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Latest lifeboat launches
Latest launchesSkegness Lifeboat Station launched 4 hours ago

Launch time
6.51pm 9 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Shannon
Lifeboat number
13-17
Poole Lifeboat Station

Launch time
4.31pm 9 February 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-906
Teignmouth Lifeboat Station

Launch time
4.20pm 9 February 2025
Lifeboat class
A-Class
Lifeboat number
A-67
Lyme Regis Lifeboat Station

Launch time
3.41pm 9 February 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-857
Kinghorn Lifeboat Station

Launch time
2.31pm 9 February 2025
Lifeboat class
B-Class
Lifeboat number
B-836
Buckie Lifeboat Station

Launch time
11.43am 9 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Severn
Lifeboat number
17-37
Dunmore East Lifeboat Station

Launch time
3.11am 9 February 2025
Lifeboat class
Shannon
Lifeboat number
13-41
Tramore Lifeboat Station

Launch time
3.11am 9 February 2025
Lifeboat class
D-Class
Lifeboat number
D-781
Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

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
