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ML-18 (motor launch boat)

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History
NameML-18
Owner Royal Navy
BuilderElectric Launch Company
Completed1915
Maiden voyage1915
In service1915
Out of service29 September 1919
FateDisappeared
General characteristics
TypeMotor launch
Tonnage37 disp
Length34.1 metres (111 ft 11 in)
Beam5.6 metres (18 ft 4 in)
Depth1.2 metres (3 ft 11 in)
PropulsionDiesel engine
Speed19 knots

ML-18 was a British motor launch boat that disappeared in the North Sea while on passage from Norway.

Construction

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ML-18 was constructed in 1915 by the Electric Launch Company. She was completed in 1915 and served from 1915 until her loss in 1919.

The ship was 34.1 metres (111 ft 11 in) long, with a beam of 5.6 metres (18 ft 4 in) and a depth of 1.2 metres (3 ft 11 in). The ship was assessed at 37 disp with a diesel engine that could reach a speed of 19 knots.

Disappearance

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On 29 September 1919, ML-18 along with ML-62 and ML-191 were on passage from Norway when they disappeared in the North Sea. The crew and ships were never found; the number of casualties is unknown.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "ML-18". Wrecksite. 29 September 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.