Registration number 2370
Status Archived
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Details

Function Fighting Vessel
Subfunction Launch
Location Unknown
Vessel type High Speed Launch
Archive reason More information required
Current use Unknown
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No
Info required Yes

Construction

Builder British Power Boat Co Ltd. Hythe
Built in 1942
Hull material Wood
Rig None
Number of decks 2
Propulsion Motor
Number of engines 1
Primary engine type Diesel
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Depth
3.33 feet (0.92m)
Length: Overall
68.00 feet (20.74m)
Tonnage: Gross
22.00

History

2605 was built by the British Power Boat Company in 1942 and is a Hants & Dorset High Speed Launch. The vessel served in the RAF in the Mediterranean between 1943 and 1948, after which 2605 was used as a houseboat.

Currently located in Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2605 is in fair condition but is currently undergoing restoration. Over the past few years, 2605 has been re-decked and the vessel's port side is being replanked at present. Future restoration plans include re-planking the starboard side and rebuilding the wheelhouse.

Update, July 2023: Under new ownership but no further details known.

We are lacking information on this particular vessel. If you have any information on this vessel past or present, please contact us.

Key dates

  • 1942 Built as RAF High Speed Launch by British Powerboat Company
  • 1943/1948 Served with the RAF in the Mediterranean
  • 2005 Converted for use as a houseboat
  • 2011

    Vessel up for sale

Own this vessel?

If you are the owner of this vessel and would like to provide more details or updated information, please contact info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk

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