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The Joseph Somes
- Class –
- O/N Number – 41
- Operational Number –
- Length – 34 Feet
- Beam – 7 feet 6 inches
- Displacement – 3 tons
- Draught –
- Speed –
- Propulsion – Oars (10) pulling
- Range –
- Complement – 13
- Survivor Capacity –
- Cost – £270
- Launches – 11
- Lives saved – 7
- Service Dates – 11 April 1884 to 17 November 1903
This Lifeboat is named after Joseph Somes, who had been the M.P. for Dartmouth. It was a gift from Mrs Somes, in memory of her late husband.
This was the first Exmouth Lifeboat to have an operational number, ON 41. Every Lifeboat is tested and certified as fit for service. Details are entered into a large ledger with numbered pages. The page number is then the Official Number for that boat.
At this time, the Coast Guard alerted the Lifeboat by sending an urgent telegram.
The Lifeboat was launched on a carriage pulled by horses.
We have provided the most accurate information you will find about our lifesaving boats. However, if you have any additional details or insights to share, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to us on welly@exmouthlifeboat.org.uk
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