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Devon General began operating open-top tours in 1955 using converted double deckers, before introducing a fleet of nine purpose-built Leyland Atlanteans with Metro-Cammell bodies in 1961, each capable of seating 75 passengers and designed specifically for coastal sightseeing services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eNamed after historic naval and maritime figures, the fleet quickly earned the nickname \u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e“Sea Dogs”\u003c\/strong\u003e, a title proudly adopted by Devon General in its marketing. Finished in their distinctive cream livery with red bands, the buses were a familiar sight on routes 12A–12D serving Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Babbacombe and Kingswear. 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