RNLB Manchester Unity of Oddfellows (B-702)

History
United Kingdom
NameManchester Unity of Oddfellows
NamesakeThe Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity,
OwnerRoyal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
BuilderHull by Souter Shipyard, fitted out by RNLI inshore lifeboat centre, Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Official NumberB-702
DonorA gift of The Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity,
StationsSheringham
Cost£61,000
Laid down1993
In service29 February 1994 to 11 July 2007
General characteristics
Class & typeAtlantic 75
TypeRigid inflatable
Tonnage3,200lbs
Length20 ft 3 in (6.17 m)
Beam8 ft 8 in (2.64 m)
Installed power2 x 70bhp Evinrude engines
PropulsionTwo Outboard engines
Speed32 kn (59 km/h)
Range2.5 hours at max speed
Crew3

RNLB Manchester Unity of Oddfellows (B-702) was an Atlantic 75-class lifeboat rigid-inflatable inshore lifeboat on station at the English coastal town of Sheringham in the county of Norfolk in the United Kingdom. The boat was a permanent replacement for the Atlantic 21-class lifeboat RNLB B-536 which served at Sheringham from 29 January 1994.

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