Lifeboat Station : Southwold
Main Contact Details
Southwold Lifeboat Station, Ferry Road, Southwold, Suffolk
IP18 6NB
Telephone
01502 723355
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Station Information
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- 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
John Huggins
Telephone
01502 723355
Station Opening Times
By appointment only Don't miss: crew training - 7pm-9pm most Thurs
Shop
No shop. Buy online at http://www.rnli.org.uk/shop
Accessibility
Parking, disabled parking and disabled access
About this station
The station’s lifeboat was one of 19 that took part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk. Over its 140-year history Southwold lifeboat crews have been presented with over 20 awards for gallantry.
Recent launches in the east (BST)
18/03/2010
Hunstanton - 12:1218/03/2010
Lowestoft - 11:5514/03/2010
Southend-on-Sea - 12:01
Last Launch
07/11/2009
Sheringham to welcome royal visitor
19/03/2010
By: Richard Smith
Sheringham lifeboat crew are preparing to show the Duke of Kent around their new B class lifeboat when he visits on 25 March.
Sharing the benefits
17/03/2010
By: Rhys Parker
As the new tax year approaches, have you considered donating shares to the RNLI?
Both Calshot lifeboats in action
17/03/2010
By: Tim Woodcock
Hampshire volunteers launch early to stricken boat
Medical rescue of Polish seaman from container ship
15/03/2010
By: Martin Collins
Two lifeboat crew members went aboard the 8,000 tonne German registered vessel to assess the casualty's injuries.
Southend volunteers go to aid of man clinging to pier
15/03/2010
By: Denis Freeman
Lifeboat crew rescue man and tow in drifting craft
