Iranian vessel Susa
| History | |
|---|---|
 Iran | |
| Name | Susa |
| Namesake | Susa |
| Builder | AG Weser |
| Yard number | 76 |
| Launched | 1884 |
| Commissioned | 1885 |
| Homeport | Khorramshahr |
| General characteristics | |
| Length | 24.0 m (78 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Beam | 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Installed power | Steam[2] |
| Propulsion | 30 horsepower[1] |
Susa (Persian: شوش) was a steamer patrol boat owned by Persia.[3] She was bought in 1884 from Germany along with Persepolis, together with whom formed the only two equipment in the navy as of 1904.[2]
Construction and commissioning
[edit]Susa was built by German AG Weser at Bremen, on orders from Persian government.[1] The shipbuilder assigned production number 76 to the vessel and launched it in 1884.[1] She was acquired by Persia in 1885, having been delivered by German crew to her home in Khorramshahr.[3]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Thiel, Reinhold (2005), Die Geschichte der Actien-Gesellschaft "Weser" 1843–1983 (in German), vol. I, Bremen: H.M. Hauschild GmbH, ISBN 3-89757-271-0
- ^ a b Scott-Keltie, J., ed. (2016), "Persia", The Statesman's Year-Book 1904, Springer, p. 965, ISBN 9780230270336
- ^ a b Gray, Randal, ed. (1985), "Persia", Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906–1921, Conway Maritime Press, p. 419, ISBN 978-0851772455