Arun class lifeboat
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| First built: | 1971 |
| Introduced: | 1971 |
| Last built: | 1990 |
| Number built: | 46 |
| Builder: | VT Halmatic, Fairey Marine (52-030 - "Snolda") |
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| Approx. cost: | £1.5 million |
| Displacement: | 36 tonnes |
| Length: | 15.8m (52ft 0in) |
| Draught: | 1.5m (5ft 0in) |
| Propulsion: | 2 x Caterpillar 3408 TA (485hp) |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Propellors: | 2 x 4-bladed contra-rotating |
| Speed: | 18 knots (33 km/h) |
| Range: | 250 nautical miles (460 km) |
The Arun class lifeboat is the second largest lifeboat in the Royal National Lifeboat Institution all-weather fleet. They take their name from the River Arun in Sussex.
The first three were built of wood, but apart from one other, the remainder were built of fibreglass. One was built of steel - 52-030 "Snolda" which was stationed at Aith, in Shetland. It was regarded as the best of the class.
After 20 years service these boats are being replaced by the Trent, Severn and Tamar class lifeboats.
[edit] External links
- RNLI - Fleet
- VT Halmatic - Builders
- Shetland Coastguard - Arun class lifeboat
| Classes of RNLI lifeboats |
| All-Weather Fleet |
| Moored afloat: Arun | Trent | Severn |
| Slipway launched: Tyne | Tamar |
| Carriage launched: Mersey | FCB2 |
| Inshore Fleet |
| Rigid inflatable: Atlantic 21 | Atlantic 75 | Atlantic 85 | E-Class |
| Inflatable: D-class | IB1 | Y-class |
| Other: Hovercraft |
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