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Salcombe Lifeboat Station

Salcombe Lifeboat Station is the base for Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) search and rescue operations at Salcombe, Devon in England. The first lifeboat was stationed in the town in 1869. T

Salcombe, view across estuary from beside lifeboat station - geograph.org.uk - 751701

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1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round

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Salcombe Lifeboat Station is the base for Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) search and rescue operations at Salcombe, Devon in England. The first lifeboat was stationed in the town in 1869. The Salcombe Lifeboat has twice capsized, in 1916 with the loss of 13 lives, and in 1983 with no loss of life. Since 2008 the station has operated a Tamar-class all weather boat (ALB) and an Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat (ILB).

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Salcombe Lifeboat Station is the base for Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) search and rescue operations at Salcombe, Devon in England. The first lifeboat was stationed in the town in 1869. The Salcombe Lifeboat has twice capsized, in 1916 with the loss of 13 lives, and in 1983 with no loss of life. Since 2008 the station has operated a Tamar-class all weather boat (ALB) and an Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat (ILB).

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Coordinates
50.2386, -3.7668
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Established
1869

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Salcombe Lifeboat Station?
Salcombe Lifeboat Station is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
When was Salcombe Lifeboat Station built?
Built or established in 1869.
Who owns Salcombe Lifeboat Station?
Salcombe Lifeboat Station is owned by RNLI.