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RNLI Whitstable Lifeboat Station

Whitstable Lifeboat Station

Established in 1963, Whitstable is one of our first inshore lifeboat stations. Today, the crew operates Lewisco, a B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat, which is carriage-launched from the beach.
RNLI Whitstable Lifeboat Station

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Whitstable Lifeboat Station

8.54pm 30 June 2025
7.09am 26 June 2025
3.00pm 24 June 2025
6.57pm 23 June 2025
5.10pm 21 June 2025
4.18pm 14 June 2025
9.44pm 4 June 2025
1.16am 1 June 2025
3.59pm 30 May 2025
8.49am 23 May 2025
1.02pm 13 April 2025
10.50am 31 March 2025
3.20pm 9 March 2025
10.17am 5 March 2025
3.11am 6 January 2025
2.27pm 25 December 2024
12.08am 7 December 2024
8.04am 3 November 2024
1.49pm 1 November 2024
2.29pm 16 October 2024

Today's weather

33°C Sunshine
Min: 17°C Max: 33°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Whitstable Lifeboat Station
The Harbour
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 1AB

Station phone number

01227 263581

Accessibility

There is pay and display parking next to the station and two disable parking bays alongside the station.

Station visiting hours

Easter - Christmas
Daily

Christmas - Easter
Saturdays and Sundays 10am - 1pm

Whitstable RNLI shop has access to a station viewing area.

Shop opening hours

January - Mid March
10am - 3pm (weekends only)

Mid March to December
10am - 4pm (daily except Mondays)

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News and media from Whitstable Lifeboat Station

Lewisco, the Whitstable B-Class lifeboat.
Article Rescue
Teenagers brought ashore by Whitstable RNLI
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The Whitstable lifeboat approaches the motor cruiser with engine problems on Tuesday afternoon. Picture: RNLI Whitstable.
Article Rescue
Busy time at Whitstable RNLI
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Whitstable lifeboat returns to station after the call to a missing child at Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey.
Article Rescue
Whitstable RNLI Launch to Missing Child
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John Hill who has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the King’s birthday honours list.
Article People
John Hill at Whitstable RNLI awarded a B.E.M
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