Royal Air Force Marine Section

Seal Class (LRRSC)

Name: Seagull No 5001

Displacement: 159 tons full load
Dimensions: 36.6 x 7.2 x 2 m
Main Machinery: 2 Paxman 16YJCM diesels; 4200hp; 2 shafts
Speed: 21kts
Complement: 9

Comment: Long range recovery and support craft (LRRSC). All welded steel hull. Aluminium alloy superstructure. Used for weapon recovery, target towing, search and rescue.
Her sister ship “Seal”5000 appears to be moored at her side.