Lifeboat Station : Southend-on-Sea
Main Contact Details
Southend on Sea lifeboat station, Southend Pier, Essex, United Kingdom
SS1 1EE
Telephone
01702 467421
- Explore this station
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
Captain Brian Wood
Telephone
01702 557370
Station Opening Times
January - March weekends only; April - December 11am - 4:30pm daily
Shop
Open all year - 11am - 5pm daily (closing depends on pier opening times) Tel: 01702 469530
Accessibility
Disabled access
About this station
Southend-on-Sea lifeboat station has a remarkable history of bravery with 59 awards for gallantry. It is the only station to operate three inshore lifeboats and an inshore rescue hovercraft.
Recent launches in the east (BST)
14/03/2010
Southend-on-Sea - 12:0109/03/2010
Harwich - 19:2909/03/2010
Hunstanton - 15:24
Last Launch
Launched this week
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
