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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

5.39pm 29 September 2025
5.30pm 29 September 2025
7.51pm 27 September 2025
3.39am 27 September 2025
3.15pm 26 September 2025
8.24pm 21 September 2025
11.27pm 20 September 2025
12.08am 19 September 2025
5.33pm 15 September 2025
3.00pm 12 September 2025
8.06pm 10 September 2025
8.21am 3 September 2025
8.19am 3 September 2025
8.38am 28 August 2025
5.50pm 25 August 2025
5.01pm 25 August 2025
4.35pm 24 August 2025
4.59pm 23 August 2025
9.08pm 16 August 2025
7.22pm 3 August 2025

Today's weather

13°C Rain
Min: 10°C Max: 13°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 phone number

0191 257 0913

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News and media from Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

Two men in lifeboat cycling jerseys celebrating their mammoth achievement.
Article Fundraising
RNLI Tour of the North - 200 Mile Ride
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Tynemouth inshore lifeboat returning to station
Article Rescue
Tynemouth RNLI volunteers launch four times over Bank Holiday weekend
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RNLI crews pulling a paddleboarder onboard the lifeboat
Article Rescue
RNLI crew and lifeguards rescue children and adults from the water
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