TTS Scarborough facts for kids
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TTS Scarborough at Austal shipyards in Henderson, Western Australia in April 2021
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 Trinidad and Tobago |
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| Namesake | Scarborough |
| Builder | Austal, Henderson, Western Australia |
| Commissioned | November 2021 |
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| Class and type | Cape-class patrol boat |
| Length | 58.1 m (190 ft 7 in) |
| Beam | 10.6 m (34 ft 9 in) |
| Draught | 3.1 m (10 ft 2 in) |
| Propulsion | 2 x Caterpillar 3516C diesels 6,770 horsepower (5,050 kW) 2 shafts, 1 bow thruster |
| Speed | 26 knots (48 km/h; 30 mph) |
| Range | 4,000 nmi (7,400 km; 4,600 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) |
| Complement | 27 |
The TTS Scarborough is a special patrol boat that serves the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard. It is named after Scarborough, a major town on the island of Tobago. This ship helps protect the waters around Trinidad and Tobago.
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What is a Patrol Boat?
A patrol boat like the TTS Scarborough is a type of ship used by a country's coast guard or navy. Its main job is to keep the waters safe. This includes stopping illegal activities and helping people in trouble at sea.
These boats are important for protecting a country's borders. They also help with search and rescue missions. The TTS Scarborough is part of the Cape-class patrol boat family.
Building a Modern Ship
The TTS Scarborough was built by a company called Austal. This company is known for building ships in Henderson, Western Australia. The government of Trinidad and Tobago made a big investment to get two new patrol boats.
The total cost for both ships was about $126 million. The other ship built at the same time was the Port of Spain. These two ships were designed to be strong and reliable for coast guard duties.
From Australia to Trinidad and Tobago
The construction of the Scarborough and Port of Spain was completed in May 2021. After that, they began their long journey across the ocean. Both ships arrived safely in Trinidad and Tobago on July 7, 2021.
Joining the Coast Guard Fleet
In November 2021, both the Scarborough and Port of Spain officially joined the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard. This special event is called "commissioning." The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Keith Rowley, was there for the ceremony.
The ships were originally expected to arrive in 2020. However
