Old boats

Donal 1957

I'm doing a photography project based on old boats, If anyone knows the location where there are boats, in unusual places or just unusual boats in the Northwest area especially for me to take photos of, condition of boats unimportant ( Rusty, broke in 2, Rotten,Whatever, would you please let me know.

Plazaman

Try down by the Yacht Club or Lifeboat Station in Rosses Point. There were a few old boats there in dry dock an moored.

promethius

there is a broken down old boat at rosses point, it's on the left as you past the protestant church as you come onto the promenade. background is pretty scenic so it's worth a shot.

i heard there are some of the old butter boats at streedagh as well, they are just the skeleton of them like the ribs.

OhYesItIs

Around Killaspugbrone/Dorrins Strand there are a few moored up on the grass.

Mullaghmore, Raghley Pier and the harbour at Killala.

But I'm sure if you pull in around any of the coastal spots you'll find a few.

Donal 1957

Thanks for comments so far

dingding

There used to be a concrete one off ballina, not sure if it is still there, down past the ice house hotel.

HeidiHeidi

dingding wrote: »

There used to be a concrete one off ballina, not sure if it is still there, down past the ice house hotel.

It is indeed still there - a most unusual sight!

itac

There might still be the ribs/mast of one on the Quays in Sligo, beside the carpark....when I was a kid, it was fairly intact, although that was two decades ago....!

I think the mast still sticks out at high tide, dunno how much of the ribs are left, but it might be interesting at low tide?

Another option is if you have any friends with boats, there is the shipwreck midway out from town to Rosses Point, but you'd want someone with good knowledge of the area, so's not toend up stranded on the same sandbank!

bennyc

Walk accross the foot bridge from Millbrook to the Mall and there is half a boat under the water.

red sean

There used to be a few derelict boats out at Racecourse Bay as you drive in to Half-moon Bay in Hazelwood.

karlalb10n

I was married to one

Sorry, thought the title was "old BOOTS"

Donal 1957

promethius wrote: »

there is a broken down old boat at rosses point, it's on the left as you past the protestant church as you come onto the promenade. background is pretty scenic so it's worth a shot.

i heard there are some of the old butter boats at streedagh as well, they are just the skeleton of them like the ribs.

Yes got that one this evening, this is a 52 week project, one photo per week so have a lot of boat's to get yet so all is appreciated, this is this weeks photo from the boat in rosses point http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150532400609495&set=a.10150532400349495.385565.534154494&type=1&theater

HeidiHeidi

Great picture. Will you post links to your other ones? I'd love to see them

Donal 1957

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Great picture. Will you post links to your other ones? I'd love to see them

no problem, will be putting them up on Flicker starting Fri and every Fri after, here is a link to other stuff if you want to have a look http://www.flickr.com/photos/donalhackett/collections/

duckysauce

shannon harbour around banagher is a grave yard for boats loads there

Donal 1957

duckysauce wrote: »

shannon harbour around banagher is a grave yard for boats loads there

Thanks

Donal 1957

itac wrote: »

There might still be the ribs/mast of one on the Quays in Sligo, beside the carpark....when I was a kid, it was fairly intact, although that was two decades ago....!

I think the mast still sticks out at high tide, dunno how much of the ribs are left, but it might be interesting at low tide?

Another option is if you have any friends with boats, there is the shipwreck midway out from town to Rosses Point, but you'd want someone with good knowledge of the area, so's not toend up stranded on the same sandbank!

Yes had seen them there recently and intent to photograph them when conditions are write. Actualy would love to know the name and history of it if anyone has any information on it. Thanks.

Donal 1957

promethius wrote: »

there is a broken down old boat at rosses point, it's on the left as you past the protestant church as you come onto the promenade. background is pretty scenic so it's worth a shot.

i heard there are some of the old butter boats at streedagh as well, they are just the skeleton of them like the ribs.

Yes have that one in mind

Donal 1957

karlalb10n wrote: »

I was married to one

Sorry, thought the title was "old BOOTS"

Like.

Cecil Mor

There's a few out on the flats in Portavade, Beltra/Dromard, Sligo.

Donal 1957

Donal 1957 wrote: »

duckysauce wrote: »

shannon harbour around banagher is a grave yard for boats loads there

Thanks

That looks pretty good with the mountain in the background. On my list. Thanks Donal

Cecil Mor

There were a couple along Markievicz Road in the town. Near the green area with the benches near the new bridge. AT least one old wooden hulled quarter decker.

red sean

Donal, this may be outside your chosen area, but I spotted what looked like an old replica viking boat outside a warehouse in Athlone today. Its behind the IT and I think its Blyrie is the area. theres a section cut out of the side it. Could'nt get a photo on the phone due to heavy traffic.

Donal 1957

red sean wrote: »

Donal, this may be outside your chosen area, but I spotted what looked like an old replica viking boat outside a warehouse in Athlone today. Its behind the IT and I think its Blyrie is the area. theres a section cut out of the side it. Could'nt get a photo on the phone due to heavy traffic.

thank's, will be checking that one out

Fid10

Drive by Lough Talt on your way to photograph the concrete boat in Ballina.

There are two old boats at the side of the lake (Ballina end), and in fine weather you will get some lovely shots.

Cecil Mor

The road 'round Lough Talt to Ballina is a nice spin, do it in reverse and you can shoot down to Lough Easkey after passing Talt. A favorite cycle route of mine and well worth it.

Also head out to Rockly, few options for you on the point.