Forces: January 16, 2002

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South African Order Of Battle-NAVY: 5,050 naval personnel, 1,600 civilian employees

@ six attack craft

@ two submarines

@ three minehunters (a fourth is in reserve)

@ two minesweepers (two more in reserve)

@ three inshore patrol craft

@ one combat support ship, one logistics ship, one hydrographic survey ships

@ 28 harbor patrol ships

@ eight landing craft

@ various other tugs, service boats, and a diving support ship.--Stephen V Cole

 

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