Port Erin lifeboat station
Port Erin lifeboat started in the 1880’s with a 10-oared self-righting boat. The first station was built in 1884 with a slipway added in 1900. The Port Erin Lifeboat Station you see today was built in 1925 with a slipway thought to be one of the steepest launch slopes.
The Port Erin lifeboat station now operates a rigid inshore lifeboat.
As the station and shop are manned by volunteers you will need to check locally the opening times..
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