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All Weather Lifeboat
The Trent class lifeboat is designed to lie afloat, either at
deep-water moorings or at a berth. Introduced in 1994, it shares the
same hull shape as the Severn class but is a smaller version. The
sheerline sweeps down for ease of survivor recovery. As with the Severn,
its propellers are protected so it can take ground without damage.
Stations using a Trent Lifeboat
| Category |
All-weather |
| Introduced |
1994 |
| Length |
14m |
| Range |
250 nautical miles |
| Speed |
25 knots |
| Weight |
27.5 tonnes |
| Crew |
6 |
| Construction |
Fibre reinforced composite |
| Launch type |
Moored afloat |
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Inshore
Lifeboat
The D class has been the workhorse of the service for 40 years. It is
small and highly manoeuvrable, making it ideal for rescues close to
shore in fair to moderate conditions. It has a single outboard engine
and can be righted manually by the crew following a capsize. The design
of the D class has continued to evolve since its introduction. The
details given are for the latest version that was introduced in 2003.
Stations using a D class Lifeboat
| Category |
Inshore |
| Introduced |
1963 (latest version in 2003) |
| Length |
5m |
| Range |
3 hours at maximum speed |
| Speed |
25 knots |
| Weight |
436kg |
| Crew |
2/3 |
| Construction |
Hypalon coated polyester |
| Launch type |
Trolley or davit |
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