Interim Recovery Craft (ex HAM Class)

ON CHARGE 1965 - 1966
RAF NUMBERS 5010, 5011, 5012 (ex 5000, 5001, 5002)
BUILDER Jones (Buckie) and Alisa (Troon)
DISPLACEMENT Light........120 Tons, Loaded......159 Tons
DIMENSIONS LOA.........106ft 3in
Beam.......21ft 3in
Draught....5ft 6in
MAIN PROPULSION Davey Paxman 12 cylinder, Diesels
HORSE POWER 550 HP
NUMBER of SHAFTS Two
MAXIMUM SPEED 14 Knots
CRUISING SPEED 9 Knots
RANGE 2350 miles @ 9 Knots
FUEL 15 Tons
CONSTRUCTION Round Bilge, Wood with Aluminium Superstructure
CREW 15 Men
DISPOSAL Stricken Off Charge 1971
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