HMS Carlskrona (M04)

HMS "Carlskrona" (M04) is the second largest vessel in the Swedish Navy (after "Belos", the submarine rescue vessel). She is a minelayer, but is mainly used for exercise expeditions.

History

"Carlskrona" was refitted in 2002 at a cost of 225 million Swedish crowns. The refit left the ship fit for active service until at least 2018-20. She has spent most of her time in port since 2005, with a maintenance crew of eight people keeping her in working order.

"Carlskrona" will replace "Orion" as the Royal Swedish Navy's intelligence collector (AGI). Her conversion is due to start in 2008 and she will be recommissioned later in 2008 or 2009. HMS "Carlskrona"’s home port will continue to be Karlskrona.

References

* [http://www.3sjostridsflj.mil.se/article.php?id=14182 3rd Surfacewarfare Flotilla - "HMS Carlskrona"] sv icon
* Örlogsboken 2003 sv icon