Donaghadee Lifeboat

Our Lifeboat

Saxon

Legacy of Mrs Freda Rivers in memory of her late husband

Trent Class

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.

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