Budbāged Bāt Int. Launches

Budbāged Bāt Int. Launches, 1895-on

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Class overview
Builders:	Budbaged Boat Co.
Operators:	Military and civilian
Built:	1895-1929
In service:	1895-?
Preserved:	6
General characteristics
Type:	Launches
Speed:	8.5 knots
Crew:	3-12

Starting in 1894, the Fȳrish govt. contracted the Budbāged Bāt Int. to begin design of a series of dedicated launches for various uses within the govt. sectors.

Over the coming years, these launches and various sub-models would see service with the navy, inland river service, and civilian operators. They largely proved to be very successful designs within their intended roles.

Variants

Model 1895

The original contract called for a steam screw driven vessel no longer than 55ft, which should be capable of delivering 2240lbs of cargo and 9 passengers. The finished design ended up being 50ft long, 8ft in beam, and displacing 20tons; It was equipped with a 30ihp steam engine and was capable of 8.5 knots.

Model 1902

After being in service with the navy for 6 years, in 1901 a revised contract was delivered for the same specifications as the 1895 model, with further restrictions on dimensions; Being 42ft length, 7ft beam, and 4ft draught. The requirements called for an all new hull design, which proved to be very successful in the coming years, and in its final iteration was 42ft in length, 7ft in beam, and 4ft in draught, while displacing 15tons.

Model 1910 & 1911

In 1909 a contract for the redesign of the model 1902 was awarded; The update required the cargo capacity to be doubled to 4480lbs while retaining space for 9 passengers. The contract also included a requirement for a 30ft petrol motor version of the redesigned model 1902, with half the cargo and passenger capacity; 1120lbs and 5 passengers. The result was a redesigned cabin and cargo space, with a 40bhp petrol motor in both the 1911 and 1910 models, which displaced 15tons and 12tons respectively.