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Gravesend Lifeboat Station

Gravesend Lifeboat Station

Gravesend is one of the RNLI’s newest lifeboat stations and one of four lifeboat stations operating on the River Thames – the first stations to specifically cover a river rather than estuarial waters or the sea.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

12.43am 28 February 2021

Recent launches from Gravesend Lifeboat Station

12.43am 28 February 2021
12.00pm 25 February 2021
8.19am 24 February 2021
7.47pm 10 February 2021
5.28pm 3 February 2021
12.24pm 31 January 2021
1.58am 27 January 2021
1.33am 20 January 2021
12.55am 17 January 2021
2.57pm 9 January 2021
9.57pm 8 January 2021
2.46pm 9 December 2020
4.04pm 7 December 2020
6.35am 21 November 2020
12.52pm 11 November 2020
6.35pm 18 October 2020
9.57am 14 October 2020
6.23pm 10 October 2020
1.23pm 10 October 2020
3.03am 9 October 2020

Today's weather

12°C Rain
Min: 5°C Max: 12°C
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While our lifeboat stations remain operational and are continuing to launch to those at peril at sea, they are not currently open to visitors. 

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Gravesend Lifeboat Station
Royal Pier Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA12 2BG

Station phone number

01474 328465

Visiting times

By appointment only

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News and media from Gravesend Lifeboat Station

Boats on Fire at Teddington Lock, River Thames
Article Lifeboats
Teddington RNLI Assists in Teddington Lock Boat Fires
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Article Events
London lifeboat crew to feature in Eastenders anniversary special
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The dolphin on an inflatable raft at the side of the hovercraft.
Article Animals
Southend RNLI hovercraft flies to the rescue of two stranded dolphins
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Yacht broken from moorings in shipping channel.
Video Lifeboats
Gravesend RNLI tow drifting vessel after breaking from moorings
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Events around Gravesend Lifeboat Station

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Bring hope, even on the darkest days

Coronavirus has delayed crucial crew training and lifeboat maintenance. A kind donation from you could help keep our crews safe and ready to rescue. Will you give us hope this spring?