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USS DEFIANCE
PG-95

USS Defiance was an Asheville class gunboat in the United States Navy. The 165 ft boat was powered by a combined diesel or gas system of two diesel engines, and a gas turbine. This unique engine system allowed her to cruise at economical oil use level with the diesel engines, and to run up to 40 kn (46.0 mph) by using the gas turbine. 

Asheville class model

Defiance was the first Patrol Gunboat to transit the Panama Canal. Defiance also became the first Patrol Gunboat to enter Mediterranean waters when she sailed past Gibraltar on 3 December 1970.  She had a crew of three officers and 21 crewmembers.

The USS Defiance was commissioned in September, 1969 at Boston, MA and decommissioned in June, 1973 at Izmir, Turkey. 

Asheville class gunboat

This Asheville class model is 32" long $1,700 S & H is $90  This model is in stock and can be shipped within 5 business days.

Asheville class gunboat model