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Delta Lifeboat (2B-02)

The Delta Lifeboat (formerly the
Steveston Lifeboat) now based in Ladner, Length: 15.85m (52’),
has a long history of rescue operations in Beam: 3.89m (12.75’)

British Columbia. Designed as an Draught: 1.52m (5’)

admiral's barge, she was build in Pearl Construction: Wooden Hull,
Harbour in 1944. Following naval Aluminium Superstructure

service , she passed into private hands
and was modified for use as a Engine: Detroit Diesel 671, 57 hp

recreational vessel. Her life saving Performance: 10 kn max, 9 kn
career began in 1988, when a new owner cruise

updated her for a role in maritime search Range: 1,000 nm
and rescue. For many years she Complement: 7 crew

operated out of Steveston Harbour, Tender: 3.35m (11') RHIB with
working in support of the fishing industry 20 HP outboard

and other maritime activities in the Fraser First Aid: AED, oxygen and
estuary and the Gulf of Georgia. During comprehensive first aid kit

this period, she was involved in many
rescue operations. While still registered Fire Fighting: Portable pump for

as the Steveston Lifeboat, major repair fires or de-watering, plus
and rebuild work was completed in 2017. Foam for oil or fuel fires

She was subsequently renamed the Delta
Lifeboat and, operating under a charter

agreement with the CLI, is based in

Ladner.