GEORGE SULLIVAN lifeboat

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GEORGE SULLIVAN one of the Tamar class of which 27 have been built between 2000-2013
The lifeboat was delivered and built in 2009 by Piran Marine and fitted out by Babcock International Marine Division.
Displacement 31.5 long tons, dim. 16.3 x 5.3 x1,4m (draught).
Powered by 2 Caterpillar C18 diesel engines 1,000 hp, two fixed pitch 5-blade propellers, speed 25 knots.
Bunker capacity 4,600 litres fuel.
Range: 250 nautical miles.
Capacity self-richting 44, maximum 118 persons. Crew 7.
Building cost 2.6 million Pound.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamar-class_lifeboat

The all-weather lifeboat stationed in Jersey, is St Helier's GEORGE SULLIVAN . She arrived on station in June 2009 and was formally named in a naming and dedication ceremony on 12 September 2009.
The Tamar class is a 16m, self-righting all-weather lifeboat capable of speeds of up to 25 knots. She weighs 30 tonnes and has a range of up to 250 nautical miles.
Carrying 7 crew, the Tamar is one of the most technologically advanced rescue boats in the world. The Tamar includes the computerised Systems and Information Management System (SIMS) that enables crew to control many of the lifeboat's functions remotely from the safety of their seats.
The GEORGE SULLIVAN  also carries a small Y class boat inflatable boat which can be launched and recovered while at sea.
The Tamar has a survivor's space with room for 10 sitting and 8 standing casualties. However, the lifeboat can carry up to 60 people and still maintain its self-righting ability.

https://www.rnlijersey.org.je/about-us/lifeboats/tamar/
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