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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

8.38pm 14 January 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

8.38pm 14 January 2025
1.23pm 14 January 2025
12.44pm 14 January 2025
11.49am 11 January 2025
11.50pm 4 January 2025
5.26pm 31 December 2024
1.29pm 29 December 2024
4.22pm 27 December 2024
12.39pm 25 December 2024
4.27pm 16 December 2024
4.35pm 12 December 2024
12.56pm 12 December 2024
8.30pm 10 December 2024
7.14pm 10 December 2024
7.12pm 10 December 2024
9.42am 30 November 2024
5.04pm 26 November 2024
4.38pm 26 November 2024
7.23pm 12 November 2024
11.32pm 8 November 2024

Today's weather

6°C Sunshine
Min: 3°C Max: 6°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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