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RNLI Lifeboat Class · All-Weather

Trent Class

RNLI Trent class lifeboat
Ian S · CC BY-SA 2.0
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 CategoryAll-Weather
Introduced1994
Launch TypeAfloat
Length14.3 m
Beam4.9 m
Draft1.45 m
Top Speed25 knots
Range / Endurance250 nautical miles
Crew6
Survivor Capacity20 self-righting / 73 non-self-righting
Lifeboats in Service30 on station (36 in total)
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