The BRP Alfredo Peckson (PC-372) is the third ship of the Jose Andrada class coastal patrol boats of the Philippine Navy. It is part of the first batch of its class ordered through US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) in 1989, and was commissioned with the Philippine Navy on 24 June 1991.[3][4] It was initially designated as Fast Patrol Craft, and was numbered "DF-372", but later on was re-designated as a Patrol Gunboat, and was re-numbered as "PG-372",[3] until another round of reclassification changed its designation as a Patrol Craft with hull number "PC-372" from April 2016.
BRP Alfredo Peckson (PC-372)
History
Philippines
Name
Alfredo Peckson
Namesake
Lt. Alfredo Peckson is an officer of the Offshore Patrol.
The Alfredo Peckson transported a total of 130 civilians stranded due to rough sea conditions in two towns in Aurora province on 6 November 2010.[6]
In January 2019, the ship rescued the M/V Melrivic 2 and its 126 Passengers and Crew off the coast of Camotes Island. The Melrivic 2, which was also carrying 16 Vehicles, was traveling from Isabel, Leyte to Danao, Cebu when its Engine conked out and started taking on water. The BRP Alfredo Peckson took on aboard all the Passengers and Crew and brought them safely to Lapu-Lapu City.[7]
Technical Detailsedit
The ship was built to US Coast Guard standards with aluminum hull and superstructure.[5] She is powered by two Detroit Diesel 16V-92TA Diesel Engines with a combined power of around 2,800 hp driving two propellers for a maximum speed of 28 knots (52 km/h). Maximum range is 1,200 nmi (2,200 km) at 12 knots (22 km/h), or alternatively 600 nmi (1,100 km) at 24 knots (44 km/h).[2]
The ship originally designed to carry one bow Mk.3 40 mm gun, one 81 mm mortar aft, and four 12.7 mm/50 caliber machine guns.[2][8] Instead, she is armed with only four M2HB Browning 12.7 mm/50 caliber machine guns on Mk.26 mounts, with two positioned forward and two aft; and two M60 7.62 mm/30 caliber machine guns, both mounted amidships. The ship can carry 4,000 rounds of 12.7 mm and 2,000 rounds of 7.62 mm A large "Big Eyes" binocular is also carried on tripod mounts, one on the forecastle and one just above the mast.[2]
As part of the first batch (PG-370 to PG-378), it is not equipped with Mk.38 Mod.0 Bushmaster 25mm chain gun.[2][5][8][N 2] It was planned to install either a stabilized or unstabilized M242 25 mm Bushmaster chain gun on her bow after some minor modifications,[5] but as of to date has not materialized.
She is equipped with a Raytheon AN/SPS-64(V)11 surface search and navigation radar but with a smaller antenna as those used in bigger Philippine Navy ships.[2][4]
A 4-meter rigid inflatable boat powered by a 40-hp outboard motor is stowed amidships.[2]
Footnotesedit
^All sources refer to the same engine, although with different horsepower rating.[2][5] But official specs from manufacturer indicates a 1,400 hp rating for each engine. [1]
^Sources vary on weapons mount of this ship, with most indicating the presence of a Bushmaster 25mm chain gun on a Mk.38 mount.[2][5] Recent photos [2] does not show said weapon or mount, so are other ships from the first batch (PG-370 to PG-378)[8]
Referencesedit
^Shipbuildinghistory.com Equitable Shipyards, New Orleans LA
^ abcdefghijkWertheim, Eric: The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World 15th Edition, page 553. Naval Institute Press, 2007.
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The BRP Alfredo Peckson PC 372 is the third ship of the Jose Andrada class coastal patrol boats of the Philippine Navy It is part of the first batch of its class ordered through US Foreign Military Sales FMS in 1989 and was commissioned with the Philippine Navy on 24 June 1991 3 4 It was initially designated as Fast Patrol Craft and was numbered DF 372 but later on was re designated as a Patrol Gunboat and was re numbered as PG 372 3 until another round of reclassification changed its designation as a Patrol Craft with hull number PC 372 from April 2016 BRP Alfredo Peckson PC 372 HistoryPhilippinesNameAlfredo PecksonNamesakeLt Alfredo Peckson is an officer of the Offshore Patrol OperatorPhilippine NavyOrderedAugust 1989 2 BuilderTrinity Equitable Shipyards New Orleans USAAcquired26 April 1991 1 Commissioned24 June 1991 3 ReclassifiedPC 372 as of April 2016Statusin active serviceGeneral characteristicsClass and typeJose Andrada classTypeCoastal Patrol CraftDisplacement56 4 tons full load 4 Length78 ft 24 m 5 Beam20 ft 6 1 m 5 Draft5 8 ft 1 8 m 5 Propulsion2 1 400 bhp Detroit 16V 92TA Diesel Engines 2 N 1 2 35 kW Diesel generators 2 2 shaftsSpeed28 knots 52 km h maximumRange1 200 nmi 2 200 km at 12 knots 22 km h Boats amp landing craft carried4 meter rigid inflatable boat at aftComplement12 5 Sensors and processing systemsRaytheon AN SPS 64 V 11 Navigation Surface Search RadarArmament4 Mk 26 M2HB Browning 12 7 mm 50 cal GP machine guns 2 M60 7 62 mm 30 cal GP machine guns Contents 1 Notable Operations Exercises 2 Technical Details 3 Footnotes 4 References 5 External linksNotable Operations Exercises editThe Alfredo Peckson transported a total of 130 civilians stranded due to rough sea conditions in two towns in Aurora province on 6 November 2010 6 In January 2019 the ship rescued the M V Melrivic 2 and its 126 Passengers and Crew off the coast of Camotes Island The Melrivic 2 which was also carrying 16 Vehicles was traveling from Isabel Leyte to Danao Cebu when its Engine conked out and started taking on water The BRP Alfredo Peckson took on aboard all the Passengers and Crew and brought them safely to Lapu Lapu City 7 Technical Details editThe ship was built to US Coast Guard standards with aluminum hull and superstructure 5 She is powered by two Detroit Diesel 16V 92TA Diesel Engines with a combined power of around 2 800 hp driving two propellers for a maximum speed of 28 knots 52 km h Maximum range is 1 200 nmi 2 200 km at 12 knots 22 km h or alternatively 600 nmi 1 100 km at 24 knots 44 km h 2 The ship originally designed to carry one bow Mk 3 40 mm gun one 81 mm mortar aft and four 12 7 mm 50 caliber machine guns 2 8 Instead she is armed with only four M2HB Browning 12 7 mm 50 caliber machine guns on Mk 26 mounts with two positioned forward and two aft and two M60 7 62 mm 30 caliber machine guns both mounted amidships The ship can carry 4 000 rounds of 12 7 mm and 2 000 rounds of 7 62 mm A large Big Eyes binocular is also carried on tripod mounts one on the forecastle and one just above the mast 2 As part of the first batch PG 370 to PG 378 it is not equipped with Mk 38 Mod 0 Bushmaster 25mm chain gun 2 5 8 N 2 It was planned to install either a stabilized or unstabilized M242 25 mm Bushmaster chain gun on her bow after some minor modifications 5 but as of to date has not materialized She is equipped with a Raytheon AN SPS 64 V 11 surface search and navigation radar but with a smaller antenna as those used in bigger Philippine Navy ships 2 4 A 4 meter rigid inflatable boat powered by a 40 hp outboard motor is stowed amidships 2 Footnotes edit All sources refer to the same engine although with different horsepower rating 2 5 But official specs from manufacturer indicates a 1 400 hp rating for each engine 1 Sources vary on weapons mount of this ship with most indicating the presence of a Bushmaster 25mm chain gun on a Mk 38 mount 2 5 Recent photos 2 does not show said weapon or mount so are other ships from the first batch PG 370 to PG 378 8 References edit Shipbuildinghistory com Equitable Shipyards New Orleans LA a b c d e f g h i j k Wertheim Eric The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World 15th Edition page 553 Naval Institute Press 2007 a b c GlobalSecurity org PG Jose Andrada Class a b c Manokski s ORBAT Hueybravo Jose Andrada class page a b c d e f g h i Saunders Stephen Jane s Fighting Ships 107th Edition 2004 2005 Jane s Information Group Ltd 2004 Navy evacuates residents affected by flood in Cagayan transports stranded individuals in Quezon Philippine Navy Naval Public Affairs Office 2010 11 09 Archived from the original on 2011 01 08 Retrieved 2011 11 19 Passenger Ship conks out off Camotes Island 126 rescued a b c AFP Materiel Technical Specification Archives PN Light Surface Warships Andrada Halter 78 class Coastal Patrol Craft 24 External links editPhilippine Navy Official website Philippine Fleet Official Website Philippine Defense Forum Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w 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