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Dover Lifeboat Station

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Nicholas Leach
For over 165 years Dover lifeboats have been saving lives and over 30 awards for gallantry have been presented to the crews. Today, the station operates the largest lifeboat in the fleet, a Severn class lifeboat.

Dover Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Dover's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Dover.
Our Lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Dover
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
Latest News
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.
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.
Dover 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

Dover Lifeboat Station
New Marina
Curve Road
Dover
CT17 9FQ

Station phone number

Tel: 01304 279545

Visitor Centre

Our Visitor Centre is open to visitors during shop opening hours.

Pre-booked group visits

For group bookings for an in depth guided tour please contact our Visits Officer.

For all visitor enquiries please contact:

Name: Andy Milton

Tel07977 439720

Email[email protected]

News and media from Dover Lifeboat Station

Walmer crew arrive on scene
Article Rescue
Two calls for Walmer RNLI crews
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Article Lifeboats
Dover RNLI volunteers receive meritorious recognition for English Channel rescue
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Walmer RNLI volunteers before the event.
Article Events
Walmer RNLI welcomes supporters to its Annual Open Day
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