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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

11.27am 1 July 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

11.27am 1 July 2025
10.05am 30 June 2025
9.54pm 28 June 2025
10.51pm 25 June 2025
10.51pm 25 June 2025
6.12pm 21 June 2025
4.49pm 21 June 2025
3.33am 21 June 2025
3.33am 21 June 2025
8.25pm 18 June 2025
8.21pm 18 June 2025
8.12pm 18 June 2025
5.59pm 16 June 2025
2.42pm 16 June 2025
6.32am 15 June 2025
12.30pm 14 June 2025
2.23pm 6 June 2025
9.36pm 2 June 2025
3.36pm 2 June 2025
4.00am 29 May 2025

Today's weather

24°C Sunshine
Min: 18°C Max: 24°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.

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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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