Felicity-class water tractor
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders: |
Richard Dunston Hancocks |
| Operators: |
Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service Serco Marine Services |
| Built: | 1973-1980 |
| In service: | 1973-Present |
| Completed: | 8 |
| Active: | 4 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage: | 89 GRT[1] |
| Length: | 22 m (72 ft 2 in)[1] |
| Beam: | 6.4 m (21 ft 0 in)[1] |
| Draught: | 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in)[1] |
| Speed: | 10 kn (19 km/h; 12 mph)[1] |
| Complement: | 4 |
The Felicity-class is a class of water tractors (or tug boats) operated by Serco Marine Services in support of the United Kingdoms Naval Service.[1] Historically the vessels were used by the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service, but it was disbanded during March 2008.[2]
Vessels in the class
Status as of early 2014:[1]
- Felicity - Retired
- Frances - Active
- Florence - Active
- Fiona - Retired
- Georgina - Retired
- Gwendoline - Retired
- Genevieve - Active
- Helen - Active