MSA Bermagui
Australian auxiliary minesweeper
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MSA Bermagui (1121) was an auxiliary minesweeper operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Launched in 1973 as Nadgee II, the vessel was operated commercially as a tuna-fishing boat until March 1994, when she was acquired under the RAN's Craft of Opportunity Program for use as an auxiliary.[1][2] During military service, she had a crew of eight.[1] The ship left service in 2000.[1] Bermagui was sold at auction for A$190,000 in April 2000, to Mosman Bay Boat Charters.[3]
NameNadgee II
Launched1973
FateSold to Royal Australian Navy in 1994
NameMSA Bermagui
| History | |
|---|---|
 Australia | |
| Name | Nadgee II |
| Launched | 1973 |
| Fate | Sold to Royal Australian Navy in 1994 |
| History | |
 Australia | |
| Name | MSA Bermagui |
| In service | 1994 |
| Out of service | 2000 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 110 gross tonnage |
| Length | 19.9 m (65 ft) |
| Propulsion | 1 x GM Detroit Diesel 12V71 diesel engine. 359 bhp (268 kW). |
| Speed | 10.5 knots |
| Complement | 8 (RAN) |
