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RNLI Salcombe Lifeboat Station

Salcombe Lifeboat Station

Salcombe Lifeboat Station was established in 1869 and its crews have received 18 awards for gallantry. Today it operates an inshore B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat and a Tamar class all-weather lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Salcombe Lifeboat Station

6.40pm 17 September 2025
10.49pm 9 September 2025
11.55am 4 September 2025
1.23pm 1 September 2025
3.29pm 31 August 2025
6.49pm 28 August 2025
8.24pm 26 August 2025
2.43pm 9 August 2025
1.45pm 9 August 2025
4.36pm 3 August 2025
10.24am 3 August 2025
4.34pm 22 July 2025
12.27pm 16 July 2025
12.21pm 16 July 2025
12.41pm 9 July 2025
9.12pm 8 July 2025
4.16pm 4 July 2025
4.56pm 28 June 2025
4.24pm 28 June 2025
5.51pm 27 June 2025

Today's weather

15°C Rain
Min: 11°C Max: 15°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Salcombe Lifeboat Station
Union Street
Salcombe
Devon
TQ8 8BZ

Station phone number

01548 842158

Station email

[email protected]

Accessibility

No parking available at the Lifeboat Station

Visitor times

Please contact the station to arrange a visit.

Shop and Museum

From 28 March our Salcombe RNLI Museum and Gift Shop opens for the new season.
Monday - Saturday
10:30am – 3:30pm

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News and media from Salcombe Lifeboat Station

Shannon class lifeboat in rough weather
Article Lifeboats
RNLI announce changes to its lifeboat fleet in the south west
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RNLI Lifeboats logo on grey background
Article Sea safety
Salcombe RNLI remind people to get their lifejackets checked
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Article People
Introducing the new RNLI Salcombe Coxswain
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Article Fundraising
The Salcombe RNLI Field of Light will live on for a few more months!
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