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RNLI shops, museums and the College will open as Government guidance allows. Lifeboat stations remain operational but are not open to visitors.

RNLI Whitby Lifeboat Station with the station’s Trent class all-weather lifeboat, George and Mary Webb 14-14, moored outside

Whitby Lifeboat Station

Lifeboat crews at Whitby have been saving lives for over 200 years and have received RNLI medals for gallantry 36 times. Today, the station operates one inshore and one all-weather lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

6.42pm 17 August 2021

Recent launches from Whitby Lifeboat Station

6.42pm 17 August 2021
6.41pm 5 August 2021
6.41pm 5 August 2021
6.35pm 5 August 2021
12.27pm 4 August 2021
1.15pm 1 August 2021
8.06pm 17 July 2021
7.47pm 6 July 2021
7.53pm 2 May 2021
4.39pm 1 May 2021
8.39am 12 April 2021
2.36pm 30 March 2021
9.02am 25 March 2021
2.15pm 14 March 2021
11.27am 27 February 2021
10.15pm 5 February 2021
10.15pm 5 February 2021
3.58pm 13 January 2021
3.53pm 17 December 2020
1.17pm 2 December 2020

Today's weather

10°C Rain
Min: 8°C Max: 10°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Whitby Lifeboat Station
The Fish Pier
Church Street
Whitby
North Yorkshire
YO22 4AE

Station phone number

01947 602216

Accessibility

Parking, Disabled Parking, Disabled Access

Visiting times

Monday-Friday
8am-4pm

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Whitby Lifeboat Museum

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Museum address
Whitby Lifeboat Museum
Pier Road
Whitby
YO21 3PU 

Telephone
01947 602001

Twitter
@MuseumRnli

Opening times

Opening times may vary so please call ahead to ensure the museum will be open.

Admission

Free

Group and school visits are welcome – but please book first

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News and media from Whitby Lifeboat Station

Article Fundraising
Young RNLI fan raises £2,500 and meets Whitby crew
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Whitby's inshore lifeboat attending a training rescue exercise with Whitby Coastguard crews.
Article Crew training
Whitby RNLI took part in a large scale multi agency training exercise today.
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RNLI Chief Executive Mark Dowie presents L-R: Richard Dowson, Matt Sharpe and Ian Taylor with their framed letters of thanks.
Article People
RNLI Chief Executive presents framed letter of thanks to Whitby crew members.
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Whitby's current crew in front of the old rowing lifeboat "Robert & Ellen Robson'
Article Heritage
Whitby stops in its tracks to watch RNLI lifeboat pull.
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