Lifeboat Station : Margate
Main Contact Details
Margate lifeboat station The Rendezvous Margate Kent
CT9 1HG
Telephone
01843 221613
- Discover this station
Station Information
Stations near you
- Explore stations are normally open all year and have an RNLI gift shop
- Discover stations are normally open during the summer months
- Observe stations may be open by appointment only
- RNLI Beach Lifeguard area
Visitor Contact
Mike Baker
Telephone
01843 221613
Station Opening Times
By appointment only
Shop
Tel: 01843 232978
About this station
Margate has celebrated nearly 150 years as a lifeboat station and over 10 awards for gallantry have been presented to the crew. The station has also seen tragedy with ten crew losing their lives saving others at sea.
Recent launches in the southeast (BST)
11/03/2010
Cowes - 18:3710/03/2010
Ramsgate - 14:3810/03/2010
Cowes - 12:53
Last Launch
22/01/2010
Shipping lane kept clear
12/03/2010
By: George Chastney
A crippled motor cruiser in danger of drifting into a shipping lane at the entrance of Southampton Water was towed to safety by Cowes lifeboat yesterday (Thursday).
Pulling on wellies to say thanks
11/03/2010
By: Richard Smith
A woman is thanking a lifeboat crew who saved her life by raising money in a new RNLI event.
Burnham on Crouch to share Arthur's Magic Moments
10/03/2010
By: Claire Rawlinson
Arthur Edwards will be sharing his experiences on 24 March 2010
