Tyne Class Specification

Length: 14.3m (47ft)
Range: 240n. miles
Beam: 4.48m (14ft 8in)
Crew: 6
Displacement: Approx 25.5 to 26.5 tonnes
Construction: Steel
Speed: 17.6 knots

The first 'fast' slipway lifeboat. Features include low profile appearance of wheelhouse to fit boathouses, and separate cabin aft of upper steering position. It has shallow conventional sheerline and flared bow above the waterline, with propellers protected by substantial bilge keels