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Southend-on-Sea's lifeboats

Find out more about the lifeboats operated by the volunteers here at Southend-on-Sea.

Southend Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Julia Angus Wright B-885 at sea.

Julia and Angus Wright

The Julia & Angus Wright is a B class lifeboat that arrived at the station in 2016.

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Southend D-class inshore lifeboat Len Thorne GM DFC D-818 at sea.

Len Thorne GM DFC

The Len Thorne GM DFC is a D class lifeboat that arrived at the station in 2018.

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Port Isaac volunteers at sea in their D class lifeboat, Copeland Bell D-707

Sue Sorotos

The Sue Sorotos is a D class lifeboat that arrived at the station in 2025.

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Southend hovercraft Vera Ravine H-004 during an evening training exercise.

Vera Ravine

The Vera Ravine is a rescue hovercraft that arrived at the station in 2004.

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