Illustrated description of boat constructed in Birmabright light alloy, by Saunders Eng and Shipyard, Beaumaris, Anglesey; fitted with Fleming hand propulsion gear; is one of three standard types built by firm; others are oar propelled or fitted with motor; length oa 24 ft; breadth molded 8 ft 6 in.; depth molded 3 ft 8 in.; five integral buoyancy tanks are fitted to port and starboard. (See also Shipbldg and Shipg Rec v 76 n 25 Dec 21 1950 p 634-5)


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    Title :

    Light alloy lifeboats


    Additional title:

    Light Metals


    Published in:

    Light Metals ; 14 , n 154


    Publication date :

    1951


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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