Registration number 2660
Status Registered
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The Hampshire Rose - port side view
starboard side view
The Hampshire Rose - bow view

Details

Function Service Vessel
Subfunction Lifeboat
Location Ilfracombe
Vessel type Lifeboat - Rother Class
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.

As of 2025, HAMPSHIRE ROSE is undergoing restoration at Ilfracombe, Devon.

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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