One of Weston-super-Mare's two inshore lifeboats is an 18' 6" McLachlan. Designed byJ.A. McLachlan ofG. L. Watson and Co., Glasgow, she is built of glass reinforced plastic and has a ragged chine. With twin inboard petrol engines, her top speed is in excess of 20 knots. Since going on station in May 1970 she has launched on service 113 times and rescued 58 lives. The photograph was taken by the station honorary treasurer, John White, West Air Photography, Westonsuper- Mare..