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Lowestoft Lifeboat Station

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Lowestoft is one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland. Many notable rescues have been carried out during Lowestoft's history, including the evacuation of British forces from Dunkirk, and the crews have received 45 awards for gallantry.

Lowestoft Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Lowestoft's lifeboat
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Lowestoft.
Our Lifeboat
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Lowestoft
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
Latest News
Sand art on a beach which says 'Be aware tidal cut off' in large letters.
Local info, forecasts and tides
Find local safety information and get the 5-day forecast and tide times for your area.
Local info
A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Lowestoft's history
Take a look back through key events from the history of our lifeboat station in our timeline.
Our History

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Lowestoft Lifeboat Station
c/o Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club
South Pier
Royal Plain
Suffolk
NR33 0AE

Station phone number

01502 573757

Accessibility

Pedestrian access to view the Lowestoft Lifeboat from the quayside is available to the public. There is parking available at nearby public seafront car parks.

News and media from Lowestoft Lifeboat Station

Lowestoft RNLI lifeboat stands by the grounded fishing vessel as the tide rises
Article Lifeboat rescues
Lowestoft RNLI lifeboat called to fishing boat aground on sandbank
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Library image of Lowestoft RNLI lifeboat Patsy Knight returning from a night-time callout
Article Lifeboat rescues
Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat called to vessel with ropes around both propellers
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Lowestoft Lifeboat Patsy Knight escorting the yacht at sunset
Article Lifeboat rescues
Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat called to help solo sailor after small engine fire
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Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat with the Crew Transfer Vessel which was taking on water
Article Lifeboat rescues
Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat responds to Mayday call from vessel taking in water
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