FREE-FALL LIFEBOATS. A MAJOR IMPROVEMENT OVER CONVENTIONAL LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT ON BOARD SHIP

The design and development of the Type GFF free-fall lifeboat, initially with a capacity of 14 persons, although models capable of carrying up to 30 persons have been designed, is described. Both the boat and the launching track are discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Jahrbuch STG, 78 (1984), p. 125 [8 pp., 3 fig,.]
• Authors:
  • Hatecke, H
• Publication Date: 1984

Language

• German

Subject/Index Terms

• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00691078
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM