Meet the RNLI Severn Class lifeboat

Join us as we take a look at our magnificent Severn class lifeboat - one of the stalwarts in the RNLI fleet, that's saved over 1,000 lives since entering service 27 years ago.
Cover image by Dr Sam Jones.
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The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, lifeboat crews around the UK and Ireland are ready to launch to help those in need. Whether you're stuck on a sinking ship, cut off by a rapidly rising tide, or in the water and close to drowning, RNLI crew members will drop everything to come to your rescue. 95% of RNLI lifeboat crews and station staff are volunteers.
But it’s not just lifeboats. RNLI lifeguards patrol 248 beaches, keeping people safe, providing safety advice and rescuing those in trouble. Education volunteers visit schools and swimming clubs to help teach the next generation how to enjoy the water safely. And volunteer fundraisers and shop workers give up their time to generate vital funds. The RNLI is also working to help communities around the world that are most at risk of drowning.
If you spot someone in trouble in the water, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.
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The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a charity registered in England and Wales (209603), Scotland (SC037736), the Republic of Ireland (CHY 2678 and 20003326), the Bailiwick of Jersey (14), the Isle of Man (1308 and 006329F), the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Alderney, of West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HZ. Clayton Engineering Limited (Registered No. 01274923). R.N.L.I. (Sales) Limited (registration number 2202240) also trading as RNLI Shop. RNLI College Limited (registration number 7705470). All companies are registered in England and Wales with registered offices at West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ.

[@stetomlinson3146]

The designers, builders and support staff at Poole must be so proud to have been involved in the Trent Project. What a thing to have on your CV! It sure beats having the O Level French pinnacle of mine! 😉😄👍💪💪

[@rnli]

Thanks Ste, they're both impressive qualifications 😉

[@stetomlinson3146]

@@rnli Mange tout! 😂😂

[@t4lovers688]

God's ov the sea ........and crews

[@rnli]

Thank you!

[@kierandhesi9795]

Can we please have an update of the SLEP project!

[@rnli]

Hi Kieran, the prototype boat is currently undergoing sea trials through the remainder of this year and much of the first half of next year when we hope to complete the design of the SLEP boat.

[@kierandhesi9795]

@@rnliThanks! I worked on it last year so I'm excited to hear that it is progressing well!

[@jackiehammond3432]

@@rnli Can we get a ‘sneak peek’ video of how it’s going so far? The sea trials sound interesting!

[@rnli]

We've been experiencing challenges sourcing supplies for the SLEP programme, down to a number of factors including post-pandemic, inflation, cost of living etc. Because of these challenges and the impact on the programme (becoming stop start), we've taken the difficult decision to pause the programme until we are in a position where there is readily source of part supplies, this means the prototype will continue its trials and pass out, and we will pause work on the boat currently in the ALC. Staff working on SLEP will move to Shannon production which will increase to 5 boats per year. We do have a video of what the programme will deliver: ruclips.net/video/cdnwrQtSsuc/видео.htmlsi=U6okRr5PzIMRroH-

[@t.e.sprocketeering]

Somehow knowing the Severn Class is out there makes me feel safer even miles inland… It just oozes competence at what it does.
Brilliant machine. Immense respect to the Severn class and her crews.

[@rnli]

Thank you for your kind words, we're glad it's a reassuring presence 🧡