"Semper Paratus" for Emergencies. Stowage arrangements in the new lifeboat approved by the Coast Guard have been studied and designed so that there is no void space in the boat 24' long, 8' wide, and 3'8 3/4" deep. It can carry 29 persons, in addition to 50 gallons of gasoline, 430 quarts of water, oars, sails, masts, food rations, tools, charts, signal devices, medical equipment, flashlight, antennae, compass, etc. These items are stored in water-tight compartments under the deck. The stern deck compartment is designed for quick access by the officer-in-charge and for the stowage of small eme
"Semper Paratus" for Emergencies. Stowage arrangements in the new lifeboat approved by the Coast Guard have been studied and designed so that there is no void space in the boat 24' long, 8' wide, and 3'8 3/4" deep. It can carry 29 persons, in addition to 50 gallons of gasoline, 430 quarts of water, oars, sails, masts, food rations, tools, charts, signal devices, medical equipment, flashlight, antennae, compass, etc. These items are stored in water-tight compartments under the deck. The stern deck compartment is designed for quick access by the officer-in-charge and for the stowage of small emergency articles. The gasoline tank is also in the stern, and the four water tanks are under the side benches. An additional stowage locker is located in the bow.
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