Caister Lifeboat - Bernard Matthews

In the River Yare at Gorleston.

 

August 2001

 

Bernard Matthews Lifeboat Specification:-

 

Years on station: August 1991 - 2004

Donor: Local Appeal and generous donation by Bernard Matthews

Cost: £400,000 approx

Official Number: 38-01

Type: Lochin

Year Built: 1990

Builder: Lochin Marine, Rye; fitted out by Goodchilde Marine Services, Burgh Castle

Dimensions: Length 38ft 6in, breadth 10ft 8in

Engines: Twin 282hp Ford Sabre diesels, speed 18 knots

Disposal: Sold to Blyth Valley Lifeboat Service, renamed Spirit of Blyth and Wansbeck

 

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