Boston Whaler-class lifeboat
The Boston Whaler-class lifeboat was part of the A class of lifeboats formerly operated by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution of the United Kingdom and Ireland. It was replaced by the Atlantic 21.[1][2]
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Boston Whaler class |
| Builders: | Boston Whaler |
| Operators: |
 |
| Preceded by: | McLachlan |
| Succeeded by: | Atlantic 21 |
| Built: | 1985 |
| In service: | 1985–1995 |
| General characteristics | |
| Length: | 20 ft 6 in (6.25 m) |
| Beam: | 8 ft (2.4 m) |
| Propulsion: | 2 x 90 hp Evinrude diesels |
| Speed: | 30 knots (35 mph) |
| Complement: | 2-3 |
Fleet
| Op. No.[lower-alpha 1] | Name | Built | In service | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-513 | Sam and Iris Coles | 1985 | 1985–1995 | Poole |
- Op. No. stands for RNLI Operational Number
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References
- Leach, Nicholas (30 April 2014). The Lifeboat Service in South East England. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 9781445617572.
- "Boston Whaler Lifeboat". Boston Whaler. Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
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