More wooden boats

Most of these photos were taken in 2011 and 2012; the last lot are from as long ago as October 2010. In most cases I don’t know the type/builder of the boat or its name; I would welcome more information.

Béal na Bláth

I have a photo on this page of this boat looking a little the worse for wear. But in November 2011 Donal Flynn had it moved to the Royal for restoration.

Béal na Bláth safely on board (Donal Flynn 2011)

Béal na Bláth safely on board (Donal Flynn 2011)

Beal na Blath (Donal Flynn) 02

Béal na Bláth loaded (Donal Flynn 2011)

Beal na Blath (Donal Flynn) 03

Béal na Bláth leaving Shannon Harbour (Donal Flynn 2011)

Unidentified boats at Lowtown

Here are three boats at Lowtown. I don’t know their names; information welcome.

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Unidentified boat 1 at Lowtown April 2012

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Unidentified boat 2 at Lowtown April 2012

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Unidentified boat 3 at Lowtown April 2012: seen from the bridge over the Barrow Line

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Unidentified boat 3 at Lowtown April 2012: seen from the ground

Sallins (on the Grand Canal)

Sean Choi at Sallins 1_resize

Sean Choi at Sallins 1 March 2011

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Sean Choi at Sallins 2 March 2011

Shannon Harbour (where the Grand Canal meets the Shannon)

Dr M Cox above Lock 36 February 2011 1_resize

This looks like a seagoing fishing boat. “Dr M Cox” was written on it

Dr M Cox above Lock 36 February 2011 2_resize

Both pics taken February 2011

Nock above Lock 36 February 2011 2_resize

Nock February 2011. What breed is this lovely little boat?

Scallywag above Lock 36 February 2011 2_resize

Scallywag February 2011

Carrick-on-Shannon

I already have a photo of Lady Inez, but you can’t have too much of a good thing.

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Lady Inez April 2011

Carrick-on-Suir

More people in Ireland should have what the Dutch call sloeps: it isn’t always necessary to have a cruiser, but you don’t have to slum it either. How about something gorgeous like this?

Hannah Belle Carrick-on-Suir August 2012 01_resize

Hannah Belle in Carrick-on-Suir August 2012

Hannah Belle Carrick-on-Suir August 2012 02_resize

Hannah Belle from astern

Richmond Harbour (where the Royal Canal meets the Shannon)

Unidentified wooden sailing boat Richmond Harbour April 2011 1_resize

Unidentified sailing boat at Richmond Harbour April 2011 (1)

Unidentified wooden sailing boat Richmond Harbour April 2011 2_resize

Unidentified sailing boat at Richmond Harbour April 2011 (2)

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Unidentified sailing boat at Richmond Harbour April 2011 (3)

Unidentified wooden cruiser Richmond Harbour April 2011 1_resize

Ex-Drogheda Harbour pilot boat, formerly called Alaska (April 2011) [h/t RB]

Unidentified wooden cruiser Richmond Harbour April 2011 2_resize

Rear view of the former pilot boat April 2011

Killinure on Lough Ree

These photos were taken in October 2010.

Sequoia, née Crannagh (I think) in October 2010

Sequoia, née Crannagh (I think) in October 2010

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Unidentified boat undergoing restoration (1)

Unidentified wooden boat at Killinure 2 03_resize

Unidentified boat undergoing restoration (2)

And keeping the best until last ….

Unidentified wooden boat at Killinure 1 01_resize

From the starboard bow

Unidentified wooden boat at Killinure 1 03_resize

Port bow

Unidentified wooden boat at Killinure 1 05_resize

Lovely details

Unidentified wooden boat at Killinure 1 08_resize

Rear

Unidentified wooden boat at Killinure 1 10_resize

Wheelhouse

Unidentified wooden boat at Killinure 1 11_resize

Foredeck

Unidentified wooden boat at Killinure 1 12_resize

More details

Unidentified wooden boat at Killinure 1 14_resize

Well looked after

Drogheda Harbour pilot boat originally named Alaska

5 responses to “More wooden boats

  1. I believe the timber sailing boat at Richmond harbour belongs to the folk in the ivy covered house next to where it’s moored.

  2. Thanks, Joe. bjg

  3. Any information on the final cruiser? Where is she moored and what is her name?

  4. Killinure, but no idea of ID. Might ask Sven …. bjg

  5. I have found some photographs of the ‘Argent Breach’ taken at Hodson’s Bay in 2004, a year or so before she was lost on Lough Ree and would be happy to share.

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