- The RNLB CORRINE WHITELEY (14-32) Trent Class relief lifeboat in Hartlepool Marina on August 4th, 2010.
RNLB CORRINE WHITELEY
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Re: RNLB CORRINE WHITELEY
by magoonigal » Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:40 am
Introduced 1991 and 38 were built between then and 2004. Length 46ft 9ins, Beam 14ft 10ins, Draught 4ft 3ins.
Fuel 900 gallons. Displacement 25.5 tonnes.
Developed by the RNLI as Fast Afloat Boat 4 (FAB4) and similar to the Severn Class. The Wheelhouse has seating for Six Crew and a Stretcher whilst another could be carried in the Fore Cabin. The twin engines were staggered to create more space and ease maintenance. Speed 25 knots and an endurance of about 10 hours at full speed.
CORINNE WHITELEY is Number 32 of 38, her Hull and Cabin was manufactured by Green Marine and fitted out by Souter Ship Yard in 2001.
Legacy of Mrs Corinne Whiteley of Mansfield.
Official Number 1253.
Engines; Twin 808 hp MAN
Relief Fleet.
Fuel 900 gallons. Displacement 25.5 tonnes.
Developed by the RNLI as Fast Afloat Boat 4 (FAB4) and similar to the Severn Class. The Wheelhouse has seating for Six Crew and a Stretcher whilst another could be carried in the Fore Cabin. The twin engines were staggered to create more space and ease maintenance. Speed 25 knots and an endurance of about 10 hours at full speed.
CORINNE WHITELEY is Number 32 of 38, her Hull and Cabin was manufactured by Green Marine and fitted out by Souter Ship Yard in 2001.
Legacy of Mrs Corinne Whiteley of Mansfield.
Official Number 1253.
Engines; Twin 808 hp MAN
Relief Fleet.
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.
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