HSwMS ''Virgo'' (T126) was a

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''Spica''-class, torpedo-armed, fast attack craft (FAC).

Design

The hull was made of steel, unlike some other contemporary designs which used plywood. Although the boat had a relatively small hull and displacement, this provided a stable platform. The Bridge and Operations Room were located at the rolling and stamping centre of the ship which further improved stability for the crew especially in high seas. The boats were fitted with an

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support system where the hull could be closed down in the event of having to operate in a nuclear fall-out area.

Construction and career

The vessel was one of three constructed in the 1960s by Karlskronavarvet, the other two being HSwMS ''Castor'' (T124) and HSwMS ''Vega'' (T125). Three similar vessels were built by Götaverken AB at

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. She was launched on 10 September 1966. The vessel was taken out of service on 1 November 1989.Gustaf von Hofsten, Jan Waernberg (2003). ''Örlogsfartyg, Svenska maskindrivna fartyg under tretungad flagg''. Luleå: CB Marinlitteratur. Today her hull remains, without any other details, at Slagsta Marina,

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Virgo Ships of the Swedish Navy 1966 ships Spica-class torpedo boats (Sweden) Ships built in Karlskrona