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RNLI Wick Lifeboat Station

Wick Lifeboat Station

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Established in 1848, Wick Lifeboat Station in the far north of Scotland operates an all-weather Trent class lifeboat. Crew members have been recognised by the RNLI for their lifesaving achievements 11 times.

Wick Lifeboat Station

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

Wick Lifeboat Station
The Lifeboat House
Fishmart
Wick Harbour
Wick
KW1 5HA

Station phone number

01955 603723

Accessibility

Parking, Disabled Parking, Disabled Access

Visiting times

10am-4pm

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Recent lifeboat launches from Wick Lifeboat Station

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Wick Lifeboat Station

Launch time

10.24am 31 July 2026

Wick Lifeboat Station

Launch time

9.19am 30 July 2026

Wick Lifeboat Station

Launch time

3.15pm 23 July 2026

Wick Lifeboat Station

Launch time

10.44am 29 May 2026

Wick Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.10am 13 May 2026

Wick Lifeboat Station

Launch time

7.09pm 30 April 2026

Wick Lifeboat Station

Launch time

2.53pm 14 April 2026

Wick Lifeboat Station

Launch time

9.35pm 4 April 2026

Wick Lifeboat Station

Launch time

6.40am 3 April 2026

News and media from Wick Lifeboat Station

Wick RNLI lifeboat arriving on scene
Article Rescue
First shout for two new Wick RNLI volunteers as crew assist fouled yacht
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Article Rescue
Wick RNLI volunteers reunite injured puppy with her family after cliff rescue
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Wick RNLI's all-weather lifeboat Roy Barker II escorted a dismasted yacht safely to Wick after a lengthy offshore rescue.
Article Rescue
Wick RNLI volunteers assist dismasted yacht in lengthy offshore rescue
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HM Coastguard tug arriving on scene taken from Wick RNLI lifeboat on Good Friday rescue
Article Rescue
Two Vessels Disabled in Heavy Seas as Wick RNLI Lifeboat Holds Offshore Watch
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