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Exterior view of RNLI Hartlepool Lifeboat Station

Hartlepool Lifeboat Station

Celebrating over 200 years as a lifeboat station, Hartlepool now operates two lifeboats – a Shannon class lifeboat, and a B class Atlantic 85. The crews have been presented with 23 awards for gallantry, including one Gold Medal.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Hartlepool Lifeboat Station

9.22am 3 June 2026
5.03pm 25 May 2026
7.47pm 24 May 2026
5.21am 22 May 2026
2.11am 16 May 2026
7.16am 30 April 2026
4.54am 18 April 2026
2.22pm 11 April 2026
9.52pm 13 March 2026
9.52pm 13 March 2026
7.57pm 11 March 2026
7.43pm 11 March 2026
11.41pm 28 February 2026
2.38am 23 February 2026
1.34pm 15 February 2026
2.25am 7 February 2026
9.33pm 16 January 2026
4.25am 11 December 2025
4.25am 11 December 2025
1.32pm 16 November 2025

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 10°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Hartlepool Lifeboat Station
The Boathouse
Ferry Road
Middleton
Hartlepool
TS24 0RY

Station phone number

01429 266103

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

9am–4pm weekdays

Don't miss: crew training Thursday evening and Sunday morning

News and media from Hartlepool Lifeboat Station

Article People
Buckingham Palace visit for Hartlepool RNLI Volunteer
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Article Rescue
Early morning launch for both Hartlepool RNLI lifeboats
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Article Fundraising
Double cash boost for Hartlepool RNLI
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Article Schools and young supporters
Hartlepool Cub Scouts visit Hartlepool RNLI
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