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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

5.18pm 16 August 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

5.18pm 16 August 2025
5.16pm 16 August 2025
5.16pm 16 August 2025
8.02pm 14 August 2025
12.28pm 10 August 2025
11.44pm 6 August 2025
3.24pm 5 August 2025
10.30am 2 August 2025
9.59pm 31 July 2025
12.46pm 28 July 2025
8.18pm 27 July 2025
4.08pm 24 July 2025
10.24pm 22 July 2025
3.12pm 20 July 2025
2.24pm 13 July 2025
10.34pm 7 July 2025
11.58pm 6 July 2025
7.20am 5 July 2025
10.26pm 4 July 2025
3.26pm 3 July 2025

Today's weather

23°C Cloudy
Min: 15°C Max: 23°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

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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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Rescuees reunite with Eastbourne RNLI crew
Article Rescue
RNLI issue safety advice after triple increase in paddleboard rescues across SE
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Events around Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

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