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Tower Lifeboat's E-class boat on patrol by the Isle of Dogs, with the Canary Wharf tower in the background.

The E-class has an aluminium alloy hull coated with a closed cell foam collar. It is powered by twin 240HP Steyr turbo-diesel engines and propelled by water jets. The 9m vessel displaces approximately 3.5tonnes and can reach a speed of 40 knots.

Created: GMT
Original size: 2136x3312 px