RNLI Portaferry Lifeboat
RNLI Lifeboat House, The Strand, Portaferry, Co Down, Northern Ireland

Welcome to Portaferry lifeboat station. We're part of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution which exists soley to save lives at sea. RNLI is a voluntary organisation, supported by donations, gifts and bequests. Ireland has 43 RNLI lifeboat stations. During 2006, around the coasts of Ireland, RNLI volunteer crews rescued 990 people. Portaferry's lifeboat launched 25 times and rescued 35 people.
This site contains information about the history, crew, services and fundraising activities of Portaferry lifeboat station.

There are also links to interesting websites relating to safety at sea, shipping forecasts and tourist information for the area.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Registered Charity Number 209603


Portaferry's Atlantic 75 B class lifeboat, Blue Peter V

 

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