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Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Whitstable .
Our Lifeboats
Whitstable Lifeboat Station
Established in 1963, Whitstable is one of our first inshore lifeboat stations. Today, the crew operates Lewisco, a B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat, which is carriage-launched from the beach.
Whitstable 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
Whitstable Lifeboat Station
The Harbour
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 1AB
Station phone number
Accessibility
There is pay and display parking next to the station and two disable parking bays alongside the station.
Station visiting hours
Easter - Christmas
Daily
Christmas - Easter
Saturdays and Sundays 10am - 1pm
Whitstable RNLI shop has access to a station viewing area.
Recent lifeboat launches from Whitstable Lifeboat Station
Our latest launches >News and media from Whitstable Lifeboat Station
Whitstable's RNLI Shop
Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
Our shop
Whitstable Fundraising Branch
Find out how you can support our lifesaving work by joining our local fundraising branch.
Our fundraising group