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The '''SAS Protea''' is a survey vessel of the [[South African Navy]], part of the Hecla class survey vessels<ref name="Scientaria">{{cite journal | url=http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/militaria/militaria_v40_n3_a6.pdf | title=Guiding the seafarers : the South African Hydrographic Office and the contribution of the three Proteas | author=Potgieter, Thean | journal=Scientaria Militaria | year=2012 | volume=40 | issue=3 | pages=147-176}}</ref> built for the Royal Navy. The Protea was the fifth Hecla-class vessel and was commissioned on 23 May 1972<ref name="DWEB30042013">{{cite web | url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30332:sas-protea-has-plenty-of-life-until-replacement--navy&catid=111:sa-defence&Itemid=242 | title=SAS Protea has plenty of life until replacement – Navy | publisher=Defenceweb.co.za | date=April 30, 2013 | accessdate=July 21, 2014 | author=Helfrich, Kim}}</ref>
The '''SAS Protea''' is a survey vessel of the [[South African Navy]], part of the [[Hecla-class survey vessel]]s<ref name="Scientaria">{{cite journal | url=http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/militaria/militaria_v40_n3_a6.pdf | title=Guiding the seafarers : the South African Hydrographic Office and the contribution of the three Proteas | author=Potgieter, Thean | journal=Scientaria Militaria | year=2012 | volume=40 | issue=3 | pages=147-176}}</ref> built for the Royal Navy. The Protea was the fifth Hecla-class vessel and was commissioned on 23 May 1972<ref name="DWEB30042013">{{cite web | url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30332:sas-protea-has-plenty-of-life-until-replacement--navy&catid=111:sa-defence&Itemid=242 | title=SAS Protea has plenty of life until replacement – Navy | publisher=Defenceweb.co.za | date=April 30, 2013 | accessdate=July 21, 2014 | author=Helfrich, Kim}}</ref>


As of 2014, ''Protea'' remains in service.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6653:fact-file-hecla-protea-class-hydrographic-vessel-&catid=79:fact-files&Itemid=159%3C/|title=Fact file: Hecla (Protea)-class hydrographic vessel |publisher=DefenceWeb.za|accessdate=2013-12-06}}</ref>
As of 2014, ''Protea'' remains in service.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6653:fact-file-hecla-protea-class-hydrographic-vessel-&catid=79:fact-files&Itemid=159%3C/|title=Fact file: Hecla (Protea)-class hydrographic vessel |publisher=DefenceWeb.za|accessdate=2013-12-06}}</ref>

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History
South Africa
NameSAS Protea
NamesakeProtea flower
OperatorSouth African Navy
Launched14 July 1971
Commissioned23 May 1972
HomeportSimonstown
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeHecla-class survey vessel
TypeDeep ocean hydrographic survey vessel
Displacement2,750 tons
Length79.3m
Beam15m
Draught16 ft (4.9 m)
Propulsion4 x 12-cylinder MTU diesels geared to one shaft and controllable-pitch propeller[1]
Speed16 knots (30 km/h)
Range17,000 nautical miles (31,000 km)
Endurance17 000 sea miles at 12 knots[1]
Complement124, including 10 officers[2]
Notes1

The SAS Protea is a survey vessel of the South African Navy, part of the Hecla-class survey vessels[3] built for the Royal Navy. The Protea was the fifth Hecla-class vessel and was commissioned on 23 May 1972[2]

As of 2014, Protea remains in service.[4]

Role

The Protea is a specialist hydrographic survey vessel, although its equipment has been used in search and rescue operations using the Protea’s shallow water route survey system (SWRSS).[2] She is the only ship in the South African Navy that is painted white, denoting that she is not a warship.[2] Her hull is strengthened for navigation in ice. and he is fitted with a transverse bow thrust unit, for increased manoeuvrability in harbour.[1]

History

The Protea was commissioned at Scoutstoun, Glasgow and arrived in South Africa on 14 June 1972.[5]

In 1978 the Protea took part in an international krill research project, becoming the first South African Navy vessel to round Cape Horn. She also acted as the guardship for the 1976 and 1979 Transatlantic Yacht races.[5]


See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Protea (ship, 1972).

References

  1. ^ a b c "SAS Protea". South African Navy. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d Helfrich, Kim (April 30, 2013). "SAS Protea has plenty of life until replacement – Navy". Defenceweb.co.za. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  3. ^ Potgieter, Thean (2012). "Guiding the seafarers : the South African Hydrographic Office and the contribution of the three Proteas" (PDF). Scientaria Militaria. 40 (3): 147–176.
  4. ^ "Fact file: Hecla (Protea)-class hydrographic vessel". DefenceWeb.za. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
  5. ^ a b Wessels, Andre (2006). "The SAN during the years of conflict, 1966-1989" (PDF). Journal for Contemporary History. 31 (3).
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