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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

12.52pm 16 May 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Dover Lifeboat Station

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
9.42am 15 April 2025
7.27am 15 April 2025
6.42pm 12 April 2025
9.38am 12 April 2025
11.57pm 29 March 2025
6.42am 4 March 2025
4.27pm 2 March 2025
10.09am 2 March 2025
4.21am 2 March 2025
6.33am 1 March 2025
1.49pm 23 February 2025
9.13pm 18 February 2025
9.43am 18 February 2025

Today's weather

16°C Sunshine
Min: 8°C Max: 16°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

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News and media from Dover Lifeboat Station

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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Article People
RNLI Dover Welcomes New All-Weather Lifeboat Navigator to Volunteer Crew
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Article Rescue
Dramatic rescue for Ramsgate and Dover RNLI
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