accommodation and messing facilities for 300 marines under the flight deck, a hospital and davits for six Delta fast landing craft. Each of these craft was able to carry and put ashore a short wheel-base Land Rover and an infantry section with all equipment. In 1987, she went to Mauritius along with the Warrior-class strike craft to assist in the recovery of debris and bodies following the crash of the Helderberg Boeing 747. She participated in numerous exercises and operations during her lifespan, earning her the affectionate nickname "Mama Tafies" (Afrikaans for "Mother Tafies") on her maiden voyage from Durban to Simonstown. SAS Tafelberg was sold for scrap in 1993. , and later , took over her role in the fleet. References External links East Asiac Lines: Annam (Danish Site) Annam Ships of the East Asiatic Line 1950–1959 Ships of the South African Navy Ships built in Denmark 1958 ships