Corpach Shipwreck by jamibann

Corpach Shipwreck

Yesterday morning we went to Corpach to see the shipwreck there. It has a fascinating history. A fishing vessel, the MV Dayspring was built in 1975. It was later renamed the Golden Harvest when it moved to Northern Ireland to continue its fishing life. In the early 2000s it returned to Scotland and was moored at Kinlochleven - it was going to be converted into a floating sea food restaurant, but that never happened. In 2009 it was moved to Camusnagaul Bay on Loch Linnhe where numerous repairs were made. Then in 2011, in a big storm, the vessel's raiser chain failed, and it was torn from its mooring. The local coastguard controlled the landing of the vessel on the beach between Corpach and Caol. It's been there ever since.

In the afternoon we tried to get a Munro. Game over after about 5km. Waters in spate, too difficult/dangerous to cross. Return to base. This is supposed to be summer!

So sad to see.
July 4th, 2024  
A bit of a sad sight.. really not that old a boat. Bad luck on your conquering a Munro..
July 4th, 2024  
that is a very sad history and here it is now...
July 4th, 2024  
Oh what a sad state to end in. Poor lovely boat.
Sorry about your Munro! Better luck next time.
July 4th, 2024  
What a sorry sight you captured here, such a pity and sad for the owner.

Sorry re the Munro, but it is not worth risking anything if the weather is against you. It will change again ;-)
July 4th, 2024  
What a history! 1975 doesn't sound too long ago - I was in my prime then! Good luck with the Munro's (my surname)
July 4th, 2024  
What a great shot and history. Sorry about the munro but I am sure you will conquer the munro in the future
July 4th, 2024  
A great capture. What a story for this ship!
July 4th, 2024  
Great capture and information
July 4th, 2024  
Sad short life!
Hopefully the sun will come out tomorrow 🎶 and the rivers will be calm.
July 4th, 2024  
Gorgeous!
July 4th, 2024  
Makes for a good attraction
July 4th, 2024  
What a sad demise, but it does make for a good shot! Sorry to hear your treck was thwarted and know what you mean. We had temps of 9c last night and just very windy and a cool 16c today, we have had no spring and now no summer. Like you say where has it gone!
July 4th, 2024  
I love this photo!
July 4th, 2024  
Well that is a very sorry sight. Poor old girl what a sad end to what must have been a hard working life. She looks like she’s been a strong & sturdy ship, still beautiful. Hope today has been better re climbing….blue sky here so it’s hopeful.
July 4th, 2024  
Oh my goodness, that’s really sad but a fantastic capture
July 4th, 2024  
Wonderful pic of the ship, and a fascinating history
July 4th, 2024  
Great capture… I guess it’s lucky to be standing.
I’m sure the weather will improve very soon and you can bag the Munro… safety comes first
July 4th, 2024  
What a super image of this interesting wreck
July 4th, 2024  
Great capture & info.
July 4th, 2024  
A good find and a great photo.
July 4th, 2024  
Wow a neat find, love the ship and interesting history!
July 4th, 2024  
All of the above!
July 5th, 2024  
Such a sad end to what looked to be a pretty nice boat! So sorry the weather didn't cooperate with you- but the photo opps did. Great shot!
July 5th, 2024  
That’s a fabulous old vessel. Love all the weathering.
July 5th, 2024  
great shot, Issi
July 5th, 2024  
Such a sad state to end up in. Better luck with the weather today
July 5th, 2024  
Great shot. Neat textures and quite the story.
July 5th, 2024  
Great capture!!! Wow!
July 5th, 2024  
super photo , lots of photos of this wonderful structure to be had
July 5th, 2024  
Sad scene but beautiful capture.
July 7th, 2024  
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