Trawlers in the Sound

Three trawlers sailed south down the Sound of Mull this afternoon, G185, SO555 and G186. They made a fine sight cutting into a stiff southeaster.

A few minutes on Google identified them as Irish boats registered in Sligo, the 'Westward Isle', 'Carmarose' and 'Colmcille' respectively. This photo of the three was taken in Killibegs harbour about three weeks ago. The 'Westward Isle' is a particularly good-looking ship painted in a striking green. It's interesting that a slightly older photo on the internet shows her with the same red hull as the other two.