The Welly Trail
Well done, you have found QR Code number ! Please scroll down to see the answer and find out some facts about the Exmouth RNLI that you may not have known!
We are a Devon based Watersports centre specialising in Wakeboarding, Waterskiing and Rib Rides.
Our floating barge can ALSO be hired for private events
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 1970
Gertrude was paid for from the legacy of Lady Struther of London
Previously 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 strive to provide the most accurate information about our lifesaving boats. 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
YOUR GENEROSITY CAN HELP US SAVE LIVES AT SEA
If you can, please donate to the Exmouth Lifeboat via our Just Giving page
- Gift Aid allows UK charities to claim back the basic rate tax already paid on donations by the donor.
- For every £1 donated the RNLI can claim back 25p from the Government on your behalf.
- Gift Aid applies to UK Tax Payers only
- Details on our Just Giving page
The Answer
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Write the letter in any box numbered 10
Visit our Shop
- The Shop is open 7 days a week
- There is a viewing Gallery
- See the lifeboat and the view
- BST Hours 10-30am to 5.00pm
- GMT Hours 11.00am to 3.30pm