DHB Dovorian Pilot and Harbour Patrol Launch at Sunrise, Dover Marina, Kent, UK.

Dover Harbour Board's Pilot and Harbour Patrol launch, DHB Dovorian, moored to the Marina Reception Pontoon against the Crosswall Quay of Dover's Tidal Harbour and Marina at low tide, 6.58 am on Tuesday, the 19th of April, 2011.

The short tunnel to the non-tidal Granville Dock behind the Dovorian was probaly a sluice gate but has now been bricked off.

Dover Lifeboat Station and RNLB 17-09 City of London II lifeboat is out-of-shot to the left.

DHB Dovorian details (1):

Length: 12.80m

Beam (moulded): 3.98m

Displacement: 13 tons (approx.)

Fuel: 1,300 litres (2 x 650 stainless steel tanks)

Water: 30 litres

Complement: 7

Power: 2 x Scania D19 46M main engines rated 352 bhp (259kW) at 2,200 rpm

Electrical System: 2 x 200 ampere-hour battery banks

Call Sign: MNDF9

MMSI: 235037385

More information on the original DHB Dovorian Pilot and Harbour Patrol Launch at Sunrise, Dover Marina webpage.

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