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ssm - spherical [almost] lifeboat

ssm - spherical [almost] lifeboat
28-person "single fall" lifeboat capsule intended for "off-shore" applications ... the first was constructed in 1968.
Donated by Survival Systems International, from Great Yarmouth.

for full details see next image [to right ->] of the information display.

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 StoneRoad2013
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The "single fall" refers to having just one point of attachment to the parent structure, unlike the fore and aft attachments of a traditional "ship's lifeboat". Oval / spherical shape offers certain advantages.
2 years ago.

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