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RNLI Whitstable Lifeboat Station

Whitstable Lifeboat Station

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Established in 1963, Whitstable is one of our first inshore lifeboat stations. Today, the crew operates Lewisco, a B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat, which is carriage-launched from the beach.

Whitstable Lifeboat Station

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

Whitstable Lifeboat Station
The Harbour
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 1AB

Station phone number

01227 263581

Accessibility

There is pay and display parking next to the station and two disable parking bays alongside the station.

Station visiting hours

Easter - Christmas
Daily

Christmas - Easter
Saturdays and Sundays 10am - 1pm

Whitstable RNLI shop has access to a station viewing area.

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News and media from Whitstable Lifeboat Station

Whitstable lifeboat lands the kite surfer ashore at Herne Bay on Sunday evening.
Article Rescue
Two Calls for Whitstable RNLI
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The Whitstable B-Class lifeboat Lewisco assisting one of the Wayfarer dinghies on Saturday
Article Rescue
Busy Week at Whitstable RNLI
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Whitstable lifeboat alongside Neptune Jetty, Herne Bay after landing a jet skier on Tuesday. Picture: Herne Bay Coastguard Rescue Team
Article Rescue
Whitstable RNLI land Jet Skier
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The launching tractor is washed down following the low water recovery on Wednesday evening.
Article Lifeboats
A Muddy story from Whitstable RNLI
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