Atlantic 75
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Length = |
7.3m (24ft) |
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 = | 1,450 kg (3,200lb) |
Engine's = Two 70 hp Outboards
The Atlantic 75 is based on the Atlantic 21, which it is gradually replacing. Developed at the RNLI's Inshore Lifeboat Centre at Cowes in 1992, it is slightly longer and broader than the '21' and its name is derived from its length of nearly 7.5m. First built in 1993, Atlantic 75s can be differentiated from the Atlantic 21 by their operational numbers - 75s are over 700 and 21s under, for example B-710 and B-595.
The North Division has Eleven of the Atlantic 75 & 21 class lifeboats operating in the division.
