Sennen Cove lifeboat station (Cornwall)

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Sennen Cove lifeboat station was founded in 1853,. The station is situated just one mile northeast of Land’s End and is protected from the storms and force of the Atlantic Ocean by the high cliffs of Pedn-men-du. This area is some of the most challenging conditions to be found anywhere round the coast.
The Sennen Cove lifeboat station is open daily with access to a viewing gallery overlooking the lifeboat, Also souvenir shop.
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