Lifeboats are typically bright orange because it provides visibility and contrasts with the blue sea, making them easier to spot. It was first blue in the 1800s, then red, white, and blue in the 1950s before it became orange.
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Lifeboats are typically bright orange because it provides visibility and contrasts with the blue sea, making them easier to spot. It was first blue in the 1800s, then red, white, and blue in the 1950s before it became orange.