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RNLI Sunderland Lifeboat Station

Sunderland Lifeboat Station

Sunderland is the oldest lifeboat station, celebrating over 200 years as a station. The first experimental motor lifeboat in the RNLI’s fleet operated from here and today the station has two inshore lifeboats – an Atlantic 85 and a D class.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Sunderland Lifeboat Station

11.03pm 22 September 2024
5.36am 21 September 2024
4.10pm 19 September 2024
3.16pm 17 September 2024
7.58am 12 September 2024
11.13am 11 September 2024
10.37am 25 August 2024
1.44pm 15 August 2024
11.27pm 11 August 2024
9.36pm 2 August 2024
5.26pm 2 August 2024
8.47pm 21 July 2024
8.52pm 20 July 2024
1.51am 8 July 2024
8.00am 7 July 2024
9.26pm 5 July 2024
1.08pm 2 July 2024
10.47am 25 June 2024
1.50pm 18 June 2024
1.29pm 8 June 2024

Today's weather

11°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 11°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Sunderland Lifeboat Station
Marine Activity Centre
North Dock
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR6 0PW 

Station phone number

01915 673536

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access 

Visiting times

9am–12pm Sunday or 7pm–9pm Tuesday
Groups by appointment only
Don't miss: crew training 7pm Tuesday and 9am Sunday

Visitor contact

Jayne Ingham

Visitor contact phone number

07801 099303

Shop hours

February-Mid December
Monday 10am-1pm
Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm

Shop phone number

01915 674395

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