[1] A station was opened at Boulmer in 1925 under the management of the Newcastle Shipwreck Association (NSA), following a request by Mr. William Clarke to the (RNIPLS) for a lifeboat.

[3][4][5] In 1851, the Boulmer boat was reported as being in poor condition, and a request was made of the RNIPLS to provide a replacement.

A 30-foot self-righting lifeboat built by James Beeching of Great Yarmouth was provided, at a cost of £130.

This time, a 30-foot 10-oar self-righting boat was supplied by Forrestt of Limehouse, London, arriving in Boulmer on 30 November 1854.

[1][2] On 13 March 1913, in a severe gale, heavy seas, and dense fog, the French steam trawler Tadorne of Boulogne with 30 crew ran aground near Howick Haven.

After an extraordinary effort, and two trips, the Boulmer lifeboat managed to save 25 men off the trawler.

The lifeboat and carriage were hauled a ½-mile across mud, and then 150 yards out to sea, launching in just 24 minutes, proving the tractor a great success.

The boat was formally withdrawn on 31 March 1968, replaced on 1 April with an Inshore D-class (D-100) lifeboat on station for a 1-year trial.