The museum has two retired lifeboats, the 'Valentine Wyndham Quinn' and the 'City of Leicester'. With the history of lifeboats in Harwich since 1876, which is explained on a series of story-boards and many artefacts relating to the RNLI. With many photographs and models of lifeboats from earliest times to the present. A video presentation adds a touch of realism of what real life rescues are like, in fearful conditions.
Contacts
Operator: Harwich Society
Address: Angelgate off Wellington Road Harwich Essex CO12 3EJ
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- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Visit website for details for the season.
Travel
- By Bus: various
- By Rail: Harwich Town / 0.5 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
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