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RAF Pinnaces - Serial numbers & types

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Forum Description: Discussion on Pinnace Class
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Printed Date: 26 March 2026 at 10:43am


Topic: RAF Pinnaces - Serial numbers & types
Posted By: sx976
Subject: RAF Pinnaces - Serial numbers & types
Date Posted: 21 August 2008 at 7:39pm
Does anyone have a list of the serial numbers used on RAF pinnaces ?
 
I have found photos on the web of 60' GS pinnaces (low back/no turrets) with the following serials : 33, 62, 1198, 1367 & 1418
 
Similarly photos of 60' ASR pinnaces (high back with/without turrets) :
1222, 1234, 1244, 1250, 1262, 1288 & 1320
 
These seemed to have been replaced by the type on display at Hendon (low back/no turrets). At first I thought that only the forward superstructure was different to the above craft, but now I think that the hull was not the same either (particularly around the bow) :
1371, 1372, 1374, 1379, 1380, 1380, 1382, 1383, 1385, 1386, 1387, 1388, 1391 & 1392
 
Did these latter pinnaces have a particular name ? And who made them ?
Maybe there's even a publication out there with all the details ?
 
 


Replies:
Posted By: tramontana
Date Posted: 22 August 2008 at 10:30am
Hello sx976,  Hendon type 63ft, various Builders. Wartime, 60ft, various Builders, see your P.M. for THE best sources of info on these and other vessel's that may be of interest to you.

Posted By: rafwebfoot
Date Posted: 26 June 2009 at 6:51am
if you send me your e mail address, I will respond with all the information you require.

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FAIR WINDS AND A FAVOURABLE TIDE
Donald

Posted By: markr1
Date Posted: 09 June 2013 at 8:36pm
dear donald my uncle skippered a pinnace class boat while stationed in malta i wonder if you would have any imfo on boats stationed there and there skippers . regards mark.my email address is markm.mullens@yahoo.co.uk

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Posted By: Conrad
Date Posted: 05 January 2025 at 2:50pm
Hi I'm looking for my late fathers pinnace it had a D6 diesel engine called Brave Quest I don't hold much hope it's still around it was Oak stern with double diagonal planked as far as I can remember I was only a child at the time but it was a very memorable boat ..any info appreciated


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