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Does anyone have pictures of where things were placed inside the 52's? Also, who made and desinged the 52?
I have spent many hours, days operating the 52 footers. One of the best if not the best life boats ever built. They had their specific purpose and that was to go across any bar, any time in all weather conditions. They had a 1200 mile cruising range and were used on calls up to 150 miles off shore. There were only 4 built beginning around 1960 and were all assigned to the West coast at stations in Washington and Oregon with the 1st, the Victory assigned to Yaquina Bay, others at Cape Disappointment, Grays Harbor and Coos Bay. I have had the privilege of operating all four at one time other the other but mostly the Victory and Triumph 11. If I remember right they were basically a US Coast Guard designed boat and all 4 were made at the Coast Guard Yard at Curtis Bay. MD. As far as pictures of the inside goes, I do not recall anyone taking any. Mostly of outside and in surf. I do know the layout inside very well.I have a couple pictures of the Triumph in the surf that I am willing to send to who ever requests them. Also of the old 52 footer the Triumph that went down in the early 60's.
All 4 still in commission and I did understand that the Victory when retired was to go to the Smithsonian. Quite a history on this great life boat and someone should write it up.
Gary J. Hudson BMC USCG retired
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Does anyone have pictures of where things were placed inside the 52's? Also, who made and desinged the 52?
Hi,
how did yoyu like triumph 2, the one rebuilt with a steel hull? Did you ride her after she goot a second engine in her last summer? As far as layout gos, what different compartments were ther, how many survivors could it hold? Do you know why they named the 52's but not 44's or 47's? Is it because there are only 4? which stationwas your favorite?
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I have spent many hours, days operating the 52 footers. One of the best if not the best life boats ever built. They had their specific purpose and that was to go across any bar, any time in all weather conditions. They had a 1200 mile cruising range and were used on calls up to 150 miles off shore. There were only 4 built beginning around 1960 and were all assigned to the West coast at stations in Washington and Oregon with the 1st, the Victory assigned to Yaquina Bay, others at Cape Disappointment, Grays Harbor and Coos Bay. I have had the privilege of operating all four at one time other the other but mostly the Victory and Triumph 11. If I remember right they were basically a US Coast Guard designed boat and all 4 were made at the Coast Guard Yard at Curtis Bay. MD. As far as pictures of the inside goes, I do not recall anyone taking any. Mostly of outside and in surf. I do know the layout inside very well.I have a couple pictures of the Triumph in the surf that I am willing to send to who ever requests them. Also of the old 52 footer the Triumph that went down in the early 60's.
All 4 still in commission and I did understand that the Victory when retired was to go to the Smithsonian. Quite a history on this great life boat and someone should write it up.
Gary J. Hudson BMC USCG retired
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Does anyone have pictures of where things were placed inside the 52's? Also, who made and desinged the 52?
There's a small article about the 52' MLB's in the Spring 2002 issue of Model Ship Journal and it has pictures and plans for MBL-52312 (Victory). (see: www.modelshipjournal.com)
It's a great magazine w/ 4 issues a year. It always has an article or two about the Coast Guard. They also have plans and lots of photos. A subscription costs $35/year and a catalog of plans of photos costs $10. I have no affiliation w/ the magazine and am just a very satisifed customer.
Jan Leung
I was never in the COast Guard, I saw triumph 2 in the haul out facility at cape d last summer when she got her second engine put in. My favorite station is cape d.
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Hi,
how did yoyu like triumph 2, the one rebuilt with a steel hull? Did you ride her after she goot a second engine in her last summer? As far as layout gos, what different compartments were ther, how many survivors could it hold? Do you know why they named the 52's but not 44's or 47's? Is it because there are only 4? which stationwas your favorite?
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I have spent many hours, days operating the 52 footers. One of the best if not the best life boats ever built. They had their specific purpose and that was to go across any bar, any time in all weather conditions. They had a 1200 mile cruising range and were used on calls up to 150 miles off shore. There were only 4 built beginning around 1960 and were all assigned to the West coast at stations in Washington and Oregon with the 1st, the Victory assigned to Yaquina Bay, others at Cape Disappointment, Grays Harbor and Coos Bay. I have had the privilege of operating all four at one time other the other but mostly the Victory and Triumph 11. If I remember right they were basically a US Coast Guard designed boat and all 4 were made at the Coast Guard Yard at Curtis Bay. MD. As far as pictures of the inside goes, I do not recall anyone taking any. Mostly of outside and in surf. I do know the layout inside very well.I have a couple pictures of the Triumph in the surf that I am willing to send to who ever requests them. Also of the old 52 footer the Triumph that went down in the early 60's.
All 4 still in commission and I did understand that the Victory when retired was to go to the Smithsonian. Quite a history on this great life boat and someone should write it up.
Gary J. Hudson BMC USCG retired
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Does anyone have pictures of where things were placed inside the 52's? Also, who made and desinged the 52?
I have to agree that the 52' Motor Lifeboat is one of the most capable rescue boats ever designed. We featured the MLB VICTORY (MLB-52312) in our Spring 2002 issue of Model Ship Journal and included plans as well as photos of the prototype. Because the USCG is tops in my book, we run a standard feature called "U.S. Coast Guard In Scale" in each issue as thanks for all they have done for mariners as well as model makers. There is also a replica in 1/24th scale of the USCG MLB INTREPID (MLB-52312) on permanent display in Seattle, Washington at the USCG Museum Northwest. The 52 footers were built like miniships and their crews universally sing her praises. In fact, I have never heard a bad remark about these boats in many dealings with USCG personnel.
Victor Baca
Rfitor & Publisher
MODEL SHIP JOURNAL
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Does anyone have pictures of where things were placed inside the 52's? Also, who made and desinged the 52?
