Abandoned Boats, near Salen, Mull Photograph

This image was taken on an overcast day and between light rain showers. I first saw these abandoned boats in 2000 and was surprised to see how badly they’d fared, when beached in the Sound of Mull and subject to the blustery West Coast weather. It seems that the boats have slowly disintegrated there since the 70’s when they were purchased with a view to salvage operations.

For the record, there are three boats beached at this spot: The Pavonia WK53, The Mint BF300 and The Girl Claire B8.

For the more technically inclined:

Camera: Panasonic GX8, 12mm – 60mm lens

Location: Salem, The Isle of Mull

Date: September 1991

Print / Paper information

The paper used was, Fotospeed MATTULTRA240 heavyweight Matt paper and this is certified by ‘Artsure’ – of the Fine Art Trade Guild to be light fast when printed using pigment ink.

(https://www.fineart.co.uk/artsure-for-the-trade.aspx)

The image was printed digitally on A3* (297mm x 420mm) paper, with a 1cm white border, signed by the photographer and showing the relevant Edition number.

*The image is also available as an A4 (210mm x 297mm) print, please contact me for more information

Printer information:

Printing was carried out on an Epson Surecolor P600 inkjet printer which carries nine cartridges. These include four Blacks / Greys to ensure fine reproduction of Black and White images.

The ink used is Epson’s own Epson UltraChrome™ Ink

Purchase information.

The print is one of a limited edition of 150, sold unframed and mailed to your address in a sturdy, sealed cardboard