SPAIN

This page provides details on warships from the Spanish State. All photographs displayed are copyright Matterson Marine Pty Ltd unless otherwise acknowledged.

Ship names are prefaced by S.P.S. (Spanish Naval Ship)

This page is maintained through the assistance of Neill Rush & Antoni Casinos.


PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER

R Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
11 Principe de Asturias Empresa Nacional Bazan,
Ferrol		 22 May 1982 30 May 1988

 

 


Principe de Asturias
Photo: Neill Rush

 

  
LENGTH 195.90m
BEAM 32.00m
DISPLACEMENT 15910 tons / 16917 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4 / 12-barrel 20mm Meroka Mod 2A CIWS
MACHINERY 2 GE LM-2500 gas turbines; 1 CP prop; 46400shp
SPEED 27 knots
RANGE 6500 / 20
COMPLEMENT 572 + 201 air group
AIRCRAFT 6-8 / EAV-8B Harrier V/STOL fighters
2 / SH-60B helicopters
6-10 / SH-3D/G helicopters
2-4 / AB-212 helicopters
COMMENTS  


ALVARO DE BAZAN CLASS FRIGATES

F Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
101 Alvaro de Bazan Izar, Ferrol 27 Oct 2000 19 Sep 2002
102 Almirante Juan de Borbon Izar, Ferrol 28 Feb 2002 3 Dec 2003
103 Blas de Lezo Izar, Ferrol 16 May 2003 16 Dec 2004  
104 Mendez Nunez Izar, Ferrol 12 Nov 2004 21 Mar 2006
105 Roger de Lauria Izar, Ferrol * * Ordered
106 *** Izar, Ferrol * * Ordered

 


Almirante Juan de Borbon
Photo: Neill Rush

 


Blas de Lezo
Photo: Neill Rush

  
LENGTH 146.72m
BEAM 18.60m
DISPLACEMENT 4555 tons / 5082 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 8 / Harpoon SSM
1 / Mk 41 VLS system
1 / 127mm 54-cal. Mk 45 DP
2 / 20mm 90-cal. AA
4 / 324mm Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY CODOG; 2 G.E. LM-2500 gas turbines, 2 diesels; 2 CP props; 46648 shp
SPEED 28.5 knots
RANGE 5000 / 18
COMPLEMENT 240
AIRCRAFT 1 / SH-60B Seahawk helicopter
COMMENTS  

 

OLIVER HAZARD PERRY CLASS FRIGATES

F Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
81 Santa Maria Izar, Ferrol 24-Nov-1984 12-Oct-1986
82 Victoria Izar, Ferrol 23-Jul-1986 11-Nov-1987
83 Numancia Izar, Ferrol 29-Jan-1987 17-Nov-1989
84 Reina Sofia
ex America		 Izar, Ferrol 19-Jul-1989 30-Oct-1990
85 Navarra Izar, Ferrol 23-Oct-1992 30-May-1994
86 Canarias Izar, Ferrol 21-Jun-1993 14-Dec-1994
 


Santa Maria
Photo: Nick Newns 

 


Reina Sofia
Photo: Neill Rush


Reina Sofia
Slide: Matterson Marine Collection
LENGTH 138.80m
BEAM 14.30m
DISPLACEMENT 2851 tons / 4017-4107 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / Mk 13 Mod. 4 missile launcher
1 / 76mm 62-cal. Mk 75 DP
1 / 20mm Meroka Mod 2A CIWS
6 / 324mm Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY 2 LM-2500 gas turbines; 1 CP prop; 41000 shp
SPEED 29 knots
RANGE 5000 / 18
COMPLEMENT 223
AIRCRAFT 2 / SH-60B Seahawk helicopter
COMMENTS  

 

BALEARES CLASS FRIGATES

F Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
71 Baleares Empresa Nacional Bazan,
Ferrol		 20-Aug-1970 24-Sep-1973 30 Mar 2005
72 Andalucia Empresa Nacional Bazan,
Ferrol		 30-Mar-1971 23-May-1974 15 Dec 2005
73 Cataluna Empresa Nacional Bazan,
Ferrol		 3-Nov-1971 16-Jan-1975 30 Jun 2004
74 Asturias Empresa Nacional Bazan,
Ferrol		 13-May-1972 2-Dec-1975
75 Extremadura Empresa Nacional Bazan,
Ferrol		 21-Nov-1972 10-Nov-1976 15 Mar 2006
 
Asturias
Slide: Matterson Marine Collection


Asturias
Photo: Neill Rush 

  
Extremadura
Slide: Matterson Marine Collection
LENGTH 133.59m
BEAM 14.33m
DISPLACEMENT 3015 tons / 4177 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4 / Harpoon SSM
1 / 127mm Mk 42 DP
2 / 20mm Meroka Mod 2A CIWS
2 / 12.7mm machine guns
1 / Mk 116 ASROC ASW RL
4 / 324mm ASW Torpedo tubes
MACHINERY 1 set geared turbines; 1 prop; 35000 shp 
SPEED 28 knots
RANGE 4500 / 20
COMPLEMENT 256
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  


DESCUBIERTA CLASS FRIGATES

F Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
31 Descubierta E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 8-Jul-1975 18-Nov-1978 xxx 2000: Redesignated Patrol Ship  
32 Diana E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 26-Jan-1976 30-Jun-1979  xxx 2000: Converted to Mine Countermeasures Support Ship  
33 Infanta Elena E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 14-Sep-1976 12-Apr-1980  xxx 2003: Redesignated Patrol Ship    
34 Infanta Cristina E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 19-Apr-1977 24-Nov-1980  xxx 2003: Redesignated Patrol Ship    
35 Cazadora E.N. Bazan, Ferrol 17-Oct-1978 20-Jul-1981  xxx 2003: Redesignated Patrol Ship    
36 Vencedora E.N. Bazan, Ferrol 27-Apr-1979 27-Mar-1982  xxx 2003: Redesignated Patrol Ship    
37 Centinella E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 6-Oct-1979     1982 - Sold to Egypt (prior to completion)
38 Serviola E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 20-Dec-1979     1982 - Sold to Egypt (prior to completion)
 


Infanta Christina
Photo: Nick Newns
Cazadora
Photo: Nick Newns 		 
LENGTH 88.88m
BEAM 10.40m
DISPLACEMENT 1363 tons / 1575 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2 or 4/Harpoon SSM
1/Mk 29 SAM launcher
1/76mm 62-cal. OTO Melara DP
2/40mm 70-cal. AA
1/375mm Bofors ASW RL
6/324 mm Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY 4 diesels; 2 CP props; 18000 bhp
SPEED 26 knots
RANGE 6100 / 18
COMPLEMENT 116
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  


BAM TYPE CORVETTES

F Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
  *** Izar, Ferrol * * 1st of 4 - Ordered 2006
   

 

    
LENGTH 94.00m
BEAM ***
DISPLACEMENT 2500 tons
ARMAMENT ***
MACHINERY ***
SPEED 20 knots
RANGE 4800
COMPLEMENT 40
AIRCRAFT 1 / helicopter
COMMENTS  


SCORPION CLASS SUBMARINES

S Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
81 *** Navantia, Cartagena * *      
82 *** Navantia, Cartagena * *      
83 *** Navantia, Cartagena * *      
84 *** Navantia, Cartagena * *      
   

 

    
LENGTH 68.00m
BEAM 6.20m
DISPLACEMENT 1465 tons / 1670 tons (surface) / 1815 tons (submerged)
ARMAMENT 6 / 533mm torpedo tubes
MACHINERY 2 diesel generator sets; 1 electric motor; 1 prop; 3800shp
SPEED 12 knots (surface) / 20 knots (submerged)
RANGE 6500 / 8 (snorkel)
COMPLEMENT 35
COMMENTS Construction commenced 2006


AGOSTA CLASS SUBMARINES

S Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
71 Galerna E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 5-Dec-1981 22-Jan-1983      
72 Sciroco E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 13-Nov-1982 5-Dec-1983      
73 Mistral E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 14-Nov-1983 5-Jun-1985      
74 Tramontana E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 30-Nov-1984 27-Jan-1986      
   

 
Tramontana
Photo: Neill Rush

    
LENGTH 67.90m
BEAM 6.80m
DISPLACEMENT 1230 tons (light) / 1480 tons (surface) / 1750 tons (submerged)
ARMAMENT 4/550mm Torpedo tubes
MACHINERY Diesel-electric propulsion; 2 diesels; 1 prop; 4600 shp
SPEED 12.5 knots (surface) 20 knots (submerged)
RANGE 8500 / 9
COMPLEMENT 61
COMMENTS  

 

DAPHNE CLASS SUBMARINES

S Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
61 Delfin E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 25-Mar-1972 3-May-1973 10 Dec 2003  
62 Tonina E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 3-Oct-1972 10-Jul-1973  30 Sep 2005  
63 Marsopa E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 15-Mar-1974 12-Apr-1975  25 Mar 2006  
64 Narval E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 14-Dec-1974 22-Nov-1975 23 Jan 2003  
   

 

    
LENGTH 57.78m
BEAM 6.75m
DISPLACEMENT 700 tons (light) / 865 tons (surface) / 1042 tons (submerged)
ARMAMENT 12/550mm Torpedo tubes
MACHINERY Diesel-electric propulsion; 2 diesels; 2 props; 1200 shp
SPEED 13.5 knots (surface) 16 knots (submerged)
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT 47
COMMENTS  


DESCUBIERTA CLASS PATROL SHIPS

P Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
75
ex F31		 Descubierta E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 8-Jul-1975 18-Nov-1978     
76
ex F33		 Infanta Elena E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 14-Sep-1976 12-Apr-1980     
77
ex F34		 Infanta Cristina E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 19-Apr-1977 24-Nov-1980     
78
ex F35		 Cazadora E.N. Bazan, Ferrol 17-Oct-1978 20-Jul-1981     
79
ex F36		 Vencedora E.N. Bazan, Ferrol 27-Apr-1979 27-Mar-1982     
 


Descubierta
Photo: Manuel Hernandez

    
LENGTH 88.88m
BEAM 10.40m
DISPLACEMENT 1363 tons / 1575 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / 76mm 62-cal. OTO Melara DP
2 / 40mm 70-cal. AA
MACHINERY 4 diesels; 2 CP props; 18000 bhp
SPEED 26 knots
RANGE 6100 / 18
COMPLEMENT 116
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  


SERVIOLA CLASS PATROL SHIPS

P Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
71 Serviola Empresa Nacional Bazan,
Ferrol		 10 May 1990 22 Mar 1991     
72 Centinela Empresa Nacional Bazan,
Ferrol		 30 Oct 1990 24 Sep 1991     
73 Vigia Empresa Nacional Bazan,
Ferrol		 12 Apr 1991 24 Mar 1992     
74 Atalaya Empresa Nacional Bazan,
Ferrol		 22 Nov 1991 29 Jun 1992     
 

 

    
LENGTH 68.65m
BEAM 10.40m
DISPLACEMENT 826 tons / 1270 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / 76.2mm 50-cal. US Mk26 DP
2 / 12.7mm machine guns
MACHINERY 2 Bazan-MTU 16V956 TB91 diesels; 2 CP props; 7500bhp
SPEED 20 knots
RANGE 8000 / 12
COMPLEMENT 42 (Accommodation for 48)
COMMENTS  


ANAGA CLASS PATROL CRAFT

P Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
21 Anaga Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 14 Feb 1980 14 Oct 1980     
22 Tagomago Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 14 Feb 1980 30 Jan 1981     
23 Marola Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 *** 4 Jun 1981     
24 Mouro Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 *** 14 Jul 1981     
25 Grosa Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 15 Dec 1980 15 Sep 1981     
26 Medas Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 15 Dec 1980 16 Oct 1981     
27 Izaro Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 15 Dec 1980 9 Dec 1981     
28 Tabarca Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 15 Dec 1980 30 Dec 1981     
29 Deva Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 24 Nov 1981 3 Jun 1982  23 Jul 2004   
30 Bergantin Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 24 Nov 1981 30 Jul 1982     
 

 

    
LENGTH 44.40m
BEAM 6.60m
DISPLACEMENT 296 tons / 350 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / 76.2mm 50-cal. US Mk22 DP
1 / 20mm 70-cal. Oerlikon Mk10 AA
MACHINERY 1 Bazan-MTU 16V956 SB90 diesels; 1 CP prop; 4800bhp
SPEED 20 knots
RANGE 4000 / 13
COMPLEMENT 25
COMMENTS  


BARCELO CLASS PATROL CRAFT

P Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
11 Barcelo Lurssen, Vegesack 6 Oct 1975 26 Mar 1976     
12 Laya Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 16 Dec 1975 23 Dec 1976     
13 Javier Quiroga Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 16 Dec 1975 1 Apr 1977 28 Apr 2005   
14 Ordonez Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 10 Sep 1976 7 Jun 1977     
15 Acevedo Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 10 Sep 1976 14 Jul 1977     
16 Candido Perez Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 3 Mar 1977 25 Nov 1977     
 

 

    
LENGTH 36.20m
BEAM 5.80m
DISPLACEMENT 110 tons / 134 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / 40mm 70-cal. Bofors AA
1 / 20mm 70-cal. Oerlikon Mk10 AA
2 / 12.7mm machine guns
MACHINERY 2 Bazan-MTU 16V538 TB90 diesels; 2 props; 7300bhp
SPEED 36.5 knots
RANGE 1200 / 16
COMPLEMENT 19
COMMENTS  


CONEJERA CLASS PATROL BOATS

P Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
31 Conejera Empresa Nacional Bazan,
El Ferrol		 Sep 1981 31 Dec 1981     
32 Dragonera Empresa Nacional Bazan,
El Ferrol		 Sep 1981 31 Dec 1981     
33 Espalmador Empresa Nacional Bazan,
La Carraca		 11 Jan 1982 10 May 1982     
34 Alcanada Empresa Nacional Bazan,
El Ferrol		 10 Feb 1982 10 May 1982     
 

 

    
LENGTH 32.15m
BEAM 5.30m
DISPLACEMENT 85 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / 20mm 70-cal. Oerlikon Mk10 AA
1 / 12.7mm machine gun
MACHINERY 2 Bazan-MAN V8V16/18 TLS diesels; 2 props; 2800bhp
SPEED 25 knots
RANGE 1200 / 15
COMPLEMENT 12
COMMENTS  


DESCUBIERTA CLASS 
MINE COUNTERMEASURES SUPPORT SHIP

M Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
11
ex F32		 Diana E.N. Bazan, Cartagena 26-Jan-1976 30-Jun-1979   2000: Converted to Mine Countermeasures Support Ship  
 


Diana
Photo: Manuel Hernandez

    
LENGTH 88.88m
BEAM 10.40m
DISPLACEMENT 1408 tons / 1620 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / 76mm 62-cal. OTO Melara DP
MACHINERY 4 diesels; 2 CP props; 18000 bhp
SPEED 26 knots
RANGE 6100 / 18
COMPLEMENT 118
COMMENTS  


SEGURA CLASS MINEHUNTERS

M Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
31 Segura Empresa Nacional Bazan,
Cartagena		 25 Jul 1997 27 Apr 1999     
32 Sella Empresa Nacional Bazan,
Cartagena		 6 Jul 1998 28 May 1999     
33 Tambre Empresa Nacional Bazan,
Cartagena		 5 Mar 1999 18 Feb 2000     
34 Turia Empresa Nacional Bazan,
Cartagena		 22 Nov 1999 6 Dec 2001     
35 Duero Izar, Cartagena 28 Apr 2003 6 Jul 2004     
36 Tajo Izar, Cartagena 10 Jun 2004 10 Jan 2005     
 

 

    
LENGTH 54.00m
BEAM 10.70m
DISPLACEMENT 520 tons / 550 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / 20mm 85-cal. Oerlikon GAM B01 AA
MACHINERY 2 MTU diesels; 2 Voith-Schneider props; 1120bhp
SPEED 14 knots
RANGE 2000 / 12
COMPLEMENT 33 (Accommodation for 40)
COMMENTS  


MSC268 CLASS MINESWEEPERS

M Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
22 Ebro Bellingham SY,
Bellingham		 8 Nov 1957 19 Dec 1958  25 Feb 2005   
26 Odiel Tampa Marine,
Tampa		 3 Sep 1958 9 Oct 1959  25 Feb 2005   
 

 

    
LENGTH 43.90m
BEAM 8.51m
DISPLACEMENT 355 tons / 384 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2 / 20mm 70-cal. Oerlikon Mk24 AA (II x 1)
MACHINERY 4 diesels; 2 props; 1200bhp
SPEED 12 knots
RANGE *
COMPLEMENT 39
COMMENTS  

 

GALICIA CLASS DOCK LANDING SHIPS 

L Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
51 Galicia Izar, Ferrol 21-Jul-1997 30-Apr-1998    
52 Castilla Izar, Ferrol 14-Jun-1999 26-Jun-2000    
   

 

    
LENGTH 163.12m
BEAM 25.00m
DISPLACEMENT 9500 tons / 13815 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4/20mm 70-cal. Oerlikon AA
MACHINERY 4 diesels; 2 props; 19000hp
SPEED 20 knots
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT 179 + 500 troops
AIRCRAFT 6 helicopters
COMMENTS  

 

NEWPORT CLASS TANK LANDING SHIPS

L Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
41 Hernan Cortes
ex USS Barnstable County		 National Steel SB, San Diego 2-Oct-71 27-May-1972 26-Aug-1994    
42 Pizarro
ex USS Harlan County		 National Steel SB, San Diego 24-Jul-71 8-Apr-1972 14-Apr-1995    
 


Hernan Cortes
Photo: Nick Newns

 


Pizarro
Photo: Neill Rush

  
LENGTH 159.2m
BEAM 21.18m
DISPLACEMENT 4793 tons / 8450 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1/20mm Mk 15 CIWS
2/20mm 85-cal. Oerlikon AA
4/12.7mm machine guns
MACHINERY 6 diesels; 2 CP props; 16500hp
SPEED 22 knots
RANGE  
CREW 255 + 431 troops
COMMENTS  

 

TERREBONNE PARISH CLASS
TANK LANDING SHIPS 

L Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
11 Velasco
ex USS Terrebonne Parish		 Bath Iron Works 9-Aug-1952 21-Nov-1952 29-Oct-1971  *** ***: Special Forces Training Hulk
1994: Sold for Scrap 
12 Martin Alvarez
ex USS Wexford County		 Christy Corp., Sturgeon *** 15-Jun-1954 29-Oct-1971  *** 1998: Sold for Scrap
13 Conde del Venadito
ex USS Tom Green County		 Bath Iron Works 10-Jul-1953 12-Sep-1953 5-Jan-1972  *** 1999: Sold for Scrap
   

 

    
LENGTH 117.35m
BEAM 16.70m
DISPLACEMENT 2590 tons / 6225 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 6/76.2mm Mk 33 AA (IIx3)
MACHINERY 4 diesels; 2 props; 6000hp
SPEED 13 knots
RANGE 6000 / 9
CREW 115
COMMENTS  


MARQUES DE LA ENSENADA CLASS 
REPLENISHMENT OILER

A Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
11 Marques de la Ensenada Izar, Ferrol 3 Oct 1990 3 Jun 1991     
 

 


Marques de la Ensenada
Photo: Neill Rush

    
LENGTH 123.21m
BEAM 19.50m
DISPLACEMENT 13592 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2 / 7.62mm machine guns
MACHINERY 1 diesel; 1 prop; 11250bhp
SPEED 16 knots
RANGE 10000 / 15
COMPLEMENT 80
COMMENTS  

 

PATINO CLASS REPLENISHMENT OILER

A Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
14 Patino
ex Mar del Sur		 Izar, Ferrol 22 Jun 1994 16 Jun 1995     
 

 

    
LENGTH 165.84m
BEAM 23.70m
DISPLACEMENT 17045 tons
ARMAMENT 2 / 20mm 85-cal. Oerlikon AA
MACHINERY 4 diesels; 2 electric motors; 2 props; 26240shp
SPEED 21 knots
RANGE 13500 / 20
COMPLEMENT 143
AIRCRAFT 3 / SH-3D Sea King helicopters
COMMENTS  
 

MALASPINA CLASS SURVEY SHIPS

A Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
31 Malaspina Izar, La Carraca 14 Aug 1973 21 Feb 1975     
32 Tofino Izar, La Carraca 22 Dec 1973 23 Apr 1975     
 

 


Tofino
Photo: Neill Rush

    
LENGTH 57.70m
BEAM 11.70m
DISPLACEMENT 820 tons / 1090 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2 / 20mm 70-cal. Oerlikon AA
MACHINERY 2 diesels; 2 CP props; 2700bhp
SPEED 15 knots
RANGE 4000 / 12
COMPLEMENT 63
COMMENTS  
 

This page was last updated on: 10th March 2007