The
Torpedo Retrievers is utilized in support of torpedo exercises. It is designed
as retrieve torpedoes in the sea. The boat had their aft ends cut away and are
open to the sea, and an inclined deck from about deckhouse to the stern. The retrievers
jump into action thenever a submarine or warship has firing practice torpedo.
They chase a torpedo as it nears the end of its run, toss a lasso over it and
wiggle the torpedo aboard.
Torpedo Retriever TL-1105 laid down at the Sosnovsky
Shipyard (yard No.2181), launched on 11 December
1974, commissioned on 31 December 1974 and was
assigned to the Black Sea Fleet.
In 1997 the torpedo retriever was transferred
to the Ukrainian Naval Forces, with rename to
Malin (hull number U890).
On 13 March 2002 the torpedo retriever was decommissioned.
| Specifications |
| Displacement (tons): |
| Standard: |
269 |
| Full
load: |
310 |
| Dimensions (m): |
| Length: |
48,6 |
| Beam: |
9 |
| Draft: |
2,22 |
| Speed (knots): |
28,7 |
| Range: |
1250 nmi (15,5 knots), 1116
nmi (28,7 knots) |
| Autonomy (days): |
8 |
| Propulsion: |
2x5000 hp M-504B diesels, 2
fixed propellers, 2 D6-150AF-2 diesel-generators
x150 kW |
| Electronics: |
Mius navigation radar, MG-329
Sheksna sonar |
| Cargo: |
6-8 533 mm torpedoes |
| Complement: |
20 |
|
