EML Vaindlo

EML Vaindlo in Hara 2022
EML Vaindlo (M416)
History
Germany
NameUndine
OperatorGerman Navy
BuilderKrögerwerft Rendsburg Germany
Launched16 May 1966
Commissioned1967
Decommissioned2002
FateDonated to Estonia 2002
Estonia
NameVaindlo
OperatorEstonian Navy
Acquired4 February 2003
Commissioned2003
Decommissioned2005
MottoMemento
FateHalf Sunken in Hara Submarine Base
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General characteristics
Class and typeFrauenlob-class minelayer
Displacement246 tons full
Length37.9.1 m
Beam8.2 m
Draught2.4 m
Propulsion
  • 2 shafts propulsors
  • diesel drives
  • 2 MTU MB 12V 493 TY70 diesel drives
Speed12 knots
Range1,120 km (600 nmi; 700 mi)
Complement6 officers, 19 sailors
Crew25
Sensors and
processing systems
  • Navigation radar
  • Atlas Elektronik, I-band
Armament
Notes
  • Mine counter measures equipment:
  • 2 × ECA PAP 104 Mk.5 remotely controlled submarines (ROV) with explosives
  • contact-sweeper
  • Mines laying capability

EML Vaindlo (M416) was a Frauenlob-class minelayer of the Estonian Navy and belonged into the Estonian Navy Mineships Division.