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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.
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Latest lifeboat launch

12.07am 26 October 2023

Recent launches from Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

12.07am 26 October 2023
8.10am 25 October 2023
6.16pm 24 October 2023
8.50pm 6 October 2023
8.49pm 6 October 2023
7.54pm 22 September 2023
7.25pm 22 September 2023
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

Today's weather

13°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 13°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

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