La Licorne

Length 15 metres

Width 3 metres

Draught 1 metre

Weight: 15 tonnes

A piece of history at sea

La Licorne is a former Dutch fishing boat (ZK 18), fully restored to become a heritage sailing ship. She represents a generation of small working sailboats typical of the northern European coastline, used from the end of the 19th century for inshore fishing and oyster farming.

After sailing under the Dutch flag for several decades, La Licorne has been carefully restored, retaining her original charm, to become a sailing heritage vessel open to the public.

A living heritage

Classified or recognised as a Boat of Heritage Interest, La Licorne (ZK18) is a perfect illustration of the transition between maritime tradition and cultural enhancement. It embodies the history of small-scale fishing and the attachment to nautical know-how.