TEIGNMOUTH is to take delivery of the first of a new generaion of state-of-the art lifeboats. The new Atlantic 85 will be officially named today at a service of dedication. Named after donor Anne Bache, of Sutton Coldfield, and her sister-in-law, The Two Annes will replace the 15-year-old Frank and Dorothy. The new lifeboat at Teignmouth will be the first operational Atlantic 85 in England. The 8.3-metre model will replace the existing Atlantic 21 and 75 lifeboats that operate around the coast of Great Britain and Ireland. Mike Schooling, RNLI lifeboat operations manager at Teignmouth, said the Atlantic 85 will ensure the station continues to provide a top-class service on the south Devon coast. 'We are delighted to be the first station in England to receive the Atlantic 85. At 8.3m in length, it's a third bigger than our last lifeboat and it has seating for four crew, one more than previously. The new lifeboat also boasts the latest in electronic equipment, including radar, a chart plotter and direction finding equipment. 'The Atlantic 85 also has a greater range and speed which means we will be able to respond to incidents faster and further away if necessary. It will take the Teignmouth station well into the 21st century and ensure the RNLI crew volunteers can continue to uphold the tradition of saving lives at sea.' Anne Bache and her family have been life-long sailors and supporters of the RNLI. Anne's brother, Bill, has donated a D class inshore lifeboat to Bury Port. A plaque will be unveiled at the naming ceremony to acknowledge the kind support of Teignmouth resident and long-time RNLI Guild supporter Majorie Whittington. Mrs Whittington has donated a new bedstead trailer which will be used to launch and recover the Atlantic 85. The Atlantic 21 Frank and Dorothy has been launched 512 times since 1992. The volunteer crews have assisted 483 people and saved 101 lives. The station has also saved craft to the value of £954,867.01. The ceremony begins at 2pm at the lifeboat station.