Hamzeh () is a corvette serving in the Northern Fleet of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. It was originally named Chahsavar and was built as the royal yacht of Reza Shah, before being converted into a warship. Design Chahsavar was noted for its special design and considered among the most luxurious yachts in the world. Dimensions and machinery The ship Chahsavar was long at the waterline, and overall. She had a beam of , and a depth of while her draught was . She was equipped with two seven-cylinder two-stroke cycle single-acting diesel engines, provided by Gebr. Stork, of Hengelo. This system was designed to provide for a top speed of at 340 r.p.m. Additionally, she was fitted with a hoist provided by The American Engineering Company. Reconstruction The ship was refitted in 1956 by Cantiere navale del Muggiano. After reconstruction, Hamzeh is classified as a corvette. It has also been variously described as a training ship, a miscellaneous auxiliary ship (AG) or a patrol craft (PBO). Service history Hamzeh rejoined the Iranian fleet in January 1998. See also List of ship launches in 1936 List of current ships of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy References External links 1936 ships Ships built in the Netherlands Active corvettes of Iran Royal and presidential yachts Pahlavi dynasty