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WARATAH in its marina berth in 2007 and showing a typical Williams style of superstructure.
Waratah
WARATAH in its marina berth in 2007 and showing a typical Williams style of superstructure.
WARATAH in its marina berth in 2007 and showing a typical Williams style of superstructure.
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Waratah

Vessel numberHV000157
Vessel Registration Number1938N
Date1938
DimensionsVessel Dimensions: 10.6 m x 10.6 m x 3.6 m x 1.1 m (34.78 ft x 34.78 ft x 11.81 ft x 3.61 ft)
DescriptionWARATAH was built in 1938. A.G.Williams yard was in St Georges Crescent at Drummoyne and along with the Halvorsens and Holmes they were also well known for their fine motor launches and cruisers.

It is understood that WARATAH was built for the navy as a harbour patrol boat. It is quite possible that the craft performed war service duties around Sydney during the 2nd World War but no documentation has been found to confirm this. Its other use has been as a private motor cruiser, and it was previously known as the INCA SUN before 2000.

The 10.6 metre long hull is planked in Huon pine and this remains in very good condition. The hull, superstructure and interior have all recently undergone repairs and restoration to ensure WARATAH remains operational for many more years to come. The styling of the superstructure and windows are very typical of a Williams’ design.




SignificanceWARATAH is awooden motor launch built in NSW. It represents the type and style of launch built by A.G. Williams of Drummoyne NSW from the late 1930s.
SOUTHWIND in 2012
A G Williams
c 1951
MAHITA on the slips for maintenance showing the typical Williams flare at the bow, and cabin de…
A G Williams
1939
WINNIE TOO at the Classic and Wooden Boat Festival 2012
A G Williams
c 1942
WARATAH in 1968 at Newcastle, shortly before it was taken out of service.
Government Dockyard
1902
SEA IMP at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in 2009
A G Williams
1939
SIESTA  on a slipway in South Australia, date unknown
A G Williams
1935
FRANCESCA in 2009 on the Derwent River, Tasmania
A G Williams
1927
VICTORIA II on display
Forrest and Sons UK
1897
CLARA in its original yacht configuration as a gaff cutter.
Thomas Williams
1892
PHALAROPE in 2007, fitted out for cruising offshore as a capable small vessel.
W Holmes Boat Builder
1930