Old upturned Keel Boats now used for storage on the Island of Lindisfarne off of the Northumbrian coast in the north of England.

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These traditional sheds on the Island of Lindisfarne (Northumbria) are the cut intwo remains of old keel boats. The boats were originally part of a thriving herring fishing fleet. The boats were traditional to the area and were used to drift net for herring. The boats has an average life of 30-35 years after which time they were cut in two, upturned and used as storage sheds.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Isle of Lindisfarne Northumbria United Kingdom.
Photo credit: © Brian Hartshorn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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