E Class Lifeboat - Mark II

Mark II

The E Class Mark II is intended to replace the Mark I after the 2012 London Olympics. They again have a maximum speed of 40 Knots, have a crew of 2-5 people in ergonomically designed seats whilst having a larger deck area for casualties.

The first boat, Hurley Burly, has been on station at Tower since Autumn 2011 whilst two more Dougie and Donna B and Brawn Challenge will operate between Chiswick and Tower in early 2012.

Op. No. Name In service Principal Station Comments
E-07 Hurley Burly 2011–present Tower
E-08 Dougie and Donna B 2012-present Chiswick
E-09 Brawn Challenge 2012- Relief fleet

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