Lifeboat Memorial, Lytham St Annes
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Facts and practical information
The Lifeboat Memorial, Lytham, is in the churchyard of St Cuthbert's Church, Lytham St Annes, Fylde, Lancashire, England. It commemorates the death of 27 lifeboatmen from Southport and St Annes who were lost in the attempt to rescue the crew of the German barque Mexico that had been driven into a sandbank in a gale in 1886. The memorial is in the form of a Gothic-style tabernacle with a crocketed pinnacle. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. ()
Completed: XIX centuryCoordinates: 53°44'16"N, 2°58'34"W
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LythamLytham St Annes
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Day trips
Lifeboat Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Lytham Windmill, Lytham Hall, St Cuthbert's Church, St John's Church.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Lifeboat Memorial?
Nearby attractions include St Cuthbert's Church, Lytham St Annes (1 min walk), Lytham Hall, Lytham St Annes (12 min walk), Lytham Windmill, Lytham St Annes (22 min walk).
How to get to Lifeboat Memorial by public transport?
The nearest stations to Lifeboat Memorial:
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- Lytham (13 min walk)
- Ansdell & Fairhaven (20 min walk)