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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

4.56pm 4 October 2024

Recent lifeboat launches from Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

4.56pm 4 October 2024
5.07pm 1 October 2024
5.06pm 1 October 2024
7.09pm 28 September 2024
5.02pm 20 September 2024
1.33pm 20 September 2024
6.19pm 18 September 2024
6.45am 17 September 2024
9.22pm 16 September 2024
7.32pm 14 September 2024
7.55pm 10 September 2024
9.34am 9 September 2024
12.07pm 8 September 2024
9.27pm 3 September 2024
11.56am 1 September 2024
3.39pm 25 August 2024
3.38pm 25 August 2024
3.05pm 25 August 2024
6.16pm 21 August 2024
5.35pm 19 August 2024

Today's weather

15°C Sunshine
Min: 12°C Max: 15°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

Shop

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

Article Fundraising
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
Article Lifeboats
Newhaven RNLI Launch to mayday from vessel taking on water
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