ILB Alice and Charles
Alice and Charles
Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboat
First arrived at Baltimore stationon 16/09/2013
The Atlantic (B class) lifeboats are rigid inflatables with twin outboard motors and can operate in conditions up to near gale Force 7. They were first developed at Atlantic College in Wales and then by the RNLI. They provide a rapid response to inshore emergencies. If the boat capsizes a crew member activates a gas bottle to inflate the righting bag and the boat turns upright in a few seconds.
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Length: 7.3metres |
Speed 32 knots |
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Endurance: 3hours |
Launch Method: Trolley |
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Crew: 3 |
First introduced: 1993 |