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A new rescue craft was tested at Littlehampton, Sussex, Wednesday 17th April, 1963
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A new rescue craft was tested at Littlehampton, Sussex, Wednesday 17th April, 1963
A new rescue craft was tested at Littlehampton, Sussex, Wednesday 17th April, 1963. It 13 the R.F.D. " Zodiac" - a high speed inflatable all weather craft powered by an outboard engine giving the craft speeds up to 20 knots.
The " Zodiac" boat is basically boat shaped with specially designed tubular sides and bow compartmented to ensure maximum safety. A wooden transom completes the hull form and provides the engine mounting. Construction is of a tough nylon material proofed with neoprene.
Inboard, laid atop the fabric floor are collapsible bottom boards giving an ideal rigid working surface. The boat has an overall length of 15ft, 9 in. It is being considered by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution as an auxiliary to their main boats and for service at small stations.
The boat is capable of carrying six people.
17th April 1963
Howe
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Littlehampton
West Sussex
England
Media ID 21919322
© Mirrorpix
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A New Era in Rescue Craft: The R. F. D. 'Zodiac' Takes to the Waters". In this photo print, taken on Wednesday 17th April, 1963, a groundbreaking rescue craft is put through its paces at Littlehampton, Sussex. Meet the R. F. D. 'Zodiac, ' an all-weather inflatable marvel that promises to revolutionize life-saving operations. With its sleek boat-shaped design and specially engineered tubular sides and bow compartmented for maximum safety, the Zodiac boasts an impressive speed of up to 20 knots thanks to its powerful outboard engine. Constructed from tough nylon material proofed with neoprene, this high-speed vessel guarantees durability even in the harshest conditions. Inside the craft lies a collapsible fabric floor topped with ingenious bottom boards that provide a sturdy working surface when deployed. With an overall length of 15ft and 9inches, it can comfortably accommodate six people – making it ideal for auxiliary use by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) at smaller stations or as support for their main boats during emergencies. The RNLI recognizes the potential of this remarkable innovation as they explore ways to enhance their life-saving capabilities further. This photograph captures not just a test run but also represents hope for safer seas and more efficient rescue missions. Step into history with this image from Memory Lane Prints; witness how technology continues to push boundaries in service of charity organizations like RNLI dedicated to preserving lives at sea.
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