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Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

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Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

Operating from the historic North Shields Fish Quay, Tynemouth operates a D class inshore lifeboat and a Severn class all-weather lifeboat. The station’s crews have been awarded 22 medals for gallantry.

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Latest lifeboat launch

9.08pm 16 August 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Tynemouth Lifeboat Station

9.08pm	16 August 2025
7.22pm	3 August 2025
2.35pm	2 August 2025
12.23am	27 July 2025
6.28pm	24 July 2025
4.23pm	24 July 2025
4.17pm	24 July 2025
2.09pm	24 July 2025
2.03pm	24 July 2025
10.08am	22 July 2025
7.21pm	14 July 2025
7.41am	11 July 2025
6.49pm	10 July 2025
2.39am	10 July 2025
10.46am	4 July 2025
9.36pm	1 July 2025
7.52pm	30 June 2025
5.38pm	29 June 2025
5.36pm	29 June 2025
4.14pm	29 June 2025

Today's weather

15°C Rain

Min: 14°C Max: 15°C

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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Tynemouth Lifeboat Station
Fish Quay
Tynemouth
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE30 1JA

Station phone number

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visiting times

Monday-Friday
9am–4pm

Visits outside of these times are welcome by appointment.

Visitor contact

Sam Clow

Visitor contact phone number

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