This website tells the stories of East Looe's lifeboats and the people associated with them between 1866 when the station was founded and 1930 when it closed.
Dangerous Waters
For the first half of the nineteenth century, the task of rescuing shipwrecked sailors fell primarily on local coastguards, and several acts of particular bravery in the vicinity of Looe are recorded.
Life Savers
Running a lifeboat station in the early nineteenth century required skill, bravery and determination. Find out more about the building, the boats and the lives of those who protected this rugged stretch of coast.
Restoring the Ryder
After laying derelict for many years, Ryder was re-discovered and recovered in the 1980s, and restored to sailing condition by local enthusiasts during the 1990s.