 Paperback
(April 2001)- ISBN 1902953010
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- Publisher
- Bernard McCall
- 'Halia'
- 400 Nore Road
- Portishead
- Bristol
- England
- BS20 8EZ
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- Book Description
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- This 88-page book is a detailed history of the 44ft
Waveney class, the first fast lifeboat to see service
with the RNLI. Thoroughly researched, containing many
original and unusual illustrations, it traces the history
of the Waveney lifeboat from development by the United
States Coast Guard to acquisition by the RNLI and
subsequent service in British waters. The 44ft lifeboat
has operated in extreme sea conditions on both sides of
the Atlantic and the book contains descriptions of some
of the outstanding rescues in which Waveneys have been
involved. The design met, and often exceeded, the demands
placed on it by the courageous men and women of the
lifeboat service. Detailed histories of every one of the
Waveneys operated by the RNLI are included, as well as
several photographs of each lifeboat. Profusely
illustrated throughout, with many colour photographs,
diagrams and lists, this book is the definitive history
of the Waveney lifeboats and a must for the
enthusiast.
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- The Author
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- Nicholas Leach, has had a long-standing interest in
lifeboats and the history of the lifeboat service, and
has visited every RNLI lifeboat station in the United
Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. He has written a number
of books and articles on the subject, including a
comprehensive history of every RNLI lifeboat station,
which was published in 1999 to commemorate the
Institution's 175th anniversary. He read Politics and
Modern History at the University of Manchester, and is
currently Assistant Editor of Ships Monthly
magazine.
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