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. 2010 - The Honorary Secretary, Andrew Murray retired from his position at Stranraer Lifeboat Station after 33 years.