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RNLI Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station has been providing search and rescue for the eastern Solent since 1965. The crews have won four medals for gallantry and currently operate two inshore lifeboats.
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Latest lifeboat launch

1.59pm 4 January 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

1.59pm 4 January 2025
5.02pm 28 December 2024
5.38pm 26 December 2024
5.29pm 25 December 2024
7.52pm 17 December 2024
6.15pm 12 December 2024
1.39pm 30 November 2024
4.48pm 8 November 2024
4.33pm 8 November 2024
5.55pm 29 October 2024
5.55pm 29 October 2024
2.58pm 29 October 2024
5.27pm 25 October 2024
10.24am 18 October 2024
10.24am 18 October 2024
2.16pm 25 September 2024
5.45pm 22 September 2024
4.59pm 21 September 2024
8.44pm 19 September 2024
3.53pm 19 September 2024

Today's weather

7°C Sunshine
Min: 3°C Max: 7°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station
Ferry Road
Southsea
Hampshire
PO4 9LY

Station phone number

02392 814811

Visitor times

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News and media from Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

An RNLI crewmember in yellow drysuit and red lifejacket stands in front of an orange Atlantic 85 lifeboat
Article Sea safety
Meet Mudeford RNLI volunteer Ian Parker ahead of Round the Island Race
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Josh Owens, Portsmouth Lifeboat crew, in full kit, smiling at the camera
Article Beach safety
Meet Portsmouth RNLI volunteer Josh Owens ahead of Round the Island Race
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Article Rescue
Injured woman recovered from inaccessible Portsmouth Shoreline on a rising tide
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Yarmouth Severn Class Lifeboat Eric and Susan Hiscock (Wanderer) providing safety cover at Round the Island Race 2022
Article Fundraising
RNLI proud to be named as the Official Charity for Round the Island Race 2024
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