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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

6.35pm 18 October 2020

Recent launches from Gravesend Lifeboat Station

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
5.34pm 20 March 2020
5.46pm 6 March 2020
11.42pm 5 March 2020
1.47pm 24 February 2020
4.12pm 20 February 2020
10.06am 13 February 2020
3.54pm 9 February 2020
1.39pm 8 February 2020
4.08am 2 February 2020
7.01pm 26 January 2020
11.32am 22 January 2020
7.18pm 20 January 2020
7.08pm 20 January 2020
12.54am 16 January 2020
4.13pm 11 January 2020

Today's weather

17°C Rain
Min: 11°C Max: 17°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

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