MV Krait
The MV Krait /ˈkraɪt/ is a wooden-hulled vessel famous for its use during World War II by the Z Special Unit (Z Force) of Australia during the raid against Japanese ships anchored in Singapore Harbour. The raid was known as Operation Jaywick.
Krait in Broken Bay during World War II | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Australia | |
| Name | MV Krait |
| Namesake | krait |
| Captured | 1941 |
| Status | Museum ship 1985 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 68 gross tons |
| Length | 21.33 metres (70.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.35 metres (11.0 ft) |
| Draught | 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) |
| Propulsion | Gardner 6LW diesel |
| Range | 8,000 miles (13,000 km) |
The MV Krait is on display at the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) in Sydney.
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