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| Built |
1943 by Ackerman Boat Works, Azusa, Los Angeles, USA
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| Present owners |
Historical Maritime Park Inc, Paeroa
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| Propulsion |
Twin-screw diesel
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| Measurements |
L 72ft/21.95m; B 15.8ft/4.82m; D 5.3ft/1.62m.
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| Original use |
Harbour defence
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| Contact name |
The Secretary, Historical Maritime Park Inc
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| Address |
PO Box 153, Paeroa
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History
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One of a large class of Harbour Defence Motor Launches, later classified as Seaward defence Motor Launches, designed by the Admiralty and built in various countries. In NZ waters for entire working life, including periods with Volunteer Reserve and on fisheries patrol after WW II. Sold to Paeroa Maritime Historical Park in 1984 and currently afloat in river at Paeroa
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Conversion factors Feet = Metres x 3.281
Metres = Feet ? 0.3048
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