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Eastbourne Lifeboat station

Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

Established in 1822, Eastbourne Lifeboat Station is located in Sovereign Harbour. Notable events include taking part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk in 1940 and being awarded 10 medals for gallantry.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

10.58pm 3 October 2025
10.26pm 29 September 2025
5.44am 29 September 2025
9.43pm 28 September 2025
9.43pm 28 September 2025
10.43pm 25 September 2025
7.56pm 25 September 2025
6.08pm 21 September 2025
6.08pm 21 September 2025
6.24pm 19 September 2025
11.24pm 18 September 2025
11.06pm 18 September 2025
11.21am 14 September 2025
1.23am 8 September 2025
8.21am 2 September 2025
6.03pm 31 August 2025
9.22pm 29 August 2025
6.42am 23 August 2025
11.14pm 22 August 2025
8.53pm 22 August 2025

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 12°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

Sovereign Harbour

Pevensey Bay Rd

East Sussex

BN23 5BJ

Station phone number

01323 470206

Shop

There is also an RNLI shop in Eastbourne, for more details, please visit the shop page.

Fundraising enquiries

Please see our Fundraising Group page.

News and media from Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

Article Rescue
Dungeness RNLI called to aid sailing yacht stuck in fishing gear
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Nathan Vasudaven and his father Bhargawa standing in a Victorian pier
Article People
RNLI celebrates lifesaving dads across Kent and Sussex this Fathers Day
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Two RNLI shore crew volunteers
Article People
Your lifeboat station needs you: Help save lives with the RNLI in Sussex!
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