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- NAME:
- HMS Nuthatch
- CERTIFICATE No.
- 2088
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| Status: | Registered |
| Date recorded: | 14/03/2008 |
Formerly a 45` MSPB No.44320, HMS NUTHATCH is a motor launch of timber construction with a Ford Sabre diesel engine of 220 hp. She was built by the British Power Boat Company, Hythe, Southampton and delivered in November 1944 to the Maintance Commander at the Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport. In 1950 she was fitted out as an Admirals Barge for the Chief of Staff. She left service on 14 May 1982 and in 2008 was in the process of being re-built for use as a private leisure craft.
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- Function:
- Service Vessel
- Type:
- Motor Launch
- Builder:
- British Power Boat Co. Hythe
- Build date:
- 1944
- Length overall:
- 45.00 feet (13.72 metres)
- Tonnage
- 12 (Current Tonnage)
- Depth:
- 3.00 feet (0.92 metres)
- Beam
- Beam: 10.50 feet (3.20 metres)
- Propulsion:
- Engine
- Engine:
- Inboard Diesel
- Engine year:
- 1972
- Engine builder:
- Ford/Sabre
- Current use:
- Restoration
- Present location:
- Thames, London
- Available for hire:
- No
- Available for excursions:
- No
