SV Rhona H was professionally built by Tasmanian shipwright Ned Jack in the best of timbers, Huon Pine over Celery Top frames. 

At 52ft the Huon Pine fishing vessel was built for Frier Youl of Symmons Plains in 1942. She was sold around 1946 to Max Hardy, a Stanley fisherman. Max helped started the crayfish industry in North West Tasmania as he discovered crays on the continental shelf off southern Tasmania.

SV Rhona H fished commercially until converted for sail training and charter work in 1990. She has seen many trips across Bass Strait, travelling across to Queenscliff as well as to King and Flinders Islands. 

This beautiful classic ship is based in Hobart at Elizabeth St Pier, just minutes from the centre of town.

Julie and Charles, current owners of SV Rhona H offer a range of experiences whilst restoring the ship to her former glory.