Maritime History

Islay Lifeboat Station

Islay Lifeboat Station is located in the harbour village of Port Askaig, which sits on the Sound of Islay, in the north east corner of the Isle of Islay, off the north-west coast of Scotland. In 1934, Port Askaig Lifeboat Station was established on Islay by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The station currently operates a Severn-class All-weather lifeboat, 17-08 Helmut Schroder of Dunlossit II (ON 1219), on station since 1997.

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See also

• ▸Adyar Creek
• ▸Ceremonial drum
• ▸Brightlingsea

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