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RNLI Salcombe Lifeboat Station

Salcombe Lifeboat Station

Salcombe Lifeboat Station was established in 1869 and its crews have received 18 awards for gallantry. Today it operates an inshore B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat and a Tamar class all-weather lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Salcombe Lifeboat Station

2.30pm 3 June 2026
11.49am 2 June 2026
8.39pm 31 May 2026
3.00pm 25 May 2026
12.57pm 24 May 2026
3.34pm 18 May 2026
5.15pm 17 May 2026
10.14pm 16 May 2026
2.08pm 8 May 2026
2.56am 27 April 2026
9.51pm 8 April 2026
7.29pm 2 April 2026
7.24pm 2 April 2026
7.12pm 9 December 2025
4.55pm 20 November 2025
4.44pm 20 November 2025
2.41pm 21 October 2025
12.09pm 6 October 2025
6.40pm 17 September 2025
10.49pm 9 September 2025

Today's weather

15°C Rain
Min: 12°C Max: 15°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Salcombe Lifeboat Station
Union Street
Salcombe
Devon
TQ8 8BZ

Station phone number

01548 842158

Station email

[email protected]

Accessibility

No parking available at the Lifeboat Station

Visitor times

Please contact the station to arrange a visit.

Shop and Museum

From 28 March our Salcombe RNLI Museum and Gift Shop opens for the new season.
Monday - Saturday
10:30am – 3:30pm

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News and media from Salcombe Lifeboat Station

Article Lifeboats
Salcombe RNLI lifeboat crew respond to Mayday call.
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Shannon class lifeboat in rough weather
Article Lifeboats
RNLI announce changes to its lifeboat fleet in the south west
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RNLI Lifeboats logo on grey background
Article Sea safety
Salcombe RNLI remind people to get their lifejackets checked
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Article People
Introducing the new RNLI Salcombe Coxswain
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