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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

11.04pm 4 December 2024

Recent lifeboat launches from Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

11.04pm 4 December 2024
11.31pm 1 December 2024
10.37pm 18 November 2024
10.12pm 18 November 2024
7.25pm 17 November 2024
5.46pm 29 October 2024
6.58am 28 October 2024
7.15pm 21 October 2024
9.13pm 18 October 2024
10.01am 11 October 2024
7.06pm 4 October 2024
8.56am 3 October 2024
6.48am 2 October 2024
6.48am 2 October 2024
8.10pm 28 September 2024
7.54pm 28 September 2024
6.46pm 24 September 2024
6.45pm 24 September 2024
6.45pm 24 September 2024
6.44pm 24 September 2024

Today's weather

13°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 13°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

A Tamar class lifeboat
Article Sea safety
Joint launch to rescue stricken yacht from the Goodwin Sands.
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Casualty vessel on the Goodwin Sands
Article Rescue
First shout for Walmer volunteer to yacht aground
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Evie and Lola with their family and the RNLI's 200th anniversary time capsule
Article Beach safety
Twin girls saved by RNLI in Kent place family photo in bicentennial time capsule
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A man holding a remembrance wreath
Article Lifeboats
Ramsgate RNLI honour the passing of their station mechanic
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Events around Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

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