Narooma Division

of the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol  

Specifications of  Coastal Patrol Narooma Lifeboat  "P&O Nedlloyd Strathmore"

                   Strathmore approaching Narooma Bar

Waveney Type

Self-righting

Length 13.5 m

Length at waterline 12.2 m

Beam 3.86 m

Draught 1.2 m

Displacement 18.3 tonne

Maximum Speed > 15 knots

Cruising Speed 13 knots

Range at full speed 167 nautical miles

No of crew 5

Twin rudders - semi-balanced type

Cor-ten (high copper) steel hull

Aluminium decks and superstructure

Registered  number -  44 - 004

Engine fuel Diesel

Main Fuel Tanks 2 off, each capacity 500 litre

Reserve Fuel Tank 340 litre

Seven watertight compartments

Fire detectors operate siren at 69 deg C

Fire extinguishers activate at 80 deg C

Anchor cable 92 m (50 fathoms)

Tow line 200 m

ENGINES ( 2 Off )

Caterpillar Type 3208 marine engine

4 Stroke

Eight cylinder V configuration

157 kW at 2800 rpm (210 shaft horse power) each

Idle speed 650 rpm

Bore 114 mm (4.5 in)

Stroke 127 mm (5.0 in)

Displacement 10.4 litres

The engines are fitted with twin disc MG506 2.96:1 reverse reduction gearboxes

PIPING COLOUR CODE

Sea water inlet to engine and fire pump GREEN 995

Overboard discharges BLUE 1190

Fresh water YELLOW 109

Lubricating Oil LIGHT BROWN E160

Fuel Oil BROWN 063

Hydraulic oil ORANGE

Fire main discharge from Pump RED

Bilge suction and drain to bilge BLACK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

24 volts DC