HMS Medusa (A353)

HMS Medusa at Haslar Marina
History
United Kingdom
NameMedusa
BuilderNewman, R A & Sons Ltd, Poole
Laid down27 July 1943
Launched20 October 1943
Commissioned29 December 1943
Out of service1965
FateSold in 1968
StatusMuseum ship
General characteristics
Class and typeHarbour defence motor launch
Displacement56.00 tons
Length72.06 ft (21.96 m)
Beam16.66 ft (5.08 m)
Propulsion2 x Gardner 8L3 marine engines
Speed12.5 knots (23.2 km/h; 14.4 mph)
Range2,000 mi (1,700 nmi; 3,200 km) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph)(1,650 gallons)
Complement2 officers, 2 petty officers and 8 ratings
Armament1 x 2 pounder gun 1 x 20mm Oerlikon 2 x Vickers K machine guns

HMS Medusa (A353) (formerly HDML 1387) is a harbour defence motor launch of the Royal Navy that saw service in World War II, constructed by Newman, R A & Sons Ltd, Poole in 1943.[1][2][3]

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  2. ^ Yeoman. "Your most complete source for Museum Ships Worldwide!". museumships.us. Archived from the original on 26 November 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  3. ^ Burnham, Nick (2 March 2010). "HMS Medusa returns to the water". Motor Boat & Yachting. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2022.