M214 Avra

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Author: Ship Hunters collection
Location: (EL) Piraeus
Date: 19/02/2009

Administrative data Technical data
name: M214 Avra
commissioned: 1968
flag: Greece
dimensions: 44.32 x 8.92 x 2.55 m
type: "Pleias" class (MSC) coastal minesweeper
specs: crew: 38
speed: 13.00 kn

former name(s): new name(s):
MSC 318 ('68-'68) (U.S. navy) No known new names

We also have pictures of this vessel under the folowing name(s).

Extra info:
the "Pleias" class is also known as "Albatross" class or "MSC 294" class
The modernization program for this unit started in the 90's
Built by the US navy for Hellenic navy (Greece)

Converted? This vessel was converted from coastal minesweeper to mine countermeasure vessel at unknown date.
Museum? No
Decommissioned? This vessel was decommissioned or transfered in the year 2012
Scrapping? This vessel was sold to Greece in the year 2015 for scrapping.
Severely damaged? No