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Latest lifeboat launches
Latest launchesSwanage Lifeboat Station launched 2 hours ago
Launch time
11.10pm 12 September 2024
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
D-752
Swanage Lifeboat Station
Launch time
11.10pm 12 September 2024
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
D-752
Portree Lifeboat Station
Launch time
7.43pm 12 September 2024
Lifeboat class
XP-Class
Lifeboat number
XP-35
Bude Lifeboat Station
Launch time
7.30pm 12 September 2024
Lifeboat class
RWC
Lifeboat number
RWC-129
West Mersea Lifeboat Station
Launch time
3.37pm 12 September 2024
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-879
Valentia Lifeboat Station
Launch time
3.34pm 12 September 2024
Lifeboat class
Severn
Lifeboat number
17-46
Fishguard Lifeboat Station
Launch time
1.53pm 12 September 2024
Lifeboat class
XP-Class
Lifeboat number
XP-24
Aran Islands Lifeboat Station
Launch time
12.10pm 12 September 2024
Lifeboat class
Severn
Lifeboat number
17-06
Rhyl Lifeboat Station
Launch time
11.47am 12 September 2024
Lifeboat class
Shannon
Lifeboat number
13-34
Rhyl Lifeboat Station
Launch time
11.42am 12 September 2024
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
D-770