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RNLI Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station has been providing search and rescue for the eastern Solent since 1965. The crews have won four medals for gallantry and currently operate two inshore lifeboats.
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Latest lifeboat launch

10.37am 19 August 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

10.37am 19 August 2025
7.37pm 14 August 2025
7.35pm 14 August 2025
10.14am 7 August 2025
7.53pm 4 August 2025
9.55am 4 August 2025
1.36pm 2 August 2025
1.42pm 27 July 2025
10.32pm 21 July 2025
6.06pm 13 July 2025
5.43pm 12 July 2025
2.30pm 9 July 2025
3.06pm 5 July 2025
3.37pm 4 July 2025
5.43pm 30 June 2025
8.23am 23 June 2025
6.18pm 22 June 2025
8.33pm 21 June 2025
11.07am 21 June 2025
6.30pm 19 June 2025

Today's weather

23°C Cloudy
Min: 16°C Max: 23°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Portsmouth Lifeboat Station
Ferry Road
Southsea
Hampshire
PO4 9LY

Station phone number

02392 814811

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News and media from Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

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