Key details
- Current boat name
- Two Sisters
- Boat class
- 7169
- Function
- Fishing and Hunting
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 7.32 / 24ft
- Beam (m / ft)
- 2.5 / 8ft 3in
- Leeward
- Keel - long
- Masts
- 1 Wood
- Rig type
- Gaff Cutter
- Propulsion
- Sail/engine
Design and build
- Date of build
- 1904
- Place of build
- River Itchen
Current status
- Present use
- Sailing
History
This traditional Itchen Ferry was built by Dan Hatcher in 1904. Although little seems to be known of the historyof the TWO SISTERS, her name apparently refers to Kerry and Samantha (?). She was wrecked in 1989. Her present owner acquired her in 1991 and spent several years restoring her before the re-launch in 1998. She currently sails in the Milford Haven area. December 2007