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Operating from within the old naval port of Sheerness, the lifeboat station operates both a D class inshore lifeboat and a Shannon class all-weather lifeboat. Four medals for gallantry have been awarded to the station.

Sheerness Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Sheerness's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Sheerness.
Our lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Sheerness
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
Latest news
Sand art on a beach which says 'Be aware tidal cut off' in large letters.
Local info, forecasts and tides
Find local safety information and get the 5-day forecast and tide times for your area.
Local info
A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Sheerness's history
Take a look back through key events from the history of our lifeboat station in our timeline.
Our history

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Sheerness Lifeboat Station
Sheerness Docks
Garrison Point
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1RS

Station phone number

01795 664868

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

Please contact the station to arrange a visit.

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News and media from Sheerness Lifeboat Station

Article Lifeboats
Dad-of-two thanks RNLI crew after tender capsizes in River Medway
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Article Sea safety
Sheerness RNLI crews launched three times over bank holiday weekend
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