1:1 Matai-class Light House Tender, GV Matai
[b]1:1, GV Matai, 1930[/b]
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This recreation of the GV Matai is 1:1 to the real vessel, albeit with a made up interior, due to a lack of plans. She is as she commissioned in 1930.
GV Matai was commissioned by the New Zealand Marine Department in 1930 as a multi-purpose vessel, primarily as a Lighthouse tender, and cable layer, she would also act as the Yacht for the Governor General of New Zealand, transporting them to where they were needed. She would also transport scientists around to small islands, as to collect scientific samples.
Laid down by R&W Hawthorn, Leslie and Co. Ltd, at Hebburn, England. She would be ordered directly by the NZ Maritime Department. She would launch on the 11th of the June 1930, fitting out and completing in July as the GV (Government Vessel) Matai.
She would be transferred to the RNZN in 1941 for conversion to a minesweeper, where she would gain M/S gear, Depth Charges, a 4-inch gun, and eventually 20mm Cannons. She would deploy to the Solomon campaign, and would eventually be decommissioned in 1945.
She would be sold to a commercial user, who turned her into a ferry post war. She would be broken up in 1965.
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Mobility
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She has a top speed of 13.5kt, with two VTE engines powered by a single oil fired boiler. Each engine has individual throttles, allowing for greater manoeuvrability.
[b]Starting Procedure[/b]
1) Ignite the Boilers via the key in the wheelhouse.
2) Change the engine order telegraphs (both Port and Starboard) to desired setting.
The boiler telegraph is automatic, with the engines being fully controlled from the bridge.
A/D for rudder controls
Space for the ship's horn.
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Ship Dimensions
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Length: 66.75m
Beam: 10.75m
Draught: 3.75m
Freeboard: 2.5m
Cost: $591,724
Mass: 128,822
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Credits
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Engine Order Telegraph micro-controller:
[url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2927438535&searchtext=Engine+order+]https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2927438535&searchtext=Engine+order+[/url]
