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Feb. 02, 1968 - First HM-2 sidewall hovercraft to enter service shortly Hovermarine's first HM-2, forerunner of a new range of sidewall-type hovercraft, has successfully completed preliminary trials off Southampton. Due to enter service shortly, when all interior fitting out has been completed, the HM-2 makes her bow after two years intensive research and development by an independent British company, Hovermarine Ltd. of Southampton. Designed to carry between 60 and 65 passengers, or five tons payllad, at speeds of up to 35 knots, the first HM-2 has been built for British Rail Hovercraft Ltd. and will operate in their Seaspeed service between Portamouth and Ryde, Isle of Wight. Keystone Photo Shows: The HM-2 sidewall hovercraft pictured during today's trials at Southampton

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Enter Fitting Forerunner Hovercraft Intensive Knots Operate Preliminary Ryde Seaspeed Shortly Southampton Speeds Successfully Tons Wight

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