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New marine strike boat unveiled
The boat is the 4th in a fleet of vessels
Updated: Wednesday, 23 Sep 2009, 7:03 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 23 Sep 2009, 7:03 PM EDT
WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) - Securing local waterways and protecting the safety of those who use them.
On Wednesday, one fire department unveiled its newest tool that will patrol the Port of Providence.
This is the fourth in a fleet of vessels known as the Port of Providence Marine Strike Team.
The 30 foot, jet powered m4 has a long list of features including infrared cameras, sonar to detect underwater objects a 50 gallon foam tank for chemical and other fires.
She will be available to go anywhere in the state for search and rescue, evacuations and sinking vessels and she can move too, 38 miles per hour and the jets allow her to operate in as little as 20 inches of water.
The half million dollar boat was paid for by a federal security grant.
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