Montrose Lifeboat Station
Montrose Lifeboat Station is a Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat station in Montrose, Angus, Scotland, on the North Sea coast. The station opened in 1800 and was managed by the Montrose Lifeboat Committee. The RNLI took over management in 1869.
Current vessels
- Shannon-class all-weather lifeboat: 13-10 Ian Grant Smith (ON 1317), on station since 2015
- Inshore lifeboat (D-class): Margaret Olive (D-897), on station since January 2025
A brief history
- 1800: A lifeboat was provided by local shipowners and shipmasters, built by Henry Greathead, and saved many lives in early years.
- 1807: A replacement, lighter boat was funded and built.
- 1818–1869: Management shifted among local authorities and harbour committees as funding arrangements evolved.
- 1869: The RNLI began managing Montrose lifeboat services.
- 1872: The wreck of the Henriette led to RNLI medals for crew members.
- 1885–1892: Kirkside lifeboat station opened nearby to help, then closed in 1892.
- 1926: The first motor lifeboat arrived at Montrose.
- 1950: The No.2 station was closed.
- 1989–1994: A new station building opened; a D-class inshore lifeboat was added.
- 2015: The Shannon-class lifeboat arrived to replace the older all-weather boat.
Today, Montrose Lifeboat Station continues to serve Montrose and the surrounding coast, with its modern all-weather and inshore lifeboats.
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 13:34 (CET).