Whilst out on my Sunday walk with the other half and the pooch. We saw this boat near Mirfield, West Yorks. I've seen it before with a RAF flag flying. Do you think its the real thing? The real thing with some mods? Or just a nostalgic owner ? Either way I think it looks rather good
Very interesting. It reminds me that there are (or were until not too long ago) some ex-torpedo boats from the war floating around here serving as tourist cruise boats. I believe they had the original engines and all. Cheers
1623 was a 41.5 foot Seaplane Tender built by British Power Boats in 1941-4 designed by George Selman 67 were built. Number ranges 357-366, 441-445, 1500-1519, 1592-1609, 1612-1625 Length 41foot 6 inches, beam 11foot 9 inches, Max speed 23 knot. Engines 2 x Perkins S6M 130hp diesel engines. (Source of nfo The RAF Air Sea Rescue Servive 1918-1986 by Jon Sutherland and Diane Canwell)
Another British Military Powerboat Trust, Coastal Forces, Gunboats, Target Boats, High Speed Launches, Motor Gun Boats, Torpedo Boats, Patrol Boats, Seaplane Tenders
