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Devon General introduced purpose-built open-top Atlanteans in 1961 to replace converted double deckers previously used on summer tours, commissioning a fleet of nine specially constructed vehicles with Metro-Cammell bodies, each capable of seating 75 passengers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eNicknamed the \u003cstrong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e“Sea Dogs”\u003c\/strong\u003e, these buses were named after famous naval and maritime figures and quickly became a familiar sight on routes 12A–12D around Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Babbacombe and Kingswear. Built as convertibles with detachable roofs, they could operate as standard double deckers during the winter months, allowing year-round use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eFollowing nationalisation in 1969, Devon General became part of the National Bus Company (NBC), and the Sea Dogs were repainted into the striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eNBC Poppy Red and White\u003c\/strong\u003e livery. They were also converted for one-man operation, initially retaining Devon General branding before later carrying Western National and other NBC identities as their operating area expanded into Cornwall and Dorset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eThis model represents \u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eregistration 928GTA “Sir Humphrey Gilbert”\u003c\/strong\u003e, fleet number \u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e928\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicted in its post-1969 NBC condition while operating service 12 to Brixham. 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