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Registration number
2660
Status
Registered
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Details
Function
Service Vessel
Subfunction
Lifeboat
Location
Ilfracombe
Vessel type
Rother 37 ft 6 in
Current use
Commercial Activity
Available to hire
Yes
Available for excursions
Yes
Info required
Yes
Construction
Built in
1973
Hull material
Wood
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
2
Primary engine type
Inboard diesel
Boiler type
None
Dimensions
Length: Overall
37.50 feet
(11.43m)
Breadth: Beam
12.00 feet
(3.66m)
Tonnage: Gross
14.00
History
THE HAMPSHIRE ROSE is a Rother Class lifeboat of double diagonal mahogany construction with twin Ford Thornycroft diesel engines and was built between January 1973 and September 1974.
The vessel served as the Walmer lifeboat from 1974 to 1990 and passed to the RNLI relief fleet until 1992 when she was sold out of service.
We are lacking information on this vessel. If you are the owner of this vessel, please contact us on info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk
Key dates
-
1974
Date built. Builder not known
-
1974/1990
Served as Walmer lifeboat
-
1990/1992
Served in RNLI relief fleet
-
1992
Sold into private ownership
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