RMAS Salmoor (A185)

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RMAS Salmoor on the Firth of Clyde.
RMAS Salmoor on the Firth of Clyde.

RMAS Salmoor (A185) is a SAL Class mooring and salvage vessel still working for the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service department of the Royal Navy, until commencement of contract for Serco Denholm[citation needed] at HMNB Clyde, and based at Great Harbour, Greenock.

Built by Hall Russell in 1985, her displacement is 2,200 tonnes and dimensions 77 m by 15 m by 4 m. Her complement is 19 and speed 15 knots.

Tasks include the laying and maintenance of underwater targets, navigation marks and moorings.

[edit] References

  • Bush, Steve (2005). British Warships and Auxiliaries. Liskeard, Cornwall: Maritime Books. ISBN 1-904459-11-0. 
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