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Lieutenant Commander G. R. Cousins of the Royal Navy (in front of boat)
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Lieutenant Commander G. R. Cousins of the Royal Navy (in front of boat)
Lieutenant Commander G. R. Cousins of the Royal Navy (in front of boat), today inspected the Rhyl lifeboat.
This boat is the only one of its kind in the world and is un-capsizable.
It is known as the banana boat", because of itOs unusual shape, that of 2 banana-shaped hulls, meeting at each end, with a grating in between.
Picture shows: The Rhyl Lifeboat Caroline Richardson with its crew and the Royal Naval Lieutenant Commander.
25th March 1933
Thompson
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Rhyl
Denbighshire
Wales
Media ID 21919318
© Mirrorpix
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In this photo print, Lieutenant Commander G. R. Cousins of the Royal Navy stands proudly in front of the remarkable Rhyl lifeboat. The year is 1933, and Lieutenant Commander Cousins has come to inspect this extraordinary vessel that holds a unique place in maritime history. The Rhyl lifeboat is truly one-of-a-kind, being the only boat of its kind in the entire world. What sets it apart from all others is its uncapsizable design, ensuring utmost safety even in treacherous waters. Affectionately known as the "banana boat" it owes its nickname to its unconventional shape: two banana-shaped hulls meeting at each end with a grating between them. Accompanied by the dedicated crew of the Caroline Richardson, Lieutenant Commander Cousins poses for this timeless image beside this engineering marvel. Their commitment to saving lives at sea shines through their confident expressions and immaculate uniforms. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of the vital role played by organizations like RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) and emergency services during times of crisis. It symbolizes courage, resilience, and unwavering dedication to rescue missions. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to an era when bravery on turbulent waters was celebrated and immortalized forevermore.
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