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Fond farewell to trusted RNLI lifeboat in Invergordon as volunteers mark end of an era; Shannon class Agnes AP Barr takes over from Douglas Aikman Smith as Easter Ross town looks back over life-saving contribution By Hector MacKenzie Published: 13:30, 28 February 2021
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A fond farewell to the lifeboat that has served so well for quarter of a century. Picture: Michael MacDonald RNLI
A LIFEBOAT which became an integral part of the identity of an Easter Ross town over the past quarter of a century was at the centre of a poignant send-off at the weekend.
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Dawn of a new era for RNLI s Invergordon Lifeboat Station as new Shannon class vessel becomes fully operational By Philip Murray
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Updated: 16:46, 12 February 2021
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The new lifeboat. Picture: RNLI/Michael MacDonald.
A LONG-awaited new era has dawned for lifeboat crew members in the Cromarty Firth after their brand new state-of-the-art vessel became fully operational.
The RNLI s Invergordon station took delivery of its new Shannon class lifeboat back on November 1, following a delay due to the coronavirus pandemic.
And, after intensive training to get familiar with the new craft, the new vessel â RNLB Agnes AP Barr â took over from its Trent class predecessor, RNLB Douglas Aikman Smith, at 1.37pm on Friday.
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Invergordon RNLI
Invergordon RNLI is based on the busy shores of Invergordon, Ross-shire, overlooking the idyllic Cromarty Firth, one of Europe’s natural harbours. Many cruises ships, oil rigs, and other vessels can be found here throughout the year, as well as bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises, grey and harbour seals and many other sea creatures.