Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Zetland Lifeboat Museum
Zetland Lifeboat Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Zetland Lifeboat Museum is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Zetland Lifeboat Museum is located in the Scottish Lowlands, specifically in Redcar. This museum is notable for housing the oldest lifeboat in the world, the Zetland, which dates back to 1802. It offers insights into the history of maritime rescue and the evolution of lifeboat design.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6180, -1.0617
- District
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Parish
- Redcar and Cleveland, unparished area
- Postcode
- TS10 3AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Redcar
- Phone
- +44 1642 494311
- Official site
- www.zetlandlifeboat.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/991708896 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Zetland Lifeboat Museum?
- Zetland Lifeboat Museum is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.6180°, -1.0617°.
- Is Zetland Lifeboat Museum wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Zetland Lifeboat Museum. Check ahead for specific facilities.