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Searcher

Postby Tynesider » Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:59 pm

Border Patrol boat, at least she has a nice design !

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Re: Searcher

Postby magoonigal » Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:01 pm

42m Seeker Class cutter built by Scheepswerft Made's Yard at Moerdijk Gorinchem in October 2001.

42.8m x 7.11m x 2.52m.
Hull Form; Semi-displacement, Steel with Aluminium Superstructure.
Twin Caterpillar Diesels. 5,600 Hp driving twin screws giving a Max speed of 26.5 kts.
Patrol Speed; 12 to 17 knots.
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Re: Searcher

Postby Tynesider » Sun Nov 17, 2013 7:35 pm

I was not sure if this is HMS Searcher as she is armed :D
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Re: Searcher

Postby magoonigal » Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:38 pm

Armed.......... :lol:

Its said to be a water cannon.
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Re: Searcher

Postby magoonigal » Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:41 pm

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Re: Searcher

Postby teesships » Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:18 pm

Lowestoft - 23 September 2021:
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