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A two storey dark wood building with sloping red tile roof. A tractor and B class lifeboat sit on the slipway.

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

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Stephen Duncombe

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station has been providing search and rescue for the eastern Solent since 1965. The crews have won four medals for gallantry and currently operate two inshore lifeboats.

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Portsmouth's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Portsmouth.
our lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Portsmouth
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.
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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.
Portsmouth'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

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station
Ferry Road
Southsea
Hampshire
PO4 9LY

Station phone number

02392 814811

Visitor times

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News and media from Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

Article People
Three Generations, One Lifesaving Family
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Article People
Outstanding Volunteer Contributions Recognised During Volunteers Week
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Article Crew training
Portsmouth RNLI Volunteer Passes Shore Crew Assessment
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