MGB-75 - Revision history

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 There are three ammunition types available:
-* Universal: {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}/{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}/{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}/{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}
+* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}
-* 40 mm HE: {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}/{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}/{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}/{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}
+* '''40 mm HE:''' {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}
-* 40 mm AP: {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}/{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}/{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}/{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}
+* '''40 mm AP:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:2pdr QF Mk.IIc (40 mm)/Ammunition|HEF, AP-T}}
 The best ammunition type is 40 mm HE, since it has the highest ratio of HE rounds to AP rounds, making it the most effective against both aircraft and the vast majority of surface targets. Take mostly 40 mm HE along with a several magazines of 40 mm AP for armoured targets.
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 There are three ammunition types available:
-* Universal: {{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}/{{Annotation|HEF-I|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}}/{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}
+* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}
+* '''20 mm HE:''' {{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}}
-* 20 mm HE: {{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}/{{Annotation|HEF-I|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}}/{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}/{{Annotation|HEF-I|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}}
+* '''20 mm AP:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-I|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}}
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mark V (20 mm)/Ammunition|HEF-T, AP-T, HEF-I}}
 The best ammunition type is the 20 mm HE belt, since it has the highest ratio of HE rounds to AP rounds, making it the most effective against both aircraft and the vast majority of surface targets. The Universal belt is a direct downgrade to the 20 mm HE belt in terms of damage, and the 20 mm AP belt isn't really worth taking due to its relatively low armour penetration. To deal with armoured opponents, use the primary 40 mm 2pdr QF Mk.IIc instead. Take only 20 mm HE.

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 * Konstam, Angus (2010). ''British Motor Gun Boat 1939–45''. Osprey Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84908-077-4.
 {{Britain boats}}
 {{Britain premium ships}}

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 | AP-T || {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}} || 701 || 0.91 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
 |-
-| HEF || {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}} || 701 || 0.82 || N/A || 0.1 || 71 || 79° || 80° || 81°
+| HEF || {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}} || 701 || 0.82 || 0 || 0.1 || 71 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 |-
 |}
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 ! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 |-
-| HEF-T || {{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}} || 844 || 0.12 || N/A || 0.1 || 6.57 || 79° || 80° || 81°
+| HEF-T || {{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}} || 844 || 0.12 || 0 || 0.1 || 6.57 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 |-
 | AP-T || {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}} || 844 || 0.12 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
 |-
-| HEF-I || {{Annotation|HEF-I|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}} || 838 || 0.12 || N/A || 0.1 || 11.17 || 79° || 80° || 81°
+| HEF-I || {{Annotation|HEF-I|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}} || 838 || 0.12 || 0 || 0.1 || 11.17 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 |-
 |}

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 The hull is split into three hull sections. Starting from the bow and working towards the stern, the first section starts at the bow and ends just in front of forward gun; the second ends after the bridge, forward of the engines; and the third ends at the stern.
-Any round with a large enough diameter and explosive mass can hull break MGB-75. In general, this is limited to HE rounds with a diameter greater than 4 inches (102 mm) and with an explosive mass greater than 1.5 kg. At MGB-75's battle rating, the only guns that can hull break her are:
+Any round with a large enough diameter and explosive mass can hull break MGB-75. In general, this is limited to HE rounds with a diameter greater than 4 inches (102 mm) and with an explosive mass greater than 1.5 kg. At MGB-75's own battle rating, the only guns that can hull break her are:
 * the [[8cwt QF Mk I (114 mm)|114 mm 8cwt QF Mk I]], found on {{Specs-Link|uk_dark_class}}<!--[[Dark class (FPB 1101)]]-->.
 There are two ammunition storages. The first storage, which holds ammunition for the primary armament, is located in the hull above the waterline, below and slightly in front of the forward gun turret. The second storage, which holds ammunition for both the secondary and AA armament, is located above deck, in the superstructure in front of the aft gun turret. Destroying either will instantly destroy MGB-75. Since it is located in the superstructure, the second ammunition storage is particularly susceptible to detonation by random gunfire or artillery.
-MGB-75 has a crew complement of 12. With a stock crew, MGB-75 is knocked out when 8 crew are lost; with an aced crew, this is increased to 9. Overall, survivability is below-average.
+MGB-75 has a crew complement of 12. With a stock crew, MGB-75 is knocked out when 8 crew are lost; with an aced crew, this is increased to 9. Because of the exposed ammunition storages, overall survivability is below-average.
 === Mobility ===
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 {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="7" | Penetration statistics
+! colspan="7" | Penetration statistics (belt)
 |-
-! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
+! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
 ! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
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 |-
 | 40 mm AP || 60 || 57 || 50 || 43 || 38 || 34
 |-
 |}
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 {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="7" | Penetration statistics
+! colspan="7" | Penetration statistics (belt)
 |-
-! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
+! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
 ! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
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 | 20 mm AP || 35 || 33 || 26 || 21 || 18 || 15
 |-
 |}
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 '''Depth charges'''
-[[File:MGB-75_DCs.png|thumb|Mk.VII depth charges numbered according to their drop order (click to expand).]]
+[[File:MGB-75_DCs.png|thumb|Mk.VII depth charges numbered according to their drop order.]]
 The Mk.VII depth charges are carried amidships, one on either side of the bridge next to the twin 7.72 mm Lewis 1916 machine guns. They are dropped one at a time in the following order:

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 Any round with a large enough diameter and explosive mass can hull break MGB-75. In general, this is limited to HE rounds with a diameter greater than 4 inches (102 mm) and with an explosive mass greater than 1.5 kg. At MGB-75's battle rating, the only guns that can hull break her are:
-* the [[10.5 cm SK C/32 (105 mm)|10.5 cm SK C/32]], found on the [[Type M 1943]], and
+* the [[10.5 cm SK C/32 (105 mm)|10.5 cm SK C/32]], found on the {{Specs-Link|germ_escort_typem1943}}<!--[[Type M 1943]]-->, and
-* the [[8cwt QF Mk I (114 mm)|114 mm 8cwt QF Mk I]], found on [[Dark class (FPB 1101)]].
+* the [[8cwt QF Mk I (114 mm)|114 mm 8cwt QF Mk I]], found on {{Specs-Link|uk_dark_class}}<!--[[Dark class (FPB 1101)]]-->.
 There are two ammunition storages. The first storage, which holds ammunition for the primary armament, is located in the hull above the waterline, below and slightly in front of the forward gun turret. The second storage, which holds ammunition for both the secondary and AA armament, is located above deck, in the superstructure in front of the aft gun turret. Destroying either will instantly destroy MGB-75. Since it is located in the superstructure, the second ammunition storage is particularly susceptible to detonation by random gunfire or artillery.
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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-* [[MGB-61]]
+* {{Specs-Link|uk_70ft_mgb}}<!--[[MGB-61]]-->
-* [[Fairmile A (ML100)]]
+* {{Specs-Link|uk_fairmile_a_ml100}}<!--[[Fairmile A (ML100)]]-->
-* [[Fairmile B (ML345)]]
+* {{Specs-Link|uk_fairmile_b_ml345}}<!--[[Fairmile B (ML345)]]-->
 == External links ==

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 Any round with a large enough diameter and explosive mass can hull break MGB-75. In general, this is limited to HE rounds with a diameter greater than 4 inches (102 mm) and with an explosive mass greater than 1.5 kg. At MGB-75's battle rating, the only guns that can hull break her are:
-* the [[10.5 cm SK C/32 (105 mm)|10.5 cm SK C/32]], found on {{Specs-Link|germ_escort_typem1943}}; and
+* the [[10.5 cm SK C/32 (105 mm)|10.5 cm SK C/32]], found on the [[Type M 1943]], and
-* the [[8cwt QF Mk I (114 mm)|114 mm 8cwt QF Mk I]], found on {{Specs-Link|uk_dark_class}}.
+* the [[8cwt QF Mk I (114 mm)|114 mm 8cwt QF Mk I]], found on [[Dark class (FPB 1101)]].
-There are two ammunition storages. The first ammunition storage, which holds ammunition for the primary armament, is located in the hull above the waterline, below and slightly in front of the forward gun turret. The second ammunition storage, which holds ammunition for both the secondary and AA armament, is located above deck, in the superstructure in front of the aft gun turret. Destroying either will instantly destroy MGB-75. Since it is located in the superstructure, the second ammunition storage is particularly susceptible to detonation by random gunfire or artillery.
+There are two ammunition storages. The first storage, which holds ammunition for the primary armament, is located in the hull above the waterline, below and slightly in front of the forward gun turret. The second storage, which holds ammunition for both the secondary and AA armament, is located above deck, in the superstructure in front of the aft gun turret. Destroying either will instantly destroy MGB-75. Since it is located in the superstructure, the second ammunition storage is particularly susceptible to detonation by random gunfire or artillery.
 MGB-75 has a crew complement of 12. With a stock crew, MGB-75 is knocked out when 8 crew are lost; with an aced crew, this is increased to 9. Overall, survivability is below-average.
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-! colspan="2" | Primary aramament guidance
+! colspan="2" | Primary armament guidance
 |-
 ! Horizontal !! Vertical
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 MGB-75 is plagued by two huge weaknesses that limit her offensive and defensive capabilities. The first of these is that the hull planes when moving at high speeds, lifting the bow out of the water. This normally isn't an issue for most boats, but on MGB-75, it creates a huge blindspot extending ~400 m in front of the boat and ~45° to either side where the primary 40 mm 2pdr QF Mk.IIc is unable to depress far enough to hit the waterline. Because of this, the 40 mm cannon is completely unable to hit opponents within ~250-300 m, depending on the target's height.
-The second weakness is the aft ammunition storage, which is located above deck in the superstructure. Normally, ammunition detonations aren't much of a factor in a coastal vessel's effectiveness. This is because ammunition storages are typically located in the hull and placed a good enough distance away from the outside of the boat. The internal space afts like a buffer, with the hull preventing any HE rounds from reaching the ammunition storage. However, on MGB-75, there is no internal space buffer for the aft ammunition storage, making ammunition detonations very common. Unfortunately, since this ammo rack is tied to both the secondary and anti-aircraft armament, and since the ammunition load for the anti-aircraft armament cannot be selected, there is no easy way to remove this ammunition storage.
+The second weakness is the aft ammunition storage, which is located above deck in the superstructure. Normally, ammunition detonations aren't much of a factor in a coastal vessel's effectiveness. This is because ammunition storages are typically located in the hull and placed a good enough distance away from the outside of the boat. The internal space acts like a buffer, with the hull preventing any HE rounds from reaching the ammunition storage. However, on MGB-75, there is no internal space buffer for the aft ammunition storage, making ammunition detonations very common. Unfortunately, since this ammo rack is tied to both the secondary and anti-aircraft armament, and since the ammunition load for the anti-aircraft armament cannot be selected, there is no easy way to remove this ammunition storage.
-To best make use of MGB-75, both of these weaknesses need to be taken into account. Because of the blindspot, stick to mid-range or long-range engagements. Being at long range also has the added benefit of making it more defficult for enemies to specifically target the aft ammunition storage, but as with most vessels, it's best to not be hit in the first place, so stay on the move and make use of cover wherever possible. If the need to fight at close-range arises, switch to the secondary 20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mark V cannons. These guns are mounted aft, so they cannot target anything in a ~45° arc forwards, ~75° when moving. However, unlike the 40 mm cannon, the 20 mm cannons can at least target close-range opponents at all speeds. MGB-75 is much weaker in close-range engagements, though, since the 20 mm cannons have a much longer reload, and they require turning the hull to aim, so avoid close-range engagements as much as possible.
+To best make use of MGB-75, both of these weaknesses need to be taken into account. Because of the blindspot, stick to mid-range or long-range engagements. Being at long range also has the added benefit of making it more difficult for enemies to specifically target the aft ammunition storage, but as with most vessels, it's best to not be hit in the first place, so stay on the move and make use of cover wherever possible. If the need to fight at close-range arises, switch to the secondary 20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mark V cannons. These guns are mounted aft, so they cannot target anything in a ~45° arc forwards, ~75° when moving. However, unlike the 40 mm cannon, the 20 mm cannons can at least target close-range opponents at all speeds. MGB-75 is much weaker in close-range engagements, though, since the 20 mm cannons have a much longer reload, and they require turning the hull to aim, so avoid close-range engagements as much as possible.
 Because of the aft ammunition storage, opponents armed with 3 or 4-inch cannons should be the biggest priority, since a single hit with one of these guns anywhere near the ammunition storage is enough to detonate it. Artillery strikes, friendly or not, are also a major hazard for MGB-75. Keep away from capture points and narrow passageways where artillery is common, and the artillery strike warning appears, leave the area as soon as possible. Lastly, the ammunition storage is very susceptible to aircraft attacks due to its location. Keep the AI gunners targeting aircraft, but don't solely rely on them. Instead, use them as a warning for any aircraft in the area, and manually shoot them down if necessary.
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 * MGBs 74-81: Ordered in November 1940 as MA/SBs, all were completed in 1942 as MGBs. Any surviving boats by September 1943 were refitted with a pair of 18-inch torpedo tubes and redesignated as MTBs 412-416. Any of the boats that survived the war were disposed of in October 1945.
 * MGBs 107-119: Ordered in November 1940 as MA/SBs, the order was canceled in March 1941. They were subsequently reordered in February 1942, with all completed in 1942 as MGBs. Any surviving boats by September 1943 were refitted with a pair of 18-inch torpedo tubes and redesignated as MTBs 417-418 and 430-438. Any of the boats that survived the war were disposed of either in March 1945 or in October 1945.
-* MGBs 120-130: Ordered in May 1942 as MGBs, all werecompleted in 1943. All boats were refitted in September 1943 with a pair of 18-inch torpedo tubes and redesignated as MTBs 439-449. Most of the boats that survived the war were disposed of in October 1945.
+* MGBs 120-130: Ordered in May 1942 as MGBs, all were completed in 1943. All boats were refitted in September 1943 with a pair of 18-inch torpedo tubes and redesignated as MTBs 439-449. Most of the boats that survived the war were disposed of in October 1945.
 * MTBs 450-489: Ordered as MGBs, all were completed between 1943-1945 as MTBs. Any of the boats that survived the war were disposed of at various dates or used as controlled targets.
-* MTBs 490-500: ordered as MTBs, all were completed between 1944-1945. Any of the boats that survived the war were disposed of at various dates or used as controlled targets, with the exception of MTB-496 and MTB-498. These were refurbished in 1949 and renumbered MTB-1596 and MTB-1598 to form the Proud-class along with MTBs 1505-1509, MTB-1519, and MTB-1522. They were given the names "Proud Patriot" and "Proud Patroller", respectively. The "Proud" class boats were all sold in June 1958.
+* MTBs 490-500: ordered as MTBs, all were completed between 1944-1945. Any of the boats that survived the war were disposed of at various dates or used as controlled targets, with the exception of MTB-496 and MTB-498. These were refurbished in 1949 and renumbered MTB-1596 and MTB-1598 to form the Proud-class along with MTBs 1505-1509, MTB-1519, and MTB-1522. They were given the names "Proud Patriot" and "Proud Patroller", respectively. The Proud-class boats were all sold in June 1958.
 * MTBs 501-509: ordered as MTBs, all completed in 1945. All of the boats survived the war. MTBs 501-504 were sold or disposed of at various dates. MTBs 505-509 were refurbished in 1949 and renumbered MTBs 1505-1509 to form the Proud-class along with MTB-1596, MTB-1598, MTB-1519, and MTB-1522. They were given the names "Proud Fusilier", "Proud Grenadier", "Proud Guardsman", "Proud Highlander", and "Proud Knight", respectively. The Proud-class boats were all sold in June 1958.
 * MTBs 519-522: ordered as MGBs, all completed in 1946 as MTBs. With the exception of MTB-520, they were refurbished in 1949 and renumbered MTB-1519, MTB-1521, and MTB-1522. MTB-1519 and MTB-1522 formed the Proud-class along with MTBs 1505-1509, MTB-1596, and MTB-1598. They were given the names "Proud Lancer" and "Proud Legionary", respectively. The Proud-class boats were all sold in June 1958.
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 MGB-75 was part of the original order placed in November 1940. She was ordered as a motor anti-submarine boat but was completed on 8th May 1942 as a motor gun boat. MGB-75 was commanded by the following:
-* 	T/Lt. L.G.R. Campbell, RNVR: October 1942 to February 1943
+* T/Lt. L.G.R. Campbell, RNVR: October 1942 to February 1943
-* 	T/S.Lt. F.J. Head, RNVR: April 1943 to June 1943
+* T/S.Lt. F.J. Head, RNVR: April 1943 to June 1943
-* 	T/S.Lt. W.G.L. Salmon, RNVR: From June 1944 onwards
+* T/S.Lt. W.G.L. Salmon, RNVR: From June 1944 onwards
 MGB-75 served as part of the 6th MGB Flotilla with HMS Beehive at Felixstowe through 1943. In September 1943, MGB-75 received her refit and was redesignated as MTB-413. Through 1944, MTB-413 served as part of the 1st MTB Flotilla at Portsmouth. MTB-413 survived the war and was disposed of in October 1945.
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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=britain&vehicleType=ship&vehicleClass=gun_boat&vehicle=uk_71ft_mgb Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_71ft_mgb Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 == See also ==
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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-* {{Specs-Link|uk_70ft_mgb}}
+* [[MGB-61]]
-* {{Specs-Link|uk_fairmile_a_ml100}}
+* [[Fairmile A (ML100)]]
-* {{Specs-Link|uk_fairmile_b_ml345}}
+* [[Fairmile B (ML345)]]
 == External links ==
 <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->

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 * ''other literature.'' -->
-* [http://cfv.org.uk/research/boat/database Coastal Forces Veterans - Boat Database]
+* [http://cfv.org.uk/research/boat/database <nowiki>[Coastal Forces Veterans]</nowiki> Boat Database]
-* [https://www.unithistories.com/units_british/RN_CoastalForces.html#MGB%20Boats unithistories.com - Royal Navy Coastal Forces 1940-1945]
+* [https://www.unithistories.com/units_british/RN_CoastalForces.html#MGB%20Boats <nowiki>[unithistories.com]</nowiki> Royal Navy Coastal Forces 1940-1945]
-* [http://www.naval-history.net/WW2BritishLosses3Coastal.htm naval-history.net - British vessels lost at sea in World War 2 - MGB, MTB, SGB, ML, etc] - originally published in ''British Vessels Lost at Sea, 1935-45'', His Majesty's Stationary Office, 1947
+* [http://www.naval-history.net/WW2BritishLosses3Coastal.htm <nowiki>[naval-history.net]</nowiki> British vessels lost at sea in World War 2 - MGB, MTB, SGB, ML, etc] - originally published in ''British Vessels Lost at Sea, 1935-45'', His Majesty's Stationary Office, 1947
-* [http://www.navypedia.org/ships/uk/brit_c_f_mtb412.htm NAVYPEDIA - MTB412 motor torpedo boats (93, 1942 - 1946)]
+* [http://www.navypedia.org/ships/uk/brit_c_f_mtb412.htm <nowiki>[NAVYPEDIA]</nowiki> MTB412 motor torpedo boats (93, 1942 - 1946)]
-* [https://uboat.net/allies/warships/class.html?ID=673&navy=HMS uboat.net - BPB 72 feet-type class]
+* [https://uboat.net/allies/warships/class.html?ID=673&navy=HMS <nowiki>[uboat.net]</nowiki> BPB 72 feet-type class]
-* [https://www.yalumba.co.uk/Framesets/British%20Power%20Boat%20Co%20-%20Page%204,%20MGBs.html yalumba.co.uk - British Power Boat Co Page 4]
+* [https://www.yalumba.co.uk/Framesets/British%20Power%20Boat%20Co%20-%20Page%204,%20MGBs.html <nowiki>[yalumba.co.uk]</nowiki> British Power Boat Co Page 4]
-* [http://www.coastal-forces.org.uk/boats.html Coastal Forces Heritage Trust - Boats]
+* [http://www.coastal-forces.org.uk/boats.html <nowiki>[Coastal Forces Heritage Trust]</nowiki> Boats]
 ===Bibliography===

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-By early 1941, many of the British Power Boat Company (BPB) 60-foot, 63-foot, and 70-foot boats had been completed and were in Royal Navy Coastal Forces service, and already, their weaknesses began to show. The boats were small and lightly constructed, and the living condition for the crew was cramped. Additionally, because of their underpowered engines, they were slow. While their low top speed was certainly acceptable for the anti-submarine work, as they were initially built to perform, it was insufficient by 1941 as most of the boats had been converted into motor gun boats by this point. Thus, in 1941, BPB began designing a larger, faster boat.
+By early 1941, many of the British Power Boat Company (BPB) 60-foot, 63-foot, and 70-foot boats had been completed and were in Royal Navy Coastal Forces service, and already, their weaknesses began to show. The boats were small and lightly constructed, and the living conditions for the crew were cramped. Additionally, because of their underpowered engines, these boats were quite slow. While their low top speed was certainly acceptable for anti-submarine work, as they were initially built to perform, it was insufficient by 1941 as most of the boats had been converted into motor gun boats by this point. Thus, in 1941, BPB began plans for a successor to their previous lines of boats.
-BPB's new design had a length of 71 feet 9 inches (21.9 m), a beam of 20 feet 7 inches (6.3 m), and a draught of about 4 feet 3 inches (1.3 m). It was powered by three Packard petrol engines driving three shafts which allowed it to achieve a top speed of 42 knots. The BPB 71'9" boats formed the bulk of Coastal Forces' MGB fleet until the introduction of the larger and more heavily-armed Fairmile D boats. In total, 96 boats were built:
+The new design had a length of 71 ft 9 in (21.9 m), a beam of 20 ft 7 in (6.3 m), and a draught of about 4 f 3 in (1.3 m). It was powered by three Packard petrol engines driving three shafts, allowing it to achieve a top speed of 42 knots. After their introduction, the BPB 71'9" boats formed the bulk of Coastal Forces' MGB fleet until the introduction of the larger and more heavily-armed Fairmile D boats. Later in the war, many BPB 71'9" boats would receive a pair a 18-inch torpedo tubes and refitted for motor torpedo boat duty. In total, 96 boats were built:
-* MGBs 74-81: ordered in November 1940 as MA/SBs, all completed in 1942 as MGBs. Any surviving boats by September 1943 were refitted with a pair of 18-inch torpedo tubes and redesignated as MTBs 412-416. Any of the boats that survived the war were disposed of in October 1945.
+* MGBs 74-81: Ordered in November 1940 as MA/SBs, all were completed in 1942 as MGBs. Any surviving boats by September 1943 were refitted with a pair of 18-inch torpedo tubes and redesignated as MTBs 412-416. Any of the boats that survived the war were disposed of in October 1945.
-* MGBs 107-119: ordered in November 1940 as MA/SBs, canceled in March 1941, and reordered in February 1942, all completed in 1942 as MGBs. Any surviving boats by September 1943 were refitted with a pair of 18-inch torpedo tubes and redesignated as MTBs 417-418 and 430-438. Any of the boats that survived the war were disposed of either in March 1945 or in October 1945. Their fates are as follows:
+* MGBs 107-119: Ordered in November 1940 as MA/SBs, the order was canceled in March 1941. They were subsequently reordered in February 1942, with all completed in 1942 as MGBs. Any surviving boats by September 1943 were refitted with a pair of 18-inch torpedo tubes and redesignated as MTBs 417-418 and 430-438. Any of the boats that survived the war were disposed of either in March 1945 or in October 1945.
-* MGBs 120-130: ordered in May 1942 as MGBs, all completed in 1943. All boats were refitted in September 1943 with a pair of 18-inch torpedo tubes and redesignated as MTBs 439-449. Most of the boats that survived the war were disposed of in October 1945.
+* MGBs 120-130: Ordered in May 1942 as MGBs, all werecompleted in 1943. All boats were refitted in September 1943 with a pair of 18-inch torpedo tubes and redesignated as MTBs 439-449. Most of the boats that survived the war were disposed of in October 1945.
-* MTBs 450-489: ordered as MGBs, all completed between 1943-1945 as MTBs. Any of the boats that survived the war were disposed of at various dates or used as controlled targets.
+* MTBs 450-489: Ordered as MGBs, all were completed between 1943-1945 as MTBs. Any of the boats that survived the war were disposed of at various dates or used as controlled targets.
-* MTBs 490-500: ordered as MTBs, all completed between 1944-1945. Any of the boats that survived the war were disposed of at various dates or used as controlled targets, with the exception of MTB-496 and MTB-498. These were refurbished in 1949 and renumbered MTB-1596 and MTB-1598 to form the "Proud" class along with MTBs 1505-1509, MTB-1519, and MTB-1522. They were given the names "Proud Patriot" and "Proud Patroller", respectively. The "Proud" class boats were all sold in June 1958.
+* MTBs 490-500: ordered as MTBs, all were completed between 1944-1945. Any of the boats that survived the war were disposed of at various dates or used as controlled targets, with the exception of MTB-496 and MTB-498. These were refurbished in 1949 and renumbered MTB-1596 and MTB-1598 to form the Proud-class along with MTBs 1505-1509, MTB-1519, and MTB-1522. They were given the names "Proud Patriot" and "Proud Patroller", respectively. The "Proud" class boats were all sold in June 1958.
-* MTBs 501-509: ordered as MTBs, all completed in 1945. All of the bats survived the war. MTBs 501-504 were sold or disposed of at various dates. MTBs 505-509 were refurbished in 1949 and renumbered MTBs 1505-1509 to form the "Proud" class along with MTB-1596, MTB-1598, MTB-1519, and MTB-1522. They were given the names "Proud Fusilier", "Proud Grenadier", "Proud Guardsman", "Proud Highlander", and "Proud Knight", respectively. The "Proud" class boats were all sold in June 1958.
+* MTBs 501-509: ordered as MTBs, all completed in 1945. All of the boats survived the war. MTBs 501-504 were sold or disposed of at various dates. MTBs 505-509 were refurbished in 1949 and renumbered MTBs 1505-1509 to form the Proud-class along with MTB-1596, MTB-1598, MTB-1519, and MTB-1522. They were given the names "Proud Fusilier", "Proud Grenadier", "Proud Guardsman", "Proud Highlander", and "Proud Knight", respectively. The Proud-class boats were all sold in June 1958.
-* MTBs 519-522: ordered as MGBs, all completed in 1946 as MTBs. With the exception of MTB-520, they were refurbished in 1949 and renumbered MTB-1519, MTB-1521, and MTB-1522. MTB-1519 and MTB-1522 formed the "Proud" class along with MTBs 1505-1509, MTB-1596, and MTB-1598. They were given the names "Proud Lancer" and "Proud Legionary", respectively. The "Proud" class boats were all sold in June 1958.
+* MTBs 519-522: ordered as MGBs, all completed in 1946 as MTBs. With the exception of MTB-520, they were refurbished in 1949 and renumbered MTB-1519, MTB-1521, and MTB-1522. MTB-1519 and MTB-1522 formed the Proud-class along with MTBs 1505-1509, MTB-1596, and MTB-1598. They were given the names "Proud Lancer" and "Proud Legionary", respectively. The Proud-class boats were all sold in June 1958.
 MGB-75 was part of the original order placed in November 1940. She was ordered as a motor anti-submarine boat but was completed on 8th May 1942 as a motor gun boat. MGB-75 was commanded by the following:

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Powerful primary and secondary armament
+* Powerful primary and secondary armaments
 '''Cons:'''
 * Blind spot directly in front when moving at high speeds
-* Primary armament: long reload; easily disabled
+* Long reloads for both primary and secondary armaments
-* Anti-aircraft armament: long reload; can only elevate 60°; low damage output
+* Exposed ammunition storage
 == History ==