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Exterior view of RNLI Hartlepool Lifeboat Station

Hartlepool Lifeboat Station

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Celebrating over 200 years as a lifeboat station, Hartlepool now operates two lifeboats – a Shannon class lifeboat, and a B class Atlantic 85. The crews have been presented with 23 awards for gallantry, including one Gold Medal.

Hartlepool Lifeboat Station

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

Hartlepool Lifeboat Station
The Boathouse
Ferry Road
Middleton
Hartlepool
TS24 0RY

Station phone number

01429 266103

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

9am–4pm weekdays

Don't miss: crew training Thursday evening and Sunday morning

News and media from Hartlepool Lifeboat Station

Article Rescue
Fishing boat towed to safety by Hartlepool RNLI
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Article Crew training
Training success for Hartlepool RNLI volunteers
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Article People
Buckingham Palace visit for Hartlepool RNLI Volunteer
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Article Rescue
Early morning launch for both Hartlepool RNLI lifeboats
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