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RNLI Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

Ramsgate is one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the British Isles. During its lifesaving history, the crews have been presented with over 50 awards for gallantry, the most recent in 2000.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

1.59pm 28 September 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

1.59pm 28 September 2025
4.47pm 27 September 2025
12.39pm 24 September 2025
12.30pm 24 September 2025
4.11pm 19 September 2025
3.47pm 19 September 2025
3.46pm 19 September 2025
12.11pm 12 September 2025
12.00pm 12 September 2025
4.54pm 11 September 2025
10.26pm 2 September 2025
5.49pm 30 August 2025
4.21pm 28 August 2025
9.48pm 27 August 2025
4.10am 17 August 2025
12.40pm 15 August 2025
6.44am 11 August 2025
6.44am 11 August 2025
5.49pm 31 July 2025
9.52am 30 July 2025

Today's weather

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

Station address

Ramsgate Lifeboat Station
Western Crosswall
Ramsgate Royal Harbour
Kent
CT11 9RN

Station phone number

01843 580580

Accessibility

Parking
Disabled parking

Visitor times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.
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News and media from Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

Six representatives from the four RNLI lifeboat stations stood in a line on stage with their award at a ceremony in London
Article Rescue
RNLI volunteer crews win Global Search and Rescue ‘Mission of the Year’ award
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Colourised image of the Margate crew that went to Dunkirk
Article Heritage
RNLI releases historic, colourised imagery of crew that went to Dunkirk
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Margate RNLI B class lifeboat 'Colonel Stock' (RNLI Margate
Article Rescue
Thanet RNLI lifeboats respond to vessel taking on water off the north Kent coast
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Margate RNLI wartime lifeboat The Lord Southborough (RNLI)
Article People
Thanet RNLI lifeboat stations remember their involvement in Operation Dynamo
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Events around Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

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