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I am trying to find the records of the surplus sale of the RJ2 lifeboat diesel motors (Thorneycroft) as a lot, by Long Beach. I had one, and also have an operating manual, but now would like to get the records dealing with the disposal of the engines, including the record of sale to Ed Paxton, of San Diego from whom I obtained mine. He had said he got them by bidding on a lot as surplus from the City/port of Long Beach, but he has passed and I have no further information. John de Beck, jdebeck1@san.rr.com. If you have any details please let me know! I think the story of the lifeboats is an interesting one and needs to be documented. 18:02, 25 October 2012 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.75.229.33 (talk)
 * This should go to the reference desk. David  1217  What I've done 05:18, 26 October 2012 (UTC)