Ireland
Achill Island Lifeboat Station
Established1996
All-weatherTrent Class
RNLI From1996
Gallantry Medals1
Trent Class
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Introduced1994
Length14.3 m
Top Speed25 knots
Crew6
The Trent class revolutionised RNLI operations when it entered service in 1994 as the charity's first 25-knot all-weather lifeboat. Its speed, range and offshore capability set new standards for maritime search and rescue around the coasts of the UK and Ireland.
| Lifeboat Category | All-Weather |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 1994 |
| Launch Type | Afloat |
| Length | 14.3 m |
| Beam | 4.9 m |
| Draft | 1.45 m |
| Top Speed | 25 knots |
| Range / Endurance | 250 nautical miles |
| Crew | 6 |
| Survivor Capacity | 20 self-righting / 73 non-self-righting |
| Lifeboats in Service | 30 on station (36 in total) |
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