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RNLI Stromness Lifeboat Station

Stromness Lifeboat Station

Established in 1867, Stromness Lifeboat Station is one of three all-weather lifeboat stations on Orkney. The station operates a Severn class all-weather lifeboat from Pier Head in the centre of the town.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Stromness Lifeboat Station

12.35pm 20 September 2024
5.41pm 16 September 2024
2.25pm 9 September 2024
6.34pm 26 August 2024
4.04pm 22 July 2024
4.06am 22 July 2024
10.44am 19 June 2024
8.00pm 15 May 2024
8.00pm 15 May 2024
10.47am 10 May 2024
5.23pm 5 May 2024
2.04pm 30 April 2024
7.39pm 22 April 2024
9.01am 17 November 2023
10.08am 27 October 2023
11.20am 28 September 2023
3.32pm 3 September 2023
9.14pm 24 June 2023
3.15pm 12 June 2023
4.42pm 31 May 2023

Today's weather

13°C Rain
Min: 12°C Max: 13°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Stromness Lifeboat Station
16 Victoria Street
Stromness
Orkney
KW16 3AA

Station phone number

01856 850279

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visiting times

Monday-Friday
8am-4pm

Visiting is subject to volunteer availability so it’s worth calling the station to check it will be open when you plan to visit.

Shop phone number

01856 850279

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