Unsinkable? The U.S. Coast Guard & Their 47′ Motor Lifeboat

The U.S. Coast Guard's 47-foot Motor Lifeboat is one tough cookie and serves as their primary fast-response search-and-rescue 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 cutting-edge 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 47-foot 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 :-) Subscribe to my channel:    / @airlandmarine   Welcome to Air Land Marine! Subscribe to my channel for more captivating videos, expert insights, and compelling stories from the world of civilian and military technology and all things, in the air, on the ground and in the wet stuff! :-) 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.