Mersey
The Mersey class lifeboat was introduced in 1988 and was the RNLI's first ‘fast’ carriage lifeboat. It was designed to be launched from a carriage but can also lie afloat or be launched from a slipway. Propellers are protected by partial tunnels and substantial bilge keels. The last Mersey was built in 1993.
Stations using a Mersey Lifeboat
| Category | All-weather |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 1988 |
| Length | 12m |
| Range | 140 nautical miles |
| Speed | 17 knots |
| Weight | 13 tonnes |
| Crew | 6 |
| Construction | Aluminium or Fibre Reinforced Composite (FRC) |
| Launch type | Carriage, afloat or slipway |
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