by magoonigal » Mon May 21, 2012 9:43 pm
Hate to spoil this but she is not Laplace.
Her correct name is 'La Place'.
She is one of four La Perouse Class, Hydrographic Survey Ships built by DCN, Lorient and in service 5th October 1989.
She was laid Down on the 1st September 1987 and Launched on the 9th November 1988.
Displacement 850 Tons; 980 Full Load.
Speed; 15 knots.
Dimensions; 59.00 x 10.90 x 3.63 m
A; 2 x Single 12.7 mm mg.
M; Twin Diesels driving Twin CP Props. 2,500 bhp. + 200 hp Bow Thruster.
Range 6,000/12
Crew; 2 Officers, 11 Petty Officers, 14 Crew + 11 in the Survey Team.
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.