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Eastbourne Lifeboat station

Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

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Established in 1822, Eastbourne Lifeboat Station is located in Sovereign Harbour. Notable events include taking part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk in 1940 and being awarded 10 medals for gallantry.

Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Eastbourne's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Eastbourne.
Our Lifeboats
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News and media from Eastbourne
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.
Eastbourne'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

Eastbourne Lifeboat Station
Sovereign Harbour
Pevensey Bay Rd
East Sussex

Station phone number

01323 470206

News and media from Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

RNLI Lifeboats logo on grey background
Article Statistics
Eastbourne RNLI puts out its own Mayday call
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Article People
Eastbourne RNLI looking to recruit volunteer fundraising coordinator
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