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      Date: 1960 -

Description: Life boat from the 'Japaret,' used to carry supplies to Australian troops in Vietnam. This type of aluminium life boat was developed during the Vietnam War when the Navy was experimenting with various materials. It didn't perform well in the water and there are few left due to corrosion. It used a Fleming gear box for propulsion.

Format: realia
Object: lifeboats
Material: aluminium

Titles:
Life Boat

Subjects: lifeboats

Institution: George Town and District Historical Society Inc.

Object number: GTH_PS1029

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