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Two Looe lifeboats at sea

Looe Lifeboat Station

Established in 1866 and operating from a prime location on Looe’s seafront, Looe lifeboat station is home to two inshore lifeboats, an Atlantic 85 and D class.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Looe Lifeboat Station

8.02pm 20 June 2025
10.49pm 13 June 2025
7.00pm 11 June 2025
6.59pm 11 June 2025
3.18am 11 June 2025
3.18am 11 June 2025
8.57pm 31 May 2025
7.13pm 31 May 2025
12.20pm 21 April 2025
12.20pm 21 April 2025
8.35pm 11 April 2025
4.23pm 11 April 2025
10.51am 31 March 2025
5.32pm 30 March 2025
5.59pm 16 March 2025
2.10pm 18 January 2025
2.09pm 18 January 2025
7.14pm 6 November 2024
1.13pm 6 November 2024
10.54pm 2 October 2024

Today's weather

18°C Rain
Min: 12°C Max: 18°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Looe Lifeboat Station
Albatross Boathouse
Seafront
East Looe
Cornwall
PL13 1BX

Station phone number

01503 265072

(please note your call may not be answered as we are an unmanned station) 

Visiting information

Subject to operational requirements and volunteer availability, our boathouse is open to the public daily 11am - 4pm between Easter and the October half term.

School and group visits can be arranged through our Lifeboat Visits Officer.

Shop opening hours

Subject to the weather and volunteer availability, our shop is usually open to the public daily 11am - 4pm from February half term to Christmas.

Shop phone number

01503 265155

Parking

No parking is available at the station, please use the public car parks and walk to the station.

Get in touch

For general enquiries or to discuss fundraising opportunities email [email protected] 

For operational matters and expressions of interest to join our boat/shore crew email [email protected]

To contact our branch treasurer about making a donation email [email protected]

To book a group visit, please download and complete our booking form then email it to [email protected]

Booking Form - Word 40KB

Booking Form - PDF 250KB

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Make a donation to Looe Lifeboat Station.

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