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Hartlepool's lifeboats

Find out more about the lifeboats operated by the volunteers here at Hartlepool.

Hartlepool Shannon class all-weather lifeboat John Sharp 13-54 at sea during trials

RNLI/Paul George

John Sharp

The John Sharp is a Shannon class lifeboat that arrived at the station in 2025.

Find out more about the Shannon class lifeboat
RNLI Hartlepool ILB Solihull with crew onboard

Photo: Tom Collins

Solihull

The Solihull is a B class lifeboat that arrived at the station in 2015.

Find out more about the B class lifeboat