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Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Sunderland.
Our Lifeboat
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.
Sunderland Lifeboat Station
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
Latest News
Find local safety information and get the 5-day forecast and tide times for your area.
Local info
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
Sunderland Lifeboat Station
Marine Activity Centre
North Dock
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR6 0PW
Station phone number
Accessibility
Parking, disabled parking, disabled access
Visiting times
9am–12noon Sunday or 7pm–9pm Tuesday
Groups by appointment only
Don't miss: crew training 7pm Tuesday and 9am Sunday
Recent lifeboat launches from Sunderland Lifeboat Station
Our latest launches >News and media from Sunderland Lifeboat Station
Sunderland's RNLI Shop
Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
Our shop
Sunderland Fundraising Branch
Find out how you can support our lifesaving work by joining our local fundraising branch.
Our fundraising group