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Portpatrick lifeboat station
Portpatrick lifeboat station was established in 1877 and now operates an all weather lifeboat.
Station is open daily.
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Portpatrick lifeboat station, Portpatrick, Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway , United Kingdom
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