Then and now: RNLI lifeboats over the years

Throughout our 200 years of lifesaving, a lot has changed, including our lifeboats. From the rowing and sailing lifeboats of our early days, to the modern RNLI fleet today, take a look at how far we’ve come since our founding in 1824.

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Please note, at 5:01 – B class lifeboats have two 115hp engines.