[rescue] Boats?

[Rick Hamell]

> > 	There use to be a modified one out of Coos Bay Oregon. It's
> > amazing what a paint job and removing the weapons does to one of those
> 
> Remove the weapons?  DOH!
> 
> HEhe
> 
> I always wished I was rich enough/allowed to refloat a Japanese battleship
> or heavy cruiser... and of course keep it.

	Last time I was up in Victoria (Canada,) there was an Ex-Canadian
Navy ship sitting by the dock for sale. It looked to be early 60's vintage
and had seen a few retrofits over the years. I'm not really sure what it
was, but it was about 75 feet long. I'd guess it'd have a crew of about 45
or so. Around here most boats that size are Coast Guard Patrol, so I think
that it's role might have been similiar.

	Speaking of which, does Canada have a Coast Guard, or is it simply
part of their Navy?

	Rick