Gaj
Ocean Tugconfirmed
PT-71 'Gaj' is an auxiliary transport ship formerly operated by the Croatian Navy. It was designed to transport cargo, fresh water, and personnel to military outposts and islands along the Adriatic coast.
Specifications
| Type | Ocean Tug |
| Origin | Croatia |
| Manufacturer | Titovo Brodogradilište, Kraljevica |
| Introduced | 1958 |
| Status | In service |
| Displacement | 415 |
| Length | 39.5 |
| Crew | 15 |
| Speed | 10.5 |
| Range | 1200 |
History
Built in 1958 for the Yugoslav Navy, the vessel was captured by Croatian forces in Šibenik in 1991 during the Croatian War of Independence. It was subsequently commissioned into the newly formed Croatian Navy as PT-71 'Gaj' and served as a vital logistical asset. After decades of service in transport and support roles, the ship was decommissioned and retired from active naval service.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| India | 1 | confirmed |
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