The Marshall Islands, officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands,
is an independent island group in the central Pacific, consisting of some
1,225 atolls and reefs. It was formerly part of the U.S. Trust Territory
of the Pacific Islands. The main atolls are Majuro, the capital, Arno,
Ailinglaplap, Jaluit and Kwajalein. The predominantly Micronesian
population speaks English, Marshallese, a Malayo-Polynesian tongue, the
native language and Japanese. The islands cover an area of 70 sq mi
(181 sq km) and have a population of 60,652 (1997). The islands are
located mid-way between Australia and Hawaii.
The Marshall Islands
Where are the Marshall Islands? To find where the Marshall Islands are
located in the Central Pacific, just click on this link to the
Map of Oceania and look up longitude 170°E and latitude 10°N.
Pacific Class Large Patrol Boat
Displacement (tons): 162 Full Load
Dimensions (feet): 103.3 x 26.6 x 6.9 (31.5 x 8.1 x 2.1m)
Propulsion: 2 x Caterpillar 3516TA diesels, 2,820 hp, 2 shafts
Max. Speed (knots): 20
Armament: Can carry 1 x 20mm, 1 x 12.7mm MG
Complement: 17
No. Name Commissioned Notes/Fate
03 Lomor 29/6/91 Active, Majuro.
Note: Built as hull number 14 by Australian Shipbuilding Industries (WA)
Pty Ltd, for the Australian Government, as part of the South Pacific
Forum's Defence Co-operation Programme.
Ionmeto Class Small Patrol Boat
Displacement (tons): 110 Full Load
Dimensions (feet): 100 x ? x ? (31 x ? x ?m)
Propulsion: 2 x diesels, 2 shafts
Max. Speed (knots): 14
Armament: 2 x 12.7mm MGs
Complement: 12
No. Name Commissioned Notes/Fate
01 Ionmeto I 12/1987 Ex-Southern Light. Deleted 1996.
Note: Former oilfield crew boat converted for patrol duties by
Halter Marine.
Cape Class Large Patrol Boat
Displacement (tons): 98 Standard, 148 Full Load
Dimensions (feet): 95 x 20.2 x 6.6 (28.9 x 6.2 x 2m)
Propulsion: 2 x Cummins VT-12 diesels, 2340 hp, 2 shafts
Max. Speed (knots): 20
Armament: Can carry 2 x 12.7 mm MGs
Complement: 15
No. Name Commissioned Notes/Fate
02 Ionmeto (II) 10/12/87 Ex-USCG Cape Small (WPB 95300),
comm'd 1953. Active?
Note: Ex-USCG vessel built by Coast Guard Yard, Curtis Bay, Maryland, USA.
Trinity Marine Type Patrol Boat
Displacement (tons): ?? Full Load
Dimensions (feet): 40.5 x 12 x 2.5 (12.3 x 3.6 x 0.8m)
Propulsion: 2 x Merlin diesels, 800 hp, 2 surface drives
Max. Speed (knots): 47
Armament: 1 x 7.62 mm MG
Complement: 3 + 8 troops
No. Name Commissioned Notes/Fate
-- HSPC 1 3/92 Ex-US Army vessel. Active.
-- HSPC 2 3/92 Ex-US Army vessel. Active.
Note: Built by Trinity Marine, USA. Boats also carry F470 Zodiacs.
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