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RNLI Lifeboat Class · All-Weather

Tamar Class

Introduced2005

Length16.3 m

Top Speed25 knots

Crew7

Entering service in 2005, the Tamar class introduced advanced onboard technology that allowed crews to monitor and control many systems from shock-absorbing seats. Designed for both slipway and afloat stations, it combines high speed with exceptional crew safety and seakeeping performance.

Lifeboat Category	All-Weather
Introduced	2005
Launch Type	Slipway or afloat
Length	16.3 m
Beam	5.3 m
Draft	1.4 m
Top Speed	25 knots
Range / Endurance	250 nautical miles
Crew	7
Survivor Capacity	44 self-righting / 118 non-self-righting
Lifeboats in Service	Approx. 27 on station

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Angle Lifeboat Station

Established1868

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals12

South West England

Appledore Lifeboat Station

Established1825

All-weatherTamar Class

InshoreAtlantic 85

Gallantry Medals30

Baltimore Lifeboat Station

Established1919

All-weatherTamar Class

InshoreAtlantic 85

Gallantry Medals10

North West England

Barrow Lifeboat Station

Established1864

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals3

South East England

Bembridge Lifeboat Station

Established1867

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals3

Cromer Lifeboat Station

Established1804

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals56

Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station

Established1858

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals16

Kilmore Quay Lifeboat Station

Established1847

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals–

Longhope Lifeboat Station

Established1874

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals8

Moelfre Lifeboat Station

Established1848

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals37

South West England

Padstow Lifeboat Station

Established1827

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals30

Peterhead Lifeboat Station

Established1865

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals21

Porthdinllaen Lifeboat Station

Established1864

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals4

South East England

Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

Established1802

All-weatherTamar Class

InshoreAtlantic 85

Gallantry Medals42

South West England

Salcombe Lifeboat Station

Established1869

All-weatherTamar Class

InshoreAtlantic 85

Gallantry Medals15

South West England

Sennen Cove Lifeboat Station

Established1853

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals25

South East England

Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat Station

Established1845

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals8

St Davids Lifeboat Station

Established1869

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals14

Channel Islands

St Helier Lifeboat Station

Established1830

All-weatherTamar Class

InshoreAtlantic 85

Gallantry Medals20

Tenby Lifeboat Station

Established1852

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals15

South West England

The Lizard Lifeboat Station

Established1859

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals10

The Mumbles Lifeboat Station

Established1835

All-weatherTamar Class

Gallantry Medals19

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