MV Krait
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The MV Krait /ˈkraɪt/ is a wooden-hulled vessel famous for its use during World War II by the Z Special Unit (Z Force) of Australia during the raid against Japanese ships anchored in Singapore Harbour. The raid was known as Operation Jaywick.
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Krait in Broken Bay during World War II | |
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Australia | |
Name | MV Krait |
Namesake | krait |
Captured | 1941 |
Status | Museum ship 1985 |
General characteristics | |
Tonnage | 68 gross tons |
Length | 21.33 metres (70.0 ft) |
Beam | 3.35 metres (11.0 ft) |
Draught | 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) |
Propulsion | Gardner 6LW diesel |
Range | 8,000 miles (13,000 km) |
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The MV Krait is on display at the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) in Sydney.