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This morning, Shelly Beach's new rescue boat, Spirit of Dawn, was loaded onto a Hughcore truck for transport down to their base in KZN. She will have her official blessing ceremony on Saturday the 10th of May. Babcock Target Plant Services in Epping donated the use of their crane and services to make this operation possible. They will also be assisting with the loading and unloading of Port Edward's 7.3m rescue boat, Wild Coast Sun Rescuer, next Friday.A very big thanks to the crew at Babcock for all their effort and time and the use of their crane.Shelly_beach_Dawn-0737 Spirit of Dawn going through sea trials in Cape Town

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