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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Coast Guard approves a new 3,500-pound all-steel life raft to replace manned lifeboats on merchant ships. Designed for 20 men, it features food, water, stove, cushions, sails, oars, and canopy for enhanced safety.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Manned lifeboats aboard merchant ships are being replaced by the new 3,500-pound all-steel life raft which has been approved by the Coast Guard's Merchant Marine Inspection Division. The raft, designed to keep 20 men afloat with a minimum of danger, is as nearly foolproof as designers can make it. It will carry food and water for many days, a charcoal stove for heating food, waterproof cushions, sails and oars, and a canopy to keep out wind and rain.
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Washington, D.C.
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manned lifeboats aboard merchant ships are being replaced by the new raft.
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Manned lifeboats aboard merchant ships are being replaced by the new 3,500-pound all-steel life raft which has been approved by the Coast Guard's Merchant Marine Inspection Division. The raft, designed to keep 20 men afloat with a minimum of danger, is as nearly foolproof as designers can make it. It will carry food and water for many days, a charcoal stove for heating food, waterproof cushions, sails and oars, and a canopy to keep out wind and rain.