SD Victoria
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom
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| Name: | SD Victoria |
| Namesake: | Queen Victoria |
| Launched: | 2010 |
| In service: | 25 May 2010 |
| Status: | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type: | Worldwide support ship |
| Tonnage: | 3,522 GRT[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 reported carrying Specialist Craft operated by the Special Boat Service.[1]
On board, SD Victoria is equipped with several operation and briefing rooms.[1]
See also
References
External links
- Serco Marine SD Victoria (sercomarine.com)
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