FPGPS Harpoon
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Type: | Armed Trawler |
Place of origin: | Nova England |
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In service: | 2017 - present |
Used by: | Nova England |
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Designed: | 1995 (Converted 2017) |
Manufacturer: | Converted by Ministry of Defence |
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Crew: | 40 |
Speed: | 12.5kn (6.9mph) |
Main armament: | 12 Pounder Gun |
Secondary armament: | 7.62mm GPMGs. |
The FPGPS Harpoon is a converted Fishing trawler currently serving the Fisheries Protection Group as a patrol ship for the Nova English EEZ. The vessel was requisitioned in late 2017 by the Ministry of Defence and outfitted with a basic defensive package consisting of a 12 Pounder Gun and several 7.62mm GPMG mountings. The purpose of the vessel is to investigate and combat illegal fishing within the Nova English exclusive economic zone.
Operational History
- Patrolling of the Nova English Exclusive Economic Zone