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Fairmiles of RNZN – Fairmile Q411 Later Kahu

HMNZS Fairmile Q411 Later Kahu HMNZS Kahu (P3571)Career (New Zealand) Royal New Zealand naval ensignLaid down: 1942Commissioned: 1947Decommissioned: 1965General characteristicsClass & type: Fairmile B class motor launchDisplacement: 85 tonsLength: 112 ft (34 m)Beam: 18 ft 3 in (5.56 m)Draught: 4 ft 9 in (1.45 m)Propulsion: Twin petrol engines totaling 1200 bhpSpeed: 20 knotsRange: 1500 milesContinue reading “Fairmiles of RNZN – Fairmile Q411 Later Kahu”