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Fleetwood Lifeboat Station

Fleetwood Lifeboat Station

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Celebrating over 150 years as a lifeboat station Fleetwood now operates both an all-weather Shannon class lifeboat and an inshore D class lifeboat. The crews have been presented with 15 awards for gallantry.

Fleetwood Lifeboat Station

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

Fleetwood Lifeboat Station
The Esplanade
Fleetwood
Lancashire
FY7 6DN

Station phone number

01253 874000

Visiting times

By appointment only

Station visits

Visits Officer: Ken Harcombe

Email: [email protected]

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Recent lifeboat launches from Fleetwood Lifeboat Station

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Fleetwood Lifeboat Station

Launch time

10.03pm 16 July 2026

Fleetwood Lifeboat Station

Launch time

1.34pm 15 July 2026

Fleetwood Lifeboat Station

Launch time

4.11pm 27 June 2026

Fleetwood Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.01pm 26 June 2026

Fleetwood Lifeboat Station

Launch time

7.21pm 25 June 2026

Fleetwood Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.23pm 25 June 2026

Fleetwood Lifeboat Station

Launch time

4.34pm 10 June 2026

Fleetwood Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.05pm 1 June 2026

Fleetwood Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.09pm 30 May 2026

News and media from Fleetwood Lifeboat Station

A Lifeboat disappears into the darkness as she leaves
Article Rescue
Mayday sets off epic 10.5 hour sea rescue of lone yachtsman
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Blackpool Atlantic 85 William and Eleanor and a small commercial fishing vessel, with the foredeck of Fleetwood All-weather lifeboat directly ahead of the camera. The edge of a helmet visor is in view at bottom left.
Article Lifeboats
RNLI Fleetwood assist fishing boat off Blackpool
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Reverend Peter Myres, Peter Sparkes, Chief Executive of the RNLI, Admiral Sir George Zambellas and representatives from the 12 stations that lost crew members in RNLI service during the Second World War
Article Heritage
The RNLI marks Remembrance Day with a special service
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Six members of RNLI Fleetwood's volunteer crew, with Fleetwood Lifeboat Station in the background.
Article Lifeboats
Fleetwood RNLI responds to reports of derelict yacht
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Fleetwood's RNLI Shop
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Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
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