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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

5.43pm 30 June 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Portsmouth Lifeboat Station

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
6.10pm 18 June 2025
6.08pm 18 June 2025
1.54pm 17 June 2025
12.28am 15 June 2025
1.35pm 6 June 2025
11.14pm 2 June 2025
5.08pm 1 June 2025
9.10pm 22 May 2025
8.48pm 22 May 2025
2.23pm 20 May 2025
4.58pm 18 May 2025
10.41pm 17 May 2025
10.32pm 17 May 2025
3.18pm 5 May 2025

Today's weather

23°C Rain
Min: 15°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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