Boston Whaler-class lifeboat

Class overview
NameBoston Whaler class
BuildersBoston Whaler
Operators Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Preceded byMcLachlan
Succeeded byAtlantic 21
Built1985
In service1985–1995
General characteristics
Length20 ft 6 in (6.25 m)
Beam8 ft (2.4 m)
Propulsion2 x 90 hp Evinrude diesels
Speed30 knots (35 mph; 56 km/h)
Complement2-3

The Boston Whaler-class lifeboat was part of the A class of lifeboats formerly operated by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution of the United Kingdom and Ireland. It was replaced by the Atlantic 21.[1][2]

Fleet

Op. No.[a] Name Built In service Station Comments
A-513 Sam and Iris Coles 1985
Boston Whaler 		1985–1994 Poole
  1. ^ Op. No. stands for RNLI Operational Number

References

  1. ^ Leach, Nicholas (30 April 2014). The Lifeboat Service in South East England. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 9781445617572.
  2. ^ "Boston Whaler Lifeboat". Boston Whaler. Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
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