Last Updated: Launches. 5 April 2020

The RNLI Dart replacement lifeboat D-838 arrived on 10 July 2019

D-838 was built, as are all the RNLI's inshore lifeboats, at the Inshore Lifeboat Centre in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Since her arrival she has already been tasked to two medical evacuations (Medevacs) The second of these, which took place just after 2am on 26 July, was so serious that it may well be classified, after review by the RNLI as "a life saved"

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Lastest RNLI Dart Launches

Solo Yachtsman in difficulty and on the rocks

4 April 2020

D Class tasked to rescue dog trapped at Old Mill Creek

10 March 2020

Yacht caught in mooring lines requiring assistance

27 February 2020

Investigation after accidental activation of hand held VHF radio

15 February 2020

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RNLI Dart Lifeboat Station
Coronation Park
North Embankment
Dartmouth
Devon TQ6 9RR

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RNLI Visitor Centre
9 South Embankment (Ground Floor)
Dartmouth
Devon TQ6 9BH

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01803 832423

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