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An efficient ships lifeboat by G. H. Davis
In quest of an efficient ships lifeboat: a type which might have helped the Volturno (where one lifeboat overturned, two smashed against the side of the burning vessel, and others drifted away and were lost). A new flat-bottomed boat with cork-protected sides. Date: 1913
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Annotated Bottom Bottomed Cork Davis Diagram Efficient Flat Lifeboat Lifeboats Protected Rescue Safe Safety Sides Sphere Volturno
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An Efficient Ship's Lifeboat: A New Design that Could Have Changed the Outcome of the Volturno Tragedy (1913) This image, taken from the pages of a 1913 marine engineering journal, showcases a design for an efficient and innovative lifeboat by G. H. Davis. The title "In quest of an efficient ship's lifeboat: a type which might have helped the Volturno" underscores the significance of this design, which was proposed in response to the tragic sinking of the Italian passenger liner SS Volturno. The Volturno disaster, which occurred on January 28, 1912, resulted in the loss of over 1,000 lives. One lifeboat overturned, two smashed against the side of the burning vessel, and others drifted away and were lost. This tragic event highlighted the urgent need for a more efficient and reliable lifeboat design. Davis' design features a flat-bottomed boat with cork-protected sides. The flat bottom ensures stability in rough seas, while the cork-protected sides provide buoyancy and insulation from the cold water. The diagram annotated in the image provides a detailed explanation of the boat's features, including its spherical transport frame, which facilitates easy loading and unloading onto the ship. This new lifeboat design was a significant improvement over the traditional round-bottomed boats commonly used at the time. Its innovative features, such as the flat bottom and cork-protected sides, made it a safer and more effective means of rescue at sea. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of engineering innovation in ensuring safety and reducing the loss of life during maritime disasters.
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