The Lady

The Lady Evelyn is 59 feet with a breadth of 19 feet, built of Oak and was build in 1972. 
She is of Southern Irish fame and was lastly used for Pelagic fishing (Pelagic means Mackerel,sprats or Herring). 

I believe the method used was ring netting judging by the marks on her decks and where various fittings sit.

She was fitted with a 330hp Pyeod (Spelling is wrong) and since this has been flooded  it will be replace with a lighter 180hp model (to be decided).  As with most Irish vessels of her year and type, her engine is located in the forward section of the vessel.  This has advantages and disadvantages which we can discuss at a later date.

The present condition of the vessel is pretty poor, although a complete hull.  She has been on her side for almost a year and because of this she is showing wear and tear to most of her seams on the starboard side.  Whilst the water has been allowed to run in and out of her for that time, this actually has done little damage other than have everything covered in a light covering of oil.

All deck gear is very badly corroded with the mast stays being the worst.  Even the anchor on deck has been hellishly damaged with corrosion.

She has had a fair bit of her equipment removed or destroyed.  The helm and throttle controls have gone, the interior has been dismantled and allowed to fall into the water that could get into the various sections and finally everything is covered in a sheene of oil (as mentioned).  

The pictures don't do much justice to the actual condition but give a good idea.

So thats the boat! I will update the history as I find it out and I will add in details of everything that happens from now on as tomorrow it all starts!!

Yours Aye

Kered