Zetland Lifeboat Museum

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The Zetland Lifeboat Museum houses the oldest surviving lifeboat in the world, from 1802

Zetland Lifeboat, Redcar Zetland Lifeboat, Redcar   

Its has just gained its new heritage plaque recording that building was constructed in 1877 and had housed the Zetland since 1907, upstairs at the museum there is a fine collection of old photographs of Redcar.

Zetland Lifeboat, Redcar 

A coastwatch station, is located above the museum, they have a memorial plaque on the other side of the building to Captain James Lynn Elliot for his dedication to the Sea Safety group.

Zetland Lifeboat, Redcar 

 

 

 

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