46 FOOT LIFEBOAT JESSE LUMB.
This lifeboat was in service at Bembridge, Isle of Wight, throughout the second world war and rescued several ditched RAF airmen. Crew-eight. Construction-double skin of mahogany, diagonally planked, with calico white lead between the skins. Engines- two Parsons Barracuda diesel engines developing 65 BHP at 1,600rpm. Maximum speed- 8.8 knots. Length- 46 feet. Beam- 12 foot 8 inch. Displacement- 20.5 tons.
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THE OLD TURK.
I photographed this magnificent ship in Whitby, England.
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FISHING BOAT ENTERING BRIDLINGTON HARBOUR.
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PLEASURE BOAT LEAVING BRIDLINGTON HARBOUR WITH TOURISTS ON BOARD.
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FISHING VESSEL AWAITING THE TIDE TO RETURN.
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BOAT THAT HAS BEEN REPAINTED AND HAD MAINTAINANCE CARRIED OUT BEFORE RETURNING TO THE SEA.
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PLEASURE BOAT OUT AT SEA.
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BOATS AT ANCHOR---TIDES GONE OUT.
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Hmmm. Boats! Folks always like boats. Me, too. That lifeboat is a nice looking craft. At first I thought it a bit long and then I realized what you were saying about where it served. Gets kinda rough in the Channel as I understand it. Some of those fishing boats seem like they are stubby in hull design yet I am quite sure they are good for the waters they fish. I'm just used to seeing them a bit more narrower in the beam and longer. The Old Turk looks like a fine ship! I find it interesting that they leave the boats where when the tide goes out they are sitting on the mud like that. Never seen that. Guess they aren't allowed to build the piers out further. Who knows? I don't. Good photos and I bet this was fun to do. Keep 'em coming my friend!
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