Thames
Chiswick Lifeboat Station
Established2002
InshoreE-Class
RNLI From2002
Gallantry Medals–
E Class
Stephen Noulton · CC BY-SA 2.0
Introduced2002
Length9.0 m
Top Speed33 knots
Crew3-4
Designed specifically for the challenging conditions of the River Thames, the E class is the fastest lifeboat in the RNLI fleet, capable of reaching 40 knots. Introduced in 2002, its waterjet propulsion and exceptional manoeuvrability allow crews at Tower and Chiswick to respond rapidly to emergencies in one of the world's busiest urban waterways.
| Lifeboat Category | Inshore |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 2002 |
| Launch Type | Afloat (River Thames) |
| Length | 9.0 m |
| Beam | 2.94 m |
| Draft | 0.67 m |
| Top Speed | 33 knots |
| Range / Endurance | 4 hours at maximum speed |
| Crew | 3-4 |
| Survivor Capacity | 20 |
| Lifeboats in Service | 4 active (Thames stations only) |
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