Boston Whaler-class lifeboat
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Name | Boston Whaler class |
Builders | Boston Whaler |
Operators | Royal National Lifeboat Institution |
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; 56 km/h) |
Complement | 2-3 |
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]
Fleet
Op. No.[a] | Name | Built | In service | Station | Comments |
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A-513 | Sam and Iris Coles | 1985 Boston Whaler | 1985–1994 | Poole |
- ^ Op. No. stands for RNLI Operational Number
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