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Dover Lifeboat Station

Dover Lifeboat Station

For over 165 years Dover lifeboats have been saving lives and over 30 awards for gallantry have been presented to the crews. Today, the station operates the largest lifeboat in the fleet, a Severn class lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Dover Lifeboat Station

6.48am 1 July 2025
6.34am 1 July 2025
10.36am 30 June 2025
4.38pm 29 June 2025
9.38am 21 June 2025
10.48am 13 June 2025
10.40am 13 June 2025
5.12pm 11 June 2025
2.29am 8 June 2025
9.53am 31 May 2025
7.43am 31 May 2025
6.45am 21 May 2025
3.17am 21 May 2025
12.52pm 16 May 2025
7.30pm 12 May 2025
9.28pm 28 April 2025
8.15am 18 April 2025
7.46am 18 April 2025
7.45am 18 April 2025
7.40am 17 April 2025

Today's weather

24°C Sunshine
Min: 17°C Max: 24°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Dover Lifeboat Station
New Marina
Curve Road
Dover
CT17 9FQ

Station & Shop phone number

01202 336138

Visiting times

Organised visits by appointment only – please contact the Visits Officer.

Visits Officer

Andy Milton

Tel: 07977 439720

Email: [email protected]

Visitor Centre & Shop hours

Thursday
10am - 2pm

Saturday & Sunday
10am - 4pm

We try to open the visitor centre whenever the shop is open, however, this is subject to volunteer availability.

News and media from Dover Lifeboat Station

Article People
RNLI Mourns the Loss of Esteemed Lifeboatman Tony Hawkins MBE
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Article Events
RNLI Dover Hosts First-Ever Emergency Services Day
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Article People
RNLI Dover Volunteers Successfully Complete Tier Two Passout
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