In the mid eighteenth century up to the mid nineteenth century boats played a central role the lives of people on the Connemara Coast and Islands. The Hooker was used for fishing and also cargoes of turf, seaweed and limestone.
Measurements:
- Width 17 3/4 inches
- Height 15 1/2 inches
- Depth 1 3/4 inches
Materials:
- Mast: Tralee Walnut
- Boat: 5000 year old Bog Oak
- Sails:300 year old Yew or Cill Na Matra Elm