Origins of development during last few years of U S Coast Guard rescue craft, some considerations of surf characteristics, and implementation of program; design envisions boat with length of about 26 ft and speed in state 3 seas of at least 20 knots, diesel-propelled, and capable of negotiating up to possible maximum of 10 ft plunging surf; self-righting capability and positive flotation to prevent sinking in event of swamping was desired; it is noted craft of this type could be used as supplemental, or "back-up", boat at lifeboat stations, though not requiring all-weather capabilities of 44-ft motor lifeboat.


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    Title :

    Rescue boat development


    Additional title:

    Naval Engrs J


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    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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