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RNLI Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

Ramsgate is one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the British Isles. During its lifesaving history, the crews have been presented with over 50 awards for gallantry, the most recent in 2000.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

12.39am 14 May 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

12.39am 14 May 2025
6.03pm 13 May 2025
5.44pm 5 May 2025
12.05pm 29 April 2025
1.01am 29 April 2025
8.32pm 20 April 2025
7.12am 20 March 2025
3.23pm 19 March 2025
1.33pm 5 March 2025
9.46pm 4 March 2025
9.13pm 18 February 2025
9.44am 18 February 2025
10.35pm 8 February 2025
1.33pm 28 January 2025
11.03pm 4 January 2025
10.35pm 4 January 2025
4.23am 31 December 2024
4.23am 31 December 2024
1.43pm 17 December 2024
2.11am 14 December 2024

Today's weather

15°C Sunshine
Min: 7°C Max: 15°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Ramsgate Lifeboat Station
Western Crosswall
Ramsgate Royal Harbour
Kent
CT11 9RN

Station phone number

01843 580580

Accessibility

Parking
Disabled parking

Visitor times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.
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News and media from Ramsgate Lifeboat Station

Article Rescue
Ramsgate RNLI rush to the aid of one of their volunteer crew.
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Article Rescue
Ramsgate RNLI launch to the aid of three paddle boarders in trouble.
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Article Rescue
Mayday alert sparks major six-hour RNLI rescue off the north Kent coast
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Left to Right Coxswain Ian Cannon, Helmsman Mark Bray, Yvonne Smith NCI Management Secretary, Lord Lieutenant Lady Colgrain, 2nd Mechanic Clive Nicholls.
Article Lifeboats
Lord Lieutenant of Kent visits Ramsgate RNLI
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