Lifeboat sets world freefall record in Norway

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Lifeboat sets world freefall record in Norway
A new world record has been set for the highest freefall drop by a lifeboat. The 30-tonne FF1200 lifeboat was dropped into the sea from a 55m test rig at Schat-Harding's Rosendal facility in west Norway.

The boat surfaced with powerful positive headway and no internal or external damage. "The high drop height makes the boat go very deep, around 11m under the water, and gives it a lot of momentum," said Ove Roessland, the company's CEO.

Roessland says 55m is by no means the highest limit of the boat, but was dictated only by the height of the available crane for testing. "G forces measured in the boat during fall and impact were well below the requirements of the authorities," he added, "but it is quite something to see a 30-tonne lifeboat flying."

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[BluFin]

Now thats gotta be part of a dunk test in 2010.

[scottyboy]

Originally Posted by BluFin

Now thats gotta be part of a dunk test in 2010.

Oh dear. You worry me Mr blufin. It was bad enough that you turned up with a mankini to wear let alone wanting to do everything twice! Now you want this put in!