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Hmcs VictoriaHMCS ''Victoria'' is a submarine in the Canadian Forces' Maritime Command, the lead ship of her class. She is named after the city of Victoria, British Columbia. She was purchased from the Royal Navy, and is the former HMS Unseen (S41). The class was also renamed from the Upholder class submarine. Technical Statistics: Type: Long-range diesel-electric patrol submarine Displacement: 1,870 tons (std.) 2,185 tons (surf.) 2,400 tons (sub.) Length: 70.26 metres Beam: 7.6 metres Draught: 5.5 metres Engine: Diesel-electric, consisting of 2 Paxman Valenta 16-cylinder diesels driving 2 GEC Alsthom 2.5 megawatt generators, which in turn supply the main battery. The boat is propelled through the water by a single 4 MW (5,400 shaft horsepower) electric motor turning a single propeller. Speed: 12 knots (22 km/h) surfaced -- 20 knots (37 km/h) submerged Patrol Endurance: approximately 8 weeks. Complement: 48 crew and 5 trainees. Diving Depth: 200 metres
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