Stranraer Lifeboat Station History
CURRENT FACILITIES
The Lifeboat Station is located in Foreland Place, Stranraer next to Agnew Park. The Station currently houses our Land Rover Defender 110 TD5 (No:LR84) and the Ib1 Lifeboat D-697 "Stranraer Saviour".
Within the boathouse lower floor are the Mechanics Workshop, The Lifeboat and Land Rover and Crew Changing/Showering Facilities and storage areas.
The upper floor has a Training/Conference room, The LOM's Office and a fitness room along with toilet and storage facilities.
STATION HISTORY
1974- An Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) station was established on 4 June with a D- Class lifeboat, operational during summer months only and housed in a boat house on the beach at Agnew Park.
1994- A new Boathouse was completed providing housing for the D-Class lifeboat and Launching Vehicle, and crew facilities.
1996- The D-Class lifeboat was placed on all year round service.
1998- The new D-Class lifeboat, D-538 Tom Broom, was placed on service on the 19th October. This lifeboat was funded by the Stamford Branch Appeal.
2008- The new Ib1 Lifeboat D-697 "Stranraer Saviour", was placed on Service on 15th November. This lifeboat was funded by The Lifeboat Fund.