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RNLI Harwich Lifeboat Station

Harwich Lifeboat Station

Harwich Lifeboat Station was built in 2002 and accommodates a B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat. Its Severn class all-weather lifeboat lies afloat on a pontoon, close to the station.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Harwich Lifeboat Station

5.02pm 13 April 2025
6.25pm 11 April 2025
7.51pm 30 March 2025
10.23pm 25 March 2025
5.40pm 24 March 2025
4.44am 24 March 2025
8.05pm 19 March 2025
9.17am 2 March 2025
1.54pm 26 February 2025
4.31pm 12 February 2025
4.31pm 12 February 2025
11.56am 11 February 2025
12.45pm 5 February 2025
4.01pm 1 February 2025
2.53pm 29 January 2025
8.21pm 22 January 2025
6.37pm 20 January 2025
4.46pm 19 January 2025
4.51am 15 January 2025
4.02am 15 January 2025

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Harwich Lifeboat Station
The Quay
Harwich
Essex
CO12 3HH

Station phone number

01255 502258

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access

Visiting times

10am-4pm

Shop hours

10am-4pm

Shop phone number

01255 553465

News and media from Harwich Lifeboat Station

Article Sea safety
Harwich RNLI volunteers respond to reports of red flares near Wrabness
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Article People
Harwich RNLI members sign commemorative scroll
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RNLI Lifeboats logo on grey background
Article Sea safety
Walton and Frinton RNLI accelerates D Class training
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