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Trent-class lifeboat

The Trent-class lifeboat is an All-weather lifeboat operated by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) from 15 stations (2026) around the coasts of Great Britain and Ireland to provide coverage up to 50 miles (80 km) out to sea. Introduced to service in 1994, the class is named after the River Trent, the second longest river wholly in England.
All of the following fleet details are referenced to the 2026 Lifeboat Enthusiasts' Society Handbook, with information retrieved directly from RNLI records.