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Lowestoft Lifeboat Station

Lowestoft Lifeboat Station

Lowestoft is one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the British Isles. Many notable rescues have been carried out during Lowestoft's history, including the evacuation of British forces from Dunkirk, and the crews have received 45 awards for gallantry.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Lowestoft Lifeboat Station

11.05am 6 September 2024
7.26pm 5 September 2024
12.12am 2 September 2024
7.19pm 1 September 2024
11.58am 25 August 2024
11.07am 18 August 2024
6.17pm 17 August 2024
1.18pm 15 August 2024
1.23pm 14 August 2024
4.24pm 6 August 2024
2.51pm 19 July 2024
9.38am 11 July 2024
4.01am 7 July 2024
10.45pm 5 July 2024
12.36pm 4 July 2024
5.47pm 27 June 2024
2.19pm 27 June 2024
10.59am 20 June 2024
3.40pm 18 June 2024
12.49pm 19 May 2024

Today's weather

20°C Rain
Min: 12°C Max: 20°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Lowestoft Lifeboat Station
c/o Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club
South Pier
Royal Plain
Suffolk
NR33 0AE

Station phone number

01502 573757

Accessibility

Pedestrian access to view the Lowestoft Lifeboat from the quayside is available to the public. There is parking available at nearby public seafront car parks.

Shop open hours

Every day 10.30am to 2.30pm (subject to volunteers)

Shop Phone Number

01502 531507
(answer phone)

News and media from Lowestoft Lifeboat Station

Lowestoft RNLI Relief lifeboat Eric's Legend tows the stranded yacht into Lowestoft
Article Rescue
Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat tows yacht for six-hours in strong winds
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Lowestoft RNLI relief lifeboat towing the stranded yacht with gear box failure
Article Rescue
Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat aids stranded yacht being blown towards beach
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