52' Arun class lifeboat (beam 17') is self-righting. First three boats built of cold moulded wood; later ones will be of grp. Twin Caterpillar marine diesel engines, each developing 460 bhp, give speed of about 19 knots.

Arun Mk. HI, on view at Plymouth, has new rounded transom. All controls are in wheelhouse in which each of crew of five has seat with safety belt.

photograph by courtesy of Guernsey Evening Press.