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| Name |
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REDDINGBOOT 2 |
| Former names |
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- |
| IMO number |
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N/A |
| Type |
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Watson lifeboat, in service until 1987. The ship could take about 90 drowning people on board. |
| Built |
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1948 |
| Length |
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14,25 m |
| Beam |
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3,89 m |
| Draught |
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1,62 m |
| Speed |
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8 knots |
| Capacity |
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8 passengers, crew 4 (as a tourist boat) |
| Owner |
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stad Nieuwpoort (City of Nieuwpoort) - Belgium (since oktober 2018) |
| Flag |
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Belgium |
| Port of registry |
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Nieuwpoort |
| Extra information |
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The renovation started on February 26, 2021. This was done by the city of Nieuwpoort in collaboration with a group of volunteers. On Friday, May 26, Reddingboot 2 was christened and made its first official voyage. |
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After intensive restoration you can sail along with this unique piece of Sailing Heritage. |
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