In 1940, Higgins contracted with the Finnish government to build a series of 70' motor torpedo boats. Initially, the boat was designated MRB2 to circumvent the Neutrality Act. When Finland aligned with Germany, the contract became invalid and the boats were transferred to the RN as MGB69-73. The Royal Netherlands Navy then contracted for a slightly different configuration on the same hull, designated OJR1 - 6. These were delivered to the Netherlands East Indies, where they were soon lost, most being scuttled to prevent capture by the Japanese. Two more boats, H7 and H8 were built for the RNN and served in the West Indies.
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