The U.S. Coast Guard's 47foot Motor Lifeboat is one tough cookie and serves as their primary fastresponse searchandrescue platform.

Operating in surf and heavy weather conditions, join me as we witness the unwavering commitment of the USCG in their mission to protect lives at sea. From the courageous Surfmen who operate these vessels, to the cuttingedge technology and equipment onboard, we'll explore the history and every aspect of this iconic vessel.

Whether you're fascinated by marine patrol boats or simply in awe of the lifesaving capabilities of these vessels and the brave men and women that crew them, this is the one for you!

Chapters:
00:00 Introducing the U.S. Coast Guard's 47foot Motor Lifeboat
01:24 Surfmen & The U.S. Coast Guard
03:21 The history behind the boat
05:11 General design and capability
09:14 Propulsion
10:47 The U.S. Coast Guard National Motor Lifeboat School
12:35 Specialist clothing
13:16 Practice makes perfect!
14:30 The crew of the 47 MLB
16:02 Onboard technology
18:22 Armament (yes, you read that correctly!)
19:08 Similar vessels
20:23 47' Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)
22:27 Already etched in to coast guard history!
23:21 Coming up next...

I hope you enjoy the video.

Mike :)

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Acknowledgements:
US Coast Guard
Canadian Coast Guard
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
47 MLB Painting by Richard Levesque

The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.