RNLI reveals new lifeboat design

The new 'Shannon' class lifeboat will serve in the RNLI's relief fleet once trials have been completed

The RNLI has revealed its new ‘Shannon’ class lifeboat design, the first modern all-weather lifeboat to be powered by water jets instead of propellers.

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