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Latest lifeboat launches
Latest launchesStonehaven Lifeboat Station launched 2 hours ago

Launch time
6.34pm 14 February 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-919
Queensferry Lifeboat Station

Launch time
6.21pm 14 February 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-851
Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

Launch time
5.20pm 14 February 2025
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
BB-654
Kinsale Lifeboat Station

Launch time
5.08pm 14 February 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-901
Criccieth Lifeboat Station

Launch time
4.08pm 14 February 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-938
Helensburgh Lifeboat Station

Launch time
1.40pm 14 February 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-903
Scarborough Lifeboat Station

Launch time
12.48pm 14 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Shannon
Lifeboat number
13-15
Fishguard Lifeboat Station

Launch time
9.30am 14 February 2025
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
D-789
Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station

Launch time
11.52pm 13 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Trent
Lifeboat number
14-31
Penlee Lifeboat Station

Launch time
10.05pm 13 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Severn
Lifeboat number
17-36
