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BAP Montero (FM-53)
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BAP Montero (FM-53) is the third out of four Carvajal class
frigate
s ordered by the Peruvian Navy
in 1973. It was built by SIMA (Servicio Industrial de la Marina, Navy Industrial Service) at Callao
under license from the Italian shipbuilder Cantieri Navali Riuniti. As such, it was the first modern warship
built in Peru
. In late 2007 her flight deck was extended to allow ASH-3D Sea King helicopter
s to land and refuel, even though they can't be housed in the ship's hangar
.
The Montero is named after Rear Admiral
Lizardo Montero Flores
(1832-1905) who fought in the War of the Pacific
.
Lupo class frigate
The Lupo class is a class of frigates built by Cantieri Navali Riuniti for the Italian Navy. Designed as multipurpose warships with emphasis on anti-surface warfare , they have enjoyed some success in the export market, being acquired by the navies of Peru and Venezuela...
frigate
Frigate
A frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.In the 17th century, the term was used for any warship built for speed and maneuverability, the description often used being "frigate-built"...
s ordered by the Peruvian Navy
Peruvian Navy
The Peruvian Navy is the branch of the Peruvian Armed Forces tasked with surveillance, patrol and defense on lakes, rivers and the Pacific Ocean up to 200 nautical miles from the Peruvian littoral...
in 1973. It was built by SIMA (Servicio Industrial de la Marina, Navy Industrial Service) at Callao
Callao
Callao is the largest and most important port in Peru. The city is coterminous with the Constitutional Province of Callao, the only province of the Callao Region. Callao is located west of Lima, the country's capital, and is part of the Lima Metropolitan Area, a large metropolis that holds almost...
under license from the Italian shipbuilder Cantieri Navali Riuniti. As such, it was the first modern warship
Warship
A warship is a ship that is built and primarily intended for combat. Warships are usually built in a completely different way from merchant ships. As well as being armed, warships are designed to withstand damage and are usually faster and more maneuvrable than merchant ships...
built in Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
. In late 2007 her flight deck was extended to allow ASH-3D Sea King helicopter
Helicopter
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by one or more engine-driven rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forwards, backwards, and laterally...
s to land and refuel, even though they can't be housed in the ship's hangar
Hangar
A hangar is a closed structure to hold aircraft or spacecraft in protective storage. Most hangars are built of metal, but other materials such as wood and concrete are also sometimes used...
.
The Montero is named after Rear Admiral
Rear Admiral
Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. It is generally regarded as the lowest of the "admiral" ranks, which are also sometimes referred to as "flag officers" or "flag ranks"...
Lizardo Montero Flores
Lizardo Montero Flores
Lizardo Montero Flores was Vice President and President of Peru from 1881 to 1883, during the War of the Pacific.Lizardo Montero joined the Peruvian Navy in the decade of 1850. Seven years later, aboard the frigate Apurímac, he supported Manuel Ignacio de Vivanco's coup...
(1832-1905) who fought in the War of the Pacific
War of the Pacific
The War of the Pacific took place in western South America from 1879 through 1883. Chile fought against Bolivia and Peru. Despite cooperation among the three nations in the war against Spain, disputes soon arose over the mineral-rich Peruvian provinces of Tarapaca, Tacna, and Arica, and the...
.
International exercises
- RIMPACRIMPACRIMPAC, the Rim of the Pacific Exercise, is the world's largest international maritime exercise. Conducted biennially , it is hosted and administered by the United States Navy, with the United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, and Hawaii National Guard forces under the leadership of...
(Hawaii-USA) 2002. - SIFOREXSIFOREXSIFOREX, Silent Force Exercise, is an advanced anti-submarine warfare bilateral exercise hosted and administered by the Peruvian Navy with participation of the United States Navy...
(Peru) 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007. - UNITASUNITASUNITAS are sea exercises and in port training involving several countries in North, South and Central America, conducted by the USA since 1959 in support of the U.S. policy.-External links:* * - Globalsecurity.org...
- Phase-0 (Puerto Rico) 1993, 1997.
- Phase-4 (Peru) 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000.
- Atlantic Phase 2003 (Argentina).
- Pacific Phase 2004 (Peru), 2006 (Chile), 2007 (Peru).
Sources
- Rodríguez, John, "Las fragatas Lupo: una breve mirada retrospectiva y perspectivas". Revista de Marina, Year 95, No. 3: 8-32 (July / December 2002)
External links
- Navy Newstand RIMPAC - A direct hit by BAP Montero caused the final blow and eventually sank the "hostile" vessel (ex-USS RathburneUSS Rathburne (FF-1057)The USS Rathburne was a Knox class frigate of the US Navy. Despite the different spelling, she was named for Continental Navy officer John Rathbun , and was laid down 8 January 1968 by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company at Seattle, Washington. She was launched on 2 May 1969, sponsored...
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