Southampton Pilot Vessel Spitfire

[pmtts]

Taken this afternoon. Built by Safehaven Marine of Cobh.

The newley commissioned Southampton Harbour Master vessel ' Spitfire '

[Orion]

Taken this afternoon. Built by Safehaven Marine of Cobh.

The newley commissioned Southampton Harbour Master vessel ' Spitfire '

Should have been called Seafire??

[pmtts]

Should have been called Seafire??

Not to sure regarding that. Test Pilot may know.

But considering the Spitfire has very historical importance to Southampton, the name would be very apt!

[Test Pilot]

Not to sure regarding that. Test Pilot may know.

But considering the Spitfire has very historical importance to Southampton, the name would be very apt!

I'm not sure why they called it Spitfire, but I understand they got what they asked for.