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Length = |
17m (55ft 9in) |
Range = | 250 Miles |
| Crew = | 6 | |||
| Launch = | Moored Afloat | |||
| Speed = | 25 Knots | |||
| Construction = |
Fibre reinforced composite (FRC) |
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| Displacement = | 41 tonnes |
Severn Class
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Length = |
17m (55ft 9in) |
Range = | 250 Miles |
| Crew = | 6 | |||
| Launch = | Moored Afloat | |||
| Speed = | 25 Knots | |||
| Construction = |
Fibre reinforced composite (FRC) |
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| Displacement = | 41 tonnes |
Engine's = Two Caterpillar V12
The Severn class lifeboat is designed to lie afloat and is the largest lifeboat in the fleet. It carries a Y class inflatable, which can be launched and recovered by a lightweight framework and winch so that rescues can take place closer to the shore. the Severn shares the same hull shape as the Trent class.
The North Division has two of the Severn class lifeboats operating in the division
