The Navy Vol_37_Part1 (Feb-Mar-Apr, May-June-July 1975)

ASHCNDESIGNED• Cut for Comfort• Cut for Style• Cut for FitTHE CHAMPIONS wear themWhy not YOU?fOrderCUSTOMWET SUITSONLY $69.95Direct andSave 20%Satisfaction GuaranteedMen's or Women'scustom-tailored to yourmeasurements withhigh pants and collar forsuper warmth. Finest wetsuit material, completelynylon-lined. Featuressewn seams, noncorrosivezipper. QuickdeliveryADD $4 postage handling.Sorry, no COD.Clip and mail this handycoupon today toDOLPHIN WET SUITS16 Ninth Avenue, Camptle. NSW, 2194Phone: 789 2999SEX.PageSUIT.TwelveSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSCITY ADDRESS NAMESTATEDO&PITHE SUITS THATARE MADETO LASTCUSTOM SUIT MEASUREMENT CHARTmuch as possible and with ability tobe hauled out on existing or enlargedslipways at. say. Cairns and Darwin isan obvious advantage for vesselswhich operate in shallow and poorlycharted waters and where there isalways a risk of damaging apropeller or hull fittings. An obviousgain would be a vessel thatcould be beached by its crew topermit minor repairs to hull andscrews.(f) Habitability is certainlyimportant, both as an aid to crewefficiency and ^morale, so a standardnot below that of the ATTACK classboats is necessary.(g) Superstructure should be keptsmall — a wheelhouse. flying bridgeand ammunition storage. Therebyleaving the decks clear to give a widefield of fire to the armamentmounted on the fore and/or aftdecks. It also reduces the silhouette,making the craft less conspicuous.POSSIBLE ROLESAND APPLICATIONS(1) Anti-smuggling and infiltration.(2) Control of shipping.(3) Air/sea search and rescue.(4) Police duties — guarding andpatrolling the Australian coastlineand territorial water (fisheries patroland surveillance).(5) Harbour defence.(6) Small naval escort.(7) Mine laying/sweepingcapability.(8) Counter an attack by similarcraft of another nation.(9) Attack role against an enemy'sshore installations (ie. a smallcommando raid).PATROL CRAFT AVAILABLE"OFF THE SHELF'Brooke Marine LimitedLowestoftSuffolk, United Kingdom33 METREFAST PATROL BOATFour have been delivered toBrooke Marine's 33m craft combines economy oj size withscope. A variety of duties can be carried out by the crajt depending onthe armaments selected. With an all-steel hull and aluminium alloysuperstructure, the 33m has excellent sea-keeping qualities,performance and reliability. The craft's sea-keeping abilities may befurther improved by the installation of stabilisers. Weapon capabilitycan be adapted to particular requirements. The photograph showsone of the large patrol craft recently delivered to the Nigerian Navy.Depending on the engines specified, the craft can have a maximumspeed to 26.5 knots and a range oj considerably more than 2000 miles,which can be further extended to 3500 miles when the reserve fueltanks are utilised.Pakistan, four to Libya, four to NewZealand, two to Nigeria and anadditional two are under constructionfor Nigeria.SPECIFICATIONConstructionAll-welded mild steel hullwithaluminium alloy superstructure.PropulsionTwin marine diesel engines drivingtwin screws through reverse-reductiongearboxes.PerformanceUp to 26.5 knots depending onengines specified.Engines: Twin Paxman 12 YJCMdiesels; max bhp 1800; max speed23.5 (knots); max continuous speed(knots) 21 5 Twin Paxman 16 YJCMdiesels; max bhp 2400: max speed(knots) 26.5: max continuous speed(knots) 24.0.Note: All speeds given at half-loaddisplacement in UK conditions.With standard fuel load at 12knots. 2300 nautical miles.With reserve tanks at 12 knots.3500 nautical miles.StabMearsFin-type (operational extra).AccommodationArranged for a total complementof 21Commanding officer in separatecabin. —-Two officers.Two petty officers.16 ratings.All-electric galley with cooker,water heater. deep-freeze,refrigerator, etc.Wardroom.Separate toilet facilities torofficers, petty officers and ratings.May/JunVJuiy, 1975 THE NAVY Pift Thirteen