuahyabah, United Arab Emirates as part of Operation IF, returning in September. The ship was then sent to provide humanitarian aid to Haiti as part Operation Mar Caribe from October to December 2004.[2]
On 28 October 2004, Castilla deployed to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, and delivered some marines.[4]Castilla participated in the NATOmilitary exercise Operation Loyal Mariner 2005, as the flagship of the sea elements.[5] Spain sent Castilla to New Orleans as part of NATO's Hurricane Katrina relief operation in Louisiana, in mid-September 2005.[6]Castilla participated in the NATO exercises Operation Brilliant Mariner 2006, as the flagship of the sea elements,[7] and the NATO exercise Operation Steadfast Jackpot 2006.[8]
Spain dispatched Castilla on 22 January 2010 to aid in relief efforts after the 7.0 magnitude 12 January 2010 Haiti earthquake as part of Operación Hispaniola. The mission was announced on 19 January 2010, with the ship transporting a field hospital, 50 medical officers and 450 troops.[9] Also on board were three helicopters,[10] and several fast boats.[11]Castilla left Naval Station Rota on 22 January, carrying 423 troops, and 4 helicopters, headed for Petit-Goâve, Haiti.[12] On 1 February, Castilla arrived at San Juan, Puerto Rico to pick up additional supplies.[13][14] On 4 February, Castilla arrived at Petit-Goâve.[13] As of 5 February, landing craft from the ship began disgorging equipment.[15]Castilla was expected to remain on-station at Petit-Goâve for three months.[16]
On 10 May 2010, Castilla was tasked to assist the motor yacht Sagamar, with its 33-year-old injured crew member. The team from Castilla successfully extracted the injured, began medical treatment and disembarked him in the Azores for further medical treatment.[17]
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^"Spain to send warship to Haiti (2nd Roundup)". Monsters and Critics. Deutsche Press-Agentur. 19 January 2010. Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2010.
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^ ab. Latin American Herald Tribune. 4 February 2010. Archived from the original on 19 March 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2010.
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ReferencesEdit
Saunders, Stephen, ed. (2009). Jane's Fighting Ships 2009–2010 (112th ed.). Alexandria, Virginia: Jane's Information Group Inc. ISBN978-0-7106-2888-6.
External linksEdit
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For other ships with the same name see Spanish ship Castilla Castilla L52 is a Galicia class landing platform dock LPD and is the twelfth ship of this name She is the sister ship to the amphibious warfare vessel Galicia The vessel is primarily used to transport Spanish marines but is also used for humanitarian aid missions Launched in 1999 and commissioned in 2000 Castilla took part in Operation Romeo Sierra as part of the Perejil Island crisis in 2002 has participated in multiple military exercises with NATO and provided humanitarian relief in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico Castilla docked at the Rota naval base HistorySpainNameCastillaNamesakeCastillaOrdered9 May 1997BuilderEmpresa Nacional BazanLaid down11 December 1997Launched14 June 1999Commissioned26 June 2000HomeportNaval Station RotaIdentificationPennant number L52StatusShip in active serviceGeneral characteristicsClass and typeGalicia class landing platform dockDisplacement13 815 t 13 597 long tons full loadLength160 m 524 ft 11 in oa 142 m 465 ft 11 in ppBeam25 m 82 ft 0 in Draught5 9 m 19 ft 4 in Propulsion4 Bazan Caterpillar 3612 diesel engines 9 330 kW 12 512 hp 2 shafts 1 510 kW 680 hp bow thrusterSpeed20 knots 37 km h 23 mph maximumRange6 000 nmi 11 000 km 6 900 mi at 12 knots 22 km h 14 mph Boats amp landing craft carried4 LCM 1ECapacity543 fully equipped soldiers and 130 APCs or 33 MBTsComplement189Sensors and processing systemsDA08 air surface search IRSCAN SATCOM Link 1 JMCISArmament4 Sippican Hycor SRBOC MK36 launchers 2 Oerlikon Contraves 20 mm 0 79 in cannonAircraft carried4 SH 3D or 6 AB 212 helicoptersAviation facilities60 m 25 m 197 ft 82 ft flight deck hangar Contents 1 Design and description 2 Construction and career 3 Notes 4 Citations 5 References 6 External linksDesign and description EditThe project began in the Netherlands in 1990 as that country sought a solution to their LPD requirements Spain joined the project in July 1991 and the definition stage was completed by December 1993 The Galicia class spawned from the joint Enforcer design with Spain s lead ship being authorised on 29 July 1994 The LPDs were designed to transport a battalion of marines and disembark them offshore and general logistic support Vessels of the class have a full load displacement of 13 815 t 13 597 long tons 15 228 short tons 1 a The vessels measure 160 metres 524 ft 11 in long overall and 142 m 465 ft 11 in between perpendiculars with a beam of 25 m 82 ft 0 in and a draught of 5 9 m 19 ft 4 in 1 The LPDs are powered by four Bazan Caterpillar 3612 diesel engines in two sets initially creating 9 330 kilowatts 12 512 hp 1 though this was later increased to 16 000 kW 22 000 hp and an 1 100 kW 1 500 hp electric generator tied to reduction gear 2 Each vessel has two shafts with 4 metre 13 ft five bladed variable pitch propellers 2 The ships also mount one bow thruster initially capable of 510 kW 680 hp 1 but was later improved to 1 300 kW 1 800 hp 2 This gives the ships a maximum speed of 20 knots 37 km h 23 mph and a range of 6 000 nmi 11 000 km 6 900 mi at 12 knots 22 km h 14 mph 1 The ships have a 7 megawatt 9 400 hp electric plant comprising four diesel generators capable of creating 1 520 kW 2 040 hp and an emergency 715 kW 959 hp generator 2 nbsp Castilla moored at Malaga in 2009The Galicia class have a 60 by 25 m 197 by 82 ft flight deck capable of operating helicopters 1 The vessels have hangar area for four heavy or six medium helicopters The LPDs usually sail with six AB 212 or four SH 3D helicopters embarked 3 They have a 885 m2 9 530 sq ft well deck and are capable of operating six landing craft vehicle and personnel LCVP or four landing craft mechanized LCM or one landing craft utility and one LCVP 1 Normally they operate with four LCM 1E craft 2 Within the ship there is 1 010 m2 10 900 sq ft of parking space for up to 130 armoured personnel carriers APCs or 33 main battle tanks MBTs 1 However a maximum of 170 vehicles can be carried depending on size 3 Both ships have capacity for 700 t 690 long tons of ammunition and stores spread out within the 3 500 m2 38 000 sq ft of cargo space between the storerooms flight deck and hangar 2 Castilla can transport 404 fully equipped troops and 72 staff and aircrew 1 b The LPDs are armed with two Oerlikon Contraves 20 mm 0 79 in cannon but can be fitted with four They also mount six Sippican Hycor SRBOC MK36 chaff launchers The Galicia class is equipped with KH 1007 air surface search radar and AN TPX 54 V Mk XII mode 4 identification friend or foe 2 Castilla has a complement of 189 1 c Construction and career Edit nbsp Castilla sailing with the Japanese destroyer JS Ariake in 2021Ordered on 9 May 1997 the vessel s keel was laid down on 11 December 1997 at the Empresa Nacional Bazan shipyards in Ferrol Named Castilla for the historic region of Spain the LPD was launched on 14 June 1999 and was commissioned by the Spanish Navy Armada Espanola on 26 June 2000 She is the sister ship to Galicia and is home ported at Naval Station Rota 1 Castilla participated in Operation Romeo Sierra in Perejil Island on 17 July 2002 during the Perejil Island crisis The LPD took part in the cleanup following the wreck of the tanker Prestige and the resulting oil spill from December 2002 to February 2003 2 In 2002 2003 the ship underwent a refit that improved the vessel s command control and communications capabilities 1 In July 2003 Castilla transported the Spanish Legion to Ash Shuahyabah United Arab Emirates as part of Operation IF returning in September The ship was then sent to provide humanitarian aid to Haiti as part Operation Mar Caribe from October to December 2004 2 On 28 October 2004 Castilla deployed to Cap Haitien Haiti and delivered some marines 4 Castilla participated in the NATO military exercise Operation Loyal Mariner 2005 as the flagship of the sea elements 5 Spain sent Castilla to New Orleans as part of NATO s Hurricane Katrina relief operation in Louisiana in mid September 2005 6 Castilla participated in the NATO exercises Operation Brilliant Mariner 2006 as the flagship of the sea elements 7 and the NATO exercise Operation Steadfast Jackpot 2006 8 Spain dispatched Castilla on 22 January 2010 to aid in relief efforts after the 7 0 magnitude 12 January 2010 Haiti earthquake as part of Operacion Hispaniola The mission was announced on 19 January 2010 with the ship transporting a field hospital 50 medical officers and 450 troops 9 Also on board were three helicopters 10 and several fast boats 11 Castilla left Naval Station Rota on 22 January carrying 423 troops and 4 helicopters headed for Petit Goave Haiti 12 On 1 February Castilla arrived at San Juan Puerto Rico to pick up additional supplies 13 14 On 4 February Castilla arrived at Petit Goave 13 As of 5 February landing craft from the ship began disgorging equipment 15 Castilla was expected to remain on station at Petit Goave for three months 16 On 10 May 2010 Castilla was tasked to assist the motor yacht Sagamar with its 33 year old injured crew member The team from Castilla successfully extracted the injured began medical treatment and disembarked him in the Azores for further medical treatment 17 In February 2021 Castilla took the role of the flagship in European Union s Operation Atalanta fighting piracy It was the flagship for four months It also conducted exercises with JS Ariake of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force 18 Notes Edit The Spanish Navy s website has the vessels at 13 000 t 13 000 long tons 14 000 short tons 2 3 The official Spanish Navy website claims both ships can transport 615 troops 2 3 The official website of the Spanish Navy states both ships have a complement of 185 2 3 Citations Edit a b c d e f g h i j k l Saunders 2009 p 751 a b c d e f g h i j k l Amphibious Ship Castilla L 52 Spanish Navy Retrieved 31 August 2020 a b c d e Amphibious Ship Galicia L 51 Spanish Navy Retrieved 31 August 2020 Las tropas espanolas en Haiti montan el campamento El Periodico de Aragon in Spanish 30 October 2004 Archived from the original on 18 July 2011 Retrieved 7 February 2010 Norge i uvant ovelsesrolle Forsvaret in Norwegian 26 April 2005 Archived from the original on 9 October 2006 Retrieved 7 February 2010 Buque Castilla listo salir en 48 horas si lo pide OTAN y EEUU terra com in Portuguese 12 September 2005 Retrieved 7 February 2010 dead link Trener til Nato beredskap Forsvaret in Norwegian 4 March 2006 Archived from the original on 5 March 2009 Retrieved 7 February 2010 Amatimaggio M 28 April 2006 Esercitazione Steadfast Jackpot 2006 la NATO Response Force verso la Full Operational Capability Dedalonews in Italian Archived from the original on 4 October 2011 Retrieved 7 February 2010 Spain to send warship to Haiti 2nd Roundup Monsters and Critics Deutsche Press Agentur 19 January 2010 Archived from the original on 4 September 2012 Retrieved 7 February 2010 L Espagne depeche le TCD Castilla a Port au Prince Mer et Marine in French 20 January 2010 Archived from the original on 23 January 2010 Retrieved 7 February 2010 Haiti l Espagne envoie 450 militaires Le Figaro AFP 19 January 2010 Retrieved 7 February 2010 Le navire hopital espagnol devrait arriver a Petit Goave debut fevrier Ouest France in French 27 January 2010 Archived from the original on 29 January 2010 Retrieved 7 February 2010 a b Spanish Aid Ship Reaches Haiti Latin American Herald Tribune 4 February 2010 Archived from the original on 19 March 2012 Retrieved 7 February 2010 El buque Castilla hace escala en Puerto Rico camino de Haiti Agencia EFE in Spanish 2 February 2010 Retrieved 7 February 2010 via Google News dead link Paniagua Jose Luis 5 February 2010 Spanish Military on the Ground in Haiti Latin American Herald Tribune Retrieved 7 February 2010 Mandell Meredith 8 February 2010 Rural Haitians Say Aid Is Still Lacking AOL news Archived from the original on 12 February 2010 Retrieved 9 February 2010 Falmouth Coast Guard Co ordinate Assistance of Motor Yacht West of Azores safety marine co uk 15 May 2010 Archived from the original on 28 April 2016 Retrieved 1 September 2015 ESPS Galicia rejoins Operation ATALANTA full speed Eunavfor Eunavfor eunafor Somalia Atalanta 20 February 2021 Retrieved 21 February 2021 References EditSaunders Stephen ed 2009 Jane s Fighting Ships 2009 2010 112th ed Alexandria Virginia Jane s Information Group Inc ISBN 978 0 7106 2888 6 External links Edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Castilla L 52 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Spanish ship Castilla L52 amp oldid 1177780513, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
