Burnham Lifeboat Station

Burnham RNLI operates a B Class Atlantic 75 and a D class Lifeboat from the Lifeboat station on the River Crouch at Burnham yacht Harbour.

The volunteer Crew all have other jobs and react to emergency calls on up to 100 occasions per year.

The Atlantic 75 lifeboat  which carries 3/4 crew is 8.5 metres in length with a top speed of 35 knots and a range of 3 hours. The Atlantic is capable of operation in the day in a force 7/8 wind and at night in a force 5/6 wind. radar and direction finding equipment are fitted to this craft. The Atlantic is called Brandy hole in recognition of the tremendous fundraising by Brandy Hole yacht Club which partly financed this lifeboat.

The D Class lifeboat which carries 2/3 crew is 5 metres in length with a top speed of 25 knots and a range of 3 hours. The D class is capable of use in fair to moderate sea conditions .This lifeboat is called  the Ernest and Rose Chapman was provided by David Chapman in memory of his parents Ernest and Rose.

History of the RNLI at Burnham on Crouch

Burnham on Crouch has been the base for a lifeboat since 1966 when the inshore lifeboat station was established  with a D class inshore lifeboat behind the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club. The inshore rescue boat was then launched via a trailer and the yacht club ramp.

In 1998 a new boathouse was built at Burnham Yacht Harbour which made launching much quicker.

By 1996 the station was upgraded with the provision of a larger B class Atlantic 21 lifeboat to supplement the D class and in 1997 this was further upgraded with a new B class Atlantic 75 lifeboat.

In 2002 Burnham RNLI opened a new floating boathouse which is one of only 3 in the UK

How do I contact Burnham RNLI?

	New RNLI Boathouse, Burnham Yacht Harbour, Foundry Lane ,Burnham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8BL
	Tel: 01621 786670
	ro/e@rnli.org.uk

I would like to join the RNLI as a crew member

The requirements for crew member recruitment are

aged 17 to 45 yrs of age , be physically fit with good eyesight and good health and to live or work close to Burnham Lifeboat Station.

If you meet these standards contact the RNLI or Burnham Lifeboat Station.

I would like to help the RNLI but I cannot be a Crew Member

The RNLI is totally dependant of financial support from the public.

There is a very active fundraising team at Burnham who raise a large amount of money each year.

This team would be pleased to welcome support from people assisting at events or if this is not possible making donations to the RNLI.

Contact can be made via Burnham Lifeboat Station.

 

How do I find out more about Burnham RNLI?

Click on the following button to visit the Burnham RNLI Web site