Skipper

The "Skipper" moving about in Howth.

Primrose

The "Primrose" with its fenders nicely stored on the harbour wall. A very high tide lifted the boat so high that its fenders were left dangling over the wall and when the tide dropped they were left high and dry.

Buoys

Buoys on-board a french long-line vessel. The buoys have name and registration number of the boat. The poles at the top of the buoys have a metal radar reflector for vessels in the area radar's to pick up a signal.The lights attached flash different intervals and colours to indicate if they are attached at an end or a middle of the line as the line can be several miles long.

Ambitious

The "Ambitious" in Howth

Syracuse

The "Syracuse" in Howth with "Stella Nova" in the background.

Eblana

The "Eblana" returning to port after a fishing trip in Irish Sea.

Asgard

The very historic vessel "ASGARD" has being beautifully restored and available for all to see in Collins Barracks Museum in Dublin. It really is magnificent and this photo does not do it justice.

Croix Morand

The French registered "Croix Morand" departing Dingle harbour to commence fishing off the coast of Ireland where it will deploy longlines for Hake.

Visitors

Two visitors from the west coast, "Keith Og" and "Silver Bell"

Gleaner

A scottish visitor "Gleaner" from Campeltown.

Wings of the Morning

The biblical named dredger "Wings of the Morning"  tied up in Howth.

Crane

A crane being used to lift out the old banjaxed engine out of the "Courageous" and to lift in the new one.

Middle Weight

A middle weight which is used to weigh down between two nets which are towed by a trawler. Is it heavy? Yeah it is, it would weigh about 750 KGS.

Our Lass II

The Impressive "Our Lass II" moving about the harbour.

Le Dolmen

Le Dolmen back in port after a fishing trip