Linethrower 250 / Line Throwing Apparatus Pain Wessex
Description:
Self-contained rocket propelled linethrowing appliance. See:
50070 Linethrower 250 Body & Line container
50080 Linethrower Rocket
Rocket propels line 250m in calm conditions.
Application:
A self-contained line-throwing appliance consisting of a plastic case with an end cap and 250m of line , an integral striker mechanism plus a rocket. Fired by a twist grip and used for passing a 4mm dia. line from ship to ship and ship to shore or for rescuing a swimmer in distress. Ships typically have to carry 4 units to comply with SOLAS regulations.