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Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

Operating from the historic North Shields Fish Quay, Tynemouth operates a D class inshore lifeboat and a Severn class all-weather lifeboat. The station’s crews have been awarded 22 medals for gallantry.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

7.52pm 30 June 2025
5.38pm 29 June 2025
5.36pm 29 June 2025
4.14pm 29 June 2025
12.24pm 24 June 2025
3.23pm 19 June 2025
5.33pm 18 June 2025
9.32pm 17 June 2025
7.57pm 17 June 2025
4.48am 29 May 2025
1.07pm 27 May 2025
5.53pm 23 May 2025
6.32pm 12 May 2025
11.48pm 1 May 2025
2.56pm 1 May 2025
2.28pm 31 March 2025
2.33am 15 March 2025
2.29am 15 March 2025
2.28am 15 March 2025
7.58am 11 March 2025

Today's weather

16°C Rain
Min: 13°C Max: 16°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Tynemouth Lifeboat Station
Fish Quay
Tynemouth
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE30 1JA

Station phone number

0191 257 0913

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visiting times

Monday-Friday
9am–4pm

Visits outside of these times are welcome by appointment.

Visitor contact

Sam Clow

Visitor contact phone number

0191 257 0913

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News and media from Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

RNLI crews pulling a paddleboarder onboard the lifeboat
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RNLI crew and lifeguards rescue children and adults from the water
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Article People
First female Lifeboat Operations Manager for Tynemouth RNLI
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Article Fundraising
From Newcastle to New York in aid of Tynemouth RNLI
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Article Heritage
Tynemouth RNLI crew take part in National Service for Seafarers at St Pauls
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