Original Name: MOD 6619
Previous Name: "Just the Job"
Current Name: Falcon
Built: 1965 WPO No. 6489 Reg No. SSR 155038
Boat History
During the 1960’s the Admiralty had to go out to competitive tender for new craft and during this time several orders were placed for Fairey Huntresses.
Hull 175 was one of the first to be tendered and was therefore not completely built by Fairey Marine.
Her shell was delivered from Fairey Marine on the Hamble to Groves and Gutteridge (IoW) where she was fitted out for use as a Captain’s Launch on HMS London (D16 - County Class Destroyer). She was first fitted with a Perkins diesel which gave a power of 135hp although this was later derated to 104hp for fuel consumption purposes.
Engine History
Perkins T6.354 135HP de-rated to 104HP
Volvo AMD 200HP
Owners
MOD Boat on HMS London
Used as training craft from early 80's until 1994
1994: B. Campsey, Alderney
2001: G. Patterson, Alderney
2003: R. G. Sturgis, Dorset
(C.I. Duty Paid)
2005: D. Clarke Woodbridge
2009: J. Craig, Woodbridge
2013: R. Moore, Birdham