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Latest lifeboat launches
Latest launchesBurnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station launched 42 minutes ago

Launch time
5.22pm 24 May 2025
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
D-801
Appledore Lifeboat Station

Launch time
5.19pm 24 May 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-861
Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

Launch time
4.14pm 24 May 2025
Lifeboat class
Trent
Lifeboat number
14-02
Falmouth Lifeboat Station

Launch time
4.06pm 24 May 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-916
New Quay Lifeboat Station

Launch time
3.27pm 24 May 2025
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
D-754
New Quay Lifeboat Station

Launch time
3.27pm 24 May 2025
Lifeboat class
Shannon
Lifeboat number
13-48
Porthcawl Lifeboat Station

Launch time
3.17pm 24 May 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-832
Porthcawl Lifeboat Station

Launch time
3.14pm 24 May 2025
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
D-755
Blyth Lifeboat Station

Launch time
3.13pm 24 May 2025
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
D-776
Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station

Launch time
2.50pm 24 May 2025
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
D-834
