Thomas McCunn

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Thomas McCunn (1933 - 1962) was the name of the longest-serving lifeboat at Longhope to date with the most lives saved. It was supplied by Watson McCunn.

Thomas McGunn is a twin-engined, Watson class non-self-righting lifeboat. Its length is 45' 6", the beam 12' 6" and has a maximum speed of 9 knots. It was built by Groves & Guttridge Cowes at a cost of £7,120. It originally had 2 Weyburn petrol engines, but was re-engineered in 1973 with 2 Mermain diesel engines. The last of the petrol engines was designed by Watson himself.

The boat served from January 1933 - April 1962 at Longhope. During this time it was launched 101 times and saved 308 lives.

From 1962 - 1972 it was a reserve-boat and has 8 launches with 7 savings during this time.

In August 1972 the boat was sold and returned later to Longhope for display.