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The old disused R.N.L.I. Lizard Lifeboat Station below the Lizard Point headland to the left.
 The new lifeboat Station

The most southerly point in mainland Britain

This lifeboat Station is now closed. Years ago the first boat building was around the top making a longer and risky journey to the sea in rough weather, the second is the building on the left and the last one is on the top of the slip way.

Bringing the boat back in was also a risky business in rough weather, with many rocks near. Ropes were put around a pillar in the sea, then turning it on land and later a circular giant wheel in the ground to point it in the right direction to enter the boat house again.

These were indeed very brave men who worked here.

More photos and info coming later

Thanks to Peter Greenslade from the Top House Pub in the Lizard Village for supplying information displayed outside the boathouse.
The new lifeboat Station Church Cove, another old disused Lifeboat Station
 


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The old disused R.N.L.I. Lizard Lifeboat Station with the coastal path towards Kynance direction

Nearby Lighthouse