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RNLI St Marys Lifeboat Station

St Mary's Lifeboat Station

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St Mary’s all-weather lifeboat is situated on one of over 100 islands in the Isles of Scilly, lying 28 miles from Land’s End. The station has a remarkable history of bravery, with 26 awards for gallantry being presented to the crews over its 170 year history.

St Mary's Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
St Mary's lifeboat
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at St Mary's.
Our Lifeboat
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from St Mary's
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.
St Mary'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

St Mary's Lifeboat Station
Harbour Bay
Hugh Town
St Mary's
Isles of Scilly
TR21 0PS

Station phone number

01720 422347

Visiting times

Monday - Friday

9am–5pm

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News and media from St Mary's Lifeboat Station

This file picture shows a lifeboat making way in poor weather
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Article People
Farewell to our Coxswain Phil Woodcock
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