The Maritime Rescue Museum, Maritime rescue museum in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Spain.
The Maritime Rescue Museum occupies a brick building with two naves and an eastern tower positioned 13 meters (43 feet) above sea level overlooking two ports. Spread across two floors, it displays vintage photographs, uniforms, and rescue equipment that document the region's maritime emergency response.
The rescue station was established in 1890 and housed the Miquel de Boera lifeboat and shelters for shipwrecked sailors before the Spanish Navy assumed control in 1940. This transition marked the shift from community-based rescue work to government-managed maritime operations.
The museum shows how maritime rescue became woven into daily life in this coastal town over many generations. The displayed items and photographs tell the story of rescuers and how the community cared for shipwrecked sailors.
The museum sits at Punta dels Guíxols with easy access and offers visitors an elevated vantage point overlooking the coast. Plan to spend time exploring both floors and the various exhibition areas at a comfortable pace.
The building preserves an original meeting room and secretary office with complete documentation from the early volunteer rescue operations. These spaces offer a rare glimpse into how the daily administration and organization of local sea rescue actually functioned.
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