A Swift Boat was a US Navy riverine boat in the Vietnam War; about 50 feet in length, constructed of aluminum, had two diesel engines, manned by 5 crewmen and commanded by 1 officer (usually a LTjg), had a twin .50 up front, and an over and under .50/81mm mortar aft. It's official USN title was, "PCF-Patrol Craft Fast'. Approximately 100 were sent to Vietnam; about 10 were totally destroyed during combat operations. All ended up in the hands of the North Viet Navy when North Vietnam defeated South Vietnam in 1975.
Never heard of a "malay" boat.
Yes, the ten Malay datus are said to have landed on Panay Island in the Philippines. According to local legends, they arrived in a boat known as the "balangay" and established settlements, leading to the formation of various communities. This migration is often linked to the establishment of the early Malay states in the region. The event is celebrated in Philippine history and culture, particularly among the Visayan people.
A PT boat, a swift torpedo motor boat
A full range of riverine vessels including the Swift Boat. The M-16 rifle.
No
A PT boat is somewhere around 80 feet long, made of mahogany, powered by three Packard V-12 engines, and was intended to launch torpedoes against enemy ships. The PT boat was designed to operate in open ocean. A Swift boat is 50 feet long, made of aluminum, powered by two Detroit Diesel 12V71 engines, and was used in counterinsurgency operations, mostly up Vietnam's rivers. Now for the third kind of military boat: the PBR--Patrol Boat, River. It's a 31-foot fiberglass boat with two Detroit Diesel 6V53 engines attached to Jacuzzi jet pumps, and it's made to patrol the rivers. When a PBR is fully loaded, it only draws two feet of water.
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Yes, a drau is a traditional Malay boat, typically used in Southeast Asia, particularly among the Malay people. It is known for its distinctive shape and is often used for fishing, trade, and transportation. The drau is an important cultural symbol in maritime communities within the region.
Junc. Prao...Prau...Prahu
Yes.
a boat
im on a boat
No, he is 3/4 malay and 1/4 Malabar Indian. His father was half Malabar Indian and half Malay, his mother was pure blooded Malay. So a large % of his ancestry is Malay, his culture is Malay, his language is Malay and his upbringing was in a Malay home. He is Malay in all aspects.
Malay wedding music are mostly Malay pop songs
i love you in Malay -Aku mencintaimu
Yes, the ten Malay datus are said to have landed on Panay Island in the Philippines. According to local legends, they arrived in a boat known as the "balangay" and established settlements, leading to the formation of various communities. This migration is often linked to the establishment of the early Malay states in the region. The event is celebrated in Philippine history and culture, particularly among the Visayan people.
Fencing is 'pagar' in Malay.