HMS Cutlass (P295)
HMS Cutlass is a Cutlass-class fast patrol boat of the British Royal Navy. She is a fast patrol boat with a maximum speed around 41 knots (76 km/h; 47 mph) designed for sovereignty protection and coastal security duties. She arrived in Gibraltar in November 2021[4] after undergoing sea trials in Liverpool.[5][6] The boat was formally handed over to the Royal Navy in March 2022.[7]
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMS Cutlass |
| Builder | Marine Specialised Technology, Merseyside |
| Laid down | July 2020[1][2] |
| Acquired | November 2021 |
| Homeport | PJOB Gibraltar/HQ British Forces Gibraltar |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Cutlass-class patrol vessel |
| Propulsion | Three Volvo D13 engines; triple MJP 350X waterjets[3] |
| Speed | 41 knots (76 km/h; 47 mph) |
| Complement | 6 personnel + up to 6 passengers |
| Armament | 3 × general purpose machine guns (bow & stern-mounted) 1 × .50 machine gun |
Along with HMS Dagger, she is replacing the Scimitar-class patrol vessels in Gibraltar. The Scimitar-class boats were deployed in Gibraltar after 2003 but were withdrawn from the territory in 2020, being then replaced by two Archer-class boats on an interim basis until the arrival of the Cutlass-class vessels.
See also
References
- Scott, Richard (24 July 2020). "MST wins UK MoD contract for new Gibraltar fast patrol craft". Janes.com. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- "Marine Specialised Technology (MST) Selects MJP Waterjets for UK Mod Gibraltar Squadron Contact" (Press release). Marine Jet Power. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- "Royal Navy's HMS Cutlass Jet-propelled Patrol Vessels Completes Initial Trials". 16 November 2021.
- "HMS CUTLASS, HSC - Details and current position - MMSI 232035463 - VesselFinder". www.vesselfinder.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- "HMS Cutlass, Gibraltar Squadron's new patrol boat, undergoes sea trials". Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- "Royal Navy Gib Squadron Welcomes HMS Cutlass". Your Gibraltar TV. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- "Gibraltar Squadron Welcomes HMS Cutlass". Seawaves Magazine. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
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