Wales
Aberdovey Lifeboat Station
Established1837
InshoreAtlantic 85
RNLI From1854
Gallantry Medals2
Atlantic 85 Class
West Mersea Lifeboat Station · CC BY-SA 2.0
Introduced2005
Length8.44 m
Top Speed35 knots
Crew4
Introduced in 2005, the Atlantic 85 succeeded the Atlantic 75 and became the RNLI's most capable inshore rigid inflatable lifeboat. Powered by twin engines and capable of speeds exceeding 35 knots, it can operate in surf, shallow water and close to cliffs, while its self-righting design provides an added margin of safety for crews in extreme conditions.
| Lifeboat Category | Inshore |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 2005 |
| Launch Type | Carriage, davit or floating boathouse |
| Length | 8.44 m |
| Beam | 2.85 m |
| Draft | 0.53 m |
| Top Speed | 35 knots |
| Range / Endurance | 3 hours at maximum speed |
| Crew | 4 |
| Survivor Capacity | 20 |
| Lifeboats in Service | 140+ in service |
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Gallantry Medals2
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Gallantry Medals–
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Gallantry Medals–
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Gallantry Medals1
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InshoreAtlantic 85
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Gallantry Medals–
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Gallantry Medals1
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Gallantry Medals–
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All-weatherTamar Class
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Northern Ireland
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All-weatherTrent Class
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Gallantry Medals–
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Gallantry Medals–
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Gallantry Medals3
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InshoreAtlantic 85
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Gallantry Medals4
Scotland
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Gallantry Medals–
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Gallantry Medals6
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Gallantry Medals11
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Gallantry Medals–
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Gallantry Medals1
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All-weatherSevern Class
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Gallantry Medals–
Ireland
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