Commonwealth Coastal Forces
Although British Commonwealth coastal forces operated independently from Britain, they used similar vessels:
| Coastal forces of | Type | Built | Lost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Fairmile B motor launch Fairmile D motor torpedo boat BPB Motor Torpedo Boat |
80 10 11 |
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| Australia | Harbour Defence Motor Launch Fairmile B motor launch |
31 35 |
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| New Zealand | Harbour Defence Motor Launch Fairmile B motor launch |
16 12 |
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