Sheerness' lifeboats

Find out more about the lifeboats operated by the volunteers here at Sheerness.

Orange RNLI lifeboat underway on calm water, viewed from behind, with several crew members on deck as it leaves harbour, industrial shoreline and a large red cargo ship visible in the background.

Judith Copping Joyce

The Judith Copping Joyce is a Shannon class lifeboat and has been at the station since 2021.

Learn more about the Shannon

RNLI D‑class inflatable lifeboat travelling at speed through choppy water, with three helmeted crew members in yellow protective clothing as white water breaks along the hull.

Buster

The Buster is a D class lifeboat and has been at the station since 2016.

Learn more about the D class