Henwood & Dean
A new generation of Thames boatbuilders maintaining the traditions of the past
Restoration
A selection of some of the boats that Henwood & Dean Boatbuilders have restored. Many of them continue to come into our workshop for regular maintenance in order to keep them in first class condition.
FIREBIRD
A classic example of an Edwardian Gentleman's launch, built for pure enjoyment and for boating with great style and panache! Built in c1904, Firebird underwent major restoration with us prior to her 100th birthday.
Photo by Henwood and Dean
PIERETTE
Designed and built in 1894, Pierette was often used as an umpire's launch, keeping pace with racing eights at the many regattas up and down the river. She was brought to Henwood and Dean in 1994 with the ultimate aim of restoring her to her original splendour and style of the 1890's. She returned to the River Thames to celebrate her 100th birthday and was awarded 'The Thames Cup' - the Victor Ludorum of the Steamboat Association.
Photo courtesy Michael English
GILLIAN
Built in 1908, this fine example of a 24' traditional Thames Double Skiff has been completely restored by Colin Henwood and is almost entirely original.
Often seen on the river at Henley, she represents the high standard of Henwood and Dean’s craftsmanship which has won her many awards both for the quality of her restoration and for her style and beauty.
Photo courtesy Michael English
HUSSAR
Hussar is a classic example of an Edwardian Gentleman’s steam launch. Built circa 1880 of carvel teak on oak with a classic clipper bow and counter stern, Hussar has a modern coal fired steam plant and boiler.
Originally owned by Henwood & Dean, she was rebuilt in the late 1980's and we continue to maintain Hussar, keeping her in concourse condition for her current owner.
Photo courtesy Robert Dean
CREW LAUNCH
Our extensive re-build work carried out on this little crew launch was part of the major restoration project undertaken by G L Watson & Co of the historic steam launch 'Nahlin.' The aim was to restore her structural integrity in order that she could be put into regular service, but to balance this against the desire to preserve at least some of her originality.
Photo by Henwood and Dean
CONSUTA
Consuta is a steam powered umpire’s launch built in 1896 with a new and revolutionary construction technique. In 1998, in recognition of her enormous historic value, the Consuta Trust was formed and a Heritage Lottery funded restoration project begun. Henwood and Dean were given the task of undertaking a complete re-build, which included restoring the complicated stitched hull and fitting out the decks and cockpit.
Photo courtesy Michael English
PAGAN
This is an example of the conversion of a traditional boat to modern electric propulsion. Henwood and Dean undertook a complete re-build below the waterline, and carried out restoration work and re-decking above the waterline.
Pagan is kept in a beautiful boathouse on the Thames and used regularly by her appreciative owners
Photo courtesy Michael English
SWEET MYRRH
Built c1912 by Sam Saunders of Cowes, Sweet Myrrh is a fine example of the ‘Consuta’ method of construction – layers of mahogany planking ‘sewn’ together with copper wire. She has been converted to electric propulsion and completely rebuilt by Henwood and Dean Boatbuilders, including having her decks and cockpit returned to the original layout.
Photo courtesy Michael English
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