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 2019 runs from 9-18 August. More details will follow in the coming months.

Events

While escorting the yacht from the previous incident in to Swanage Bay, a Mayday call was received by the UK Coastguard from a dive boat declaring two divers significantly overdue. Both of the Weymouth lifeboats and a rescue helicopter were tasked, along with the Swanage Lifeboat. The volunteer crew plotted a course to the location of the Mayday distress call, south of Durdle Door, and made best speed. As the ALB was rounding St Albans Head, Weymouth inshore lifeboat reported having found both divers safe and well and therefore Swanage lifeboat was released to return to station.