Kinsale Angling - P41

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Diving German WW1 minelaying submarine UC-42.

Propellor boss, WW1 German submarine UC 42

Propeller boss of one of WW1 sub UC-42's propellors. She lies sunk approx 5nm south of Roches Point. Photo ©Timmy Carey

Wreck of 1692

Sidescan sonar image of Wreck of 1692 (to be confirmed) discovered by Carroll O'Donoghue, owner/operator of HARPY, in 2015.

Survey equipment.

A selection of our underwater survey hardware. We're ready when you need us.

Divers off Old Head

Wreck-diving off the Old Head of Kinsale

Commercial Diving

Commercial Divers working on undersea pipes outside Kinsale harbour.

Recovering Diver

Recovering Diver after ascent from Lusitania wreck.

Kinsale Sunset

Sunset in Kinsale, pictured from the quays.

P41 - L.E. Orla

"Orla" was a very popular name in the 12th century all over Ireland. The names means ‘Sovereignty’ or ‘Golden Princess’.

One of two Coastal Patrol Vessels, (L.E. Orla [formerely HMS Swift]and L.E. Ciara [formerly HMS Swallow]), these vessels were bought from the British Royal Navy and commissioned into service in the 1980s. Due to their high speed and shallow draught these vessels are ideal for patrolling close to Ireland's coastline. During their service these vessels have been involved in some of the largest seizures of narcotics, but are more generally used in fishery patrol.

Orla was purchased in 1988. Her primary armament is a 76mm OTO MELARA compact gun and RADAMEC electro optical fire control system.

Waterford is Orla's adopted port.

SHIP DETAILS:
Length: 62.6m
Beam: 10m
Draught: 2.7m
Main Engines: 2 X Crossley SEMT- Pielstick Diesels 14,400 HP
2 Shafts
Speed: 25 + Knots
Range: 2500 Nautical Miles @ 17 knots
Crew: 39 (5 Officers)

WEAPONRY:
Main Armament:76mm OTO Melara Canon with Radamec Fire Control System.
Secondary Armament: 2 X 20mm Rheinmetall Rh202 Canon, 2 X 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun
Small Arms: 9mm Pistol to 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gu

P41 overhaul
P41 overhaul
P41 overhaul
Propellor Layout.

Orla and Ciara are very fast twin engined ships used mainly in the inshore areas. However, when manoeuvering in harbour, these ships use an electro-hydraulic propellor clearly shown between both shafts, one main prop and the much smaller auxillary.driven engine for low speeds. The power of the main engines does not allow such delicacy even at idle speeds. Interestingly the "harbour manoeuvering" engine is retracted into the hull when the main engines are in use in order to reduce drag.
P41 overhaul
P41 in Kinsale.

The ship is of the Royal Navy "Peacock" class and two models were bought from the Royal Navy in Hong Kong. They were transferred by the RN to Scotland from where the Irish Naval Service took over them.

This photo was taken during the Kinsale regatta of 2001 as she pulls away from the quayside.
P41 in Kinsale
P41 in Kinsale
P41 in Kinsale
L.E. Orla's emblem

Aoife was a character in Irish classical literature who married a great king called Lir who had three beautiful daughters from a previous marriage. When Aoife became jealous of the girls, she turned them into swans. When Lir discovered this he became so enraged that he turned Aoife into a raven. The raven is clearly depicted on the ships crest along with three crowns representing the three royal children.
P41's emblem
P41 in Kinsale, 16/Aug/2011
P41 in Kinsale, 16/Aug/2011
L.E. Orla at slow ahead entering Kinsale harbour to anchor overnight. Summer 2013.
L.E. Orla entering Kinsale harbour
L.E. Orla entering Kinsale harbour, 2
L.E. Orla entering Kinsale harbour,3
L.E. Orla entering Kinsale harbour,4
L.E. Orla entering Kinsale harbour

Propellor Layout.

Orla and Ciara are very fast twin engined ships used mainly in the inshore areas. However, when manoeuvering in harbour, these ships use an electro-hydraulic propellor clearly shown between both shafts, one main prop and the much smaller auxillary.driven engine for low speeds. The power of the main engines does not allow such delicacy even at idle speeds. Interestingly the "harbour manoeuvering" engine is retracted into the hull when the main engines are in use in order to reduce drag.

P41 in Kinsale.

The ship is of the Royal Navy "Peacock" class and two models were bought from the Royal Navy in Hong Kong. They were transferred by the RN to Scotland from where the Irish Naval Service took over them.

This photo was taken during the Kinsale regatta of 2001 as she pulls away from the quayside.

L.E. Orla's emblem

Aoife was a character in Irish classical literature who married a great king called Lir who had three beautiful daughters from a previous marriage. When Aoife became jealous of the girls, she turned them into swans. When Lir discovered this he became so enraged that he turned Aoife into a raven. The raven is clearly depicted on the ships crest along with three crowns representing the three royal children.

L.E. Orla at slow ahead entering Kinsale harbour to anchor overnight. Summer 2013.