Key details
- Current boat name
- n/a
- Boat class
- 7574
- Function
- Sports and Leisure
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 7.8 / 25ft 7in
- Beam (m / ft)
- 1.24 / 4ft 1in
- Leeward
- None
- Propulsion
- Oar
Design and build
- Date of build
- 1865
- Place of build
- Lambeth
Current status
- Present use
- Museum/NMMC
History
While the Thames Wherry was mainly used as a water taxi in its day, this boat was designed and built specifically for racing. It is said to have been owned by Lord Morley, a member of London Rowing Club. It was purchased by Mr J Everett from LRC and used by him on a voyage from London up to Reading on the Thames, on through the Kennet and Avon Canal to Bristol and along the Severn to Gloucester. From there he returned via the Grand Union Canal back to Thames at Brentford. It was presented to NMM in 1983. October 2007