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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.
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Latest lifeboat launch

6.00pm 29 April 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Gravesend Lifeboat Station

6.00pm 29 April 2025
10.00pm 28 April 2025
7.11pm 28 April 2025
2.06pm 28 April 2025
1.08pm 24 April 2025
11.24pm 19 April 2025
1.38am 14 April 2025
3.21pm 12 April 2025
12.21pm 5 April 2025
4.50pm 2 April 2025
1.30pm 2 April 2025
12.22am 30 March 2025
12.09pm 29 March 2025
6.06pm 28 March 2025
12.37pm 23 March 2025
12.18pm 18 March 2025
7.59pm 14 March 2025
4.39am 12 March 2025
2.24pm 6 March 2025
8.44pm 5 March 2025

Today's weather

19°C Sunshine
Min: 5°C Max: 19°C
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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

RNLI E-09 'Brawn Challenge' seen on the river
Article Sea safety
RNLI urges public to stay safe as hot weather hits London
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Dave is sat on the trailer with the orange lifeboat behind him.
Article Fundraising
Gravesend RNLI Commander swaps wellies for running shoes
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Presentation of award
Article People
Gravesend Volunteer presented excellence in volunteering award
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Gravesend RNLI's lifeboat heading inbound on River Thames near Dartford Crossing
Article Lifeboats
Gravesend RNLI responds to suspected stroke casualty on River Thames
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