Norfolk and Suffolk-class lifeboats were

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operated by the

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(RNLI) from stations around the coasts of the

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and

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. They were able to operate further from shore and around the sandbanks common off East Anglia.

Description

Norfolk and Suffolk class of non-self-righting lifeboats were designed to operate further from shore, and specifically around

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. At one time, the engines in motor lifeboats were regarded as an auxiliary and boats retained their full sailing rig. In 1906, the Walton-on-the-Naze's lifeboat , originally a pulling and sailing design built in 1900, was fitted with a 32 bhp petrol engine and served at the station until 1928. The conversion of ''James Stevens No. 14'' was deemed a success, and a further number of new motor lifeboats were built for service at East Anglian stations.

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Pulling & sailing lifeboats

Motor lifeboats

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