Vosper 68ft Rescue & Target Towing Launch Mk.1A

RAF NUMBERS 2747 - 2750
BUILDER Vosper, Portsmouth
DISPLACEMENT Light......23.08 Tons
Loaded....32.61 Tons
DIMENSIONS LOA.........68ft
Draught - Beam.......19ft 0.75in
Light - FWD....2ft 02in, AFT.....4ft 03½in
Loaded - FWD....2ft 03½in, AFT.....4ft 11½in
MAIN PROPULSION Triple Napier Sea Lion
HORSE POWER 550 BHP
NUMBER OF SHAFTS Three
MAXIMUM SPEED 24.25 Knots @ 2,500 rpm
CRUISING SPEED 18 Knots
RANGE 630 miles
FUEL CAPACITY 2200 Gallons
CONSTRUCTION Hard Chine - Mahogany Skin, Planking - Double Diagonal
CREW 8 - 9 Men
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