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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

1.11pm 30 September 2025
6.25pm 28 September 2025
2.22pm 23 September 2025
2.20pm 23 September 2025
11.47am 22 September 2025
3.37pm 19 September 2025
7.58am 19 September 2025
6.57pm 11 September 2025
1.52am 10 September 2025
12.14pm 9 September 2025
12.11pm 9 September 2025
5.37am 9 September 2025
6.26pm 2 September 2025
5.44pm 26 August 2025
7.53pm 14 August 2025
5.10pm 11 August 2025
9.49am 11 August 2025
4.28pm 7 August 2025
9.37pm 31 July 2025
9.53am 30 July 2025

Today's weather

15°C Rain
Min: 11°C Max: 15°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

Mon to Fri: 10am-2pm

Sat: 10am-5pm

Sunday: 10-4pm

Contact

Tel: 01304 279844

News and media from Dover Lifeboat Station

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