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Patrol Boat

Fairmile B Motor Launch

Un bateau côtier rapide en bois utilisé pour patrouiller les baies, débarquer des troupes et protéger les côtes de la Nouvelle-Guinée.

Papua New Guinea Introduit 1940 Fairmile MarineRôle: Patrouille côtière et escorte

Spécifications

Longueur
112 feet
Vitesse
20 knots
Équipage
16 sailors
Armement
Cannons and machine guns
The Fairmile B Motor Launch of Papua New Guinea

Histoire

Les Fairmile B motor launches étaient des patrouilleurs en bois déployés autour de la Nouvelle-Guinée pendant la guerre. Des marins locaux et des guides autochtones aidaient souvent à manœuvrer et à naviguer ces bateaux à travers les dangereux récifs coralliens.

Comme ils étaient construits en bois, ils pouvaient traverser les eaux sans déclencher les mines marines magnétiques. Ils transportaient des canons et des grenades anti-sous-marines pour attaquer les positions ennemies le long du rivage.

Après la Seconde Guerre mondiale, ces petits navires ont aidé à jeter les bases des patrouilles maritimes côtières qui sont finalement devenues une partie de la composante navale de la Papua New Guinea.

Questions fréquentes

Utilisé dans

Médailles et décorations de combat

Cross of Valour, Valor decoration, Papua New Guinea medal
Valor decoration

Cross of Valour

2005

The nation's highest bravery award given for selfless acts of extreme courage in life-threatening situations.

Distinguished Military Service Medal, Distinguished service decoration, Papua New Guinea medal
Distinguished service decoration

Distinguished Military Service Medal

2005

A military decoration recognizing exceptional leadership and distinguished operational service in the armed forces.

Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu, Distinguished service decoration, Papua New Guinea medal
Distinguished service decoration

Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu

2005

The highest class of the premier national order, honoring outstanding service to the nation.

Member of the Order of Logohu, Merit decoration, Papua New Guinea medal
Merit decoration

Member of the Order of Logohu

2005

A high-level award for commendable service and dedication by officers and warrant officers.

National Logohu Medal, Merit decoration, Papua New Guinea medal
Merit decoration

National Logohu Medal

2005

A national medal presented to non-commissioned personnel and civilians for exemplary service.

Officer of the Order of Logohu, Distinguished service decoration, Papua New Guinea medal
Distinguished service decoration

Officer of the Order of Logohu

2005

A prestigious national award given for distinguished long-term leadership and defense service.

Papua New Guinea 10th Independence Anniversary Medal, Service medal, Papua New Guinea medal
Service medal

Papua New Guinea 10th Independence Anniversary Medal

1985

A commemorative medal awarded to soldiers and leaders serving on the nation's tenth anniversary.

Papua New Guinea 30th Independence Anniversary Medal, Service medal, Papua New Guinea medal
Service medal

Papua New Guinea 30th Independence Anniversary Medal

2005

A national medal commemorating 30 years of independence, issued alongside the modern honours system.

Papua New Guinea Defence Force 50th Anniversary Medal, Service medal, Papua New Guinea medal
Service medal

Papua New Guinea Defence Force 50th Anniversary Medal

1990

A special jubilee military medal recognizing 50 years of national defense heritage from 1940 to 1990.

Papua New Guinea Independence Medal, Service medal, Papua New Guinea medal
Service medal

Papua New Guinea Independence Medal

1975

A commemorative service medal created to celebrate the nation's independence in 1975.

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