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The Peter and Ann Setton B class lifeboat at sea

Abersoch Lifeboat Station

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Situated in the popular village seaside resort on the Lleyn Peninsula, Abersoch Lifeboat Station has operated for just over 100 years. The current B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat launches to a variety of both commercial and leisure craft call outs.

Abersoch Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Abersoch's lifeboat
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Abersoch.
Our lifeboat
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Abersoch
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
Latest news
Sand art on a beach which says 'Be aware tidal cut off' in large letters.
Local info, forecasts and tides
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Local info
A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Abersoch's history
Take a look back through key events from the history of our lifeboat station in our timeline.
Our history

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Abersoch Lifeboat Station
Min-y-Don Abersoch
Gwynedd
United Kingdom

Station phone number

01758 713161

Visiting times

By appointment only

Don't miss crew training at 7pm on Thursdays

Visitor contact

Derek Howarth

Visitor contact phone numbers

07833 251 532

Abersoch RNLI Shop

How to find us

Abersoch Lifeboat Shop is located in a caravan beside a busy beach at Abersoch:

The Headland
Abersoch
Pwllheli
Gwynedd
LL53 7DP

Opening hours

All our shops are run by volunteers who take great pride in keeping them open whenever possible. Depending on weather and volunteer availability, the caravan will be open between 11am and 4pm during school holidays from May to September.

News and media from Abersoch Lifeboat Station

Article Rescue
Abersoch RNLI tasked to assist wing foiler.
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Article Rescue
Abersoch RNLI requested to assist with cliff top rescue.
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Article Sea safety
First call-out of the year for Abersoch RNLI.
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Article Lifeboats
Abersoch RNLI called-out following a report of a sailing jacket in the sea.
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