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RNLI West Mersea Lifeboat Station

West Mersea Lifeboat Station

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One of our first inshore lifeboat stations, West Mersea has been in operation since 1963. Its inshore lifeboat, Just George, is a B class Atlantic 85, which arrived on station in 2014.

West Mersea Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
West Mersea's lifeboat
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at West Mersea.
our lifeboat
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from West Mersea
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.
West Mersea 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

West Mersea Lifeboat Station
Coast Road
West Mersea
Essex
CO5 8PG

Station phone number

01206 382914

Visiting times

Easter to mid-October
Weekends and bank holidays 11.30am-4pm

Throughout Mersea Week in August

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News and media from West Mersea Lifeboat Station

‘RNLB Chris and Jo West’ 13-52 moments before first beaching in Clacton.
Article Events
RNLI Clacton celebrate historic arrival of Shannon class lifeboat
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Article Legacies
Plaque unveiled following generous donation to West Mersea RNLI
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Article People
RNLI West Mersea attends double shout on first day in temporary home
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