The distinguishing feature of this boat is that it is the same underneath as it is shown on the top. In other words, it is ready whichever way up it may be launched. It can be handled and navigated in the same manner as an ordinary boat. It has 48 air-tighth and wate r-tight compartments, and properly fitted compartments for food and water, accessible from either side of the boat. The boat has proved to be exceedingly stable, and would seem to possess important advantages over the ordinary boat It is being introduced by the Duplex Lifeboat Company, 77, Leadenhall Street, London, E.C.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume III, Issue 361, 21 February 1914, Page 1 (Supplement)
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103The distinguishing feature of this boat is that it is the same underneath as it is shown on the top. In other words, it is ready whichever way up it may be launched. It can be handled and navigated in the same manner as an ordinary boat. It has 48 air-tighth and water-tight compartments, and properly fitted compartments for food and water, accessible from either side of the boat. The boat has proved to be exceedingly stable, and would seem to possess important advantages over the ordinary boat It is being introduced by the Duplex Lifeboat Company, 77, Leadenhall Street, London, E.C. Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume III, Issue 361, 21 February 1914, Page 1 (Supplement)
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