Eastbourne RNLI - The Royal National Lifeboat Institution
The station was established in Eastbourne in 1822, two years before the Royal National Lifeboat Institution itself was founded. The first boat was provided by Mr John Fuller MP of Rose Hill, Sussex. When he died in 1833 he left the boat “To the inhabitants of Eastbourne”. She was built in Eastbourne by Mr Simpson, was 25ft long and pulling ten oars. The RNLI is an independent charity, funded by voluntary donations. We could not save lives at sea without your support.
FAQ
What lifeboat does Eastbourne have?
At Eastbourne Lifeboat Station (East Sussex) the all-weather lifeboat in service is the 14-02 “Esme Anderson” (a Trent-class lifeboat) based at Sovereign Harbour. The station also has a D-class inshore lifeboat (“The David H” D-876) in another location nearby.
How much does a full-time RNLI Coxswain earn?
The exact “full-time Coxswain” salary isn’t clearly labelled as such in publicly available data. However: Glassdoor lists an average salary for a Coxswain at the RNLI of about £31,619 per year (UK) with a typical range £27,161 to £36,809. A job advert for a Coxswain role lists a salary range of £34,253 to £40,298 depending on experience. So a reasonable estimate is in the £30,000-£40,000 per annum range in the UK.
How many RNLI stations are there in Ireland?
The RNLI operates 46 lifeboat stations on the island of Ireland (Republic of Ireland + Northern Ireland).
What is the salary of the CEO of the RNLI?
The RNLI’s published FAQ states that the newly appointed Chief Executive (as of June 2024) is paid a yearly salary of £175,000.
