Omani ship Al Munassir
Remains of an Oerlikon gun mount on the sunken Al Munassir | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Oman | |
| Name | Al Munassir |
| Builder | Brooke Marine, Lowestoft |
| Laid down | 4 July 1977 |
| Launched | 25 July 1978 |
| Commissioned | 31 January 1979 |
| Fate | Sunk as an artificial reef 22 April 2003 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Amphibious warfare ship |
| Displacement | 2,169 t (2,135 long tons) (full) |
| Length | 84.1 m (275 ft 11 in) |
| Beam | 14.9 m (48 ft 11 in) |
| Draft | 2.3 m (7 ft 7 in) |
| Propulsion | Two Mirrlees Blackstone ES L8MGR diesel engines, 2,440 bhp (1,820 kW), two shafts |
| Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) |
| Range | 4,400 nmi (8,100 km; 5,100 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) |
| Complement | 9 officers, 36 ratings |
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| Armament |
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| Aviation facilities | Deck for 1 helicopter up to a Westland Sea King |
Al Munassir was an amphibious warfare vessel operated by the Royal Navy of Oman. It was purchased to enable the kingdom to respond to threats to the strategically important Musandam Governorate. The vessel was launched in 1978 and, after decommissioning, was sunk as an artificial reef in 2003. It is now a popular diving site.