Patrol Boat

Patrol boats are small naval or security craft used to watch coastal waters, harbors, rivers, and local sea routes. Their equipment varies from modest guns to sensors and more specialized weapons. Small craft may work within a network of shore stations, aircraft, and larger vessels, reporting contacts and responding to local incidents. Their limited size can be an advantage in confined waters but a restriction in heavy seas or distant deployments. A patrol boat’s historical role therefore depends on geography and organization as much as speed or weapon caliber. During the world wars, small armed vessels performed local anti-submarine patrols, protected harbor entrances, and helped control access to coastal shipping routes.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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