VISITING KETCH HEADING FOR A MAKEOVER.

From: Arbroath Herald (Arbroath, Scotland) | Date: October 12, 2007 | Copyright information

ARBROATH'S marina was dominated this week by the arrival of 'Silvery Light'.

The 123 year-old vessel has been acquired by the Eyemouth International Small Craft Association (EISCA) a charitable trust that conserves and preserves traditional boats from across the world.

Built at St Ives in 1884 the boat spent over a century operating as a fishing boat and small cargo 'coaster' in Scandinavia before being converted for passenger work.

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