SD Victoria
.jpg) Offshore supply ship SD Victoria, at Falmouth
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| History | |
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 United Kingdom | |
| Name | SD Victoria |
| Namesake | Queen Victoria |
| Launched | 2010 |
| In service | 25 May 2010 |
| Identification |
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| Status | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Worldwide support ship |
| Tonnage | 3,522 GT[1] |
| Length | 83 m (272 ft 4 in)[1] |
| Beam | 16 m (52 ft 6 in)[1] |
| Draught | 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Propulsion | Two Caterpillar 3516B diesels driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers |
| Speed | 14 kn (26 km/h; 16 mph)[1] |
| Complement | 16 crew (accommodation for up to 72)[1] |
| Aviation facilities | Helicopter winching deck |
| Notes |
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SD Victoria is a worldwide support ship operated by Serco Marine Services in support of the United Kingdom's Naval Service, and currently the second largest ship operated by Serco Marine Services, after SD Northern River.[1]
Her duties involve supporting training operations and transporting military personnel and equipment around the world. SD Victoria has also been photographed[2] carrying Specialist Craft operated by the Special Boat Service.[1][3][4]
On board, SD Victoria is equipped with several operations and briefing rooms.[1] She reportedly employs a crew of some 16 personnel and is able to accommodate up to 72 troops as well as Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC).[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i Bush, Steve (2014). British Warships and Auxiliaries. Maritime Books. p. 75. ISBN 978-1904459552.
- ^ "SD VICTORIA (MMSI: 235068802) Ship Photos | AIS Marine Traffic".
- ^ Forgrave, Andrew; Haines, Rachel (22 September 2022). "Awe as 'Special Forces' ship spotted operating off British coast". Express. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ^ Navy Lookout [@NavyLookout] (14 September 2024). "@NavyLookout SD Victoria outbound from Portsmouth this morning with Fast Interceptor Craft on deck" (Tweet). Retrieved 15 September 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Supporting the fleet – Serco services for the Royal Navy". Navy Lookout. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
External links
[edit]- Serco Marine SD Victoria (sercomarine.com)
- "Vessel Tracking" (MarineTraffic.com)
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