Keywords: Lifeboat.17-31.underway.arp.jpg w Severn class lifeboat in Poole Harbour Dorset England The largest class of UK lifeboat at length 17 metres Made from fibre reinforced composite Power two 1250HP diesels Fuel Load 4 6 tonnes Crew 7 including a doctor Endurance 10 hours at 25 knots <br> This class lies afloat on a sheltered mooring or pontoon berth and is allocated to stations where its size and large survivor carrying capacity will be useful ie ferry ports <br> A Y class lifeboat Y class inflatable boat is carried on the wheelhouse roof and is launched by the onboard crane own Photographed by Adrian Pingstone 2006-06 public domain Arpingstone Lifeboats in Poole 17-31 RNLB Roger and Joy Freeman ship 2002 |