Pulling / sailing lifeboat
Beebe-McLellan surfboat
United States Life-Saving Service · United States
Self-bailing pulling surfboat of the US Life-Saving Service.
Specifications
Hull & dimensions
- Manufacturer / builder
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- Hull type
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- Hull material
- Wood
- Watertight compartments
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- Length overall
- 7.6 m (24.9 ft)
- Length at waterline
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- Beam
- 2 m (6.6 ft)
- Draught
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- Freeboard at bow
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- Freeboard at stern
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- Displacement
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- Gross tonnage
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- Net tonnage
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- Min vertical clearance
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- Height to highest unfixed point
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- Height to highest fixed point
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- Number built
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- Year introduced
- 1890
- Year retired
- 1930
Machinery & propulsion
- Propulsion type
- Oars
- Engines
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- Engine manufacturer
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- Total engine power
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- Fuel type
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- Total fuel capacity
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- Fresh water capacity
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- Launch method
- Beach carriage
Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Performance & capabilities
- Maximum speed
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- Range
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- Endurance
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- Crew complement
- 7
- People capacity
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- Self-righting
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- Self-bailing
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- Ice operations capable
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- Max ice-breaking thickness
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- Medical facilities onboard
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Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Operational envelope & limits
Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Source citations
| # | Source | Type | Supports | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [1] | Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Life-Saving_ServiceImported at initial compilation; not yet checked against source. | reference | General | Not yet checked |