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RNLI Port Talbot Lifeboat Station

Port Talbot Lifeboat Station

Established in 1966 and covering an area of Swansea Bay, Port Talbot is one of the more recent lifeboat stations in Wales. The station currently houses a D class inshore lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

12.02am 26 September 2020

Recent launches from Port Talbot Lifeboat Station

12.02am 26 September 2020
4.30pm 19 September 2020
2.27am 15 August 2020
3.05pm 13 August 2020
9.25pm 9 August 2020
9.12pm 8 August 2020
11.09am 12 July 2020
7.26pm 25 June 2020
11.17pm 24 June 2020
8.21pm 23 June 2020
4.22pm 23 June 2020
12.46am 14 June 2020
12.46am 14 June 2020
12.41am 14 June 2020
6.38pm 22 March 2020
9.08pm 16 March 2020
9.15pm 4 March 2020
6.57pm 4 March 2020
2.32am 22 January 2020
7.38pm 6 January 2020

Today's weather

14°C Cloudy
Min: 8°C Max: 14°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

Port Talbot 
Princess Margaret Way
Port Talbot
Neath & Port Talbot
SA12 6QW

Station phone number

01639 884290

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visiting times

Sunday mornings. Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.

Shop hours

11am-4pm

Shop phone number

01639 896687

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News and media from Port Talbot Lifeboat Station

Port Talbot lose a super RNLI fundraiser
Mrs Jean Jones at the Port Talbot lifeboat station.
Article Fundraising
Port Talbot lose a super RNLI fundraiser
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Two Lifeboats Launched To Assist Broken Down Vessel
The lifeboat is pictured about to head out to sea on a training exercise
Article Lifeboats
Two Lifeboats Launched To Assist Broken Down Vessel
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Mumbles and Port Talbot lifeboats Launch to fishing boat in distress
24ft boat taken in tow off The Mumbles Head
Article Rescue
Mumbles and Port Talbot lifeboats Launch to fishing boat in distress
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Porthcawl and Port Talbot Lifeboats in night time search for fishing boat
Article Lifeboats
Porthcawl and Port Talbot Lifeboats in night time search for fishing boat
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