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Southwold Lifeboat Station

Southwold Lifeboat Station

The station’s lifeboat was one of 19 that took part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk. Over its 140-year history Southwold lifeboat crews have been presented with over 20 awards for gallantry.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

12.08pm 20 September 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Southwold Lifeboat Station

12.08pm 20 September 2025
1.30pm 17 September 2025
2.26pm 6 September 2025
6.41pm 28 August 2025
8.29am 23 August 2025
8.00pm 13 August 2025
8.08am 31 July 2025
3.59am 24 July 2025
11.13pm 23 July 2025
1.22pm 17 July 2025
2.16pm 22 June 2025
12.03am 1 June 2025
12.32pm 29 April 2025
1.03pm 14 April 2025
12.43pm 29 March 2025
2.53pm 15 March 2025
1.16pm 3 November 2024
5.41pm 2 September 2024
3.42pm 27 August 2024
4.53pm 15 August 2024

Today's weather

13°C Rain
Min: 10°C Max: 13°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Southwold Lifeboat Station
Ferry Road
Southwold
Suffolk
IP18 6NB

Station phone number

01502723355

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access

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News and media from Southwold Lifeboat Station

Southwold Lifeboat leaving the harbour on Thursday 17 September
Article Rescue
Southwold RNLI assist yacht with mechanical failure.
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Jochem Voogt receives his 20 year service medal from RNLI Chief Executive, Peter Sparkes.
Article People
20 Year Service Medal for Southwold crew member Jochem Voogt
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Southwold RNLI crew go to the assistance of a dog in the River Blyth, Southwold, Suffolk
Article Lifeboats
Southwold RNLI volunteers rescue dog in River ahead of training night
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RNLI Lifeboats logo on grey background
Article Rescue
Southwold RNLI launch to paddle boarder in distress
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