Explore Wells Harbour Aboard the Lucy Lavers — Historic Dunkirk Little Ship Tours
Private charters and heritage boat tours from Wells-next-the-Sea on a restored 1939 lifeboat.
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Private Charter and Heritage Tours aboard the Lucy Lavers — history, wildlife and coastal views.
About Rescue Wooden Boats
Rescue Wooden Boats is a heritage boat operator based in Wells-next-the-Sea, England. The business operates the Lucy Lavers, a restored 1939 lifeboat and Dunkirk Little Ship. Rescue Wooden Boats offers Private Charter and Heritage Tours aboard the Lucy Lavers that explore Wells Harbour, local fishing traditions and the vessel’s historic Dunkirk service.
Tours depart from Wells Harbour and take passengers along the coastline to view wildlife, beach huts, and the seaward approaches. On Heritage Tours aboard the Lucy Lavers, visitors learn about the boat’s restoration, her service in 1939 including Dunkirk evacuation connections, and the maritime history of the area. Private Charters allow groups to book the vessel for tailored trips around the harbour and nearby coastline.
The company focuses on heritage experiences delivered from a restored lifeboat, combining maritime history with coastal scenery. The Lucy Lavers’ 1939 construction and restoration make her an authentic example of period lifeboat design. Rescue Wooden Boats’ excursions emphasize first-hand access to Wells Harbour and views of the coastline rather than large-scale commercial operations.
Rescue Wooden Boats is appropriate for visitors interested in maritime history, wildlife spotting, and coastal landscapes. Trips highlight local fishing culture and harbour features, offering opportunities to see beach huts, harbour activity, and local wildlife from the water. Information on schedules, availability and booking is provided directly by Rescue Wooden Boats for each trip.
Book a Historic Harbour Experience on the Lucy Lavers
Reserve a Private Charter or join a Heritage Tour to see Wells Harbour, wildlife, beach huts and coastline from a restored 1939 lifeboat.