Atlantic 21
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Length = |
6.9m (22ft 9in) |
Endurance = | 3 hrs at max speed |
| Crew = | 3 | |||
| Launch = | Trolley, Floating boathouse Davit | |||
| Speed = | 32 Knots | |||
| Construction = |
GRP hull with hypalon-coated nylon tubes |
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| Displacement = | 1,400 kg (3,100lb) |
Engine's = Two 70 hp Outboards
The Atlantic 21, which takes its name from Atlantic College in Wales where it was first developed, has a Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) hull with inflatable sponsonsand a rollbar assembly above the two outboard engines on the stern. The class was introduced to the RNLI fleet in 1972.
The North Division has Eleven of the Atlantic 75 & 21 class lifeboats operating in the division.
