1:1, 75' Motor Launch - HMS ML-45 (1917)
75' Motor Launch HMS ML-45 1917
The very first of the Royal Navy's motor launches. The 75' class were designed to be built cheaply and be mass produced, as they were to patrol the many inlets and harbours of the UK during the First World War.
Due to this they were lightly armed and built, however over 580 were built. There were few modifications made during the war, however ML 51-580 were lengened to 86ft instead of the 75ft of ML 1-50.
This is a 1:1 recreation of the ML-45 as she appeared in 1917.
Armament
1x1 QF 3-pdr
The mount is aimed via the mouse, being fired by the spacebar. Extra ammo is spread around the foc'sle.
Mobility
She has a top speed of 19kt, powered by two engines driving a single shaft. She has 9906L of fuel
[b] *Starting procedure* [/b]
1) Turn on the engines.
3) Set speed to the desired setting
A/D for rudder control.
Space for horns.
When starting allow the generators to get up to speed before setting off, as to counteract battery drain.
Ship Dimensions
Length : 23m
Beam : 4.75m
Draught : 1.5m
Freeboard : 1.25m fore, 0.5m aft
Cost : $66725
Mass : 9334
