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

Ship

GURE ARTIZAR / D-5

Class

Minesweepers

Commanders

• Patr. Juan Lijó Prego (Jan.37-Feb.37)
• Patr. Angel Chans Pasadín (Mar.37)
• Patr. Juan Lijó Prego (Mar.37-May.37)
• Cap. Basilio Badiola Arroita (May.37-Nov.37)

Career

Fishing boat seized in Jan-37 by the Basque Government. Renamed D-5 in May-37. Used also for gun-running. Fled to La Pallice on 9-Aug-37. Retired from the Auxiliary Navy in Nov-37. Seized under French Court orders in 1938. Returned to her owners in 1939.

Characteristics of the ship

Built	GRT	Length	Beam	Draught	Depth	Knots	Crew
1935	65	19’37	4’99	2’44	2’98	10	8-9

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