The YORKSHIREMAN and IRISHMAN have been involved in all types of towing work in the North Sea and around the world. Their most famous days were without doubt during the Falklands War when they were taken into service with the SALVAGEMAN by the Royal Navy. Their best known exploit was in the attempt to save the container ship 'Atlantic Conveyor' after she had been hit by missiles from the Argentine Air Force; unfortunately this rescue attempt was not successful.

This upgraded kit contains all the required parts to build the model: * A one-piece glassfibre hull; prop-shafts, propellers, brass rudder assemblies, Kort nozzles and a bow thruster tube * Printed and CNC-cut styrene for ease of construction * A set of cast metal fittings. Metal kits for the winches and cranes * Etched brass for stanchions and other components * Resin-cast dinghies; vacuum-formed liferaft canisters and radome * A set of self-adhesive vinyl decals for Yorkshireman and Irishman. * All the necessary wooden dowel for mast, wire, chain etc. * Step-by-step isometric drawings and scale plans. When ballasted correctly the model is very stable and extremely manoeuvrable - a good steering regatta boat. Recommended for Experienced Model Makers.