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OUR First 115 Years
Norman R. Wright & Sons is a custom designer and builder of the highest quality commercial and pleasure boats – from tenders to superyachts. Based in Brisbane, Queensland, we have been mastering the art of vessel design and building for over 115 years. From the initial proposal, to the launch of the vessel, and subsequent lifetime care and repair, we have been providing our clients a complete in-house service for all of their needs.
Featured Pleasure Craft
Featured Pleasure Craft
Featured Commercial Vessel
Featured Commercial Vessel
LATEST NEWS
Norman R. Wright & Sons
SP2 Episode 1 has dropped! (Great production work by the Coastwatch team!)
South Pacific II - Episode 1: "The Birth of Beryl May" - Coastwatch
The South Pacific II, formerly the Beryl May II, is one of the most iconic vessels ever to sail Australian waters. This series charts some of her extraordinary story and past adventure, before lifting us into the sheds of the famous Norman R. Wright and Sons, the historic boat building operation whe...
The Story of Avis
Avis In early 1916, Norm drew up the specifications and sketches for a 28ft launch for a G. W. Richmond Esq of Boyne Island (near
NRW and EV Maritime Partnership
Media Release 08/08/2023 Queensland’s Longest Serving Boat Builder Launches Partnership to Electrify Brisbane’s City Cat Ferries for the 2032 Olympic Games. Brisbane, Queensland — 13/07/2023
Bill Wright on Lorellen, Kala Venturer and Tringa II
Lorellen In 1973, we were contacted by a Mr. Denny Porter of Sydney. He wanted to talk to us about a new pleasure boat. A
