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RNLB Spirit of Northumberland 17-20
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, Nov 18 2008 11:23 AM
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RNLB Spirit of Northumberland 17-20 seen here in a rescue demonstration in the Port of Tyne (North East England) on 19th July 2008. Heavy rain showers failed to spoil the Annual Tynemouth Lifeboat Stations Open Day. The helicopter was from RAF Boulmer in Northumberland.
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