Nauticalia

Launched in 1903, the Lizzie Porter had a distinguished record of 36 launches saving 77 lives. The white-painted domed buoyancy tanks fore and aft made her self-righting even from a total capsize - a major safety feature - and are a typical feature of the time. She was stored in a boathouse and launched from a horse-drawn trailer. Length 13", beam 4", height 4.5".