Shannon-class lifeboat
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The Shannon-class lifeboat is the latest class of lifeboat currently being deployed to the RNLI fleet to serve the shores of the British Isles. While the Shannon class has mainly replaced the Mersey-c
Montrose Lifeboat, 13-10 entering Arbroath Harbour
FCB2, the prototype boat
Shannon production at RNLI ALC
Barmouth Shannon and SLARS
Severn-class lifeboat
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The Severn class is the largest lifeboat operated by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The class, which is 17.3 metres long, was introduced into service in 1996. It is named after the River Sev
Shannon-class lifeboat
…Isles. While the Shannon class has mainly replaced the Mersey-class lifeboats, it has also replaced some Tyne-class and Trent-class lifeboats, and a Severn-class lifeboat. All of the following fleet details are referenced to the 2026 Lifeboat Enthusiast Society Handbook, with information retrieved directly from…
RNLB 17-03 Albert Brown (ON 1202) at Harwich
Severn-class lifeboat 17-31 alongside in Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, showing its foredeck
Hull with bow thruster
Inside helm and controls