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Hatch-class lifeboat

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Class overview
NameHatch class
BuildersWilliam Osborne Ltd
Operators Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Succeeded byAtlantic 21
Built1967–1970
In service1967–1985
General characteristics
Length20 ft 6 in (6.25 m)
Beam8 ft (2.4 m)
Propulsion2 x 36 hp Penta outboardengines
Speed25 knots (29 mph; 46 km/h)
Endurance5 hours
Complement2-3

The Hatch-class lifeboat was part of the A-class of lifeboats formerly operated by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution of the United Kingdom and Ireland. It was essentially a Dell Quay Dory modified for RNLI use.

It was replaced by the Atlantic 21.[1]

Fleet

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Op. No.[a] Old Op. No.[a] Built In Service[2] Station Comments
A-1 18-01 1966 1967
1967
1968–1972
Falmouth
Shoreham Harbour
Plymouth
A-2 18-03 1966 1967–1969
1969–1975
Poole
Torbay
A-500 17-001 1968 1968–1969
1969–1971
1972–1973
Eastney
Ramsgate
Poole
A-501 17-002 1969 1969–1973
1974–1975
Lyme Regis
Poole
Named Bob Abbot in service.
A-502 17-003 1969 1969–1972
1972–1975
1975–1985
Poole
Ramsgate
Poole
  1. ^ a b Op. No. stands for RNLI Operational Number

References

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  1. ^ "History of Poole Lifeboat Station". Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  2. ^ Leonard, Richie; Denton, Tony (2023). Lifeboat Enthusiasts Handbook 2023. Lifeboats Enthusiasts Society.
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