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LIFEBOATS B-810 & B-850

Cowes Lifeboat B-810

Tabby Cat & Relief Lifeboat B-850 Edna May

in Gurnard Bay.

Both of these RNLI Lifeboats are Atlantic 85 B class lifeboats, which are 8½ metres long, are capable of 35 knots and can carry up to four crew members.

 

The Atlantic 85 was designed by the RNLI and has been developed over the past 5 years to meet the ever-changing requirements of the lifesaving service. It can operate safely in daylight up to force 7 conditions and at night up to force 6.

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Uploaded on June 4, 2012
Taken on May 26, 2012