It is noteworthy that today in 1790 the first craft designed specifically to be a lifeboat was launched on the River Tyne. Since that time the resources and technology employed in rescue vessels has advanced considerably. However, when one is in need of an assist when at sea (or even at-river or at-pond) whatever is at hand that floats will constitute a lifeboat even if only temporarily.
Above is a photo of one of the Titanic's lifeboats and at left is a modern rescue vessel.
More on lifeboats to come on April 28.
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