Provider class auxiliary vessel
- Provider class auxiliary vessel
A "Provider"-class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) ship was used by the Canadian Navy to resupply ships at sea with food, munitions, fuel and spare parts. It had more sophisticated medical and dental facilities than smaller vessels. Only one ship of this class was built.
General characteristics
*Length: 168 m
*Beam: 23.17 m
*Displacement: 22,700 tons full load
*Aircraft: 3 CH-124 Sea King helicopters
*Complement: 166
*Cargo Capacity:
** 14,200 tons fuel
** 250 tons ammunition, provisions and spares
*Armament: helo launched Mark 46 Mod 5 torpedoes
Ships in class
HMCS "Provider" (AOR 508)
ee also
*Canadian Forces
*Protecteur class auxiliary vessel
External links
* [http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/postwar/provider/ Provider Class]
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