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RNLI Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

Ramsgate is one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the British Isles. During its lifesaving history, the crews have been presented with over 50 awards for gallantry, the most recent in 2000.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

1.49pm 31 May 2026

Recent lifeboat launches from Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

1.49pm 31 May 2026
4.21am 30 May 2026
6.28pm 25 May 2026
11.52am 13 May 2026
10.27am 28 April 2026
7.56am 26 April 2026
2.35am 17 April 2026
12.30pm 7 April 2026
12.21pm 4 April 2026
9.08am 1 April 2026
10.10am 16 March 2026
5.18pm 26 February 2026
12.25pm 15 February 2026
10.07am 15 February 2026
12.23pm 9 February 2026
11.18am 9 February 2026
2.59am 9 February 2026
8.58pm 30 January 2026
8.03pm 30 January 2026
8.42am 16 January 2026

Today's weather

16°C Rain
Min: 13°C Max: 16°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Ramsgate Lifeboat Station
Western Crosswall
Ramsgate Royal Harbour
Kent
CT11 9RN

Station phone number

01843 580580

Accessibility

Parking
Disabled parking

Visitor times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.
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News and media from Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

Article People
RNLI volunteer Gary goes sky high for 50 birthday charity fundraiser
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Ramsgate RNLI Crew on the lifeboat in full Yellow kit with red lifejackets Nine members of crew on board posed
Article People
Volunteering is the backbone of Ramsgate RNLI lifeboat station
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Ramsgate Tamar class lifeboat and Y boat in front of cliffs
Article Rescue
Volunteer crew of Ramsgate Lifeboat launch in December sun
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Margate RNLI B class inshore lifeboat
Article Rescue
Margate RNLI assists two sailors in night time yacht grounding drama
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Events around Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

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