Hathor (wherry)

Hathor at South Walsham Staithe
History
United Kingdom
NameHathor
Owner
  • Coleman Family (1905 - 1954)
  • Claud Hamilton (1954 - c1964)
  • Martham Boat Building Company (c1964 - 1985)
  • Wherry Yacht Charter (1985 - present)
BuilderD S Hall
Launched1905
StatusIn service
NotesOne of three surviving pleasure wherries
General characteristics
Class & typeNorfolk Wherry
Tonnage23.01 GT
Length56 ft 0 in (17.07 m)
Beam14 ft 2 in (4.32 m)
Depth4 ft 0 in (1.22 m)
Sail planGaff-rigged

Hathor (1905) is one of only eight surviving Norfolk wherries to be found on the Norfolk Broads. Like two of the other surviving wherries, Maud and Solace, she was built by Daniel S. Hall 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.

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