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Burnham-on-Crouch B-Class and D-Class lifeboats out on the water

Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station

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Located in Burnham Marina, Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station was founded in 1966 and is one of only a few lifeboat stations that house their inshore lifeboats in floating boathouses.

Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Burnham-on-Crouch's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Burnham-on-Crouch.
our lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Burnham-on-Crouch
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
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Sand art on a beach which says 'Be aware tidal cut off' in large letters.
Local info, forecasts and tides
Find local safety information and get the 5-day forecast and tide times for your area.
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A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Burnham-on-Crouch's history
Take a look back through key events from the history of our lifeboat station in our timeline.
our history

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Burnham Lifeboat Station
Burnham Yacht Harbour
Foundry Lane
Burnham on Crouch
Essex
CM0 8BL

Station phone number

01621 786670

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

By appointment only

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Recent lifeboat launches from Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station

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Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.02pm 23 June 2026

Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.02pm 23 June 2026

Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.20pm 13 June 2026

Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station

Launch time

6.07pm 20 April 2026

Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station

Launch time

6.07pm 20 April 2026

Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station

Launch time

10.16pm 17 April 2026

Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.21pm 4 March 2026

Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.02pm 9 November 2025

Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station

Launch time

10.50pm 9 November 2025

News and media from Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station

Tony and Robert Britt A 85 travelling at low speed on the River Crouch
Article Sea safety
First tasking for two crew of Burnham-on-Crouch RNLI
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Annie Hemmingway holding a long service medal at a celebration ceremony
Article Sea safety
International Women's Day - the female volunteers at Burnham-on-Crouch RNLI
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A D class lifeboat outside of the boat house
Article Events
Burnham on Crouch RNLI is celebrating 60 years
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Article Lifeboats
Sheerness RNLI marks 85 callouts for 2025 after four launches in a week
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