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Eastbourne Lifeboat station

Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

Established in 1822, Eastbourne Lifeboat Station is located in Sovereign Harbour. Notable events include taking part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk in 1940 and being awarded 10 medals for gallantry.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

5.32pm 29 March 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

5.32pm 29 March 2025
5.23pm 27 March 2025
11.50pm 20 March 2025
2.22pm 17 March 2025
7.48pm 15 March 2025
1.58am 12 March 2025
3.48am 10 March 2025
9.12am 7 March 2025
5.09pm 2 March 2025
7.12pm 27 February 2025
4.50am 22 February 2025
8.01am 20 February 2025
8.19am 16 February 2025
2.29pm 3 February 2025
11.56am 28 January 2025
11.49am 28 January 2025
12.56am 26 January 2025
2.06am 19 January 2025
8.38pm 14 January 2025
1.23pm 14 January 2025

Today's weather

12°C Rain
Min: 8°C Max: 12°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

Sovereign Harbour

Pevensey Bay Rd

East Sussex

BN23 5BJ

Station phone number

01323 470206

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There is also an RNLI shop in Eastbourne, for more details, please visit the shop page.

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News and media from Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

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Eastbourne RNLI crew walk 200 miles for 200 years
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D Class inshore lifeboat on trailer with sea behind
Article People
Eastbourne RNLI welcome their new D Class
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Article Fundraising
Sailor turned skydiver fundraises for Eastbourne RNLI as part of Mayday campaign
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RNLI Lifeboats logo on grey background
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Newhaven RNLI Launch to mayday from vessel taking on water
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