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  These fascinating pictures were taken during the construction of Hermione Lady Colwyn, by local paper The Herald, who ran a campaign to raise funds for the boat.  
     
  One of the two huge engines is prepared, before being lifted into the hull.  
  The engine room, minus the engines.  
  The ALB, pictured at her official naming ceremony.  
  Hermione Lady Colwyn, who supported the Shoreham Lifeboats for many years, and after whom she is named.

Her legacy became the major part of the funding for the new boat.

 
     
The ALB demonstrating her self righting capability during the mandatory roll test.