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Watch: There she blows! Spectacular Sabrina is craned out of the River Severn in Shrewsbury for inspection

Crowds have been treated to the spectacular sight of Shrewsbury's leisure boat being lifted out of the River Severn by a 250 tonne crane.

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The popular Sabrina boat is lifted out of the River Severn every two years for a full inspection and maintenance work.

The boat was lifted onto Frankwell Car Park.
The boat was lifted onto Frankwell Car Park.

In an operation that started at 5.45am and finished at 5pm the 28.5-tonne double decker tourist boat was lifted from the water into Frankwell Car Park by specialists from RCC Crane Hire.

The boat was checked over and re-painted.
The boat was checked over and re-painted.