Lifeboat Station : Southwold
Main Contact Details
Southwold Lifeboat Station, Ferry Road, Southwold, Suffolk
IP18 6NB
Telephone
01502 723355
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Station Information
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- Explore stations are normally open all year and have an RNLI gift shop
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- RNLI Beach Lifeguard area
Visitor Contact
John Huggins
Telephone
01502 723355
Station Opening Times
By appointment only Don't miss: crew training - 7pm-9pm most Thurs
Shop
No shop. Buy online at http://www.rnli.org.uk/shop
Accessibility
Parking, disabled parking and disabled access
About this station
The station’s lifeboat was one of 19 that took part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk. Over its 140-year history Southwold lifeboat crews have been presented with over 20 awards for gallantry.
Recent launches in the east (BST)
11/10/2008
Walton and Frinton - 15:5211/10/2008
Great Yarmouth and Gorleston - 07:0910/10/2008
West Mersea - 07:31
Last Launch
15/09/2008
Hugo is king of the castles
10/10/2008
By: Mairead Dwane
Hugo from Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, is the winner of the RNLI's sandcastle building competition.
Sail, Power and Watersports Show
02/10/2008
By: Mairead Dwane
The Sail, Power and Watersports Show takes place at Earl's Court from 26–30 November.
Two launches and five rescued
22/09/2008
By: John Turgoose
On 20 September, Walmer's D class lifeboat crew were out searching for a dog that had reportedly fallen from a cliff, when another call came in.
Naming ceremony of Arancia takes place in memory of Jimmi
10/09/2008
By: South East Region
The boat was named Jimmi in memory of James Stott who was rescued by RNLI lifeguards.