Brazilian submarine ''Humaitá'' (S20) was an
''Oberon''-class submarine
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in the
Brazilian Navy
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.
Design and construction
The submarine, built by
Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering
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at their shipyard in
Barrow, was laid down on 3 November 1970, and launched on 5 October 1971.
She was commissioned into the Brazilian Navy on 18 June 1973.
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Operational history
Decommissioning and fate
''Humaitá'' left naval service in 1996.
See also
* Ships of the Brazilian Navy
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References
External links
The Submarine Heritage Centre - Brazilian "O" Class
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Oberon-class submarines of the Brazilian Navy
Ships built in Barrow-in-Furness
1971 ships