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Wherries were trading craft used on the Broads from the 18th century to the 1950's. All were built to a similar pattern but in a range of sizes. They were usually ‘clinker built’, this means they had overlapping planks 'clenched' together to make them water tight, the wherry pictured (Albion) however has a smooth carved hull. They were driven by a single loose footed mainsail hinged above the deck that could be lowered for the craft to go under bridges. Picture courtesy of Tim Groves.

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31st Dec 2005 by Diane Earl

Subjects:
English, History

Key Stages:
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3

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