French Navy ship open to the public

French Patrol Vessel (FNS) LA MOQUEUSE is due to arrive in Auckland at 9:00 am on Friday 5 March 2010 and will berth at Princes Wharf West.

The Commanding Officer of FNS LA MOQUEUSE, Lieutenant Xavier Bagot, along with the 30 members of his ships company, warmly invite the public of Auckland to tour his ship during the following times:

Saturday 6 March 9:00 am – 11:00 am
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday 7 March 9:00 am – 11:00 am
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

FNS LA MOQUEUSE will depart Auckland at 9:00 am on Tuesday 9 March 2010.

FNS LA MOQUEUSE details

FNS LA MOQUEUSE - Patrol Boat, P688
Call sign - FBGU
Hull Number - P688
Compliment - 5 Officers, 26 Sailors
Length - 55 metres
Draught - 3 metres
Vertical Clearance - 18 metres
Beam - 8 metres
Displacement - Full load - 440 tons