HMS Tracker (P274)
HMS "Tracker" is an (P2000) patrol and training vessel of the British Royal Navy. Along with the batch 2 "Archer" class, , "Tracker" is part of the Faslane Patrol Boat Squadron based at HMNB Clyde. Characteristics. "Tracker" is one of sixteen 20-metre, 54-tonne P2000 patrol craft operated by the Royal Navy. She is constructed from glass-reinforced plastic. As a "batch 2" vessel, "Tracker" has a sustainable top speed of 24 knots, faster than her batch 1 sister ships due to her more powerful turbocharged MTU diesels; she can exceed 24 knots in suitable sea conditions . Both "Raider" and "Tracker" operate in the force protection role, providing maritime security for high value shipping in the Firth of Clyde, and are armed with three general purpose machine guns. Details. "Tracker" commissioned alongside her sister in January 1998, with "Tracker" replacing Oxford University Royal Naval Unit's previous training craft, "Loyal Chancellor". She served with Oxford University Royal Naval Unit for sea-based training of both students and regular personnel in UK and European waters. In October 2012 both "Tracker" and "Raider" joined the Faslane Patrol Boat Squadron.