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| £2m rescue boat forced to retire | £2m rescue boat forced to retire |
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| The RNLI has had to retire a £2m lifeboat from service after it went aground near Rathlin in January, 2008. | The RNLI has had to retire a £2m lifeboat from service after it went aground near Rathlin in January, 2008. |
| The Katie Hannan suffered severe damage during a rescue and extreme weather conditions prevented it from being recovered for more than two weeks. | The Katie Hannan suffered severe damage during a rescue and extreme weather conditions prevented it from being recovered for more than two weeks. |
| An RNLI inquiry concluded the crew involved were not at fault. | An RNLI inquiry concluded the crew involved were not at fault. |
| RNLI divisional inspector Colin Williams said "grounding was a constant threat to lifeboats operating in shallow water". | RNLI divisional inspector Colin Williams said "grounding was a constant threat to lifeboats operating in shallow water". |
| "This incident is a timely reminder of the unpredictability of the sea and the pressure that our volunteers may face." | "This incident is a timely reminder of the unpredictability of the sea and the pressure that our volunteers may face." |
| A new Severn class vessel will be added to the Portrush fleet, the largest boat used by the charity. | A new Severn class vessel will be added to the Portrush fleet, the largest boat used by the charity. |
| While the Katie Hannan will no longer be used for sea rescue, the RNLI said it is may be available for training and educational purposes. | While the Katie Hannan will no longer be used for sea rescue, the RNLI said it is may be available for training and educational purposes. |
| Footage of the boat stranded on the rocks at Rathlin Island | Footage of the boat stranded on the rocks at Rathlin Island |