Wooden Boat
Dublin Core
Title
Wooden Boat
Description
Wooden, dipping lug sailing boat traditionally used for fishing in the sea areas surrounding the Hebrides.
Source
craftedobjects,scotlandobjects,highlandandislands
Contributor
iain
Language
Scottish Gaelic
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
789
Alternative Title
Sgoth
Date Submitted
18/12/2025
Date Modified
18/12/2025
Spatial Coverage
current,58,-6;
Europeana
Europeana Type
TEXT
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Prim Media
2050
Natural Cultural
Cultural
Craft
woodwork
Tool
Hand saws / hammers / chisels / steamers: Traditional Joinery Tools
Place
Stornoway
Technique
By hand, as described in the
Function
Sailing in open sea water
Creation Purpose
Originally as a fishing vessel to provide an income and/or food for the owners. The current day use is for leisure sailing and cultural events.
Production Quality
Bespoke artisan production.
Conecept
Although ‘Oigh Niseach’ was not built by Mark Stockl, he has completed extensive repair work on her, on behalf of ‘Falmadair – North Lewis Maritime Society.’ This chairty now has four, traditional, sea-worthy sgoths, of different sizes. All of these can be used by the community for leisure sailing and are very often used as a central focus for artist residencies and cultural gatherings, linking the traditional story telling maritime tales and gaelic language to contemporary art projects.
External ID
AAS_AR_16
Citation
“Wooden Boat,” VERAP, accessed April 2, 2026, https://culturality.museum/omeka/items/show/2051.
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