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RNLI Lifeboat Class · All-Weather

Shannon Class

RNLI Shannon class lifeboat
Walter Baxter · CC BY-SA 2.0
Introduced2013
Length13.6 m
Top Speed25 knots
Crew6

The Shannon is the RNLI's newest all-weather lifeboat and the first modern class to use waterjets rather than propellers. Introduced in 2013, its remarkable manoeuvrability and 25-knot speed allow crews to reach casualties faster while operating safely in shallow waters and surf conditions.

Lifeboat CategoryAll-Weather
Introduced2013
Launch TypeCarriage, slipway or afloat
Length13.6 m
Beam4.5 m
Draft1.0 m
Top Speed25 knots
Range / Endurance250 nautical miles
Crew6
Survivor Capacity18 self-righting / 61 non-self-righting
Lifeboats in Service46 on station (plus relief fleet)
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