Oban's new lifeboat, the first 33ft Brede lifeboat to go on station, was named Ann Ritchie on May 7 (see page 229). The Brede has been developed from a commercial GRP hull produced by Lochin Marine of Rye and she takes her place among the RNLI's fast afloat boats as a medium priced, medium range lifeboat. She has a maximum speed of 20 knots, a range of 140 nautical miles and a built-in self-righting capability. She is manned by a crew of four. The photograph was taken by David Parker..