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The Catherine Harriet Eaton
- Class – Liverpool
- Operational Number –
- O/N Number – 767
- Length – 35 feet 6 inches
- Beam – 9 feet 3 inches
- Displacement – 6 tons
- Draught –
- Speed – 7 knots
- Propulsion – Weybourne 6 Cylinder AE6 Petrol Engine-35 HP
- Range –
- Complement – 7
- Survivor Capacity –
- Cost – £3,009
- Launches – 34
- Lives saved – 31
- Service Dates – 18 August 1933 to 9 June 1953
The Catherine Harriet Eaton was the first Exmouth Lifeboat to have an engineA self-righting lifeboat. If it capsized, it could right itself in 4 secondsThe Inauguration Ceremony on the beach opposite the Lifeboat Station was attended by 8,000 people.Suffering engine failure when returning from a 25 hour rescue, the Lifeboat had to be towed home by a fishing trawler.
In 1948, Exmouth RNLI first used a tractor to launch the Lifeboat.
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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- Gift Aid allows UK charities to claim back the basic rate tax already paid on donations by the donor.
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- Gift Aid applies to UK Tax Payers only
- Details on our Just Giving page
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