HNoMS Vale (N53)

HNoMS Vale (N53) was a Royal Norwegian Navy minelayer. She was built by Mjellem & Karlsen in Bergen in 1978, and named after Odin's son Vale from Norse mythology. Vale was given to the Latvian Navy in 2003. She was renamed Virsaitis, that in translation from Latvian means "Chieftain".

Latvian Naval Forces minelayer A-53 Virsaitis (2007)
Latvian Naval Forces minelayer A-53 Virsaitis (2012)
History
Norway
NameVale (N53)
NamesakeVáli
BuilderMjellem & Karlsen Verft, Bergen
Launched1978
FateDonated to Latvia, 2003
Latvia
NameVirsaitis (A53)
Acquired2003
Identification
StatusIn active service as of 2023
General characteristics [1]
Class and typeVidar-class coastal minelayer / command and support ship
Displacement1,673 long tons (1,700 t) full load
Length64.8 m (213 ft)
Beam12 m (39 ft)
Draught4 m (13 ft)
Propulsion
  • 2 marine diesel engines
  • 2 shafts
  • 4,200 hp (3,100 kW)
Speed15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement60
Armament

Her sister ship HNoMS Vidar (N52) was sold to Lithuania in 2006.

References

  1. "World Navies Today: Norway". hazegray.org. 2005. Retrieved 4 February 2012.


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