Spanish frigate Reina Sofía

Reina Sofía (F-84) is the fourth of six Spanish-builtSanta Maria-class frigates,[1] based on the AmericanOliver Hazard Perry-class design, of the Spanish Navy.

Reina Sofía on 2 June 2017
History
Spain
NameReina Sofía
NamesakeQueen Sofía of Spain
BuilderBazan
Laid down12 October 1987
Launched19 July 1989
Commissioned30 October 1990
HomeportRota
Identification
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeSanta Maria-class frigate
Displacement
  • 2,851 long tons (2,897 t) light
  • 3,610 long tons (3,668 t) standard
  • 4,177 long tons (4,244 t) full load
Length138.8 m (455 ft 5 in)
Beam14.3 m (46 ft 11 in)
Draft8.6 m (28 ft 3 in)
Propulsion2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines generating 41,000 shp (31 MW) coupled to a single shaft and controllable-pitch propeller
Speed30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)+
Armament
Aircraft carriedSH-60 Seahawk LAMPS III helicopter

Construction and career

Laid down on 12 October 1987, and launched on 19 July 1989, Reina Sofía was commissioned in service on 30 October 1990. She is named for Queen Sofía of Spain.

All of these Spanish frigates have the length of the later Oliver Hazard Perry frigates, and have a wider beam than the US Navy design, and therefore able to carry more top weight. Fin stabilizers are fitted. The ship is staffed by a crew of 200.[1]

On the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 2005 the Reina Sofía participated in a procession alongside French and British frigates Montcalm and HMS Chatham at the site of the battle.[2]

In 2016, the ship participated in migrant rescue operations in the Mediterranean.[1][3] The Reina Sofía has also participated in training missions in the Mediterranean with the Egyptian navy.[4]

  • Reina Sofía on 1 February 1992
    Reina Sofía on 1 February 1992
  • Reina Sofía on 24 November 2014
    Reina Sofía on 24 November 2014
  • Reina Sofía off the coast of Somalia, in 2021.
    Reina Sofía off the coast of Somalia, in 2021.

Other units of class

References
  1. "The Spanish frigate Reina Sofia hands over her duties to the Spanish Navarra". Eunavfor Med operation Sophia. 26 September 2016. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  2. "With queen at helm, British mark Trafalgar battle in 1805". Gainesville Sun. 22 October 2005. p. 9A. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  3. "More Than 4,000 Migrants Rescued in a Single Day in Mediterranean". NBC News. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  4. "Egyptian, Spanish forces conduct naval training in Mediterranean". EgyptToday. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
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