An Cosantóir

May 2013

An Cosantóir the official magazine of the Irish Defence Forces and Reserve Defence Forces.

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LÉ Emer Characteristics Type Length Offshore Patrol Vessel 62.5m Beam 10.5m Draught Main Engines 4.4m 2 X SEMT- Pielstick Diesel 4,800 HP - 1 Shaft Speed Range Beam Crew Commissioned | 21 17 Knots 6750 Nautical Miles @ 12 knots 10.5m 46 (5 Officers) 16 January 1978 Named after the wife of Ireland's most famous warrior, Cúchulainn. Emer was a proud and dominant woman. She has been described as being hot tempered and violent, tolerating no rivals for her husband's affections. LÉ Emer L.É. Emer www.military.ie the defence forces magazine

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