The first new Norfolk Trading Wherry in 112 years! - Ep.1 - Building Lady Garnet

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Welcome! I'm Don McDermott, and I'm building a 48ft (14.6m) wooden sailboat - a historic British cargo vessel, the Norfolk Trading Wherry.
If you would like to donate to the project, please visit the fundraising link above, or you can find me on Patreon. Any contributions, likes, shares and so forth will be gratefully received!

[@buildingladygarnet]

UPDATE: Just a little note for those of you just finding this video. As discussed in episode 5, due to space constraints at the boatyard, I have changed Lady Garnet's dimensions from what I stated in this video. She will now be 48 feet (14.6 meters) long and 11 feet (3.35 meters) beam. Also, welcome to this series!

[@DaleNewnham]

So we have a Brit building a wooden boat stateside and now an American building one in Blighty….I wish you the same success as Leo!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Haha, I knew someone was going to mention that! Thank you for the kind words, if I have anything like Leo's success I will be well pleased. He's the man who inspired me to do this project, and when he brings Tally Ho back to the UK, I hope he will come by to see Lady Garnet under construction!

[@Pocketfarmer1]

There is also a Canadian building a cosine wherry row boat. Nomad boat building,

[@johnmac4094]

I thought exactly this! I imagine it’s because of Leo that this is in my feed. Good luck, I’ll subscribe.

[@buildingladygarnet]

@@johnmac4094 Thank you, it's great to see so many Tally Ho supporters in the comments! :)

[@austin12ascot]

Well done sir. I will follow your progress avidly. I'm British and I still use feet and inches. Good luck.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you! Another video is coming soon.

[@Luchoedge]

You inspire me to imagine a solar-punk future, in which we learned to live a little slower, and beautiful sailing ships are back everywhere to be seen!

[@buildingladygarnet]

I'm not familiar with solar-punk but... Live a little slower...beautiful sailing ships...yep, that sounds good to me!

[@CMDR_Hadion]

@@buildingladygarnet It's the alternative to our pending Cyberpunk dystopia. Instead of pursuing further down the path of exploiting both our natural and human resources for the sake of the profit of the few, we instead find a way to live in harmony with the planet and each other. Presumably with solar panels, windmills, and a green-future aesthetic. Alternatively, it's the Happy Ending of where we're going, not the Bad Ending.

[@DrRandomStranger]

After Leo finished, I am happy KZbin suggested your chanel

[@buildingladygarnet]

Welcome aboard!

[@disco90sherpa]

As a fellow lifelong Broads/Ransome/sailing /wherry nerd I give you my wholehearted support. The very best of luck!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you fellow enthusiast! :)

[@dougintothesunset]

I like boat builds that replicate or rebuild classic working boats. It's nice to be here from the very beginning. Thanks for sharing.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@davidjones8680]

I'm hooked already, and now subscribed. I wish you good luck with the project, and look forward to seeing you again soon.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you David!

[@ecnaruaL]

brilliant, brilliant, brilliant..and brilliant again. Wishing you every success!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you so much!

[@theafro]

As a Norfolk boy, I can't help but be excited to see how this goes!

[@stefanbattige7988]

I wish You a lot support and fun while constructing this vessel! Best wishes!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@SmudgeThomas]

Will follow this with interest. As a Norfolkman who was lucky enough to spend a lot of their childhood on the Broads, I am delighted that we may have a new Wherry. There is nothing more Norfolk Broads than seeing one of those sails over the marshes

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you Chris, hope you enjoy following the process!

[@spaguettoltd.7933]

Fascinating! I think this might be the same kind of boat that we call a “gundalow” in New England. There’s a replica that sails out of Portsmouth, NH. They were very useful for inshore trade!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thanks for this, I've looked up the gundalow, and yes, they are very similar! Single sail design, on a counterweighted, tabernacle-stepped mast/spar, fairly flat-bottomed and double-ended - that description applies equally to a wherry or a gundalow! The major differences are that gundalows have leeboards and are carvel planked, characteristics which they share with the other great British river/coastal traders, the Thames Barge. But overall, they are more similar to the trading wherry.

[@Mariano.Bernacki]

Jeez, just after Tally-Ho launches? Fine, I will subscribe. I bet the next 6 years will go real fast too.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thanks! Should be a fun few years.

[@Jacob-W-5570]

I'm excited to see this project evolve! Not just to get my boat building kick (now that leo is almost finished) but also because of your intended plans! All initiatives to bring cargo sailing back deserves support!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you so much! Sail cargo is certainly growing in popularity, hopefully my project will add to the enthusiasm!

[@stulora3172]

Best of luck! I will be around to watch her splash.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@MicrophoneMichael]

Great video! Any chance you’ll go into the economics of sail cargo? I’ve always wondered what a future with sail cargo might look like; maybe a packet ship regular schedule or more marketing and maintaining low carbon footprint. Either way, Best of luck!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thanks! It will be interesting to see where Lady Garnet will fit into the sail cargo movement. Most sail cargo ships operate on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, or the North Sea. Inland cargo will be slightly different I would think, and I would argue there are more opportunities inland. The build will take a number of years, but the whole time I am building I will also be sending out feelers to see what type of companies are most interested in utilising Lady Garnet. I'm hoping to establish some steady relationships with a few companies, that would be a good start! And yes, I will certainly give any updates on that in future episodes.

[@MicrophoneMichael]

@@buildingladygarnet thanks for the response, and I really do hope everything goes well for you!

[@buildingladygarnet]

@@MicrophoneMichael :)

[@joachimmacdonald2702]

i wish you the best of luck with finding cargo! ive worked and sailed with the new built thames barge blue mermaid, from the start they intended to use the barge to carry cargo but so far they havnt managed to fill the hold. i belive they will eventually but its not easy to find. most of what they do is sail training

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you. Yes, I can imagine the difficultly, the only thing that might make it easier for me to have a full hold is that Lady Garnet's hold will be quite a bit smaller than Blue Mermaid's is!

[@Sailing_Bungaree]

Looking forward to this series

[@buildingladygarnet]

Great to hear!

[@shaunmcdaniels2460]

Super excited to watch this build!!! I have followed Acorn to Arabella and Tally Ho… I love the woodworking and watching how it’s done… Thanks!!!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@rusty911s2]

Liked and subscribed with all best wishes. We've had boats on the Broads for 35 years and counting. Very much looking forward to seeing Lady G get underway!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@bl7355]

Although those wherries were named after gem stones, Sir Garnet in the story is more likely named after Sir Garnet Wolseley who was a celebrated military figure of the late 19th century. There is also a pub in Norwich named after him. He was the poster boy of Victorian adventure stories so a young adventurer such as Arthur Ransome would have been well aware of him.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Yes, you are absolutely right! The Arthur Ransome Trust did a nice FB post about Lady Garnet, and they made mention of Ransome's connection with Sir Garnet Wolseley.

[@casparwright1891]

Good luck. I think it’s marvellous that you’re rediscovering this tradition, and who knows where your journey may take you?

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@glimpsesofnorfolk]

What a fascinating and rather brave project. Strength to you.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@jakereich]

Birder and sailor here (based on the River Cam). I'm very excited for this project. Best of luck, and thank you for taking us along!

[@jakereich]

Oh, and I'm also crewing in my first 3RR next week!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you! I'm a very keen birder myself, not sure how much time I will have for that hobby over the next few years though!

[@buildingladygarnet]

I will see you there, I'm crewing on Thames A Rater Tara in 3RR!

[@jakereich]

Don, it looked like Tara had some problems when we sailed by you one time. Did you have to retire? I was in Dipper, the only BoD/"brown boat".

[@buildingladygarnet]

@@jakereich Hello Jake, yes, our forestay snapped! Fortunately we were able to jam her into the reeds, drop the main and get the mast down under control before any more damage was done! Dipper is a lovely boat, I've seen the provisional results, looks like you all did great, well done!

[@ourfarmhouseinspain]

Just subscribed, I expect this will be very reminiscent of my time on the Broads, on the Thames, and on Albion, bless her. Good luck on this project, and I wish you all the strengths necessary to see it through. Regards

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you so much!

[@ourfarmhouseinspain]

@@buildingladygarnet Thank you. There will be a very strong sense of reminiscence among many current and past sailors reading about this project, which I don't doubt has been carefully planned. This reminiscence may allow you to create an ancillary team of volunteers - perhaps retired with available time and seeking an interest - who'd like to pitch in, not all work requires a skilled hand, does it ? The yachting press might help with this, but it doesn't hurt to ask, or to have help. Best wishes going forward.

[@buildingladygarnet]

@@ourfarmhouseinspain You are quite right, I have already had a few people message me about volunteering, which is fantastic. Many hands make light work, as they say!

[@ourfarmhouseinspain]

@@buildingladygarnet Indeed they do, but not all help needs to be manual. Amongst the retired community prepared to help will be people with other skills - financial management, fundraising, marketing, materials procurement and purchasing, etc - so the task for you will be to put the round pegs in the round holes. An interesting challenge perhaps, and you may have to approach a professional organisation or two to enquire if retired members local to you might be prepared to donate some time ..... Make sure you wear the Captains hat though. Good luck !

[@buildingladygarnet]

@@ourfarmhouseinspain Thank you!

[@chrisking5355]

Try Woodfordes Brewery for support....they make a Wherry beer and who knows a a Lady Garnet red beer?

[@buildingladygarnet]

Brilliant suggestion, thank you!

[@jmaudsley6544]

I'm in. Best of British Luck

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@ringsystemmusic]

I’m not a boat person- I believe the algorithm mistook me for my next door neighbor when it popped this video into my recommended. Regardless, this is a fascinating project and I’m on board for updates!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thanks for joining! I will have another video out soon with more updates on the project plans and start date.

[@surreyarborist]

I am a member of the Thames motor yacht club at Hampton Court we come up river frequently will you be building LG on a Thamesside location. Will you be doing slideshow talks at boat clubs about the project. Subscribed btw.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thanks, the build site is still under discussion, at the moment the plan is not to do the build Thamesside. I am always looking for new ways to promote the project, talking at boat clubs is a great idea!

[@TheMartinkw]

Hi Don, just want to notify about the book "Our Wherry in Wendish Lands" by Daughty. It's a very pleasant travel book of Daughty's adventures in northern Germany. The wherry plays a major role. The book got partly translated into German and quickly sold out.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you, that is on my reading list. :)

[@Paddman]

All the best for your project. Really looking forward to it.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@mattslater4605]

Good luck with your build. I love the Ransome tales and remember reading the Coot Club to my kids on a Norfolk Broads holiday many years ago. It will be grand to see another wherry on the broads

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@smacksman]

Good luck in your project. I wish funding through KZbin was around when I was getting my old smack (my avatar) back sailing.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thanks! It certainly is a handy way to fund a project. Your smack looks beautiful, I crew sometimes on a Lowestoft fishing smack.

[@nickviner1225]

I used to own a wherry yacht named Golden Hinde way back in the late sixties. She was at Pin Mill suffolk. She was a lovely boat.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Wonderful, I just looked her up and have seen some photos of her on the Norfolk Broads network forum. Do you know what became of her?

[@vHindenburg]

Interesting, I absolutly love the Passat, a three mast Windjammer, incredible that it remained in trade service into the 1950ties.

[@buildingladygarnet]

An amazing ship. 115 meters long! Think of all the cargo she could carry.

[@fepatton]

Subscribed and sent a few pounds your way. Looking forward to seeing this journey!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you so much Fred!

[@MancaveMovies5163]

Looking forward to observing your progress Don .

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@tombristowe846]

It's really starting to take shape. Is the brown glue you've been using West Epoxy with some sort of filler in it, or is it something different ?

[@buildingladygarnet]

Hi Tom, are you referring to my dinghy project? The sealant I used to bed the garboard planks onto the hog/keel is Everflex GP building mastic.

[@tombristowe846]

@@buildingladygarnet Thanks very much for getting back to me on that. I'm interested in boat building but know little about it, but as I make sliding sash windows for a living I'm quite clued up about woodwork in general. Always interesting to see a related trade. Best of luck with the dingy, and even more with the Wherry. That's a big undertaking ! Edit; Just realised I fired my question at ep 1 by mistake. Oops; I think was watching 9 or 10.

[@buildingladygarnet]

@@tombristowe846 Thank you! The wherry is certainly an ambitious project, but I think it's going to be a fun process!

[@michaelfrench5252]

So looking forward to thin build. Best of luck.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@freemanjackmsiradio]

If you are building this on the Thames, it would have been nice to see a new Thames sailing barge build, growing up on the lower reaches of the Thames in the 70's, there were still quite a few, now a mere handful and I think the ones there are, are actually imported Maldon barges from Essex. All that said, any new traditional wooden boats being built is both admirable and vital to maintain the skill sets needed into the future. More power to your elbow sir!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you. I did consider a Thames Barge, I talked about this in another episode (I forget which one!), but ultimately decided on a wherry for several reasons, including my love of clinker planked boats and the simplicity of the wherry rig. But who knows what the future holds, Lady Garnet may be just the first project I tackle, a Thames Barge could be next! ;)

[@freemanjackmsiradio]

@@buildingladygarnet I saw the other video after I left my comment, I am of course also aware of how much bigger a Thames barge would be. Obviously out of the question given slipway/crane restrictions as well as project budget/scale.

[@buildingladygarnet]

​@@freemanjackmsiradio Yes, size was another issue, although there is the possibility of a half-size Thames Barge in my future. I went to have a look at one just recently, was very tempted to buy her and fit her out for cargo again, but can't afford to do that as well as build Lady Garnet! The barge isn't likely to remain on the market for years, but if she does... Well, we'll have to see!

[@freemanjackmsiradio]

@@buildingladygarnet I can't help wonder if there isn't some sort of government 'sustainability' cash slopping around somewhere, I mean, every full hold would take 3-5 fully laden diesel lorries off the congested london streets and with a 3 ft draft, there must still be a ton of navigable water corridors open to deliver via. 'Wind power' grants??

[@buildingladygarnet]

I am hoping that will be the case! I don't know if you've seen the latest episode, in which I discuss the dimensional adjustments (length now 48, beam 11). With the beam at only 11 feet, I can travel the Thames between Oxford and the estuary, go via the K&A to Bristol, up the Medway to Maidstone and Tonbridge, and could also reach, if I recall correctly, Northampton, Worcester, Gloucester and Coventry. Of course, some of those places are through canals which are difficult to sail through, so the outboard would be needed. But generally speaking, it would mostly be sailing, and that's a good range, although London is the crucial one of course.

[@DmakAttack]

Very cool- on board👍🏻

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thanks!

[@brianshields7137]

There's 3 sail cargo vessel in the pacific trading mixed domestic cargos and island supplies

[@surreyarborist]

As a tree surgeon I have a job pending of felling 2 oak trees let me know if will need any crux or other bits of green oak for this project I am in Sunbury on Thames

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you, I would definitely be interested in having a look at any crooks, etc of green oak, can you message me on my Facebook page? The link to FB is in the video description. Cheers.

[@BrownianMotionPicture]

Another wooden boat lover on the thames (estuary) here. Would love to lend a hand or help with photo/video/audio. I have a very professional setup. All the best"

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thanks! I will definitely be looking for volunteers once I properly get going on the build, so I may be in touch. :)

[@BrownianMotionPicture]

@@buildingladygarnet I look forward to the project regardless of my participation. I'm also a decent hand tool woodworker and engineer, so feel free to consider me for an extra hand there too. Cheers!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Brilliant, I will be in touch. Just waiting on planning permission before I can get started. I have subscribed to your channel so I will remember to message you.

[@BrownianMotionPicture]

@@buildingladygarnet Really exciting stuff. Hats off to you!

[@DanielJohnson-vr9mw]

Paying attention to this from Argentina. Good luck!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@e7yu]

This will be fun the observe. 🤠Good Luck.🎉

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@PaulStClair-or3gj]

As a lover of vintage yachts l am looking fowards to your project.👌⚓⛵

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@mbbrrffy]

Good luck with your project!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@danhubert-hx4ss]

Very interesting, subbed.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Very interesting!! I'll definitely like and subscribe and watch the progress. I've been watching Leo and Tally-Ho since the very beginning. Now I have another project to watch.😁 What's most exciting is going back to sailing for transporting cargo. I hope this trend continues, at least for smaller loads.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you! I really think there is an opening for more cargo under sail, and I'm determined to be part of bringing it back to life. Also, Leo is fabulous, love the Tally Ho videos, and can't wait to see her when Leo sails her back to Blighty!

[@dmacarthur5356]

One might even say its wherry interesting.

[@buildingladygarnet]

@@dmacarthur5356 Ha, I've been waiting for this comment!

[@dmacarthur5356]

@@buildingladygarnet I scoured the comments and was both disappointed and exited no had . 😂

[@buildingladygarnet]

@@dmacarthur5356 Top man! ;)

[@hannodearing1366]

Cheers an all the best for your project from Linz, Austria! 😎

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@thomas_dries]

I liked and subscribed! I love how historical this build is, I’m currently saving up for a boat or else I would contribute to your fundraiser. Good luck man! I’ll be watching this build with great interest. :)

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thanks Thomas! What type of boat are you planning to buy? :)

[@juliancripps1580]

Hurray. Perfect . The Wherry is a remarkable boat. I believe Phil Bolger was a fan too. Will yours have a slip keel. I hope so. I am currently reading the book Our Wherry in Wendish Lands by H.H. Doughty, from Friesland through the Mecklenburg Lakes to Bohemia. Its a fantastic book from the 1890’s. It’s one of three by the same author on Wherry sailing. I believe The Doughty Wherry was converted from a trading one and was not a ‘Wherry yacht’. Happy to chip in. Good luck and I look forward to the build and seeing a Wherry sailing on the Thames.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Yes, I think so, my current plan is to have a slip keep for sailing on the Tideway and Thames Estuary, obviously not for non-tidal and the Medway. I have briefly looked at Doughty's account of Gypsy's travels in Europe, definitely need to give it a proper read, quite an amazing wherry, only foreign going wherry.

[@juliancripps1580]

The travels of the Gypsy are more fun if tracked on Google Earth!

[@davidprocter3578]

Good luck with your venture, I hope it goes well, there is a wherry about the size you are thinking of just below the surface at the Coles boat yard at Coldham hall, sorry I dont remember her name, But if you ask for Joe he will provide you with the full SP.. I believe they built wherries there a long time back. The reed cutters used a small version of a wherry to transport their reed, tools and themselves around the broads propelled by pole. The second oldest racing yacht is in the broads museum at Stalam the oldest is on the Isle of Man.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you David. I have just perused both Black Sailed Traders and Wherries & Waterways - both make mention of wherry builders who worked at Coldham Hall and of wherries being repaired there. Neither book gives any wherry names, unfortunately!

[@rob3942]

Gonya Don. Will follow with interest. All the best

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you Rob!

[@SailingDaniel]

Looking forward to following your project Don, and if you happen to spot an American catboat at the Three Rivers Race this weekend that’s us so, come and say hello! 👋 (We’re back after our first 3RR last year.)

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you Daniel! You are two starts ahead of us, I'm crewing on Thames A Rater 'Tara' #23.

[@nigelwhybrow9257]

Looking fwd to seeing this come together ,,what’s the plan with the boat once it’s completed

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you! The plan is for her to carry cargo just like the trading wherries of old did for hundreds of years.

[@benkilgore]

Just commenting here so I can come back in a decade to update when you're done. Best of luck!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Haha, thank you Ben!

[@janote641]

First time here...very interesting...greetings from Quilpue Chile

[@buildingladygarnet]

Greetings! :)

[@c-ccoates503]

The future of water cargo

[@Siskiyous6]

We use the term clinker here in the USA too.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thanks for the comment, that's good to know :)

[@willwallacetree]

Fantastic stuff ❤ I spent a happy couple of days on White Moth many years ago, wherries are such iconic beasts. If you're donated any trees and need a mobile bandmill for timber conversion, please shout. My business name is Woodlouse Industries. Best of luck!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you very much!

[@petermorgan1401]

Glad I found you - now that Tally-Ho is in the water!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Welcome aboard the adventure! :)

[@coniow]

Another good reason for black sails: Look at a white surface next to a black surface covered in dew. The black absorbs the sun's rays and starts to steam, the white reflects the rays and takes a lot longer to dry. Same goes for cars, why Transit vans used to be white: to Keep cool in the sun.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Very good point!

[@gzeus4110]

best of luck yankydoodle

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@piccalillipit9211]

*GOOD LUCK* you got a sub...!!!

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@sumnerbrent]

I just donated. I hope for your success! I would love to learn more about the cargo sailing movement if that is something you might want to address.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you so much Brent, really appreciate the support! And yes, I am definitely going to talk more about the sail cargo movement. It has grown quite a bit in the last few years so there is plenty to talk about!

[@jasonchamberlin1532]

Congratulations on this project. I think Sir Garnet ( The Wherry) was named after Sir Garnet Wolseley who was a Victorian general and well known enough in Norwich to have had a pub named after him.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you! It's a funny thing, I had never heard that Ransome's Sir Garnet was named after Wolseley until I posted this video, and now I've had three comments about it! Apparently he was also rumoured to be the inspiration for Gilbert & Sullivan's 'Modern Major General' in The Pirates of Penzance.

[@wampuscat1831]

Great Idea . I live in W.North Carolina beside Fontana Lake . I have long dry boards stored to build small French Sailing Barge about 22 ft and 8 ft at the beam . I'm competent builder never did a boat . I need help ..

[@buildingladygarnet]

That sounds like a really interesting project! If you have a background as a builder, that's a good start. I recommend reading some books and watching some (reputable) boatbuilding channels, then taking the plunge and start building! If there are any boatyards around you, try to meet some professional wooden boatbuilders. I wasn't involved with boats when I lived in the US so I don't know what the community there is like, but certainly here in the UK, most people in the wooden boat industry are very friendly and always happy to give advice.

[@davidbamford4721]

The fictional sherry “Sir Garnet” is named after the military officer Sir Garnet Wolseley, who was, I think, active in the Boer War in South Africa. He later founded a motor-car building company which takes his name.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you, someone else mentioned this in a comment as well, I'm amazed I didn't know this! Is it mentioned in a book about Ransome? I'm very curious now!

[@glynluff2595]

Will she have a drop keel?

[@buildingladygarnet]

No, she will have a shallow keel along her length, and a slipping keel which can be added when sailing in deeper water. I'll be doing a closer look at her design soon!

[@glynluff2595]

@@buildingladygarnet It was the slipping keel I was referring to.

[@AWg-yq3rs]

just wondering when the build shall start😂

[@buildingladygarnet]

Episode 2 is out this weekend, I will updating everyone on that.

[@rex8255]

So, I've been watching a British guy in America rebuild a historic yacht, now I'll watch an American guy in Britain building a historic boat!

[@buildingladygarnet]

:)

[@b43xoit]

A US gallon differs from an "imperial" gallon. I have seen the latter used in Canada.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Quite true. But feet and inches are the same both sides of the pond fortunately, and since I'm in Britain I just call them 'imperial' measurements.

[@ptonpc]

Subscribed.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@lithiumfore7233]

I like the concept! Do you think she will make money carrying cargo? Or at least enough to cover ongoing expenses after she's built? -New subscriber from the USA

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thanks for subscribing! To answer your question, I think time alone can tell, but certainly my intention is for her to turn a profit. I know there will be many naysayers about that, but I believe that sail cargo is making a genuine return, and by the time Lady Garnet and I are ready to start trading, the movement will have gathered even more steam (or should I say, wind). The fact is, of course, that sail cargo on inland waterways became economically unviable due to competition from railways and road transport, which could do the job much faster. But nowadays, with so much emphasis on the environment, I think plenty of companies in London would be keen to utilise a wind-powered mode of transport, even if it is slower.

[@lithiumfore7233]

@@buildingladygarnet I think the fact that it's "carbon neutral" will definitely garner some interest. Maybe someday you could even design a cheaper, "mass production" variant made from eco friendly materials, while still being built to last of course. Thank you for the answer, this idea deserves to be brought to fruition for many reasons!

[@buildingladygarnet]

@@lithiumfore7233 Thank you!

[@peterradclyffe8056]

Don you may like to see a viking clinker longship we restored at thorpe park

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thanks Peter, I'd be keen to see that, I'm not far from Thorpe Park.

[@grahamtaylor8678]

Just saw this video that popped up in my suggested stream. My Great Uncle, Harry Hopthrow, was owner of one of the wherries, Dragon, that you showed in this video. I think he sailed her from the late 20's until just after WWII. I know that he took my father out sailing when he was on holiday from school in the 30's. I'm sure you know the history of that boat which is well documented. I think I have got some notes and pictures stashed away somewhere.

[@grahamtaylor8678]

Just realised that my dates would be wrong - think he acquired it just after WWII, Dad spent summers on her in the mid 40's. I'll be visiting Dad soon and will ask if he has any memories (and maybe dates) to share.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Wow, thanks for sharing! I love the photos I've seen of Dragon, she was a beautiful wherry.

[@MikeAG333]

Oh good. As Leo drifts to a conclusion with Tally Ho, another build starts. Great timing. Whereabouts is the build happening? Is it on the Thames?

[@buildingladygarnet]

The timing certainly has worked out nicely, although it was completely accidental! I had though Tally Ho still had two years to go… 😉 The build will be on the non-tidal Thames, yes, as that is where I live and work.

[@MutesiOlivia-ro8cv]

Am inspired and I would like to be your apprentice. I am really interested 😊

[@perrydebell1352]

Hello Don, Have you seen this YT video? The Last Wherry' - Norfolk Broads (1998 BBC Documentary). Cordially, Perry

[@buildingladygarnet]

I have seen bits of it, but haven't sat down and watched the entire thing, thank you for reminding me to do so!

[@piccalillipit9211]

*IM A TAILOR* of historical mens clothing and I had to LEARN the imperial system to read the old pattern books - its total insanity even though I can now do it without thinking

[@unhippy1]

I live in a metric country but served my apprenticeship working on American machinery so using either system is second nature now.......little tip, if you have to work with someone who is highly opposed to either the metric or imperial system give them drawings with the vertical dimensions in metric and the horizontal in imperial and watch them lose their shit.....

[@snapperboat25]

This is all well and good, but clearly this gentleman’s true calling is delivering the ABC Nightly News.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you kindly, good to know I have a backup career option! :)

[@zeusapollo8688]

Arrow of Norwich

[@buildingladygarnet]

Yes, that was on the shortlist of possible names, good old Peter Duck!

[@taiming71]

ok i subbed

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@_onesimpleidea]

Nice project, clear speech, but like many videos, it could really benefit from careful editing. Longer is not better. Better is better.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thanks for your comment. I'm always keen to improve the video presentation - is there something about the way I've stitched the video together that you think could be improved, or is it simply too long?

[@_onesimpleidea]

@@buildingladygarnet Hi. You seem sincere in your interest to know. Could be a long topic, but I'll try to summarize. I've been on both sides when it comes to lectures. A quick story. Had a professor once who was an endless talker, seemingly oblivious to his impact on the students. One day, I realized I wasn't quite understanding. I looked around and nearly all of my classmates had glassy eyes or had fallen asleep. I interrupted the professor and told him I was having a very difficult time following. Felt like I was drowning in details without understanding the point. I asked if he could please do something to summarize or say how this information was important. He replied, sure, he could do that, and believe it or not, he went on talking in more detail and even longer than he did the first time. Very knowledgeable people, such as PhDs and others, often have a deep passion for their chosen subject. That passion is good, but it can also lead them astray when it comes to communicating. Outside of research articles, the information they provide is not for their peers. It's for laymen or people just beginning to learn. Those people might think it's interesting that the person studies the mating habits of the East African chuchu beetle. But they will _never ever_ care that the chuchu beetle rotates its ankles before it starts mating. That kind of detail is only appreciated by a very small group of people. I'm just strongly recommending that you give some thought to who your audience is, what you really want to convey, say it more succinctly, and minimize the meandering. Or, just ignore me and do what you're doing. In any case, good luck with your channel and your boat.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thanks for the reply, I'm always keen to improve on how I put together videos, so I will certainly take your advice on board. :)

[@Pocketfarmer1]

So sort of a catboat barge.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Yes, good description!

[@johnrimmer7426]

Please stop saying "weary"! But good luck. A great project.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you! Not sure what's wrong with my pronunciation of wherry though?

[@chrisashdown8814]

What part of the wherry does the £15,000 buy you,and as a side line as a US born person you no doubt learn the the US dollar is in Matric

[@buildingladygarnet]

Hi Chris, the £15,000 is for the early costs, which include wood to build the boatshed and strongback, more machinery, ply for the lofting floor, oak for the keel, keelson, stempost and sternpost, etc.

[@chrisashdown8814]

@@buildingladygarnet Sorry but totally unrealistic in both money required and making a living as a commercial wherry, many docks are closed and lorries are so much quicker and cheaper at 40 tons, dreamers who support you trying the impossible, the only person who gains is you getting a wherry by other's paying for it

[@buildingladygarnet]

@@chrisashdown8814 I have to disagree with you on both your points. There is a place for sail cargo, I am determined to make this work. And there are so many instances throughout history of people scoffing at what looked like impossible dreams, that not only succeeded but became mainstream. Also, you are wrong that I am the only one who gains from this. Just look at how many people supported Leo, Acorn to Arabella and other boat builds. Those were just pleasure yachts, Leo isn't going to use Tally Ho for cargo, she will just be his yacht. But people still watched, donated and supported because they did get something out of it - entertainment and knowledge. They liked to watch his videos and they wanted to help those video continue, even if they never get to sail on Tally Ho or even see her in person. I've had so many comments from people who are just keen to watch the build, or are excited about seeing another wherry sailing. The plan for her to carry cargo is a major point of focus for me, but I suspect that for many viewers, it's merely an additional attraction, but far from being the main attraction.

[@GeorgePire]

@@chrisashdown8814 You are clearly a man who knows the price of everything, but… the value of absolutely nothing 🥸

[@johnswire74]

I guess you knew (but didn't mention for brevity) that the Ransome's 'Sir Garnett' was named after Sir Garnett Wolseley - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garnet_Wolseley,_1st_Viscount_Wolseley

[@buildingladygarnet]

Actually, I did not know that, thank you for sharing! Is it mentioned in one of the books about Ransome?

[@timbrickman8716]

Boats!

[@jill-ti7oe]

Feet and inches are miles better.

[@buildingladygarnet]

:)

[@jill-ti7oe]

@@buildingladygarnet Looking forward to the build, I have a passion for wooden craft of all ages. 👍

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@dermotbalaam5358]

Not in my universe!

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Imperial measurement (feet and inches) is a human based system which makes it instinctive to use. It’s also very handy for halving and doubling. 3ft / 2 is 1.5 feet. 918 mm needs a lot more thinking and it’s easy to mark it wrong.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Yes, I was discussing this with a work colleague, I was pointing out that 12 is actually a better number than 10, certainly in terms of division, as 12 can be divided by 2, 3, 4 and 6, whilst 10 is only divisible by 2 and 5. For multiplying, 12 is perhaps not quite as convenient as 10, but of course that's why we just call it 1 foot instead of 12 inches!

[@Snozzbucket]

I’m very much in favor of what you are doing, I love seeing wooden boats being built, and I will enjoy watching your build. But I sure hope you talk a whole lot less as you take us forward.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Yes of course, once I actually get started on the build, it will be more boatbuilding and less talking!

[@olpaint71]

Because it's a traditional measurement system, a lot of materials are in various imperial increments. When designers adopt the metric system, it seems they often select of round metric dimensions for convenience, forgetting to make sure the materials align. Things like insulation batts, plywood, lengths of pipe, etc. often require a lot of trimming & extra labor when designers choose stiffener spacing of 1000mm or 500mm instead of 4' (1219mm) or 2' (610mm). The worker tasked with building to the print then spend time trimming to fit, or filling gaps unnecessarily. The designers also often forget the nuance of decimals (they do this in imperial, too, but not as egregiously)--specifying dimensions to a tenth of a millimeter (equivalent to dimensioning to the thousandth of an inch) or hundredth (equivalent to ten-thousandths).

[@peterradclyffe8056]

vot bollix

[@clivethompson9375]

CALL LEO NOW,,,,,,,,

[@Sailing-with-a-Jotunn]

Sail wind new mod

[@johnmac4094]

Now, why aren’t we encouraging/demanding this net zero transportation solution to be reinstated? Remove VAT from goods transported under sail! No more carbon tax thanks, tax reductions for traditional or modern net zero technology, please.

[@buildingladygarnet]

I'll second that!

[@warjacare]

Nice face😊

[@buildingladygarnet]

Thank you!

[@ncmartinez_his]

... oops! I digress...

[@CrimeVid]

I'd like to follow this, but I can't stand the gabble.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Once I start the build, there won't be nearly as much talking!