Photos of RNLI lifeboat 44-001

Photos of 44-001/USCG 44328

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This boat is quite unique, as it is a bit of a mix between the US Coast Guard and the RNLI boats. It’s original US Coast Guard number was USCG 44328 and was acquired from them in 1964. Since that time it was altered on a number of occasions and had some of the same modifications as the rest of the RNLI Waveney's, all of which were built in England. The hull though is the same as when she was purchased.

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These photos were taken by Capt. R W Witter, USCG Ret. who was involved in the design, development and the introducing of the 44's into service with the USCG and the RNLI. The photos were taken at the London Docks on the 19th May 1964 and show the 44-001 being unloaded from the steamship "Alaunia" after arriving from the USA. RNLI Staff Coxswain Sid Hills These photos were taken by Mary Hills in June 1964 at Newhaven and are reproduced here with her son's kind permission. These photos are taken by John Wray and are reproduced here with his kind permission. At Harwich on the 9th January 1985 At Hawich on the 2nd September 1983 These photos were taken by John Angier at Poole in August 1994 and are reproduced here with his kind permission. These photos were taken by me on the 3rd July 2002 at the World Naval Base, Chatham These photos were taken by me on the 3rd April 1978 at Ramsgate Harbour. These photos were taken by Steve Renyard and are reproduced here with his kind permission. At Gillingham Marina At Gillingham Marina At the World Naval Base, Chatham At Gillingham Marina This photo was taken by Ray Noble and is reproduced here with his kind permission. At Ramsgate Thanks to the RNLI for allowing to use this photo here. These photos were taken by Lutz Zetzsche and are reproduced here with his kind permission.