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HMS Gay Bruiser (P1044)

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HMS Gay Bombardier, a ship of the same class as Gay Bruiser
History
RN Ensign
NameHMS Gay Bruiser
Ordered26 August 1950
BuilderVosper & Company
Laid down20 August 1952
Launched19 December 1952
Commissioned3 July 1953
Out of service1968
General characteristics
Class and typeGay class fast patrol boat
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50 long tons (51 t) (standard)
65 long tons (66 t) (deep)
Length75 ft 2 in (22.91 m)
Beam20 ft 1 in (6.12 m)
Draught4 ft 1 in (1.24 m)
Propulsionlist error: <br /> list (help)
3 x V12 Packard engines
1,500 hp
Speed40 knots (46 mph; 74 km/h)
Complement13
Armamentlist error: <br /> list (help)
Either:
  • 2 x 40mm guns
  • 2 x 21-inch torpedoes

Or:

  • 1 x 4.5-inch gun
  • 1 x 40mm gun
NotesPennant = P1042

HMS Gay Bruiser (P1044) was a Gay-class fast patrol boat of the Royal Navy. She was built by Vosper, Portchester, and launched on 19 December 1952. She was the third ship to be launched in her class.

The ship was reported to have been at the Wessex Power Units Yard during the early 1960s.[1]

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