TASMAN AIR SERVICE
LAUNCHES OIM THE WAY
(By Telegraph—Press Association.)
AUCKLAND, June 2.
Two launches ordered from England for use at Auckland in connection with the trans-Tasman air service are aboard the Empire Star, which is due from London on June 12.
The two craft, a 37ft 6in control tender, and a 23ft auxiliary launch, were built by the British Power Boat Company, Hythe, England, to the design of Mr. Hubert Scott-Paine, noted marine architect. -
The larger launch is intended for the transport of passengers using marine aircraft,.. It is operated by a crew of two, and has interior accommodation comparable with that of firstclass carriages on English trains. _ The two engines, each of 100 horse-power, give a guaranteed speed of 24 knots. Automatic self-bailing devices are fitted.
The smaller launch, designed for aircraft liaison,'is described as a general purpose craft, for fast transport of air base maintenance personnel, their working.. gear. and. equipment, and for light towing. As many as 16 men can be carried. The guaranteed speed is 18 knots and the actual speed is up to 25 knots. Special'aircraft towing gear is fitted.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 129, 3 June 1939, Page 14
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