Beloved Norfolk wherry ‘Maud’ has just completed her 125th anniversary tour.
The trading boat took a series of commemorative journeys to celebrate an illustrious history, retracing routes from the early days of transporting timber and sugar beet.
Built in 1899, the vessel is famed for being the last clinker-built trading wherry to navigate the Norfolk Broads and rivers.
The wherry continues to be a cherished sight on the Norfolk Broads, with its distinctive black sail.
The wherry began its journey from Womack Dyke at Ludham, passing through significant points linked to its 1981 rescue from Ranworth Broad's depths, before making its way to Cantley Sugar Factory and Norwich Frostbite Sailing Club.
In August, ‘Maud’ underwent its triannual maintenance at Goodchild Marine, Burgh Castle, a vital process to keep the wherry in pristine condition.
The Wherry Maud Trust, a charity established in 2015, oversees its preservation and operation.
The trust has expressed gratitude for the over 800 hours dedicated by maintenance volunteers in August and September to complete the upkeep tasks.
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