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Welcome to the offical page for the Sheerness RNLI Lifeboat Station on the Isle of Sheppey 🛟

The Sheerness lifeboat station was established in 1969 by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and is one of 235
Lifeboat stations around the shores of Great Britain and Ireland. The volunteer crew at Sheerness provide a maritime search and rescue service for the Kent coast. The station is equipped with the latest state of the art Shannon class all-weather lifeboat,13-38 'Judith Copping Joyce' and also a 'D' class inshore lifeboat D799 'Buster'.

25/10/2026

Our volunteer crew were out training in challenging conditions this morning as Storm Boelo moved through the area 💨

Training in all sorts of conditions helps our crew keep their skills sharp and ready for when they’re needed.

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning with winds forecast to reach more than 70mph in coastal locations and waterways along the south east coast of England.

The expected strong winds also bring heavy rain posing a safety risk to those visiting the coast and watersides. The RNLI, is encouraging people to exercise extreme caution if visiting the shoreline, especially along exposed cliffs, seafronts and piers.

Find out more here: https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2026/october/21/rnli-urges-public-in-south-east-to-stay-safe-at-the-coast-during-storm-austen

22/10/2026

Here are some more brilliant pictures of Judith Copping Joyce, taken by Jason Arthur, from aboard the Waverley as she steamed along the river during her Thames season finale. Thanks for sharing them with us! 📸🚢🌊

20/10/2026

Thanks to David Metcalfe for these awesome shots of our all-weather lifeboat, Judith Copping Joyce, taken from aboard Waverley as she steamed along the river during her Thames season finale! 📸 ⚓️

18/10/2026

A special sight on the water for our volunteers, as the Waverley steamed past during her Thames season finale. Built in 1946, she’s the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer 🚢💨

17/10/2026

Our crew were treated to a special sight on Sunday as the Waverley steamed along the river on her Thames season finale.

Built in 1946, Waverley is the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer. Her steam engine turns the large paddle wheels on either side, driving her through the water.

She set off from Rochester, calling at Whitstable, Southend Pier and Gravesend before continuing towards Tower Bridge. A lovely glimpse of maritime history for our crew! ⚓️

04/10/2026

A sneak peek inside Judith Copping Joyce ⚓️🌊

Our volunteer crew were out on exercise, putting the all-weather lifeboat through her paces and practising together on the water.

Here’s a glimpse of life on board as the crew train to be ready when the call comes 🛟

28/09/2026

A special Sunday out for our volunteer crew 🎨🌊

Our crew aboard Judith Copping Joyce made a special detour to Minster beach on Sunday to say thank you to mother-and-daughter artists Julie Bradshaw-Drury and Anna Piles, who included our all-weather lifeboat in their fantastic new mural on The Leas 💙

The mural celebrates the Isle of Sheppey and its coastline, featuring plenty of familiar sights, including our Shannon-class lifeboat, complete with her operational number 13-38.

Sheerness RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Alan, said: “The mural is lovely. The lifeboats and our volunteer crew are a big part of life around Sheppey, so it means a lot to see the RNLI included in artwork celebrating the island and its coastline.

“We were really pleased to be able to bring the lifeboat in and thank Julie and Anna in person for including us.”

After visiting Minster, the crew continued to Crundalls Wharf in Queenborough to attend the Blessing of the Waters, organised by Holy Trinity Church Queenborough.

The service brought the community together to give thanks and pray for all those whose lives and livelihoods depend upon the water, with a collection also held in aid of the Fishermen’s Mission.

A lovely afternoon celebrating our island, its waters and the community we’re proud to be part of 🌊💙

📸 Photos: John Nurden/ sheppey_scene

24/09/2026

Check out this wicked picture that photographer James Bell captured of our volunteers and inshore lifeboat, Buster.

It shows the crew observing the middle mast of the SS Richard Montgomery shipwreck ‘coming out like a rocket today at lunchtime’ off Sheerness ⚓️🌊🛟

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21/09/2026

Join our volunteer fundraising team and help save lives at sea! 🧡

Sheerness RNLI is looking for new volunteers to fill two important roles:

🌊 Branch Fundraising Member
Help organise and support fundraising events, share new ideas and represent the RNLI in our local community.
Find out more and apply:
https://volunteer.rnli.org/opportunities/123912-branch-fundraising-member-2026-09-14

🪙 Branch Box Collector
Help look after and empty our collection boxes across the community, record the money raised and build relationships with the local businesses supporting us.
Find out more and apply:
https://volunteer.rnli.org/opportunities/123913-branch-box-collector-sheerness-2026-09-14

You’ll meet new people, become part of our One Crew and help raise the vital funds that enable our volunteer crews to continue saving lives at sea 🛟

Address

Sheerness Docks
Sheerness
ME121RS

Telephone

+441795664868

Website

http://www.sheernesslifeboats.org.uk/

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