Mystery boat??

[pmtts]

I spotted this today at some distance, so the photo is not that sharp.

It clearly looks Military, but does anyone know what design of boat this is :confused:

[Lordinajamjar]

[QUOTE=pmtts;271306]I spotted this today at some distance, so the photo is not that sharp.

It clearly looks Military, but does anyone know what design of boat this is :confused:


Military?

Policing perhaps.

[pmtts]

Military?

Policing perhaps.

Good point but No. The local Marine Unit use a VT Halmatic Rigid Inflatable.

[Lordinajamjar]

Good point but No. The local Marine Unit use a VT Halmatic Rigid Inflatable.

I guess they must have upgraded then so.

[ZULU]

Its a RN rigid raider, possibly royal Marines.

Pmtts :

Are you based in poole, as the gear being worn by the Cox'n looks a bit too HSLD for bootnecks. Possible SBS?

[pmtts]

Its a RN rigid raider, possibly royal Marines.

Pmtts :

Are you based in poole, as the gear being worn by the Cox'n looks a bit too HSLD for bootnecks. Possible SBS?

Im not to far but more the Southampton End of the Solent. I spotted it heading towards the 17 Port and Maritime Regiment Sea Mounting establishment.

Many thanks for the info

[knocker]

PMTTS
Probably would be a good idea not to publicise your taking pictures of that nature, maybe just google, but if it is involved in any SF training i doubt they would shake your hand for splashing it all over the net.

[pmtts]

PMTTS
Probably would be a good idea not to publicise your taking pictures of that nature, maybe just google, but if it is involved in any SF training i doubt they would shake your hand for splashing it all over the net.

There's certainly no SF training that goes on around here! My photo was taken in the public domain!

[ZULU]

PMTTS
Probably would be a good idea not to publicise your taking pictures of that nature, maybe just google, but if it is involved in any SF training i doubt they would shake your hand for splashing it all over the net.

they're fault for being spotted! Anyway, they're well covered who ever they are.

[DeV]

Its a RN rigid raider, possibly royal Marines.

Correct

[ZULU]

thanks. I was so worried in the validity of my post i was in need of someone telling me the obvious

[RoyalGreenJacket]

There's certainly no SF training that goes on around here! My photo was taken in the public domain!

you'd be VERY surprised where SF training takes place but i'm sure if it is SBS and they didn't want people taking their pics then you wouldn't have had the opportunity to.

its the Special Boat Service, not the Secret Boat Service so if it is SBS and it's passing through the public domain then it's fair game for any happy snapper.

however it looks exactly like the standard Royal Marines Mk3 Rigid Raiding Craft (RRC) to me:



i'm sure you don't need to barricade the doors and windows tonight PMTTS :wink:

[pmtts]

i'm sure you don't need to barricade the doors and windows tonight PMTTS :wink:

Phew!

I guess they must have upgraded then so.

Here is the rib I mentioned previous. I also snapped this in exactly the same location at the RM boat, but a couple of weeks ago.

[ZULU]

i'm guessing that its a police rhib. Not sure. Need someone to confirm it

[blaisec]

you'd be VERY surprised where SF training takes place but i'm sure if it is SBS and they didn't want people taking their pics then you wouldn't have had the opportunity to.

its the Special Boat Service, not the Secret Boat Service so if it is SBS and it's passing through the public domain then it's fair game for any happy snapper.

however it looks exactly like the standard Royal Marines Mk3 Rigid Raiding Craft (RRC) to me:



i'm sure you don't need to barricade the doors and windows tonight PMTTS :wink:

Looking at the profile of the engine cover I would guess its Mk3 craft as described above