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Cowes Lifeboat Station

Cowes Lifeboat Station

Cowes Lifeboat Station is converted from a former HM Customs Watch House, the rear of which is 300 years old. It looks out onto one of the world’s busiest shipping waterways and carries out a range of interesting services every year.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Cowes Lifeboat Station

6.34pm 13 September 2025
2.43pm 12 September 2025
7.32pm 11 September 2025
6.46pm 11 September 2025
4.32pm 8 September 2025
12.50pm 8 September 2025
7.43pm 6 September 2025
11.02am 29 August 2025
9.01pm 20 August 2025
3.55pm 14 August 2025
3.54pm 14 August 2025
3.52pm 14 August 2025
3.00pm 11 August 2025
3.00pm 11 August 2025
6.49pm 9 August 2025
9.24pm 2 August 2025
5.32pm 31 July 2025
12.13am 18 July 2025
2.02pm 13 July 2025
1.54pm 13 July 2025

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 10°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Cowes Lifeboat Station
Watch House Lane
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7QH

Station phone number

01983 299387

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visitor contact email

[email protected]

Visiting times

Now open for visits - contact directly to book

Shop hours

Monday-Sunday
10am-4pm Monday - Sunday

Shop phone number

01983 209073

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News and media from Cowes Lifeboat Station

Article People
Cowes RNLI honours press officer, George Chastney, for his 22 years of service
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Article Rescue
Four shouts in one day for Cowes RNLI Station
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Article Rescue
Two shouts for Cowes RNLI in the days before 999 day
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Article Crew training
Join Cowes RNLI crew: volunteer to save lives at sea
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