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A new generation of lifeboat was delayed a day because the crew did not want it to arrive on Friday the 13th.A new generation of lifeboat was delayed a day because the crew did not want it to arrive on Friday the 13th.
The deadline for the £2.5m Tamar class RNLI lifeboat, Longhope, was put back as it was considered by many to be an unlucky day for mariners.The deadline for the £2.5m Tamar class RNLI lifeboat, Longhope, was put back as it was considered by many to be an unlucky day for mariners.
The Tamar, which is due to arrive on Saturday afternoon, is described as the most technologically advanced class of lifeboat ever designed by the charity. The Tamar, which arrived on Saturday afternoon, is described as the most technologically advanced class of lifeboat ever designed by the charity.
Longhope, Orkney, follows Peterhead in getting the new class of boat.Longhope, Orkney, follows Peterhead in getting the new class of boat.
Kevin Kirkpatrick, coxswain of Longhope RNLI lifeboat, said of the expected arrival: "There is a great atmosphere around the station as the crew are all excited about the new Tamar class lifeboat. Kevin Kirkpatrick, coxswain of Longhope RNLI lifeboat, said of the arrival: "There is a great atmosphere around the station as the crew are all excited about the new Tamar class lifeboat.
The new lifeboat will be a great asset for the island and everyone around it Kevin KirkpatrickLonghope RNLI lifeboat coxswainThe new lifeboat will be a great asset for the island and everyone around it Kevin KirkpatrickLonghope RNLI lifeboat coxswain
"The technology puts the lifeboat a step away from conventional boats to operate, but it will make her safer, the crew can now undertake numerous roles from their seat using the onboard computer system."The technology puts the lifeboat a step away from conventional boats to operate, but it will make her safer, the crew can now undertake numerous roles from their seat using the onboard computer system.
"This is ideal especially in heavy weather."This is ideal especially in heavy weather.
"The new lifeboat will be a great asset for the island and everyone around it."The new lifeboat will be a great asset for the island and everyone around it.
"The Longhope community is small but committed to the RNLI lifeboat service and I am proud to be working with such a dedicated team.""The Longhope community is small but committed to the RNLI lifeboat service and I am proud to be working with such a dedicated team."
John Caldwell, RNLI divisional inspector for Scotland, said: "RNLI lifeboat crews respond to the call for help in all conditions any time of the day or year.John Caldwell, RNLI divisional inspector for Scotland, said: "RNLI lifeboat crews respond to the call for help in all conditions any time of the day or year.
"This is why we believe it is essential to provide our volunteer crews with the best training and equipment possible to ensure they can undertake their role safely and surely.""This is why we believe it is essential to provide our volunteer crews with the best training and equipment possible to ensure they can undertake their role safely and surely."