Herbert Woods (3 February 1891 – 18 April 1954) was an English boat builder and mooring developer from Potter Heigham, Norfolk.
Following the outbreak of World War I, Woods was spared from active service as a result of a chronic neck problem.
During this time, he worked in aerodynamics at agricultural machinery maker Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, based in Ipswich, Suffolk.
She would draw in less water than older models and was the first in the fleet to encompass a freshwater tank, supplying the on-board toilet and taps.
The project involved more than 60,000 tons of clay being moved by hand, leading to a finished marina that included a hairdressers and on-site shop.