Billing Boats - Smit Rotterdam 1:75 Scale Wooden Hull

Smit Rotterdam was built in 1975 for Smit International BV in Holland, and was at the time of its completion the largest and most powerful tugboat in the world – with a tonnage of 2,273 tons, a length of 75 m, a 22,000 HP engine and a top speed of 16.5 knots. The ship is built with bulb stern and stern nozzle; inboard equipment includes the most modern gear for navigation, steering and radio communication.

The Smit Rotterdam is primarily used for towing and salvage operations, and it is equipped with a variety of specialized equipment for these tasks. It has a powerful winch system capable of pulling up to 200 tons, as well as a towing hook that can withstand forces of up to 500 tons. This makes it capable of towing even the largest and heaviest of vessels.