The station

The Humber Lifeboat station is situated at the very end of Spurn Point Ideally situated next to the very busy shipping channels of the river Humber

The Boat

The present lifeboat stationed at Spurn is a Severn class boat " Pride of the Humber" it was totally funded by the people of Humberside and the Northeast. A total amount raised of £1,400,000 is was largest single amount raised in one appeal at the time. The boat is 17 m (55ft 9ins.) long, has a beam of 5.5 m (18ft.) a displacement of 37.5 tonnes a top speed of 25 knots, a total range of 250 nautical miles at top speed. It is powered by twin Caterpillar engines each one producing 1200 bhp.  The hull is a hard chine construction of fibre reinforced composite (FRC) tunnels and a deep bilge keel protect the propellers, It can take the ground if needed. After capsize the boat will self-right, usually in less than 7 seconds. The wheelhouse contains permanent seating for six crew and a doctor and a position for a stretcher.

The Severn is also fitted with a bow thruster the electronics fitted to the boat are Radar, GPS. (Satellite navigator), AIS, Laser chart plotter, Echo sounder, MF radio, VHF radio, MF/VHF direction finder, speed log, anemometer and a full intercom system. There is also an inflatable Y class boat carried for use in shallow water.

The Crew

The Humber Lifeboat crew consist of seven fulltime crewmembers living with thier families in RNLI provided houses at Spurn Point. The crew also includes volunteers that help with cover when needed.