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Relief Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Norma Ethel Vinall B-825 at Dart, at sea during a training exercise.

Dart Lifeboat Station

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Nicolas Leach

Established in 1878, Dart Lifeboat Station re-opened in 2007 after being closed for 111 years. It currently operates a busy B class and D class inshore lifeboat.

Dart Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Dart's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboat(s) helping our crews to save lives at sea at Dart.
Out lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Dart
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Latest news
Sand art on a beach which says 'Be aware tidal cut off' in large letters.
Local info, forecasts and tides 
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Local info
A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Dart'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

Dart Lifeboat Station
Ferry View
Sandquay Road
Dartmouth
TQ6 9PH

Station phone number

01803 839224

Accessibility

Disabled Access

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News and media from Dart Lifeboat Station

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Dart RNLI search after man overboard signal activated
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Dart RNLI thanks Devon Golf Captains for generous donation
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First shout for youngest crew member at Dart RNLI
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Dart RNLI volunteer honoured by special award
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