28 years ago this week, the prototype for our Severn class lifeboat performed its first ever rescue - whilst out on sea trials. The Severn class lifeboat joined our lifeboat fleet in 1995 and since then has launched over 15,700 times, and aided over 41,100 people. The Severn Class lifeboat is still saving lives around our coast to this day. | RNLI

Fraserburgh Lifeboat Launched on Service Monday 11th September The 21mtr Guard Vessel “Swift Shore”had lost his main engine 5 miles NW of Fraserburgh There was a fresh NW 7-8 and a heavy swell Best speed was made to the stricken vessel Arriving on scene a tow was established and a course made back to Fraserburgh At Fraserburgh Harbour with the assistance of Fraserburgh Pilot vessel as a brake the GV "Swift Shore" was safely moored and met by the local Coastguard Rescue Team RNLI Fraserburgh Life

Check out the Wells RNLI Shannon class lifeboat in action on a recent training exercise 😍 The Shannon class lifeboat is the first modern all-weather lifeboat to be propelled by waterjets, making it our most agile all-weather lifeboat yet. Waterjets allow the lifeboat to operate in shallow waters, navigate hazards with precision and even be intentionally beached! #Shannon #ShannonClass #Lifeboat #RNLI #RNLILifeboat #WellsRNLI #SavingLivesAtSea | RNLI