Wooden Boats

Tasmania has a rich maritime history, both from a commercial and pleasure craft perspective. In particular, Tasmania has a strong heritage in wooden boat building that continues today. A number of the vessels contained in this gallery have coincidentally found a home in close proximity to The Wooden Boat Centre on the shores of the Huon River in the township of Franklin. The Centre houses a fully functioning wooden boat building school, handing down skills to those hardy souls who will help keep the traditions of this ancient craft alive and well for generations to come.