Three new fast vessels purchased for the Gibraltar Defence Police were named last week in honour of three officers who died in an explosion in Tangier during World War II.
In the presence of the governor, Lieutenant General Edward Davis, the first vessel was named Curtis after GSP officer Charles Curtis. Curtis is a 13-metre, semi-open, fast interceptor powered by twin inboard diesel engines, which deliver propulsion via twin surface-piercing propellers.
The second vessel was named Attias, after GSP officer Abraham Attias. Attias is an 11-metre, fully enclosed fast interceptor powered by three petrol 225kW outboard engines.
The third interceptor was named McKillop, after GSP officer Stephen McKillop. McKillop is a 12-metre, fully enclosed, fast interceptor and is powered by twin inboard diesel engines which deliver propulsion via twin jets.
