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Gerfalcon: Royal Naval Patrol Vessel Offered for Sale

for sale ww2 service historic vessel

The 1936 harbour launch Gerfalcon, requisitioned as a Royal Navy Auxiliary Patrol Vessel, is listed for sale.

Published 21 September 2026

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Gerfalcon is among the historic vessels currently advertised for sale through National Historic Ships UK. For anyone considering becoming her next custodian, the surviving wartime record is an important part of the vessel’s significance.

Recorded wartime service

The Admiralty requisitioned Gerfalcon in June 1940. National Historic Ships records her Second World War service as a Royal Navy Auxiliary Patrol Vessel with the Royal Naval Patrol Service at Ramsgate.

Sale and record links

Image and historical record: National Historic Ships UK.

This wartime-service summary is based on the National Historic Ships UK record. The Wartime Vessels Association has not independently verified the record and is not responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions. Prospective purchasers should verify the vessel’s identity, history, ownership, condition and availability directly with the seller and appropriate specialists.