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46ft 9in Watson-class Lifeboat
The 46 ft 9in Watson-class lifeboat was a non self-righting displacement hull Lifeboat (rescue), lifeboat built between 1947 and 1956 and operated by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution between 1947 and 1989. History After the final three 46ft Watson-class lifeboat, 46ft Watson-class boats had been completed in 1945/6, production switched to the slightly longer 46 ft 9in type in 1947. The first five boats were very similar in appearance to the final 46 ft types, with aft cockpits, turtle shaped shelters and funnel Exhaust system, exhausts. In 1948, however, the deck and superstructure layout was completely redesigned. A new aluminium structure featured an open midships cockpit, with a large cabin aft of the cockpit and a smaller cabin forward which gave access to the engine room. Description The wooden hulled 46 ft 9in Watson-class was built in two different variations, with the first five closely resembling the preceding 46 ft type. From 1948 the de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J Samuel White
J. Samuel White was a British shipbuilding firm based in Cowes, taking its name from John Samuel White (1838–1915). It came to prominence during the Victorian era. During the 20th century it built destroyers and other naval craft for both the Royal Navy and export customers; they also built lifeboats and various types of commercial vessels. (It is worth mentioning that there was another 'White's engineers and shipyard' of Cowes, that of William White & Sons (1883 - 1929); the use of the term 'White's of Cowes' can, and does, lead to confusion.) History The family had a long tradition of shipbuilding in Kent, with James White constructing the cutter ''Lapwing'' for the Royal Navy at Broadstairs in 1763–1764, as well as fast vessels for the Revenue services and fishing smacks, and even a number of West Indiamen. At least three generations of the White family business undertook shipbuilding before Thomas White, (1773–1859) the grandfather of John Samuel White, moved from Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
