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Solent class
PropertySolent class
RNLI · United Kingdom & Ireland
Nation & organisation
OrganisationRoyal National Lifeboat Institution
Organisation typeCharity (volunteer)
NationUnited Kingdom & Ireland
Vessel typeAll-weather lifeboat
StatusRetired
Service period1969–1993
Hull & dimensions
Hull materialSteel hull, aluminium superstructure
Length overall14.6 m (47.9 ft)
Number built11
Machinery & propulsion
EnginesTwin 110 hp Gardner diesels
Performance & capabilities
Maximum speed8 kn (14.8 km/h · 9.2 mph)
Range240 nm (444 km · 276 mi)
Crew complement7
Capabilities
Capabilities recorded0
Provenance
Data statusPartially verified
Last checkedNever
Sources cited3

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