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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

10.05pm 2 April 2025
5.45pm 5 March 2025
6.27pm 21 February 2025
12.39am 19 February 2025
12.30am 17 February 2025
1.01pm 21 January 2025
1.40pm 4 January 2025
9.32pm 31 December 2024
7.13pm 24 December 2024
3.58am 22 December 2024
3.57am 22 December 2024
5.52pm 20 December 2024
4.28pm 11 December 2024
5.19pm 14 November 2024
11.34pm 12 November 2024
1.22pm 1 November 2024
11.03am 29 October 2024
8.15pm 28 October 2024
10.44am 22 October 2024
5.29pm 23 September 2024

Today's weather

11°C Sunshine
Min: 8°C Max: 11°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

Article People
Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat Volunteers awarded Kings Coronation Medal
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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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