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Name: Peter and Sarah Blake

Certificate number: 2124

Status:

Registered

Function:

Service Vessel

Sub Functional Area:

Lifeboat

Type:

Barnett Lifeboat

Location:

Great Wakering, Essex, England

Current use:

Private Leisure Craft

  • Length On Deck:

    15.55 metres (51.00 feet)

  • Current Tonnage:

    26.00

  • Draught:

    1.22 metres (4.00 feet)

  • Breadth:

    4.12 metres (13.50 feet)
Peter and Sarah Blake - Bow view

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History

Built in 1932 by J Samuel White of Cowes, Isle of Wight, a Barnett class lifeboat of timber construction with 2 inboard diesel engines by Ford. Stationed at Fenit RNLI Ireland from 1932 to 1958 she was launched 38 times and saved 12 lives. She did even better as a reserve boat from 1958 to 1972, launching 93 times and saving 66 lives. She was sold in 1972 to become a dive boat on the River Tyne. Forthcoming restoration work will fit a new cabin roof and remove the dive boat fitout.

These brief histories are compiled from details supplied by vessel owners and enthusiasts and from various reference works. National Historic Ships would be grateful for any corrections of facts or additional information for inclusion. Please contact ron.ellis@nationalhistoricships.org.uk

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