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RNLI Sunderland Lifeboat Station

Sunderland Lifeboat Station

Sunderland is the oldest lifeboat station, celebrating over 200 years as a station. The first experimental motor lifeboat in the RNLI’s fleet operated from here and today the station has two inshore lifeboats – an Atlantic 85 and a D class.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Sunderland Lifeboat Station

6.34am 11 April 2025
4.55pm 15 March 2025
4.52pm 15 March 2025
4.37pm 15 March 2025
4.37pm 15 March 2025
6.57pm 8 March 2025
10.14am 6 February 2025
2.56pm 1 February 2025
2.56pm 1 February 2025
7.11pm 27 January 2025
10.45am 19 January 2025
8.02pm 25 December 2024
4.29pm 18 December 2024
3.44pm 14 December 2024
5.03pm 14 November 2024
3.27pm 31 October 2024
12.00am 21 October 2024
12.00am 21 October 2024
6.20pm 19 October 2024
2.22pm 14 October 2024

Today's weather

13°C Rain
Min: 4°C Max: 13°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Sunderland Lifeboat Station
Marine Activity Centre
North Dock
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR6 0PW 

Station phone number

01915 673536

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access 

Visiting times

9am–12pm Sunday or 7pm–9pm Tuesday
Groups by appointment only
Don't miss: crew training 7pm Tuesday and 9am Sunday

Visitor contact

Jayne Ingham

Visitor contact phone number

07801 099303

Shop hours

February-Mid December
Monday 10am-1pm
Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm

Shop phone number

01915 674395

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News and media from Sunderland Lifeboat Station

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Family and friends of tragic teenager continue raising funds for Sunderland RNLI
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