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Cowes Lifeboat Station

Cowes Lifeboat Station

Cowes Lifeboat Station is converted from a former HM Customs Watch House, the rear of which is 300 years old. It looks out onto one of the world’s busiest shipping waterways and carries out a range of interesting services every year.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Cowes Lifeboat Station

1.38am 8 November 2024
7.15pm 1 November 2024
3.19pm 24 October 2024
6.16am 18 October 2024
5.03am 7 October 2024
9.58pm 6 September 2024
8.39am 24 August 2024
3.06am 23 August 2024
8.23pm 18 August 2024
5.07pm 9 August 2024
4.54pm 1 August 2024
5.17pm 27 July 2024
5.10pm 27 July 2024
1.30pm 18 July 2024
10.21am 18 July 2024
5.14pm 16 July 2024
1.17pm 11 July 2024
4.09pm 10 July 2024
5.41am 7 July 2024
4.03pm 25 June 2024

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 8°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Cowes Lifeboat Station
Watch House Lane
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7QH

Station phone number

01983 299387

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visitor contact email

[email protected]

Visiting times

Now open for visits - contact directly to book

Shop hours

Monday-Sunday
10am-4pm Monday - Sunday

Shop phone number

01983 209073

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News and media from Cowes Lifeboat Station

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Cowes RNLI's B class lifeboat, the 'Sheena Louise' in action
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Josh Owens, Portsmouth Lifeboat crew, in full kit, smiling at the camera
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Meet Portsmouth RNLI volunteer Josh Owens ahead of Round the Island Race
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