The Galway hooker (Galway)

Ireland / Galway / Galway / Spanish Parade
The Galway hooker (Irish: húicéir) is a traditional fishing boat used in Galway Bay off the west coast of Ireland. The hooker was developed for the strong seas there. It is identified by its sharp, clean entry, bluff bow, marked tumble-home and raked transom. Its sail plan consists of a single mast with a main sail and two foresails. Traditionally, the boat is black (being coated in pitch) and the sails are a dark red-brown. (wikipedia)
The place is located in Galway City Museum / Músaem Cathrach na Gaillimhe
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galway_hooker
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Coordinates:   53°16'11"N   9°3'12"W
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