Boats At Station

Different types of lifeboats are needed for different coastal conditions. The type of lifeboat at a particular station depends on the features of the coast, the kind of rescue work the station is asked to do and the cover provided by neighbouring stations. Howth Lifeboat Station have a Trent class and a D Class lifeboat on Station.

Trent Class

All-weather Trent Designed to lie afloat at deep water moorings or at berth. The sheerline sweeps down for ease of survivor recovery and the hull is of a 'hard chine' design

Name: Roy Barker III
Length: 14.26m(46ft 9in)
Range: 250n. miles
Beam: 4.9m (16ft 1in)
Crew: 6

Displacement 27.5 tonne
Construction: Fibre Reinforced Composite
Speed: 25 knots

D Class / ILB

Howth ILB or inshore lifeboat is designed for rescuses close to shore where larger lifeboats cannot operate. The ILB is operational all year round and has the capability of night service. The lifeboat can be righted manually by the crew if they capsize. Some of the equipment on board includes VHF x2, GPS, night vision, Oxygen and full First Aid pack. Identifying features include a sinsle 40hp outboard engine, operational numbers D530 on the side tubes and all sponsons being in a proinent orange colour.

Name : George Godfrey Benbow
Length: 4.95m (16ft 3in)
Range: 3 hours at 20knts
Beam: 2m (6ft 7in)
Crew: 3

Displacement: 338kg
Construction: Nylon coated with hypalon
Speed: 20 knots