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RNLB Spirit of Northumberland 17-20


RNLB Spirit of Northumberland 17-20

RNLB Spirit of Northumberland 17-20 seen here in the Port of Tyne (North East England) on 19th July 2008. Better weather than last years event at the annual Tynemouth Lifeboat Stations Open Day.

A Severn class lifeboat introduced - 1995
Length - 17m
Weight - 41 Tonnes
Max Speed - 25 Knots
Range - 250 nM
Crew - 6
Engines: 2 Caterpillar 1200hp Diesels
See: http://www.tynemouth.../lifeboats.html