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Zetland Lifeboat Museum & Redcar Heritage Centre 2025
The 'Zetland' is the oldest surviving lifeboat in the world and is listed within the National Historic Ship Register as part of the Nations Historic Fleet, and was built in 1802 by Henry Greathead at his South Shields boatyard. Other exhibits include replica fisherman’s cottage and a gallery of model ships and artefacts.
Contacts
Address: 60 The Esplanade Redcar Cleveland TS10 3AH
- Telephone: 01642 494 311
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Daily 12 Apr-28 Sep. Sat-Sun in Oct. Daily 27 Oct-2 Nov. 1100-1600, Sat-Sun closes 1700. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Travel
- By Rail: Redcar Central / 0.50 miles
Facilities
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
While Zetland is long retired, she is still amid the community that she served. Her existence is a physical reminder of past times when ‘going to sea’ was infinitely more dangerous than it is today, she is extremely important in both her design and area of usage.
