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Flippant Friday…. High but Not Dry

Scottish Trawle

Abandoned – High, but not Dry

The above phone capture was some 6 years ago. This abandoned Scottish Fishing Trawler had to my knowledge been there for some years.  From some recent pictures in various publications it would appear to be resting in the same place on the tide line.

The back story, as I was told, was that the Trawler was anchored off shore in the Loch.  Fishing was hard going so the owner had decided to call it a day.  The boat was put up for sale and potential buyers could view whilst it was at anchor.  Several years passed and no buyers came forward. Nor by any account did the owner show any concern.   The inevitable happened and after some stormy weather the Trawler came adrift and  found its new home on the shore on the edge of the Loch, where I believe, it still remains today.

It is on the shore at The Narrows between Loch Eil and Loch Linnhe near to Corpach in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Scotland.

It is both sad to see a boat in such decline, but also rather fascinating to observe… also I guess a testament to it original wooden shipbuilders, that whilst decaying it is still not yet a disintegrated skeleton.

Also sad, as I was told that for a short time, it provided a refuge for one homeless individual.

The Trawler has seen better days, and I guess some profitable years.  But the Fishing Industry changed.

Friday…. the weekend ahead.  If you are planning any changes, then I trust they are not as dramatic…. but no matter what… as always….

Please Remember ….

Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other

16th February

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4 thoughts on “Flippant Friday…. High but Not Dry”

  1. My good-hearted blog friend, dear David, you always end your words with kind wishes, I realized that I never expressed this. Thank you. A ship at anchor, a ship taking shelter in the harbour, has always made me sad, like birds in a cage… And there is more in this abandoned ship… but as you said It is both sad to see a boat in such decline, but also rather fascinating to observe… Beautiful photograph, Thank you, have a nice day and weekend, Love, nia

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    1. Thank you… enjoy your weekend… I think Nia description of those boats past their working life and anchored (or not as in this case) is rather descriptively accurate…. once boats so active and a way of life, activity ended.

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