Registration number 2201
Status Registered
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Previous names

  • 1933 Chiquita

Details

Function Service Vessel
Subfunction Lifeboat
Location Swansea
Vessel type Standard 35 ft Sailing & Pulling Class L
Current use Museum based
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No
Web address www.swansea.gov.uk

Construction

Builder Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company, Blackwall
Built in 1906
Number of decks 1
Propulsion Manpower
Primary engine type None
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Breadth: Beam
8.49 feet (2.59m)
Length: Overall
34.98 feet (10.67m)

History

JOHN AND NAOMIE BEATTIE was built in 1906 by Thames Ironworks. She served at Aberystwyth from 1906 until 1932, during which time she saved thirty two lives. She was sold out of service in 1933 and her named was changed to CHIQUITA. In May 1998, she was put on display at Swansea Industry and Transport Museum.

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