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RNLI Stromness Lifeboat Station

Stromness Lifeboat Station

Established in 1867, Stromness Lifeboat Station is one of three all-weather lifeboat stations on Orkney. The station operates a Severn class all-weather lifeboat from Pier Head in the centre of the town.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Stromness Lifeboat Station

10.23am 29 April 2026
12.42am 20 April 2026
3.07pm 20 March 2026
6.06pm 10 March 2026
4.48pm 29 October 2025
11.05am 22 August 2025
11.27am 18 August 2025
8.44pm 11 August 2025
8.44pm 11 August 2025
11.07pm 7 August 2025
2.14am 24 July 2025
2.39pm 21 July 2025
8.32am 21 May 2025
12.14pm 24 April 2025
11.36am 21 March 2025
9.42am 15 March 2025
9.50am 20 February 2025
12.56pm 5 February 2025
9.06am 1 December 2024
3.54pm 16 October 2024

Today's weather

11°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 11°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Stromness Lifeboat Station
16 Victoria Street
Stromness
Orkney
KW16 3AA

Station phone number

01856 850279

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visiting times

Monday-Friday
8am-4pm

Visiting is subject to volunteer availability so it’s worth calling the station to check it will be open when you plan to visit.

Shop phone number

01856 850279

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