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Registration number
2185
Status
Registered
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Previous names
- 1941 - 1962 Guide of Dunkirk
Details
Function
Service Vessel
Subfunction
Lifeboat
Location
Mevagissey
Vessel type
Self Righter Class Lifeboat
Current use
Unknown
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Info required
Yes
Construction
Builder
Rowhedge Iron Works Co Ltd, Rowhedge
Built in
1941
Rig
None
Number of decks
1
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Inboard
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Breadth: Beam
9.84 feet
(3.00m)
Length: Overall
35.48 feet
(10.82m)
History
Built by Rowhedge Ironworks as the GUIDE OF DUNKIRK ; a 35ft 6 Self Righter fitted with a single Weyburn AE 6 35hp petrol engine. Served at Cadgwith from 1941 until 1963. Under survey for display at Mevagissey.
Once out of service this vessels was purchased by her current owner who had a personal connection with the vessel. Some of his family were the original crew.
We are lacking information on this vessel. If you have any details past or present, please contact us.
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