Topic: New Shannon Class FCB's first sea trials - new video (Read 9606 times)

kinmel · « **on:** March 04, 2012, 08:50:42 am »

These trials are with the new hull

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEYldlpb_FQ&feature=player_embedded

nhp651 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2012, 10:01:40 am »

boy, does she look good, in CALM waters....wonder what she'll handle like in a force ten!

CF-FZG · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2012, 10:45:35 am »

Neil, it does say "First shots of the new Shannon prototype FCB2 at sea as she undergoes machinery commissioning trials in the Solent" - I suppose they want to make sure it all works before trying it in a Force 10

She does seem to stop quite quickly too

Mark.

tazie · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2012, 08:50:17 pm »

They have doe so many changes from the FCB2 little adjustments I guess

kinmel · « **Reply #4 on:** September 25, 2012, 06:29:10 pm »

The RNLI has issued a significant press release today about the Shannon Class lifeboat and has announced the names of the first 11 stations that will receive one. The first two production boats/tractors will be placed in the "Relief Fleet"

http://rnli.org/NewsCentre/Pages/RNLI-reveals-advanced-lifeboat-that-will-save-1500-lives.aspx

Rottweiler · « **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2012, 08:40:10 pm »

I was lucky enough to witness the "beaching" and recovery onto the trailer,YESTERDAY,before the press were invited.The sea yesterday was quite rough,and with the wind against the tide,PLUS the tremendous current flow,at Sandbanks,Dorset,adding to the problems in handling any type of boat.But no,she appeared to come in with no obvious problems at all.When I spoke to Tommy Cocking,the recently retired Coxn at St.Ives,and heavily involved in the development trials,and loved the Mersey,told me he" would swap the Shannon for the Mersey tomorrow" She is a very much different design to the FCB2,and in my humble opinion,will prove to be one of the best ever performers in the whole of the RNLI fleet.
Mick F

Rottweiler · « **Reply #6 on:** September 25, 2012, 08:56:55 pm »

Please also see my posting on a different forum on mayhem re the Shannon.I admit it should have been listed under Lifeboats! Anyway another of my photos!

sailorboy61 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 26, 2012, 12:18:25 pm »

For you Lifeboat buffs:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-19722611

Rottweiler · « **Reply #8 on:** September 26, 2012, 12:39:37 pm »

Thanks for posting that!
Mick F

Cornishman · « **Reply #9 on:** September 26, 2012, 02:15:06 pm »

I wonder if Model Slipway will bring out a model of this to complement the Trent and Tamar.

heritorasphodel · « **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2012, 02:21:08 pm »

I hope they do - or at least the R.N.L.I. makes plans available. Definitely going to be the prettiest boats in service.

Andrew

Neil · « **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2012, 02:29:11 pm »

Quote from: Cornishman on September 26, 2012, 02:15:06 pm

I wonder if Model Slipway will bring out a model of this to complement the Trent and Tamar.

I doubt it, seeing as they are scaling back and going into semi retirement.....

can't see them developing another new kit.
last time I spoke to Laurie white at Blackpool he wouldd have given it up there and then had he been able to find a buyer for the company........so can't see that happening.............perhaps Speedline Models might......that's their forte'

Rottweiler · « **Reply #12 on:** September 26, 2012, 02:51:22 pm »

The RNLI tells me they will make plans available just as soon as the final arrangement of the Lifeboat are in place.For instance,a new spray chine has recently been added,and other modifications may be still made.Most major alterations have now been implimented.
I for one,hope Adrian at Speedline will bring out one of his wonderful kits of her eventually
Mick F

tazie · « **Reply #13 on:** November 18, 2013, 07:53:32 pm »

Does anybody know which stations are going to get the first few Shannon's? I heard a rumour that Swanage might be near the top of the list.

kinmel · « **Reply #14 on:** November 18, 2013, 08:16:28 pm »

Quote from: tazie on November 18, 2013, 07:53:32 pm

Does anybody know which stations are going to get the first few Shannon's? I heard a rumour that Swanage might be near the top of the list.

First station is Dungeness, then Exmouth, but I am not sure of the order for the other confirmed stations; listed here in alphabetical order...........

Amble; Douglas; Dungeness; Exmouth; Fleetwood; Hoylake; Ilfracombe; Llandudno; Lowestoft; Montrose; Scarborough; Selsey; Skegness; St Ives; Swanage; Wells; and Workington

tazie · « **Reply #15 on:** November 18, 2013, 08:29:15 pm »

I know Swanage are well into raising money for a new Lifeboat station to hold the shannon

Rottweiler · « **Reply #16 on:** November 20, 2013, 07:40:35 pm »

As is St.Ives.their appeal is for the Supacat also.
Mick F

kinmel · « **Reply #17 on:** November 20, 2013, 07:58:22 pm »

Quote from: rottweiler on November 20, 2013, 07:40:35 pm

As is St.Ives.their appeal is for the Supacat also.
Mick F

Hoylake expect their Shannon to arrive next autumn, they already have a brand new station built specifically for the the boats

Rottweiler · « **Reply #18 on:** November 20, 2013, 08:10:37 pm »

I am sure Tommy Cocking who is the ex Coxn at St.Ives,and who has been heavily involved with the development and trials of the Shannon,will not mind me posting one of his photos of her in action off St.Ives earlier this month. What a craft she is!
Mick F

McGherkin · « **Reply #19 on:** November 20, 2013, 08:12:24 pm »

I can't wait to see what replaces the Severn/Trent!

kinmel · « **Reply #20 on:** November 20, 2013, 08:15:13 pm »

Quote from: McGherkin on November 20, 2013, 08:12:24 pm

I can't wait to see what replaces the Severn/Trent!

They are expected to be in service for up to 50 years with re-fits, so a long time to wait yet.

McGherkin · « **Reply #21 on:** November 20, 2013, 08:47:57 pm »

Exactly, imagine what advances will have been made in 30 years time!

furball · « **Reply #22 on:** November 21, 2013, 09:55:58 am »

Trents will have a lifespan of 20-25 years and will then be retired. Severns after their normal 20-25 years will be completely disassembled and rebuilt as basically new boats (possible with new names as well...).

Lance

kinmel · « **Reply #23 on:** November 21, 2013, 10:00:31 am »

Thanks for clearing that up.

I had heard that once the 40 Shannons have been built then some Trents wll be replaced by Batch 2 Tamars.

mrturbo553 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 21, 2013, 11:21:06 pm »

http://www.supacat.com/products/marine/l-rs/l-rs-gallery/
may be of interest ....

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