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Gertrude
- Class – Watson
- Operational Number –
- O/N Number – 847
- Length – 46 feet
- Beam – 12 feet 9 inches
- Displacement – 20 tons 10 cwt
- Draught –
- Speed – 8.3 knots (Ferry), 8.9 Knots (Parson’s)
- Propulsion – 2 x 40HP VE4 Ferry replaced in 1965 with 2 x 65HP Paron’s Barracuda
- Range –
- Complement – 8
- Survivor Capacity –
- Cost – £17,048
- Launches – 11
Lives saved – 0 - Service Dates – 13 August 1968 to 11 February 1970Gertrude was paid for from the legacy of Lady Struther of LondonPreviously served as the Holy Island Lifeboat until that station closed. After Exmouth, it was based in Sheerness, and became part of the RNLI Relief Fleet.
When sold by the RNLI, Gertrude became a pleasure craft in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
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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