John Ambler
COWES NEW LIFEBOAT B-859
Cowes new RNLI ILB (inshore lifeboat)
Lifeboat B-859 SHEENA LOUISE
going on to the slipway of the Lifeboat station at Cowes on the Isle of Wight for the first time.
B-859 is a 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.
COWES NEW LIFEBOAT B-859
Cowes new RNLI ILB (inshore lifeboat)
Lifeboat B-859 SHEENA LOUISE
going on to the slipway of the Lifeboat station at Cowes on the Isle of Wight for the first time.
B-859 is a 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.