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RNLI Helensburgh Lifeboat Station

Helensburgh Lifeboat Station

Established in 1965, Helensburgh Lifeboat Station is located in Rhu Marina and provides a search and rescue service to the busy Clyde. The station operates a B class inshore lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Helensburgh Lifeboat Station

12.05am 24 May 2026
10.09pm 22 May 2026
11.32am 12 May 2026
6.29pm 8 May 2026
10.07pm 25 April 2026
5.23pm 19 April 2026
10.58pm 17 April 2026
5.14pm 15 April 2026
5.15pm 11 March 2026
7.41pm 7 March 2026
4.49am 28 February 2026
4.40am 28 February 2026
4.37am 28 February 2026
10.34am 21 February 2026
12.45pm 19 February 2026
1.06am 4 January 2026
12.31am 26 December 2025
2.05pm 7 December 2025
11.29am 4 December 2025
8.17pm 22 November 2025

Today's weather

13°C Rain
Min: 5°C Max: 13°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Helensburgh Lifeboat Station
Rhu Marina
Rhu
Helensburgh
G84 8LH

Station phone number

01436 820438

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access

Visiting times

Visits can be arranged by appointment or during crew exercises normally held on Sunday mornings between 10am and 12.30pm.

Visitor Contact

Howard Morrison

Visitor contact phone number

07795 183660

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