FPGPS Brecan
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| Type: | Armed Trawler |
| Place of origin: | Nova England |
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| In service: | 2017 - present |
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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 Brecan 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
