MV Krait
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The MV Krait is a wooden hulled vessel famous for its use during World War II by the Z Special Unit (Z Force) of Australia during the raid against Japanese ships anchored in Singapore Harbour. The raid was known as Operation Jaywick.
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[edit] Origin and names
Krait was originally a Japanese fishing vessel known as Kofuku Maru. The Krait was named after the small but deadly snake of the same name.
Since the success of Krait on Operation Jaywick, Australian Commando Unit vessels have traditionally used the names of venomous snakes. This tradition continues today with Red Viper and Coral Snake as current examples.
[edit] Current Location
Krait is currently part of the Australian National Maritime Museum collection (fleet). The museum is located in Darling Harbour in Sydney.
