Registration number 2145
Status Archived
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James and John Young at Ardrossan Harbour probably 1920s

Details

Function Service Vessel
Subfunction Lifeboat
Location Glasgow
Vessel type Liverpool Class Lifeboat
Archive reason More information required
Current use Unknown
Available to hire No
Available for excursions No
Info required Yes

Construction

Builder Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company, Blackwall
Built in 1913
Number of decks 1
Propulsion Manpower
Primary engine type None
Boiler type None
Boilermaker None

Dimensions

Breadth: Beam
10.00 feet (3.05m)
Length: Overall
34.98 feet (10.67m)

History

Built in 1913 by Thames Iron Works, Woolwich and served at Ardrossan from1913 to 1930 and at Skegness from 1930 to 1939. Sold as yacht ALMA in 1939. Restored and on display in 1994 at Exeter Maritme Museum until that Museum closed.

Launch 8 times saving 36 lives

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