Steam lifeboats
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This book records the history of the Steam lifeboats, which were introduced by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution to the lifeboat fleet towards the end of nineteenth century, and were the first powered lifeboats to take up operational duties in the British Isles.
Only six steam-powered rescue craft were built, together with one steam tug, but almost all gave fine service at key stations. This thoroughly researched volume looks at the design and development of steam lifeboats and the careers of each of the UK boats, as well as covering the steam lifeboats built for service in Europe and Australia.
Author Nicholas Leach has thoroughly researched his unusual aspect of lifeboat history to produce an outstanding volume which includes numerous photographs, many that have never been seen before, of steam lifeboats. The 96-page book will appeal to anyone who has an interest in lifeboats, sea rescue, steam power and maritime history.
Steam lifeboats