A warship is a vessel equipped with weapons and designed to take part in warfare at sea.

HMS Belfast

HMS Belfast is a World War II light cruiser moored by the Tower Bridge in London.

Technical Details

Basis

HMS Belfast is based on the real light cruiser of the same name, a Town-class light cruiser that was built for the Royal Navy. She is now permanently moored as a museum ship on the River Thames in London and is operated by the Imperial War Museum.

Livery

HMS Belfast is painted in the Royal Navy's Admiralty Pattern disruptive camouflage.

Appearances

Frigates

A sailing frigate is a full-rigged warship that was used in the 17th–19th centuries.

According to Salty, the Navy used their frigate in an attempt to capture Captain Calles and his pirate ship after he had stolen treasure from several merchants. The Navy were unsuccessful, as Captain Calles hid his ship in a cavern between Arlesburgh and Harwick.

Technical Details

Basis

The frigates were based on the real warships of the same name. The name frigate in the 17th to early 18th centuries was given to any full-rigged ship built for speed and maneuverability, intended to be used in scouting, escort and patrol roles.

Livery

The frigates are painted greyish brown with red woodwork.

Appearances

Viking Longships

A Viking longship was a long, narrow, open-hulled ship used by the Vikings for trade, exploration, warfare, and commerce.

Once, Marion thought she found a Viking longship while repairing an embankment on the Main Line. However, this was revealed to actually be a leaky water pipe.

Technical Details

Basis

The longships are based a type of specialised Scandinavian warships that have a long history in Scandinavia, with their existence being archaeologically proven and documented from at least the fourth century BC.

Livery

The frigates are painted greyish brown with red woodwork.

Appearances

Trivia

• In the magazines, a model of a Viking longship was on display as part of the "Model Boat Museum" at the Boatyard.

Gallery

Thomas & Friends

CGI Series

Miscellaneous

See Also

• The Military Boats - a group of four boats who were slated to appear in the planned theatrical, The Adventures of Thomas.