Royal Navy Sailors Prepare For Brand New Swift Class Boats | Forces TV

With 38 new workboats on order, the Royal Navy is putting plans into place for training the coxswains who will drive the new swift class boats. Meanwhile, the first pilot course has taken already place using an Army boat...
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[@_Matsimus_]

For all the small boats we need.... whatever. How about replacing our aging large fleet?

[@keithwatson1384]

Matsimus large fleet, ha!

[@m3cvfm]

The CSB of the RE can stop in its own length at high speed but make sure the cab roof is on the one you take out as the bow drops below the water line . That water is cold and makes you catch your breath lol lol.

[@tomgosy]

Keep in mind the 'million per boat' includes R & D and all the other developing stages that need to take place on military contacts

[@fireblade8905]

Let me tell you. I'm proud to be British

[@AaronTheHumanist]

Over a million pounds each, surely not?

[@HMSDaring1]

Mental isn't it? £1.2 Mill each

[@Spaceman9090]

There are multiple kinds of vessels, and some of them are pretty large and highly technical like the one replacing HMS Gleaner.

[@paulmoore4223]

Aaron the Humanist i was thinking the same

[@rjk69]

I suspect the order includes support & maintenance for a number of years, even so it does seem expensive!

[@sensibledriver933]

I couldn't believe that either! Its a pissant tiny boat!

[@xanderno5213]

they spelt RHIB wrong

[@dellawrence4323]

Soon to be patrolling the English Channel "rescuing desperate refugees" fleeing war torn France.

[@Cous1nJack]

1:13 F232 in the post

[@raymondkisner9240]

One more rowboat! Now just add the oars!

[@simonhool3073]

Raymond Kisner How on earth is it a rowboat?