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LIFEBOAT STATION

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A building designed to house a lifeboat, usually with a stone ramp to launch the boat into the sea.

Lifeboat Shed (Non-Preferred)

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Term Note
COASTGUARD STATION A building or group of buildings situated close to the sea, used by coastguards to enable them to monitor the coastline.
SLIPWAY An inclined platform down which a ship or other vessel may be lowered into the water.

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