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However, in 1871, the SSA requested that the RNLI take over their stations too, which again was duly agreed. Both lifeboats at the North side stations remained on service, the stations becoming named No.1 and No.2, (with the station already under the RNLI at South Pier becoming No.3). The lifeboat at
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The South Side No.2 station, at the southern end of Sunderland Docks, near Hendon House, was opened by the Sunderland Shipowners Association (SSA) in 1850, but had to be closed in 1864, due to development work to create Hendon Dock. This would be the start of the South Outlet station. The SSA would
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would transfer across to a new design boathouse, that had been constructed near the South Side Ferry Landing in 1916. It used a pulley system, where the boat would sit on a cradle, and be lifted up and down to the water, employed due to the varying heights of the tide. Only two boathouses of this
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The history of lifeboats and stations at Sunderland is the most complicated and confusing of any of the 238 RNLI stations. Starting in 1800, it is thought there have been 13 different stations, and 35 lifeboats, along with station name and number changes. The history below is the best that can be
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There is only a record of one lifeboat being supplied by the Sunderland Lifeboat Committee, and the two boats of the Sunderland Harbour Authority placed at South Side No.1 station seem to have served their time, but were never replaced. No further details of these three boats are available.
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on 3 January 1856 for his service to lifesaving over a period of 12 years, personally rescuing 10 people, and assisting in other lifeboat services. Two years later, William Davison was similarly awarded for his service as Coxswain on Sunderland lifeboats.
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In 1865, the two lifeboats managed by the Sunderland Seamen's Lifeboat Association were in need of replacement, and the RNLI were requested to take over the management of the two boats, which was agreed. Both boats were withdrawn, with just one, the
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South Outlet lifeboat remained on service, but on 25 July 1905, the boathouse would be devastated by fire, the boat saved only due to the prompt actions of Honorary Secretary W. J. Oliver. He was rewarded with an RNLI Aneroid Barometer.
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In 1935, another new lifeboat station was constructed, and was located at the north end of the south side pier on reclaimed land, near the current Pilot Lookout Tower. The boathouse was built to house a new larger lifeboat, a
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fast Inshore boat. New crew facilities and a boathouse for both ILBs, with launch davit, was constructed at North Dock Marina in 2008, with lifeguards and the souvenir shop now occupying the Marine Walk building.
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A lifeboat was first stationed here in 1800 by the Sunderland Lifeboat Committee, followed by a succession of privately operated lifeboats. Overall control of all Sunderland lifeboats finally passed to the
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set about raising funds to provide a lifeboat at Sunderland. Thus was created the Sunderland Lifeboat Committee, who in 1800 placed a 27-foot non-self-righting lifeboat on the north side of the docks at
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The Sunderland Lifeboat Committee boat is believed to be the first of a number of privately run lifeboats at Sunderland. Lifeboats were placed at various locations around the docks at Sunderland, from
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then create another new North Side No.2 station on the north side of the docks in 1866, relocating the lifeboat from North Side No.1. A new slightly larger boat was provided there, later to be named
472:(ON 778), It had a deep-water roller-slipway, and was situated close to the harbour entrance. It would remain in use for the next 55 years, the remains of which can still be seen today. 422:, the lifeboat was placed at moorings in the harbour. The arrival of a motor lifeboat prompted the closure of the South Outlet station in 1912, but only 2 years later, the 399:
A new 'North Dock' station, with roller-slipway, was constructed in 1900 to the south west side of the North Dock at a cost of £1,100. This was to house a new boat,
414:(ON 343) had been a 'Pulling and Sailing' (P&S) lifeboat, one with sails and oars, but had subsequently been fitted with an engine. Previously on station at 141: 3112: 528: 308: 2949: 2455:
Pre ON numbers are unofficial numbers used by the Lifeboat Enthusiast Society to reference early lifeboats not included on the official RNLI list.
55: 2476: 403:(ON 450), which arrived on 22 October 1900. With this new boat on service, the Roker and South Pier stations were closed on 30 October 1900. 2871: 3053: 352: 2139: 1994: 1889: 1790: 1652: 1482: 1354: 1236: 1090: 981: 740: 340:. A new boathouse and slipway were constructed near Hendon Dock by Hirst & Son, costing £624, with the station being named No.4. 3157: 426:
was found to be unfit for service, and withdrawn. After many years with numerous lifeboats, Sunderland now had just one, the
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of Dundee, holed on the Beacon Rocks on 2 Mar 1897. In gale force conditions, all 11 crew were rescued.
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would rescue all 19 crew. The remains of the wreck were visible at low tide for the next 70 years.
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37-foot 10-oared Self-righting (P&S) lifeboat, built by Thames Ironworks, at a cost of £1,018.
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37-foot 10-oared Self-righting (P&S) lifeboat, built by Thames Ironworks, at a cost of £1,018.
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departed South Dock, only to have her rudder and propellers torn off on White Shell Rocks. The
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40-foot Self-Righting (P&S) lifeboat, built locally to a design by Hawkesworth of Torquay.
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34-foot 14-oared non-self-righting North Country type, built by Thomas and son, costing £130.
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34-foot 14-oared non-self-righting North Country type, built by Thomas and son, costing £130.
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28-foot 6-Oar Self-Righting (P&S) lifeboat, built by Mr. T. C. Clarkson, formerly at
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27-foot 6in non-self-righting North Country type lifeboat, built by William Wake Jnr, of
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The station would move back across to the north side in 1990, with the arrival of a
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38-foot 12-oared Self-righting (P&S) lifeboat, built by Forrestt, costing £547.
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33-foot 12-oared Self-righting (P&S) lifeboat, built by Forrestt, costing £448.
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36-foot 12-oaredSelf-righting (P&S) lifeboat, built by Forrestt costing £356.
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21-foot 10-oared non-self-righting North Country lifeboat, built by William Wake.
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Inshore boat was built on Marine Walk in Roker in 1998. In 2004, the All-weather
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27-foot 6in non-self-righting Greathead-type lifeboat, built by William Wake of
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The station at North Dock Marina currently operates both Inshore lifeboats; the
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One of two boats funded by the Lifesaver Appeal on BBC Radio Newcastle in 1986
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34-foot Self-righting (P&S) lifeboat, built by Waterman, costing £333.
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30-foot 3in Self-Righting North Country (P&S) lifeboat, built by Wake.
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29-foot 6in Self-Righting North Country (P&S) lifeboat, built by Wake.
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30-foot 3in Self-righting North Country (P&S) lifeboat, built by Wake.
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29-foot 6in Self-Righting North Country (P&S) lifeboat, built by Wake.
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Op. No. is the RNLI's Operational Number of the boat carried on the hull.
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31-foot 10-oared Self-righting (P&S) lifeboat, built by Forrestt of
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33-foot 10-oared Self-righting (P&S) lifeboat, built by Forrestt of
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A Collective Letter of Thanks signed by the Chairman of the Institution
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in 1873, and transferred to the No.2 station. She was replaced by the
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30-foot 8-oared Self-righting (P&S) lifeboat,,built by Woolfe of
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A Framed Letter of Thanks signed by the Chairman of the Institution
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38-foot 12-oared Self-righting (P&S) lifeboat, previously at
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Lifeboat found to be unfit for service and withdrawn in 1914.
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33-foot Self-righting (P&S) lifeboat, built by Woolfe of
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A motor lifeboat would be placed at Sunderland in 1911. The
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Non-Self-Righting lifeboat, likely built by William Wake.
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Station closed in 1864 when Hendon Dock was constructed.
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design were constructed by the RNLI, the other being at
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Joseph Hodgson a carver of Sunderland, was awarded the
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38-foot Self-righting (motor) lifeboat, previously at
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Lifeboat transferred to Ferry Landing Station in 1916.
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down to Hendon Dock, by the following organisations:
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South Outlet was replaced on 6 February 1872 by the
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Lifeboat Enthusiasts Society. pp. 1–30. 2773: 2771: 2769: 2767: 2765: 2763: 1475: 3037: 3033: 2809: 2477:Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboats 2432:ON is the RNLI's Official Number of the boat. 1165:Lifeboat transferred to South Outlet in 1864. 835:27-foot 6in Non-Self-Righting North Country. 802:27-foot 6in Non-Self-Righting Greathead-type 679:Awarded by the Chief Constable of Northumbria 3031: 3029: 3027: 3025: 3023: 3021: 3019: 3017: 3015: 3013: 1347: 572:William J. Oliver, Honorary Secretary - 1916 523:The following are awards made at Sunderland 510:lifeboat was withdrawn, and replaced with a 2760: 1734: 1175: 928:Damaged and withdrawn from service in 1875 16:Lifeboat station in Tyne and Wear, England 3110: 3010: 2866: 2864: 1213:40-foot Self-Righting (P&S) lifeboat 2995: 2169: 1552:1864, transferred from South Side (No.2) 1545:34-foot Non-Self-Righting North Country 1155:34-foot Non-Self-Righting North Country 1067:21-foot Non-Self-Righting North Country 719:Brian Clark-Barkness, crew member - 1999 650:Brian Clark-Barkness, crew member - 1998 474: 390: 296:Sunderland Seamen's Lifeboat Association 2978: 2942: 2818: 2746:40-foot Self-righting (motor) lifeboat. 1617:Station Closed June 1908–September 1908 728: 705:Testimonial Resuscitation Certificate, 3150: 3038:Leonard, Richie; Denton, Tony (2021). 3001: 2916: 2861: 2810:Leonard, Richie; Denton, Tony (2024). 2805: 2803: 2801: 2799: 2797: 2795: 2793: 2791: 2789: 2777: 2428: 2426: 2244:All-weather lifeboat withdrawn in 2004 734:North Side No.1 / No.1 Station / Roker 343:The No.1 station lifeboat was renamed 214:has two locations in the port city of 3104: 3082: 3060: 2886: 2442: 2440: 2438: 2424: 2422: 2420: 2418: 2416: 2414: 2412: 2410: 2408: 2406: 1422:(Sunderland Seamen's Lifeboat Assoc.) 1218:(Sunderland Seamen's Lifeboat Assoc.) 460:(ON 613), arriving in February 1918. 2972: 2251: 2132: 1987: 1554:1871, transferred to RNLI, replaced. 1083: 974: 479:Sunderland former ILB Station, Roker 351:, so named from funds raised by the 299:Royal National Lifeboat Institution. 3046: 2842: 2786: 716:Ernest Laws, Second Coxswain - 1999 707:Awarded by the Royal Humane Society 660:Awarded by the Royal Humane Society 370:would be renamed again in 1882, to 232:Royal National Lifeboat Institution 192:Royal National Lifeboat Institution 13: 3040:Lifeboat Enthusiasts Handbook 2021 2812:Lifeboat Enthusiasts Handbook 2024 2435: 2403: 1965:William Myers and Sarah Jane Myers 518: 353:Independent order of Good Templars 106:Marine Activity Centre, North Dock 44:North Dock Marina Lifeboat Station 14: 3169: 3131: 3068:"Wolseley comes to RNLI's rescue" 3004:The Story of the Buckie Lifeboats 2829:. No. 12216. 6 January 1800. 691:Martin Robbie, crew member - 1996 293:Sunderland Shipowners Association 218:, which sits at the mouth of the 3111:Nicholson, Paul (11 July 2023). 3070:. Heating and Ventilating Review 2979:Cordner, Chris (14 March 2024). 2780:Sunderland Lifeboats (1800–2000) 1853:37-foot Self-Righting (P&S) 1783: 1634:38-foot Self-Righting (P&S) 1609:38-foot Self-Righting (P&S) 1591:33-foot Self-Righting (P&S) 1573:36-foot Self-Righting (P&S) 1464:34-foot Self-Righting (P&S) 1446:33-foot Self-Righting (P&S) 1417:28-foot Self-Righting (P&S) 963:31-foot Self-Righting (P&S) 945:30-foot Self-Righting (P&S) 923:33-foot Self-Righting (P&S) 722:David Graham, crew member - 1999 647:Martin Barry, crew member - 1998 547:William Davison, Coxswain - 1858 324:(ON 185) at South Pier Station. 186: 61: 54: 38: 29: 2740: 2731: 2718: 2709: 2696: 2687: 2678: 2669: 2660: 2651: 2638: 2626: 2617: 2608: 2599: 2590: 2581: 2572: 2559: 2546: 2533: 2524: 2515: 2502: 2489: 1718:37-foot Self-Righting (P&S) 1230:North Side No.2 / No. 2 Station 556:Ralph Thompson, Coxswain - 1891 3002:Morris, Jeff (February 1990). 2872:"Sunderland's Station history" 2778:Morris, Jeff (December 1999). 1871:40-foot Self-Righting (motor) 1772:38-foot Self-Righting (Motor) 1550:(Sunderland Shipowners Assoc.) 1306:(Sunderland Shipowners Assoc.) 1160:(Sunderland Shipowners Assoc.) 902:(Sunderland Shipowners Assoc.) 866:(Sunderland Shipowners Assoc.) 581:Michael Tighe, Helmsman - 1984 1: 2753: 1882: 1645: 644:Michael Cowe, Helmsman - 1998 538:Joseph Hodgson, Carver - 1856 381:(ON 324) was launched to the 287:Sunderland Lifeboat Committee 3158:Lifeboat stations in England 2472:List of former RNLI stations 807:(Sunderland Lifeboat Assoc.) 697:Two Police Constables - 1996 613:Anthony Lee, Coxswain - 1987 290:Sunderland Harbour Authority 7: 3138:Sunderland Lifeboat Station 2460: 1476:South Outlet / No.4 Station 1044:Non-Self-Righting lifeboat 212:Sunderland Lifeboat Station 98:Sunderland Lifeboat Station 24:Sunderland Lifeboat Station 10: 3174: 3143:Maritime Coastguard Agency 2894:"The Screw Steamer Altona" 1072:(Sunderland Harbour Auth.) 1049:(Sunderland Harbour Auth.) 840:(Sunderland Harbour Auth.) 688:Roger Cook, Helsman - 1996 589:Vellum Service Certificate 320:, being replaced with the 254: 244:(B-817) since 2007, and a 2302:Jack & Joyce Burcombe 1615: 1602:Richard and Nellie Hodges 1348:South Pier / No.3 Station 487:lifeboat in 1990, 44-017 202: 197: 182: 172: 133: 125: 110: 102: 94: 83: 78: 49: 37: 28: 23: 2482: 1984:Station closed in 1990. 433:On 21 January 1913, the 2847:. Spink & Son Ltd. 2499:, costing £185-0s-10½d. 1879:Station closed in 1935 1735:Harbour Moorings (1911) 1731:Station Closed in 1916 1642:Station Closed in 1912 1472:Station Closed in 1900 1344:Station closed in 1887 1176:Harbour Moorings (1856) 971:Station Closed in 1900 658:Testimonial on Vellum, 430:, still at North Dock. 2155:54.919472°N 1.367722°W 2010:54.920528°N 1.364417°W 1905:54.915556°N 1.363222°W 1806:54.913444°N 1.366306°W 1668:54.917778°N 1.365889°W 1498:54.903611°N 1.357472°W 1370:54.915111°N 1.361000°W 1252:54.918028°N 1.363306°W 1106:54.903278°N 1.362278°W 997:54.913694°N 1.359333°W 756:54.920278°N 1.364333°W 480: 396: 157:54.919472°N 1.367722°W 2924:"Sunderland, Jacinth" 2467:List of RNLI stations 2332:B-class (Atlantic 85) 2312:B-class (Atlantic 75) 2289:B-class (Atlantic 75) 2170:All-weather lifeboats 2093:BBC Radio Newcastle I 1080:Station closed ~1851 512:B-class (Atlantic 75) 478: 394: 239:B-class (Atlantic 85) 3092:. BBC. 31 March 2021 2344:Helen and Ian Tytler 2160:54.919472; -1.367722 2015:54.920528; -1.364417 1910:54.915556; -1.363222 1811:54.913444; -1.366306 1673:54.917778; -1.365889 1503:54.903611; -1.357472 1438:Florence Nightingale 1375:54.915111; -1.361000 1257:54.918028; -1.363306 1111:54.903278; -1.362278 1002:54.913694; -1.359333 761:54.920278; -1.364333 729:Sunderland lifeboats 395:RNLB 14-21 MacQuarie 377:South Pier lifeboat 359:was launched to the 322:Florence Nightingale 251:(D-879) since 2023. 178:1865 & 1871 RNLI 162:54.919472; -1.367722 2904:(99). February 1876 2843:Cox, Barry (1998). 2151: /  2006: /  1901: /  1802: /  1763:J. McConnell Hussey 1664: /  1494: /  1366: /  1248: /  1102: /  993: /  752: /  628:David Graham - 1995 622:Gerry McGill - 1995 499:(ON 1225) in 1997. 424:J. McConnell Hussey 412:J. 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Sunderland Lifeboat Station is located in Tyne and Wear
RNLI
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
Coordinates
54°55′10.1″N 1°22′03.8″W / 54.919472°N 1.367722°W / 54.919472; -1.367722

Royal National Lifeboat Institution
https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/sunderland-lifeboat-station
Sunderland
River Wear
Tyne and Wear
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
B-class (Atlantic 85)
D-class (IB1)
Lord Dundas
Roker
Roker
RNLI Silver Medal
Independent order of Good Templars
steamship

Newhaven
Tynemouth
Flensburg
Buckie
46ft Watson-class

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