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| Ship namesake = [[Queen Victoria]]
| Ship namesake = [[Queen Victoria]]
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| Ship builder = [[Damen]], [[Galatz]], [[Romania]]
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| Ship launched = 2010
| Ship launched = 2010

Revision as of 19:20, 13 July 2014

History
UK
NameSD Victoria
NamesakeQueen Victoria
BuilderDamen, Galatz, Romania
Launched2010
In service25 May 2010
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeWorld wide support ship
Tonnage3,522 GRT[1]
Length83 m (272 ft 4 in)[1]
Beam16 m (52 ft 6 in)[1]
Draught4.5 m (14 ft 9 in)[1]
PropulsionTwo Caterpillar 3516B diesels driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers
Speed14 kn (26 km/h; 16 mph)[1]
Complement16 crew (accommodation for up to 72)[1]
Aviation facilitiesHelicopter winching deck
Notes
  • Flat work deck
  • Cranes

SD Victoria is a world wide support ship operated by Serco Marine Services in support of the United Kingdoms Naval Service. Victoria is currently the second largest ship operated by Marine Services after SD Northern River.[1]

Her duties involve supporting training operations and transporting military personnel and equipment around the world. Victoria has also been spotted carrying Specialist Craft operated by the Special Boat Service.[1]

On board, Victoria is equipped with several operation and briefing rooms.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Bush, Steve (2014). British Warships and Auxiliaries. Maritime Books. p. 75. ISBN 1904459552.

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