RNLI Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station has been providing search and rescue for the eastern Solent since 1965. The crews have won four medals for gallantry and currently operate two inshore lifeboats.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent launches from Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

6.34pm 15 September 2023
6.36pm 9 September 2023
12.55pm 5 September 2023
12.07am 5 September 2023
11.58pm 4 September 2023
2.19pm 4 September 2023
3.09pm 27 August 2023
12.32pm 18 August 2023
11.51pm 8 August 2023
6.56pm 5 August 2023
2.49am 5 August 2023
7.02pm 1 August 2023
2.31pm 29 July 2023
4.42pm 21 July 2023
10.15am 21 July 2023
5.28pm 10 July 2023
11.30am 9 July 2023
1.03pm 26 June 2023
7.22pm 23 June 2023
7.20pm 23 June 2023

Today's weather

17°C Rain
Min: 10°C Max: 17°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station
Ferry Road
Southsea
Hampshire
PO4 9LY

Station phone number

02392 814811

Visitor times

Please contact the station to arrange a visit

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