The Wilsons of Port Cygnet, Tasmania.

The Wilsons of Port Cygnet built a huge number of ketches, schooners, fishing boats and yachts over four generations spanning 150 years. Possibly the longest launching list of any family in Australia. I had a chat with Noel Wilson in 2001 about wooden ships and iron men. Duration 13 minutes.

[@Antipodean33]

Fascinating, what a time to have been alive

[@bigears4014]

That's a real family legacy

[@jackrussell1168]

Hi Garry - You mentioned the traditional building skills of the Wilson Brothers - according to family legend, Frank Jackson visited the ship yard whislt they were building the Sheerwater. Frank was concerned about the rate of progress and bought them power tools to speed up the work.

[@williamkerr3350]

Geez mate , I've only just discovered you ,a treasure trove of entertainment for a Tasmanian born and bred lad.Thank you verily.

[@sailingopheliacompass2997]

Another fantastic video Garry. I have watched those videos you gave me when I was in Portland a few times. I have passed them onto Royal Brighton YC library for others to view. Allan Haddow on Ophelia.

[@romandybala]

Thanks very much for posting these videos. I have some of your books and will be looking to get more when Im next in Tassie.You have captured the spirit of these great boatbuilders, Greetings from Melbourne

[@louiseryan6217]

Thanks for the video. I am a granddaughter of Athol Innes who lived near Robleys Point and think I may have met old Mr Wilson just before he died. I have a number of beautiful Walter Wilson photos in an old family photo album, some the same as some on the video, so this helped put them in context.

[@paulwilfridhunt]

Very interesting

[@peterlovett5841]

I think the "Derwent Hunter" is now back on the Derwent and was giving tourist trips. However, I might be mistaken about that. I have seen the "Varg", the last yacht mentioned on this video and the workmanship on her was astounding; a true masterpiece.

[@dirtbikeadv]

Yeah great vid Garry. Amazed at the sleek lines of a lot of these boats. Is there many of the original sailing kitchen around? Regards Steve Cordell

[@stuarth43]

your so called dinghy is a rowing dory Mr