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RMAS Goosander

RMAS Goosander (A164) was a mooring, salvage and boom vessel of the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service. She saw service in the Falklands War. She has a sister ship, RMAS Pochard, and was built by Robb Caledon Shipbuilders in Leith.

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United Kingdom
NameRMAS Goosander (A164)
BuilderRobb Caledon Shipbuilders1
Launched19731
IdentificationIMO number4500084
General characteristics
Class & typeWild Duck-class salvage vessel
Displacement900 Gross Tons 1
Length58 m1
Beam12 m1
Draught4 m1
Complement581

RMAS Goosander (A164) was a mooring, salvage and boom vessel of the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service. She saw service in the Falklands War. She has a sister ship, RMAS Pochard, and was built by Robb Caledon Shipbuilders in Leith.

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