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Portaferry Lifeboat Station photographed by Andrew Johnstone

Portaferry Lifeboat Station

Portaferry is one of seven RNLI lifeboat stations operating a lifeboat funded by viewers of the BBC television programme Blue Peter. The station was established due to the increase in pleasure boating activity in the Strangford Lough area and when Cloughey Lifeboat Station closed.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Portaferry Lifeboat Station

1.23pm 1 October 2024
8.19pm 22 September 2024
11.22am 21 September 2024
12.10am 14 September 2024
1.10pm 8 September 2024
5.28pm 7 September 2024
6.36pm 29 August 2024
1.10pm 25 August 2024
2.41pm 22 August 2024
5.20pm 18 August 2024
3.56pm 4 August 2024
8.28pm 3 August 2024
2.50pm 31 July 2024
12.59am 16 July 2024
7.36pm 8 July 2024
6.46pm 5 July 2024
12.52pm 23 June 2024
8.31pm 22 June 2024
9.09pm 6 June 2024
7.11pm 6 June 2024

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 13°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Portaferry Lifeboat Station
RNLI Lifeboat House
The Strand
Portaferry
Co Down
Northern Ireland
BT22 1PF

Station phone number

02842 728710

Visiting times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment.

News and media from Portaferry Lifeboat Station

Article Sea safety
Portaferry RNLI involved in rescue of two people on fishing boat off Ardglass
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Article People
Paddy becomes Portaferry RNLI's newest helm
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Article People
Portaferry RNLI crew save two sailors when their yacht catches fire
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Article People
Portaferry RNLI rescues six kayakers on Strangford Lough
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