Zetland Lifeboat Museum and Redcar Heritage Centre

The Zetland Lifeboat Museum and Redcar Heritage Centre is home to the world’s oldest surviving lifeboat, the Zetland, built in 1802. The museum is dedicated to conserving the lifeboat and its history, which includes saving over 500 lives during its 78 years of service. The museum is run by a charity and a team of volunteers.

The Zetland Lifeboat Museum and Redcar Heritage Centre is home to the Zetland, the world’s oldest surviving lifeboat. Built in 1802, the Zetland has saved over 500 lives during its 78 years of service along the treacherous Redcar coast. The museum is dedicated to conserving this historically significant vessel and is supported by a strong crew of volunteers under the charity “Friends of Zetland Lifeboat.”