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Latest lifeboat launches
Latest launchesWeymouth Lifeboat Station launched 1 hour ago

Launch time
2.48am 7 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Severn
Lifeboat number
17-32
Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

Launch time
8.17pm 6 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Severn
Lifeboat number
17-34
Helensburgh Lifeboat Station

Launch time
8.11pm 6 February 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-903
Hayling Island Lifeboat Station

Launch time
6.07pm 6 February 2025
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
D-779
Dart Lifeboat Station

Launch time
3.58pm 6 February 2025
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
D-838
Scarborough Lifeboat Station

Launch time
3.42pm 6 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Shannon
Lifeboat number
13-15
Clifden Lifeboat Station

Launch time
12.23pm 6 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Shannon
Lifeboat number
13-43
Clifden Lifeboat Station

Launch time
12.23pm 6 February 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-869
Clifden Lifeboat Station

Launch time
12.21pm 6 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Shannon
Lifeboat number
13-43
Valentia Lifeboat Station

Launch time
11.48am 6 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Severn
Lifeboat number
17-07
