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Latest lifeboat launches
Latest launchesRamsgate Lifeboat Station launched 3 hours ago

Launch time
10.35pm 8 February 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-878
Dover Lifeboat Station

Launch time
9.08pm 8 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Severn
Lifeboat number
17-31
Bangor Lifeboat Station

Launch time
8.05pm 8 February 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-805
Largs Lifeboat Station

Launch time
6.33pm 8 February 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-854
Aberystwyth Lifeboat Station

Launch time
2.18pm 8 February 2025
Lifeboat class
A-Class
Lifeboat number
A-78
Torbay Lifeboat Station

Launch time
10.01am 8 February 2025
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
D-788
Weymouth Lifeboat Station

Launch time
9.15am 8 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Severn
Lifeboat number
17-32
Swanage Lifeboat Station

Launch time
8.50am 8 February 2025
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
D-752
Weymouth Lifeboat Station

Launch time
8.45am 8 February 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-917
Howth Lifeboat Station

Launch time
7.59am 8 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Trent
Lifeboat number
14-33
