Spanish frigate SPS Santa Maria (F 81)

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Spanish frigate SPS Santa Maria (F 81)

Atlantic Ocean (Oct. 22, 2005) - The Spanish frigate SPS Santa Maria (F 81) prepares to conduct a replenishment at sea (RAS) off the coast of Brazil

SPS Santa María (F81) is the lead ship of six Spanish-built Santa Maria-class frigates, based on the American Oliver Hazard Perry class design, of the Spanish Navy.
Laid down on 22 May 1982 and launched on 11 November 1984, the Santa María was commissioned into service on 12 October 1986.
All of these Spanish frigates have the length of the later Oliver Hazard Perry frigates, and have a wider beam than the US Navy design, and therefore able to carry more top weight. Fin stabilizers are fitted.
Name: SPS Santa María (F81)
Builder: Bazan
Laid down: 22 May 1982
Launched: 11 November 1984
Commissioned: 12 October 1986
Homeport: Rota, Cádiz
Status: in active service

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