RNLB Lucy Lavers

The RNLB Lucy Lavers is a Liverpool-class lifeboat built by Groves and Guttridge, measuring approximately 11 meters in length with a hull width of about 3 meters. The vessel now rests in Wells-next-the-Sea where visitors can explore its construction and equipment to understand how rescue boats are built.

The boat was built in 1940 and soon after took part in the Dunkirk evacuation, rescuing British and French troops during wartime. These operations made it an important witness to British wartime history.

The vessel represents the dedication of volunteers from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution who carried out countless rescue missions along the Norfolk coast. Visitors can sense the connection between this location and the history of coastal rescue operations.

The vessel can be visited by walking to the harbor at Wells, where it is permanently moored and easily accessible. Wear comfortable shoes as exploring the boat involves navigating narrow stairs and moving around the decks.

The boat retains much of its original mahogany hull and underwent complete restoration in 2013 at Stiffkey, Norfolk. This careful restoration has preserved the vessel in its original state, allowing visitors to see how rescue boats looked and functioned in the past.

Location: Wells-next-the-Sea

GPS coordinates: 52.95717,0.85330

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06