Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Enniskillen Lifeboat Station
In or near Derrygonnelly.
Enniskillen Lifeboat Station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Kenneth Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Enniskillen Lifeboat Station is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Enniskillen Lifeboat Station is located on the south eastern shore of lower Lough Erne, approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) north of the town of Enniskillen, in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Originally named Enniskillen (Lower) Lifeboat Station, it was established on 24 May 2001 by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). It was renamed Enniskillen Lifeboat Station in 2017. The station currently operates the B-class (Atlantic 85) Inshore lifeboat, John and Jean Lewis (B-912), on station since 2018.
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Background
History
The town of Enniskillen sits on the short stretch of the River Erne between the two lakes collectively known as Lough Erne, in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The smaller southern lake is called the Upper Lough, and the bigger northern lake is called the Lower or Broad Lough. The water then flows out to the Atlantic Ocean. The lough has more than 150 islands, and covers over . Previously rescue work on the lough had been covered by the Royal Ulster Constabulary. Later, a charitable trust had been set up, and "Lough Erne Rescue" was formed. The RNLI took over operations, and established Enniskillen (Lower) Lifeboat Station as the 40th RNLI lifeboat station in Ireland, initially on a…
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- Coordinates
- 54.4212, -7.6767
- District
- Fermanagh and Omagh
- Postcode
- BT94 2LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Fermanagh and South Tyrone
- Established
- 2001
- Official site
- rnli.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q108283757 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Enniskillen Lifeboat Station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Enniskillen Lifeboat Station?
- Enniskillen Lifeboat Station is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT94 2LW).
- What is Enniskillen Lifeboat Station?
- Enniskillen Lifeboat Station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Enniskillen Lifeboat Station?
- Drivers can use postcode BT94 2LW.
- When was Enniskillen Lifeboat Station built?
- Built or established in 2001.
- Who owns Enniskillen Lifeboat Station?
- Enniskillen Lifeboat Station is owned by border|23px Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
- Is Enniskillen Lifeboat Station free to visit?
- Yes, Enniskillen Lifeboat Station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Enniskillen Lifeboat Station?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT94 2LW. It sits within the Fermanagh and South Tyrone parliamentary constituency.