Did you know that our Shannon class

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[@stetomlinson3146]

I suppose it makes getting those post service ice creams in a lot easier than all that faffing about with a ramp! 😂😂

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Absolutely! 🍦

[@Dreamingmotherfker]

@@rnli please give us an update on the SLEP program🙏

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Our last update was posted in summer - rnli.social/3JOr42Y

[@zenupmo1593]

Actually, all boats or ships can be beached, intentionally or not...

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Well yes that's true, but they might not be so useable afterwards!

[@ThunderDawg89]

Why though? Genuinely curious

[@tomcat344]

Do you guys use keel plates?

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We use a metal keel shoe on Shannon class to protect the boat and take the wear from beaching the boat.

[@paulhesketh6479]

I bet that plays hell with the engine mountings.

[@tonys1636]

Water jet propulsion.

[@jack_timber]

Impressive

[@skysurferuk]

Yes. As can all boats.

[@NOH_yt]

Doesn’t that damage the Shannon? 🤔

[@cjatruckphotos]

the hull is reinforced as the shannon class is designed to be beached for recovery onto a carriage

[@BeeSting862]

Preferably not at high tide!

[@bouncer108]

Ilfracombe lifeboat

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