CG 36500, Motor lifeboat in Massachusetts, United States.
CG 36500 is a motor lifeboat in Orleans, Massachusetts. The 11-meter craft features a reinforced hull and specialized gear for rescue operations in high seas.
During the 1950s the boat carried out numerous missions, including the rescue of 32 sailors from the tanker SS Pendleton during a winter storm in February 1952. This operation earned its crew the highest Coast Guard award.
The boat carries its service number as its name, recalling the crews who launched into heavy seas to bring shipwrecked sailors to shore. Visitors can see the compact cabin and navigation tools that were operated under extreme conditions.
The preserved boat sits at its location in Orleans and can be viewed from outside. Interpretive panels explain the technical features and service record for interested visitors.
The boat could right itself after capsizing in towering waves thanks to a self-righting design. This mechanism saved the crew's lives repeatedly during heavy weather operations.
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