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Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

Operating from the historic North Shields Fish Quay, Tynemouth operates a D class inshore lifeboat and a Severn class all-weather lifeboat. The station’s crews have been awarded 22 medals for gallantry.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

7.34pm 8 June 2026
5.46pm 31 May 2026
4.56pm 26 May 2026
8.25pm 25 May 2026
8.07am 21 May 2026
8.06am 21 May 2026
4.26pm 18 May 2026
4.23pm 18 May 2026
5.28am 17 May 2026
5.28am 17 May 2026
4.08pm 16 May 2026
1.48pm 16 May 2026
6.19am 13 May 2026
6.19am 13 May 2026
8.35pm 12 May 2026
8.30pm 12 May 2026
9.20pm 9 May 2026
12.13pm 7 May 2026
9.41pm 4 May 2026
8.39pm 3 May 2026

Today's weather

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

Station address

Tynemouth Lifeboat Station
Fish Quay
Tynemouth
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE30 1JA

Station phone number

0191 257 0913

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visiting times

Monday-Friday

9am–4pm

Visits outside of these times are welcome by appointment. 

Visitor contact phone number

0191 257 0913

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News and media from Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

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