World Navies Today: Poland

Revised 24 March 2002
Version 1.08
Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan
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This list includes all surface combatants, submarines, mine warfare vessels and patrol craft over 100 tons displacement, and all amphibious ships and auxiliaries over 500 tons displacement. Non-self-propelled craft and non-seagoing vessels are not included.

Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are listed in [brackets]. Navigation and surface-search radars are not listed. All classifications are purely unofficial and are based on an attempt to use standard classifications throughout all navies; they may or may not correspond to "official" designations.

Surface Combatants
Submarines
Patrol Vessels
Mine Warfare Vessels
Amphibious Ships
Auxiliaries


Surface Combatants

Gen. K. Pulaski (Oliver Hazard Perry) class frigates

Displacement: approx 3,700 tons full load
Dimensions: 445 x 45 x 22 feet/135.6 x 13.7 x 6.7 meters
Propulsion: 2 LM2500 gas turbines, 1 shaft, 40,000 shp, 29 knots
Crew: approx. 235
Radar: SPS-49(V)4 2-D air search
Sonar: SQS-56 keel, SQR-19 towed (active ships), SQR-18A towed (NRF ships)
Fire Control: Mk 13 weapons control, Mk 92 and SPG-60 STIR missile control, SQQ-89 ASW system in non-NRF ships
EW: SLQ-32(V)2 passive intercept
Aviation: aft helicopter deck, 1 or 2 41-46 x 13-16 x 13-15 foot/12.5-14 x 3.9-4.8 x 3.9-4.6 meter hangars; 1 SH-2G
Armament: 1 Mk 13 missile launcher (40 SM-1MR + Harpoon SSM), 1 76 mm OTO DP, 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes

Concept/Program: Ex-USN FFG 7 class ship transferred 3/2000; a second is planned.

Builders: Bath Iron Works, Maine


Number	Name				Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
272	Gen. K. Pulaski			1980/00	BALT	Gdynia		Ex-FFG 11
[273?	Naczelnik Tadeusz Kosciuszko	1981/02?			Ex-FFG 24
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Warszawa ('Mod Kashin' class/Type 61MP) light destroyer

Displacement: 4,974 tons full load
Dimensions: 146.2 x 51.8 x 15.7 meters/479.7 x 51.8 x 15.7 feet
Propulsion: 4 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 72,000 hp, 32 knots
Crew: 280
Radar: MR-310U Angara-M/Head Net 3-D air search, MR-500U Kliver/Big Net air search
Sonar: MGK-335 Platina/Bull Nose hull mounted MF, MG-325 Vega VDS
Fire Control: 2 Yatagan/Peel Group missile control
EW: Bell Shroud, Bell Squat, 4 PK-16 decoy
Aviation: aft platform for 1 helo
Armament: 4 P-15M/SS-N-2C Termit/Styx SSM, 2 twin SA-N-1 launchers (32 Goa missiles), 2 dual 76mm/60 DP, 4 30 mm gatling, 5 21 inch torpedo tubes, 2 RBU-1200 ASW RL

Concept/Program: Soviet-built 'Kashin' class destroyer rebuilt as a 'Mod Kashin' 1976-77, refitted 1982-85 and 1987, transferred 1988. Expensive to operate and rarely goes to sea; only nominally operational. Most systems obsolete and/or inoperable. Probably will be replaced by Ex-FFG 11 and discarded.

Builders: Nikolayev 61, USSR.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
271	Warszawa		1969/88	BALT	Gdynia		Ex-Smely
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Submarines

Orzel ('Kilo' class/Type 877E) submarine

Displacement: 3,076 tons full submerged
Dimensions: 73.8 x 9.9 x 6.6 meters/242.1 x 32.5 x 21.7 feet
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 5,900 hp, 17 knots
Crew: 52
Sonar: MGK-400 Rubikon/Shark Gill LF active/passive suite
Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (18 torpedoes or 24 mines), 1 SA-N-5 SAM position

Concept/Program: Soviet-built; considered too large for Baltic operations and subsequent transfers were cancelled.

Builders: Krasnoje, Gorki, USSR.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
291	Orzel			1986	BALT	Gdynia
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Wilk ('Foxtrot') class (Type 641) patrol submarines

Displacement: 2,475 tons submerged
Dimensions: 91.3 x 7.5 x 6 meters/299.5 x 24.6 x 19.7 feet
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 3 shafts, 5,400 hp, 15 knots
Crew: 75
Sonar: Arktika passive, Tuloma MF active
Armament: 10 21 inch torpedo tubes (6 bow, 4 stern; 22 torpedoes or 32 mines)

Concept/Program: Obsolete ex-USSR submarines; considered to be the largest practical size for Baltic operations. To be retired 2001-2002; German Type 206 boats may be acquired as replacements.

u Builders: Sudomekh, Leningrad, USSR.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
292	Wilk			19??/87	BALT	Gdynia
293	Dzik			19??/89	BALT	Gdynia
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Kobben class coastal submarines

Displacement: 524 tons submerged
Dimensions: 47.4 x 4.6 x 4.3 meters/155.5 x 15 x 14 feet
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 1,800 hp, 18 knots
Crew: 18
Sonar: CSU-83 suite
Armament: 8 21 inch torpedo tubes (8 torpedoes)

Concept/Program: Five small coastal subs purchased from Norway. Four will be placed in service and the 5th used for parts. All were completely rebuilt 1989-1992; hulls lengthened, new combat systems.

Builders: Rheinstahl-Nordseewerke, Emden, Germany; rebuild by Urivale SY, Bergen.

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Patrol Vessels

Kaszub large patrol corvette
(Project 620)

Displacement: 1,183 tons full load
Dimensions: 82.34 x 10 x 2.8 meters/270.1 x 32.8 x 9.2 feet
Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 16,890 bhp, 26.2 knots
Crew: 78
Radar: MR-302 Rubka/Strut Curve air/surf search
Sonar: MG-322T hull mounted MF, MG-16 HF dipping, MG-329M HF attack
EW: 1 decoy RL
Armament: 1 76.2mm/59cal DP, 2 FAM-14/Strela SAM positions, 3 dual 23 mm AA, 2 RBU-6000 ASW RL, 2 dual 21 inch torpedo tubes, 2 DC racks, mines

Concept/Program: A Polish design based on the 'Grisha' hull. Not considered to be a success; the hull is warped, causing major machinery problems. Up to 8 additional units of a modified design are planned.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
240	Kaszub			1987	BALT	Hel
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Gornik ('Tarantul I'/Molnaya) class large missile boats
(Project 1241RE)

Displacement: 455 tons full load
Dimensions: 56.1 x 10.2 x 2.25 meters/184 x 33.5 x 7.4 feet
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 cruise gas turbines, 8,000 shp; 2 boost gas turbines, 24,000 shp; 32,000 shp total, 43 knots
Crew: 46
Fire Control: Harpun/Plank Shave missile targetting
EW: 2 PK-16 decoy
Armament: 4 P-15M/SS-N-2C Termit/Styx SSM, 1 76.2mm/59cal DP, 1 SA-N-8 SAM position, 2 30 mm AA

Concept/Program: Soviet-built missile boats. Plans to buy ex-East German units cancelled. First unit may be in reserve.

Builders: Volodarskiy SY 341, Rybinsk, Russia.


Number  Name                    Year    FLT     Homeport        Notes
434	Gornik			1983	BALT	Gdynia
435	Hutnik			1984	BALT	Gdynia
436	Metalowiec		1988	BALT	Gdynia
437	Rolnik			1989	BALT	Gdynia
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Hel ("Osa I") class missile boats
(Project 205)

Displacement: 209.5 tons full load
Dimensions: 38.6 x 7.6 x 1.8 meters/126.6 x 25 x 6 feet
Propulsion: 3 diesels, 3 shafts, 12,000 bhp, 38 knots
Crew: 22
Armament: 4 SS-N-2B Styx SSM, 2 dual 30 mm AA

Concept/Program: Soviet-built in the 1960's; transferred used. Many sisters stricken or transferred to the Border Guard; these units will follow shortly.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
427	Puck			196?/67	BALT	Gdynia
430	Darlowo			196?/72	BALT	Gdynia
431	Swinoujscie		196?/73	BALT	Gdynia
432	Dziwnow			196?/75	BALT	Gdynia
433	Wladyslawowo		196?/75	BALT	Gdynia
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Orkan (Sassnitz) class patrol boats
(Project 660)

Displacement: 361 tons full load
Dimensions: 48.9 x 8.65 x 2.15 meters/160.4 x 28.4 x 7 feet
Propulsion: 3 diesels, 3 shafts, 14,570 bhp, 38 knots
Crew: 34
EW: 1 decoy RL
Armament: 1 76.2mm/59cal DP, 1 30 mm AA, 1 SA-N-8 SAM position

Concept/Program: Ex-East German units purchased incomplete in 1990, just prior to German reunification.

Builders: VEB Peenewerft, Wolgast, East Germany; completed by Northern SY, Gdansk.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
421	Orkan			1992	BALT	Gdynia
422	Piorun			1994	BALT	Gdynia
423	Grom			1995	BALT	Gdynia		ex-Huragan
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Gronzy (modified Obluze class) patrol boats
(Project 912M)

Displacement: 238 tons full load
Dimensions: 41.26 x 6.29 x 1.9 meters/135.4 x 20.6 x 6.2 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400 bhp, 24 knots
Crew: 28
Sonar: MG-11-265 Tamir-II hull mounted MF
Armament: 2 dual 30 mm AA, 4 DC racks

Concept/Program: Small coastal patrol craft.

Builders: Stocznia Marynarki Wojennej, Gdynia.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
351	Grozny			1970	BALT	Hel
352	Wytrwaly		1970	BALT	Hel
353	Zreczny			1970	BALT	Hel
354	Zwinny			1970	BALT	Hel
355	Zawziety		1971	BALT	Hel
356	Zwrotny			1971	BALT	Hel
357	Nieugiety		1972	BALT	Hel
358	Czujny			1972	BALT	Hel
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Pilica class small torpedo boats
(Project 918M)

Displacement: 100 tons max. full load
Dimensions: 28.59 x 5.76 x 1.31 meters/93.8 x 18.9 x 4.3 feet
Propulsion: 3 diesels, 3 shafts, 3,600 bhp, 27.3 knots
Crew: 15
Sonar: MG-329M hull mounted MF
Armament: 1 dual 23 mm AA, 2 21 inch torpedo tubes, 2-4 DC

Concept/Program: Small torpedo boats; sisters serve coast guard/border guard.

Builders: Stocznia Marynarki Wojennej imieni Dabrowszczakow, Gdynia.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
KP 166	--			1977	BALT	Kolobrzeg
KP 167	--			1978	BALT	Kolobrzeg
KP 168	--			1978	BALT	Kolobrzeg
KP 169	--			1979	BALT	Kolobrzeg
KP 170	--			1980	BALT	Kolobrzeg
KP 171	--			1982	BALT	Kolobrzeg
KP 172	--			1982	BALT	Kolobrzeg
KP 173	--			1982	BALT	Kolobrzeg
KP 174	--			1982	BALT	Kolobrzeg
KP 175	--			1983	BALT	Kolobrzeg
KP 176	--			1983	BALT	Kolobrzeg
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Mine Warfare Vessels

Krogulec class patrol minesweepers / minehunters
(Project 206F)

Displacement: 503.3 tons full load
Dimensions: 60 x 7.97 x 2.12 meters/196.8 x 26.1 x 6.9 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,740 bhp, 18.4 knots
Crew: 30 + 19 spare
Sonar: MG-11-265 Tamir-II hull mounted MF
Armament: 3 dual 25 mm, 2 FAM-14/Strela SAM positions, 2 DC racks, mines

Concept/Program: Survivors of a class of elderly coastal minesweepers. The three later units have been rebuilt as minehunters; the other two will be discarded in the near future. Builders: Stocznia imienia Komuny Pariskej, Gdynia.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
620	Tukan			1966	BALT	Hel
621	Flaming			1966	BALT	Hel
622	Rybitwa			1967	BALT	Hel
623	Mewa			1967	BALT	Hel
624	Czajka			1967	BALT	Hel
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Goplo class coastal minesweepers/hunters
(Project 207D/M/P)

Displacement: 225 tons full load
Dimensions: 38.46 x 7.35 x 1.78 meters/126.2 x 24.1 x 5.8 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,000 bhp, 14.5 knots
Crew: 24 + 6 transient
Sonar: SHL-100 Flaming-A, SHL-200 minehunting
Armament: 1 dual 23 mm AA, 2 DC racks, mines

Concept/Program: Coastal minecraft, built in three variations.

Builders: Stocznia Marynarki Wojennej, Gdynia.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
630	Goplo			1982	BALT	Hel
631	Gardno			1984	BALT	Swinoujscie
632	Bukowo			1985	BALT	Swinoujscie
633	Dabie			1986	BALT	Swinoujscie
634	Jamno			1986	BALT	Swinoujscie
635	Mielno			1987	BALT	Swinoujscie
636	Wicko			1987	BALT	Swinoujscie
637	Resko			1988	BALT	Swinoujscie
638	Sarbsko			1988	BALT	Swinoujscie
639	Necko			1989	BALT	Swinoujscie
640	Naklo			1990	BALT	Swinoujscie
641	Druzno			1990	BALT	Swinoujscie
642	Hancza			1991	BALT	Swinoujscie
643	Mamry			1992	BALT	Hel
644	Wigry			1993	BALT	Hel
645	Sniardwy		1994	BALT	Hel
646	Wdzydze			1994	BALT	Hel
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TR 25 class inshore minesweepers
(Project B410S-IVS)

Displacement: 269 tons full load
Dimensions: 25.67 x 7.22 x 2.71 meters/84.2 x 23.7 x 8.9 feet
Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 570 bhp, 11 knots
Crew: 8-10

Concept/Program: Small minesweepers, based on fishing boat design.

Builders: Stocznia imienia E. Kwiatowskiego, Ustka.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
625	TR-25			1983	BALT	Swinoujscie
626	TR-26			1983	BALT	Swinoujscie
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Amphibious Ships

Note: There are also several civilian ships available for amphibious transport.

Lublin class medium landing ships
(Project 767)

Displacement: 1,665 tons full load
Dimensions: 95.8 x 10.8 x 2.3 meters/314.3 x 35.4 x 7.5 feet
Propulsion: 3 diesels, 3 shafts, 3,960 bhp, 16.8 knots
Crew: 37
Troops: 135
Cargo: 536 tons
Armament: 4 dual 23 mm with SAM positions, bombardment RL

Concept/Program: Officially reclassified as minelayers but not re-outfitted for that role.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
821	Lublin			1989	BALT	Gdansk
822	Gniezno			1990	BALT	Gdansk
823	Krakow			1990	BALT	Gdansk
824	Poznan			1991	BALT	Gdansk
825	Torun			1991	BALT	Gdansk
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Auxiliaries

Kontradmiral X. Czernicki ('Bereza' class) multirole suppport ship
(Project 130)

Displacement: 2,390 tons full load
Dimensions: 69.5 x 13.8 x 3.99 meters/228 x 45.3 x 13.1 feet
Propulsion: 2 Sulzer diesels, 2 shafts, 2,940 bhp, 13.8 knots
Crew:

Concept/Program: Incomplete Bereza-class degaussing ship completed as a mutlrole auxiliary, with capabilities as a small craft/minecraft tender, transport, or intelligence ship.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk.


Number	Name			  Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
	Contradmiral X. Czernicki 2001
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Piast class salvage ships
(Project 570)

Displacement: 1,697 tons full load
Dimensions: 72.64 x 12 x 4.1 meters/238.3 x 39.4 x 13.5 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,600 bhp, 16.5 knots
Crew: 55 + 12 divers

Concept/Program: Variant of the 'Moma' hull for salvage duties.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
281	Piast			1974	BALT	Gdynia
282	Lech			1974	BALT	Gdynia
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Grunwald ('Polnocny-C' class) command ship / survey ship
(Project 776)

Displacement: 1,314 tons full load
Dimensions: 81.3 x 9.3 x 2.6 meters/266.7 x 30.5 x 8.5 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400 bhp, 17 knots
Crew: 45 + 54 flag & vehcicle crew
Armament: 2 dual 30 mm, 4 Fasta-4M/Strela SAM positions, 2 140 mm bombardment RL

Concept/Program: Landing ship converted to a command ship. No cargo capability. Reportedly employed mostly for survey work currently.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
811	Grunwald		1973	BALT	Gdansk
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Wodnik class training ships
(Project 888)

Displacement: 1,820 tons full load
Dimensions: 72.24 x 12 x 4.13 meters/237 x 39.4 x 13.5 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,600 bhp, 15.5 knots
Crew: 73 + 87 cadets
Armament: 1 or 2 dual 30 mm AA, 2 dual 23 mm with SAM positions

Concept/Program: Training ships; hull developed from the 'Moma' design.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
251	Wodnik			1976	BALT	Gdynia
252	Gryf			1976	BALT	Gdynia
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Nawigator ('Moma') class electronic surveillance ships
(Project 863)

Displacement: 1,677 tons full load
Dimensions: 73.3 x 12 x 4.2 meters/240.5 x 39.4 x 13.7 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,600 bhp, 17 knots
Crew: 87

Concept/Program: Are now officially acknowledged to be intelligence ships.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
262	Nawigator		1975	BALT	Gdynia
263	Hydrograf		1975	BALT	Gdynia
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Heweliusz ('Finik') class survey ships

Displacement: 1,135 tons full load
Dimensions: 61.6 x 11.2 x 3.5 meters/202 x 36.7 x 11.5 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,920 bhp, 12 knots
Crew: 55

Concept/Program: Two sisters are civilian-operated.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
265	Heweliusz		1982	BALT	Gdynia
266	Arctowski		1982	BALT	Gdynia
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Kopernik ('Moma' class) survey ship
(Project 861K)

Displacement: 1,506 tons full load
Dimensions: 73.32 x 11.2 x 3.77 meters/240.5 x 36.7 x 12.4 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,600 bhp, 17 knots
Crew: 41 + 40 mission crew

Concept/Program: Operated by the Navy for a civilian agency.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
261	Kopernik		1971	BALT	Gdynia
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Baltyk (ZP-1200 class) coastal oiler

Displacement: 2,984 tons full load
Dimensions: 84.7 x 13.1 x 4.8 meters/277.8 x 43 x 15.7 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,025 bhp, 15.7 knots
Crew: 32
Cargo: 1,184 tons fuel oil, 97.5 tons lube oil
Armament: 2 dual 23 mm

Concept/Program: Small coastal tanker with underway replenishment capability.

Builders: Stocznia Marynarki Wojennej, Gdynia.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
Z-1	Baltyk			1991	BALT	Gdynia
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Moskit/Z-3 class coastal tankers
(Project B-199/ZW-2)

Displacement: 1,225 tons full load
Dimensions: 57.7 x 9.5 x 3.32 meters/189.3 x 31.2 x 10.9 feet
Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 845 bhp, 10 knots
Crew: 12
Cargo: 656 tons
Armament: 2 dual 23 mm or 2 dual 25 mm, 2 Fasta-4M/Strela SAM positions

Concept/Program: Small coastal tankers; names are unofficial.

Builders: Stocznia Rzeczna, Wroclaw, except Z-9 by Stocznia Wisla, Gdansk.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
Z-3	Krab			1970	BALT	Swinoujscie
Z-8	Meduza			1970	BALT	Hel
Z-9	Slimak			1971	BALT	Gdynia
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Cedynia ('Polnoncy-B' class) coastal munitions transport
(Project 771A)

Displacement: 836 tons full load
Dimensions: 75.15 x 8.6 x 2 meters/246.5 x 28.2 x 6.6 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400 bhp, 18.4 knots
Crew: 42
Armament: 2 dual 30 mm, 2 Fasta-4M/Strela SAM positions

Concept/Program: A landing craft converted to serve as a munitions transport.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
810	Cedynia			1971	BALT	
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SD-11/Mrowka class degaussing/deperming ships
(Project 208)

Displacement: 600 tons full load
Dimensions: 44.23 x 8.12 x 2.54 meters/145.1 x 26.6 x 8.3 feet
Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 335 bhp, 9.5 knots
Crew: 25
Armament: 1 dual 23 mm or 1 dual 25 mm

Concept/Program: Names are unofficial.

Builders: Stocznia Marynarki Wojennej, Gdynia.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
SD-11	Wrona			1971	BALT
SD-12	Rys			1972	BALT
SD-13	--			1972	BALT
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Iskra sail training ship

Displacement: 498 tons full load
Dimensions: 49 x 8 x 3.7 meters/160.7 x 26.2 x 12.1 feet
Propulsion: Sail; 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 310 bhp, 10 knots
Crew: 17 + 45 cadets

Concept/Program: New-construction sail training ship. A sister (Pogaria) is under civilian control, as is the large sail training ship Dar Mlodziezy.

Builders: Stocznia Gdanska imienia Lenina, Gdansk.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
--	Iskra			1982	BALT	Gdynia
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