Lifeboat Station : Swanage
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
David Turnbull
Telephone
01929 423237
Station Opening Times
Apr-Sep 10am-4pm Mon-Fri Don't miss: crew training - Wed pm and Sun am
Shop
Accessibility
Parking, disabled access
About this station
Today's all weather Mersey class and D class lifeboats operate from the original, although much altered, boathouse built 130 years ago. During the station's history the lifeboat crews have been honoured with 31 awards for gallantry.
Recent launches in the southwest (BST)
11/10/2008
Appledore - 17:1211/10/2008
Torbay - 15:5611/10/2008
Rock - 13:52
Last Launch
23/09/2008
Lifeboat Shop Opens
24/09/2008
By: Swanage Lifeboat Station
We are delighted to announce that our new Lifeboat Shop in The Square, Swanage (opposite Curiosity) will be open from 12:00 on Weds 24th September.
Text message alerts
23/09/2008
By: Swanage Lifeboat Station
Want to know when our lifeboats go out on a rescue & raise money for the RNLI at the same time? Then click on the link above to find out more.
Lifeguard patrols extended into Winter
02/10/2008
By: Amy Caldwell
The traditional RNLI lifeguard season drew to a close at the end of September, but patrols have been extended on six beaches in the south west of England.
Fishing boat saved from rocks
22/09/2008
By: Jo Damsell
Exmouth's all-weather lifeboat was tasked on 20 September to rescue a fishing vessel that had broken down and was drifting dangerously close to rocks.