Alderney Lifeboat Station

Alderney

Part of Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)

Story

Originally established 1869 at St Anne, closed 1884 due to crew shortages. Re-established 1984 at Braye Harbour. First RNLI station to receive a Trent-class lifeboat (1994). Shannon-class replacement announced October 2025.

Alderney Lifeboat Station is an RNLI volunteer lifeboat station at Braye Harbour, re-established in 1984 after its original 1869 station closed. Around 20 volunteers operate a Trent-class all-weather lifeboat. The station was the first RNLI station to receive a Trent-class lifeboat in 1994, and has been recognised with one Silver Medal and five Bronze Medals for gallantry.

Specialises in1

Each capability links to every business in the Baliwick that shares it.

Safety equipment & rescue

Safety equipment, buoyancy aids and lifejackets — supply, servicing and fitting.

From their website

Search rescue

Pricing & termsMarine

Quick facts

Established
1984 · 42 years
Coverage
Alderney

People2

  • Declan GaudionCoxswain
  • Joanna ParmentierLifeboat Press Officer

Contact

Social
Address
Lifeboat House, Braye Harbour, Alderney, Channel Islands, GY9 3XX

History3

Key dates and recorded company events for Alderney Lifeboat Station.

  • 1869Established at St Anne
  • 1884Closed due to crew shortages
  • 1994First RNLI station to receive a Trent-class lifeboat

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