What life is like on board Royal Navy's compact but capable P2000s
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Published 2024-02-09
The Archer-class P2000 fast patrol boat has multi-purpose rooms, and cosy spaces in keeping with its size.
Watch our video above to learn from the commanding officer of HMS Ranger what it's like to serve on one of these craft.
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All Comments (21)
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It would be nice to see a longer video on this ship that shows what it is capable of doing (what role it plays, how many sailors are usually on it) I am sure that many people in the UK know what it does, but those of us from different countries don’t.
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Lovely to hear the words Coastal Forces again, that would have made my dear old dad's day.He was a member of the Coastal Forces Veterans Association, sadly he has long since " Crossed the bar.
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As an ex URNU member that was a lovely trip down memory lane. Good times.
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We have a couple of these ships moored on the Tyne in Newcastle and i often wonder what they are like inside , more space than i imagined actually . Thank you Sir for the tour (:
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US Navy veteran here. I found your tour very informative. Thanks for the tag along.
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Messdeck picture of Nelson on the bulkhead. Good job!
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I served on USS Ranger, '84-'88. That is a neat little ship. Thanks for the tour.
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V interesting! I suppose it must take a while to get used to not bumping ones head on a vessel like this! The nation is grateful to you people for your work. ♥️🇬🇧👍
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Great little boats, spent many a rough sea in one as an URNU. When they decom'd I might buy one!
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I served on P276 HMS Tenacity, Fishery Protection, loved it
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Would have liked to see the flying bridge too!
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She's very similar to smaller-sized US Coast Guard ships. I loved having the opportunity to operate with Her Majesty's Navy during my USCG time. Fair winds and following seas, HMS RANGER!
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Thank you for sharing ⚓️ take care enjoy your seatime
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Wish you could do a longer tour of the P2000s and show the engine room ,plus ship's size ,weight ,draft etc.cheers Steve.
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Very nice tour on this wonderful ship.
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Reminds me of the USCG's cutters. Had the pleasure to tour one once. Actually a bit bigger than this I think though - you could actually stand up. Must get to be quite close with your shipmates.
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Hms Ranger and Hms Trumpeter were stationed here at Gibraltar for many years.
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I remember Ranger from her time with HMS Caroline, and later the Gibraltar Squadron. From an ex Royal Irish Ranger
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I would also like to see a bit more of the vessel, including the machinery space and a bit of info on the ship's complement- who does what etc., including watchkeeping duties. It is quite small, and the whole accommodation would probably fit into my 2/E suite on my last couple of ships, LOL.
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A Great Vessel to Work on ! ( EX R,N ) 😊
