Severn Class Lifeboats

Developed in the early 1990s, the Severn class was introduced into the fleet in 1995 and is designed to lie afloat, either at deep-water moorings or at a berth. The severn class is currently the largest in the RNLI fleet.
The Severn has a sheerline that sweeps down for ease of survivor recovery. She is inherently self-righting and should it be knocked over in extreme weather, it will automatically right itself within a few seconds.
Her propellers and rudders lie in partial tunnels set into the hull that, along with the two bilge keels, provide excellent protection from damage in shallow water.
In addition to her twin engines, the Severn is fitted with a hydraulic-powered bow thruster for improved manoeuvrability.
The Severn carries a small Y boat, which is an inflatable daughter boat complete with a 15hp outboard engine. This small craft can be launched with a crane and is used in moderate conditions to access areas where the lifeboat cannot reach.
The Severn Class are currently in the process of being re-engined with MTU diesel engines which is part of a refurbishment programme to extend the operational life of the class to fifty years.
Severn Class Facts
Introduced: 1995 (Last built 2004)
Length: 17.3m
Width: 5.9m
Load: 42 tonnes
Launch Type: Afloat
Fuel Capacity: 5,600 litres
Crew: 7
Range: 250 nautical miles
Max Speed: 25 Knots
Engines: 2 x Caterpillar 3412 TA marine diesel; 1,250hp each at 2,300hp or 2 x MTU M94 Diesel Engine 1,600hp each at 2450rpm
O.N. | Op. No. | Name | Year Built | Service History | Notes |
1179
|
17-01
|
Maurice and Joyce Hardy (1992–1995)
Peter and Marion Fulton (1998–2004) |
1991
|
Trials 1991 to 1998
Training 1998 to 2004 |
(1)
|
1201
|
17-02
|
The Will
|
1995
|
Relief 1996 to 1997
Falmouth 1997 to 2001 Relief 2001 to date |
(2)
|
1202
|
17-03
|
Albert Brown
|
1995
|
Harwich 1996 to date
|
|
1203
|
17-04
|
Spirit of Guernsey
|
1996
|
St Peter Port 1997 to date
|
|
1216
|
17-05
|
Pride of Humber
|
1996
|
Humber 1997 to date
|
|
1217
|
17-06
|
David Kirkaldy
|
1996
|
Aran Islands 06/06/97 to date
|
|
1218
|
17-07
|
John and Margaret Doig
|
1996
|
Valentia 29/11/96 to date
|
|
1219
|
17-08
|
Helmut Schroeder of Dunlossit II
|
1996
|
Islay 1997 to date
|
|
1220
|
17-09
|
City of London II
|
1996
|
Dover 1997 to date
|
|
1221
|
17-10
|
Michael and Jane Vernon
|
1997
|
Lerwick 1997 to date
|
|
1229
|
17-11
|
The Whiteheads
|
1997
|
St Marys 1997 to date
|
|
1230
|
17-12
|
Edna Windsor
|
1998
|
Barra Island 1998 to date
|
|
1231
|
17-13
|
Margaret Forster
|
1998
|
Kirkwall 1998 to date
|
|
1232
|
17-14
|
Charles Lidbury
|
1998
|
Aith 1998 to date
|
|
1235
|
17-15
|
Bryan and Gordon
|
1998
|
Ballyglass 14/08/98 to date
|
|
1236
|
17-16
|
Violet, Dorothy and Kathleen
|
1998
|
Stormness 1998 to date
|
|
1237
|
17-17
|
Fraser Flyer (Civil Service No. 43)
|
1999
|
Relief 1999 to date
|
|
1238
|
17-18
|
Tom Sanderson
|
1999
|
Stornoway 1999 to date
|
|
1241
|
17-19
|
Ernest and Mary Shaw
|
1999
|
Campbeltown 1999 to date
|
|
1242
|
17-20
|
Spirit of Northumberland
|
1999
|
Tynemouth 1999 to date
|
|
1243
|
17-21
|
David and Elizabeth Acland
|
1999
|
Newhaven 1999 to date
|
|
1244
|
17-22
|
Myrte Maud
|
1999
|
Arranmore 22/01/00 to date
|
|
1247
|
17-23
|
Katie Hannon
|
2000
|
Portrush 15/06/00 to ??/01/08
|
(3)
|
1248
|
17-24
|
Bon Accord
|
2000
|
Aberdeen 2000 to date
|
|
1249
|
17-25
|
Eric and Susan Hiscock (Wanderer)
|
2000
|
Yarmouth 2001 to date
|
|
1250
|
17-26
|
Henry Alston Hewat
|
2000
|
Mallaig 2001 to date
|
|
1254
|
17-27
|
Volunteer Spirit
|
2001
|
Relief 2001 to date
|
|
1255
|
17-28
|
Alec and Christina Dykes
|
2001
|
Torbay 2001 to date
|
|
1256
|
17-29
|
Richard Cox Scott
|
2001
|
Falmouth 2001 to date
|
|
1257
|
17-30
|
William Gordon Burr
|
2001
|
Relief 2002 to 2008 Portrush 04/04/08 to date |
|
1260
|
17-31
|
Roger and Joy Freeman
|
2002
|
Relief 2002 to date
|
|
1261
|
17-32
|
Ernest and Mable
|
2002
|
Weymouth 2002 to date
|
|
1262
|
17-33
|
Beth Sell
|
2002
|
Relief 2002 to date
|
|
1263
|
17-34
|
Osier
|
2002
|
Relief 2002 to date
|
|
1264
|
17-35
|
Sybil Mullen Glover
|
2003
|
Plymouth 2003 to date
|
|
1265
|
17-36
|
Ivan Ellen
|
2003
|
Penlee 2003 to date
|
|
1268
|
17-37
|
William Blannin
|
2003
|
Buckie 2003 to date
|
|
1269
|
17-38
|
Daniel L Gibson
|
2003
|
Relief 2003 to date
|
|
1270
|
17-39
|
Elizabeth Fairlie Ramsay
|
2003
|
Tobermory 2003 to date
|
|
1271
|
17-40
|
Julian and Margaret Leonard
|
2003
|
Lochinver 2003 to date
|
|
1272
|
17-41
|
Christopher Pearce
|
2003
|
Holyhead 2003 to date
|
|
1273
|
17-42
|
The Taylors
|
2004
|
Thurso 2004 to date
|
|
1276
|
17-43
|
Donald & Barbara Broadhead
|
2004
|
Rosslare Harbour 09/07/04 to date
|
|
1277
|
17-44
|
Annette Hutton
|
2004
|
Castletownbere 12/08/04 to date
|
|
1278
|
17-45
|
The Duke of Kent
|
2005
|
Relief 2005 to date
|
|
1279
|
17-46
|
Margaret, Joan and Fred Nye
|
2004
|
Relief 2004 to date
|
|
Lifeboats highlighted in GREEN were/are based at Irish stations
Notes
(1) Prototype Severn class. Sold for use as a work boat in 2005
(2) First Severn class to receive mid-life upgrade work (July 2019)
(3) Damaged beyond economic repair after grounding on Ratlin Island
O.N. is the RNLI's Official Number of the boat
Op.No. is the RNLI's Operational Number of the boat carried on the hull
Last Updated 16/10/19