The Auxiliary Navy of the Basque Country
(1936-39)

Ship

RAFAEL CANTOS

Class

Minesweepers

Commanders

• Patr. Eladio Cruz Franqueira (Nov.36-Dec.36)
• Cap. Jesús de Landarte (Dec.36-Feb.37)
• Patr. Eladio Cruz Franqueira (Feb.37-Apr.37)

Career

Fishing boat seized in Nov-36 by the Basque Government. Retired from the Auxiliary Navy in Apr-37 and returned to fishing duties. Most of her crew passed to D-18.

Characteristics of the ship

Built	GRT	Length	Beam	Draught	Depth	Knots	Crew
1931	74	18’60	5’33	3’16	3’16	8	9

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