Swanage RNLI

Welcome To Swanage Lifeboat Station.

An RNLI Lifeboat Station saving lives off the Dorset Coast since 1875.

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Crewed by volunteers.

Our volunteer crew come from all walks of life.

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Two lifeboats Provide 24/7 cover.

A Shannon class all weather lifeboat and a D Class inshore lifeboat

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The RNLI is a national charity.

The RNLI has over 235 lifeboat stations around the coast of the UK and Ireland.

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How could you help?.

There are lots of ways you can help, why not get in touch?

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Webcam

Our webcam updates regularly, click below to see how Swanage bay looks today.

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Fundraising events

We have a really active group of fundraisers, why not have a look at our upcoming fundraising events.

Events

Lifeboat week 2018 runs from 10-19 August. More details will follow in the coming months.

Events

A 15’ speedboat out of Swanage broke down close to Old Harry in breezy conditions with a lumpy sea and the UK Coastguard asked for the help of the Swanage Inshore Lifeboat (ILB).

The ILB launched into the fresh conditions and quickly located the small vessel, with 3 persons on board. All was well on board so the boat was taken under tow and brought back to Swanage where the owners could make arrangements for repairs,

The ILB, fresh back from its scheduled re-fit, was re-fuelled and ready for further service at 1708hrs.