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Beebe-McLellan surfboat
PropertyBeebe-McLellan surfboat
USLSS · United States
Nation & organisation
OrganisationUnited States Life-Saving Service
Organisation typeGovernment (historic)
NationUnited States
Vessel typePulling / sailing lifeboat
StatusRetired
Service period1890–1930
Hull & dimensions
Hull materialWood
Length overall7.6 m (24.9 ft)
Beam2 m (6.6 ft)
Machinery & propulsion
Propulsion typeOars
Engines—
Launch methodBeach carriage
Performance & capabilities
Crew complement7
Capabilities
Capabilities recorded2
Beach / carriage launch✓
Surf operations✓
Provenance
Data statusUnverified
Last checkedNever
Sources cited1

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