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SAVING LIVES IN SOMERSET SINCE 1992

OUR RESCUE FLEET

BARB is equipped with a diverse array of vehicles and equipment to carry out our critical life-saving work. Below, you can find more information about the various vehicles we use to ensure the safety of those in need:

 

  • 2 Hovercraft: These versatile vehicles are essential for reaching individuals in hard-to-access areas, such as mudflats, shallow waters, and other terrains where conventional vehicles can’t operate.
  • 2 Towing Vehicles: Our towing vehicles are vital for transporting our rescue hovercrafts to the scene quickly and efficiently, enabling rapid response during emergencies.
  • Welfare and Support Vehicles: These vehicle’s serve as a mobile command center and support hub, providing a base for our team to coordinate rescue efforts, offer first aid, and ensure the well-being of both our crew and those we rescue.
  • 2 Inshore Rescue Boats: Designed for swift water rescue operations, our inshore rescue boats are highly maneuverable and equipped to handle a variety of water-based emergencies, from swift currents to near-shore rescues.

 

Together, these vehicles form the backbone of BARB’s life-saving capabilities, enabling us to respond effectively to a wide range of emergency situations.

BARB-01

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SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN: BARB-01

NAME: THE SPIRIT OF LELAINA II

MANUFACTURER: BILL BAKER VEHICLES

MODEL: BBV-5

HULL: 2.3M X 5.25M

LIFT DIA: 0.6M

THRUST DUCT: 1.2M

SEATING: 5

LIFT ENGINE: 22 HP

THRUST ENGINE: 120 HP

STATUS: OPERATIONAL

BARB-02

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SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN: BARB-02

NAME: THE LIGHT OF ELIZABETH II

MANUFACTURER: BILL BAKER VEHICLES

MODEL: BBV-5

HULL: 2.3M X 5.25M

LIFT DIA: 0.6M

THRUST DUCT: 1.2M

SEATING: 5

LIFT ENGINE: 22 HP

THRUST ENGINE: 120 HP

STATUS: OPERATIONAL

MOBILE-01

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SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN – MOBILE 01

MANUFACTURER: ISUZU

MODEL: DENVER

LENGTH: 5m

WIDTH: 1.8m

STATUS: OPERATIONAL

MOBILE-02

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SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN – MOBILE 02

MANUFACTURER: ISUZU

MODEL: DENVER

LENGTH: 5m

WIDTH: 1.8m

STATUS: OPERATIONAL

MOBILE-03

BABR03

SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN: MOBILE 03

MANUFACTURER: FORD

MODEL: TRANSIT CUSTOM 290 ECO-TECH

YEAR: 2014

STATUS: OPERATIONAL

MOBILE-04

BARB04

SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN: MOBILE 04

MANUFACTURER: FORD

MODEL: TRANSIT 350 LEADER ECOBLUE

YEAR: 2020

STATUS: OPERATIONAL

IRB-01

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SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN: IRB-01

MAKE: ARANCIA

LENGTH: 3.88M

BEAM / WIDTH: 1.73M

WEIGHT: HULL 44KG / FLOOR 24KG

STATUS: OPERATIONAL

IRB-02

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SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN: IRB-02

MAKE: ARANCIA

LENGTH: 3.88M

BEAM / WIDTH: 1.73M

WEIGHT: HULL 44KG / FLOOR 24KG

STATUS: OPERATIONAL

OUR FORMER FLEET

BARB-02

BBV4

SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN: BARB 02

NAME: THE LIGHT OF ELIZABETH

MANUFACTURER: BILL BAKER VEHICLES

MODEL: BBV-4

LENGTH: 4.8m

WIDTH: 2.16m

LIFT ENGINE: 13.5hp

THRUST ENGINE: 35hp

STATUS: RETIRED

BARB-01

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SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN: BARB 01

NAME: THE SPIRIT OF LELAINA

MANUFACTURER/DESIGNER: BILL BAKER VEHICLES / Magnus Ivanoff N. Stavsudda Handel AB

MODEL: BBV-6

LENGTH: 5.25m

WIDTH: 2.5m

LIFT ENGINE: 2 cyl v2 4st 20hp

THRUST ENGINE: Rover 4 cly 113hp

STATUS: RETIRED

BARB-02

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SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN: BARB 02

NAME: HTI

LENGTH: 5.24M

WIDTH: 2.47M

MAX SPEED: 60MPH ON WATER

ENGINE: 988CC 4 STROKE

SEATING: 6 (MAX 9)

PAYLOAD: 1,980Lbs

STATUS: RETIRED

POLARIS

POLARIS

SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN: N/A

MANUFACTURER: POLARIS

MODEL: RANGER 6X6 ATT/VTT

ENGINE: 680cc / 4 STROKE

WEIGHT: 3660 LBS

STATUS: RETIRED

MOBILE-01

Mobile 2

SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN: MOBILE 01

MANUFACTURER: NISSAN

MODEL: NIVARA

STATUS: RETIRED

MOBILE-01

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SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN: MOBILE 01

MANUFACTURER: MITSUBISHI

MODEL: CHALLENGER

STATUS: RETIRED

IRB-01

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SPECIFICATION

CALL SIGN: IRB01

NAME: RIGILFEX NEWMATIC

MULTI PRESILA ISLEY RIB

STATUS: RETIRED