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New lifeboat to begin journey to Douglas

Picture credit: RNLI Douglas

Douglas's RNLI crew has been training with the Trent-class Betty Huntbatch in Poole

Douglas's new lifeboat will begin its journey to the Island today.

Members of Douglas's RNLI crew have been in Poole learning about the new Trent-class vessel before it begins service here.

The lifeboat, named Betty Huntbatch, previously spent 22 years serving Hartlepool.

She's expected to arrive in Douglas on Saturday.

 

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