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Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

Operating from the historic North Shields Fish Quay, Tynemouth operates a D class inshore lifeboat and a Severn class all-weather lifeboat. The station’s crews have been awarded 22 medals for gallantry.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

5.07pm 4 October 2024
12.08am 15 September 2024
11.22am 11 September 2024
12.17pm 6 September 2024
11.39am 2 September 2024
4.19am 31 August 2024
2.10am 26 August 2024
10.00am 13 August 2024
5.38pm 10 August 2024
8.47pm 9 August 2024
5.13pm 6 August 2024
9.19pm 2 August 2024
12.18am 29 July 2024
4.07pm 28 July 2024
8.58pm 25 July 2024
10.32am 25 June 2024
6.37am 22 June 2024
4.42am 22 June 2024
11.21pm 19 June 2024
6.43am 14 June 2024

Today's weather

15°C Sunshine
Min: 10°C Max: 15°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Tynemouth Lifeboat Station
Fish Quay
Tynemouth
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE30 1JA

Station phone number

0191 257 0913

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visiting times

Monday-Friday
9am–4pm

Visits outside of these times are welcome by appointment.

Visitor contact

Sam Clow

Visitor contact phone number

0191 257 0913

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News and media from Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

Peter and other lifeboat crew recovering a life raft at Cullercoats beach
Article Fishing Safety
Cullercoats RNLI Helm - the importance of National Fishing Remembrance Day
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Two crew members either side of boy and his Easter egg RNLI creation. Sitting on the front of Severn Class Lifeboat.
Article Schools and young supporters
Boy visits Tynemouth RNLI station after impressing crew with eggcellent creation
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Article Lifeboats
Tynemouth Lifeboat Station celebrates RNLI’s 200th anniversary
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