What kind of Royal Navy Landing Craft is this? (UK)

John Latter

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Hiya,

I took this photo of a landing craft leaving Dover Harbour yesterday (May 29th, 2010):



(Click to see a larger version)

From press reports, the landing craft appears to be on its way to Dunkirk to pick up a group of cyclists who participated in a bike ride to raise money for the forces' charity Help for Heroes.

What I would like to know, however, is more about the landing craft itself.

Can anyone tell me what type it is, or where I can find such info?

It has P1 or PI on the hull and 9730 on the bridge - is 9730 the identification number?

Also, what does red and yellow/orange flag signify?

Any technical info at all would be very much appreciated! :)

There's more background info on the original Royal Navy Landing Craft, Western Docks, Dover Harbour webpage.

John Latter / Jorolat

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