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Craster lifeboat

Craster Lifeboat Station

For over 50 years Craster Lifeboat Station has operated an inshore D class lifeboat. The crews have been presented with two awards for gallantry.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

12.00pm 15 August 2024

Recent lifeboat launches from Craster Lifeboat Station

12.00pm 15 August 2024
12.46pm 3 August 2024
1.58pm 30 July 2024
3.18pm 25 July 2024
9.14pm 19 June 2024
4.43am 9 June 2024
3.32pm 11 May 2024
6.03pm 8 April 2024
1.46pm 8 April 2024
12.24pm 6 July 2023
3.50pm 4 June 2023
2.24pm 5 September 2022
12.19pm 15 August 2022
1.09pm 7 August 2022
5.08pm 3 July 2022
11.30am 16 June 2022
9.52am 15 October 2021
6.14pm 6 September 2021
3.37pm 14 August 2021
2.34pm 23 June 2021

Today's weather

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Min: 2°C Max: 5°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

West End
Craster
Northumberland
NE66 3TS

Station phone number

01665 576050

Visiting times

By appointment only

Visitor contact

Kev Brown

Visitor contact phone number

01665 576503

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News and media from Craster Lifeboat Station

An open water shot of the D Class lifeboat returning to Craster Harbour
Article Rescue
Craster and Seahouses RNLI assist injured visitor on Inner Farne Island
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Article Events
RNLI to hold Bamburgh Lifeboat Fun Day to mark charity’s 200th anniversary
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The bow of Shannon Class lifeboat at sea, in the background Dunstanburgh Castle
Article Fundraising
A very poignant moment for two of Craster RNLI station volunteers
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Photo of the D Class Lifeboat with the Item rescued from Embleton Bay
Article Rescue
Second shout in five hours for Craster RNLI
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