ContributorCommunity HistoryDescriptionBlack and white image of the Whitney family at the beach with their dinghy. The photo is attributed to the Hopkins family who were well known farmers around the Balcatta area, who also had a strong connection with the North Beach community. CollectionTransport collectionDate createdc1930Historical details
A clinker boat, also known as a lapstrake boat, is a type of wooden boat built with planks that overlap along the edges. This construction method is characterized by the planks being nailed or fastened to each other and to a frame. Clinker boats are known for their strength and seaworthiness, and they have been used for various purposes, including fishing, transportation, and recreational boating. The earliest examples of clinker construction dates back to the Viking era, with evidence of clinker-built vessels being found in Northern Europe.
E Whitney and daughter with his clinker boat . City of Stirling Art and History Collection, accessed 13/11/2025, https://collections.stirling.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/6489
