SD Bustler

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RMAS Bustler in Portsmouth.jpg
RMAS Bustler at HMNB Portsmouth, 2009
History
British Royal Maritime Auxiliary Ensign.svg United Kingdom
NameRMAS Bustler
Builder Richard Dunston
Launched1981
In service1981
Out of service2008
Homeport HMNB Portsmouth
Identification Pennant number: A225
FateTransferred to Serco Marine Services
Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
NameSD Bustler
In service2008
Identification
StatusRetired
General characteristics
Tonnage384  GT [1]
Length38.8 m (127 ft 4 in) [1]
Beam9.42 m (30 ft 11 in) [1]
Draught4 m (13 ft 1 in) [1]
PropulsionTwo diesels, two shafts, 2,640 bhp
Speed12  kn (22 km/h; 14 mph) [1]
Complement5

SD Bustler was a twin tractor unit tug operated by Serco Marine Services in support of the United Kingdom's Naval Service. The ship was formerly operated by the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service until its disbandment in March 2008. [1]

SD Bustler towing HMS Daring as the destroyer enters HMNB Portsmouth for the first time HMS Daring Enters Portsmouth for First Time MOD 45149879.jpg
SD Bustler towing HMS Daring as the destroyer enters HMNB Portsmouth for the first time

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bush, Steve (2014). British Warships and Auxiliaries. Maritime Books. p. 69. ISBN   978-1904459552.


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