Provider class auxiliary vessel

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Provider-class auxiliary oiler replenishment
Class Overview
Class Type	Auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR)/multi-cargo supply ship
Class Name	HMCS Provider
Launched	1963
Preceded By	none
Succeeded By	Protecteur-class
Ships of the Class:	Provider

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.

Contents 1 General characteristics 2 Ships in class 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] 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

[edit] Ships in class

HMCS Provider (AOR 508)

[edit] See also

• Canadian Forces
• Protecteur class auxiliary vessel

[edit] External links

• Provider Class