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Plymouth's lifeboats on the water

Plymouth Lifeboat Station

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A busy station based in the Old Custom House at Millbay Marina Village, Plymouth Lifeboat Station has two lifeboats, an all-weather Severn class lifeboat and an Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat.

Plymouth Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Plymouth's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Plymouth.
our lifeboats
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News and media from Plymouth
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
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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.
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A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Plymouth'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

Plymouth Lifeboat Station
Old Custom House
Custom House Lane
Plymouth
PL1 3EQ

Station phone number

01752 662623

Visiting times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.

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Recent lifeboat launches from Plymouth Lifeboat Station

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Plymouth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.11am 5 September 2026

Plymouth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.07pm 31 August 2026

Plymouth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

6.07pm 29 August 2026

Plymouth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.29pm 26 August 2026

Plymouth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.36pm 24 August 2026

Plymouth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

2.21pm 24 August 2026

Plymouth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

9.47pm 20 August 2026

Plymouth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.39am 19 August 2026

Plymouth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.39am 19 August 2026

News and media from Plymouth Lifeboat Station

RNLI Lifeboats logo on grey background
Article Lifeboats
South West RNLI lifeboat crew respond to fishing vessel in distress
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Plymouth RNLI volunteers recovering casualty from the water
Article Lifeboats
Plymouth RNLI reaches 100th launch after busy three-day period
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Article People
20 years saving lives at sea for Plymouth RNLI volunteer who joined crew aged 17
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Plymouth ALB with casualty vessel
Article Rescue
Plymouth RNLI volunteers launch 10 times over the past five days
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Plymouth's RNLI Shop
Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
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