Hathor (wherry)
 Hathor at South Walsham Staithe | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name: | Hathor |
| Owner: |
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| Builder: | D S Hall |
| Launched: | 1905 |
| Status: | Active as of 2010 |
| Notes: | One of only six surviving pleasure wherries |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Wherry |
| Tons burthen: | 23.01 GT |
| Length: | 56 ft 0 in (17.07 m) |
| Beam: | 14 ft 2 in (4.32 m) |
| Depth: | 4 ft 0 in (1.22 m) |
| Sail plan: | Gaff-rigged |
Hathor (1905) is one of only six surviving Norfolk pleasure wherries to be found on the Norfolk Broads. Like two of the other surviving wherries, Maud and Solace, she was built by D.S. Halls of Reedham. Hathor has been listed on the register of National Historic Ships in the United Kingdom since 1996, and is part of the National Historic Fleet.[1]
History
Hathor was built in 1905 for Ethel and Helen Colman, daughters of Jeremiah Colman, of the Norwich Colman's Mustard dynasty.[1] She was named Hathor in memory of Ethel and Helen's brother Alan Colman who had died in Luxor in 1897 whilst on a convalescent trip with the family; they had travelled the Nile on a boat called Hathor.[2]
Hathor remained in the Colman/Boardman family until 1954 when she was sold to Claud Hamilton who owned her for almost 10 years. She was then sold on and used as a houseboat until 1985 when the Wherry Yacht Charter Trust purchased her in a dilapidated state and undertook an extensive two-year restoration.[1]
As of 2010, Hathor is in sailing order but is currently laid-up at Wroxham awaiting an out-of-the-water survey and an internal refit to bring her back up to charter standard.[3] The repair and refit are due to be finished in 2013.[4]
Description
Hathor is clinker-built. Her interior has an Egyptian theme designed by Norwich architect Edward Boardman (1833-1910), who was married to Florence Colman. She is 60 feet 0 inches (18.29 m) long, with a beam of 14 feet 2 inches (4.32 m) and a draught of 4 feet 0 inches (1.22 m). She is assessed as 23.01 GT.[1] Hathor has not been fitted with an engine and relies on wind and quanting for propulsion.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Hathor". National Historic Ships. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
- ↑ "Ludham archive". Ludham archive. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
- ↑ "Wherry Yacht Charter Charitable Trust". Wherryyachtcharter.org. 2010-03-16. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
- ↑ "Norwich City Net: Wherry SOS – all hands on deck!". Norwichcity.net. 2009-05-21. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ↑ "the wherry 'Harthor'". Norfolk Broads sailing. Retrieved 2010-09-26.