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Kings Wharf – then and now

  • Writer: Jane Dale-Jones
    Jane Dale-Jones
  • May 20
  • 1 min read

William Kings boatyard were famed the world over for building iconic wooden racing yachts at the boatshed that stood on the site of the housing development that now exists.

Kings Wharf RBOD launch 1932
Kings Wharf RBOD launch 1932
Kings Wharf in use 1980
Kings Wharf in use 1980

Like much of Burnham's maritime heritage the crane and jetty fell into disrepair in the 1980s and was looking a very sad sight until Burnham Wharf Heritage was created.


Then and now
Then and now



With the generosity of donations and the band of BWH volunteers, the restored crane and wharf now stand as a testament to the legacy of William Kings Boatbuilders.

 
 
 

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