L'ELEPHANT (LSM) class

 1 L'ELEPHANT-class MEDIUM LANDING SHIP (LSM) (French BATRAL design)

 Name           Commissioned      Status
 L'ELEPHANT     Feb. 2, 1977      Charter

This French-built landing ship is similar to the French navy's JACQUES CARTIER and Gabon's PRESIDENT EL HADJ OMAR BONGO. It was refitted in 1997. In 2000, the ship was chartered for commercial operation. The ship is still owned by the navy. It is not known whether it is manned by civilians or naval personnel while on charter. ...