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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

8.19pm 19 April 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

8.19pm 19 April 2025
2.04pm 13 April 2025
5.58pm 11 April 2025
5.16pm 11 April 2025
2.28pm 26 March 2025
11.54pm 25 March 2025
8.51pm 23 March 2025
11.16am 18 February 2025
11.15am 18 February 2025
1.59pm 4 January 2025
5.02pm 28 December 2024
5.38pm 26 December 2024
5.29pm 25 December 2024
7.52pm 17 December 2024
6.15pm 12 December 2024
1.39pm 30 November 2024
4.48pm 8 November 2024
4.33pm 8 November 2024
5.55pm 29 October 2024
5.55pm 29 October 2024

Today's weather

12°C Rain
Min: 7°C Max: 12°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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