

Bring stunning photography into your space with this high-quality 12" x 8" Forgotten Salen Boats art print, designed for exceptional detail and longevity.
Printed on lustre photographic paper, it features a semi-matt finish with a subtle, speckled sheen that minimizes glare - ideal for bright rooms or spaces with direct lighting.
Includes a 1/4-inch white border for a refined, ready-to-frame presentation.
Just outside Salen on the Isle of Mull, two derelict fishing boats - Pavonia (built in Banff, 1955) and Elsie May (a prawn boat from Oban, late 1960s) - linger on the shoreline, abandoned when restoration plans fell through in the 1970s. A local reportedly acquired them for salvage but later abandoned the idea [TravelGumbo]. These haunting relics have weathered into silent, photogenic sculptures against the backdrop of the Sound of Mull, just a short drive from Craignure en route to Tobermory [TravelGumbo, Wikipedia]. Locals call it a photographer’s right-of-way - magical in the right light, but fading forever under the elements [TravelGumbo].
In my photograph the boats appear almost fused with the land, their shapes half-swallowed by time. The deep, moody colour palette emphasises that slow collapse – a sense that the tide has moved on but they’ve stayed behind. A striking piece if you're into storytelling through scenery.
Original photography by Carol Herbert - available only at Real World Art.
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You can learn more about Salen Abandoned Boats by visiting https://www.travelgumbo.com/old-fishing-boat-wrecks-isle-of-mull-scotland/.
Bring stunning photography into your space with this high-quality art print, designed for exceptional detail and longevity. Choose from three premium paper finishes to suit your lighting and display needs:
Each Forgotten Salen Boats art print includes a 1/4-inch white border by default, providing a refined, ready-to-frame presentation. Need a custom border size? I offer tailored options upon request to match your specific framing or display preferences.
| Available Sizes | A4, 12" x 8", 18" x 12", 24" x 16" |
| Paper Finishes | 230 μm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DPII Lustre 240 μm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DPII Gloss 308gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag |
| Printing Method | Digital Laser / 12 colour UltraChrome Pro inkset |
| Care Instructions | Handle with Clean, Dry Hands - Oils and dirt from your fingers can damage the surface. Cleaning: Lustre: Dust Gently with a Soft Cloth - A clean, dry microfibre cloth can remove dust without scratching the surface. |
| Eco Credentials | Printed on demand to prevent wastage. |
Forgotten Salen Boats Isle of Mull & NauticalPhotographic wall art prints are printed to order and usually shipped within 1-2 business days. Please allow a further 2-3 days from the despatch date to receive your item (not including weekends or bank holidays).
Prices shown are inclusive of delivery to Mainland UK. Shipping to other available areas calculated at checkout.
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Today I had the pleasure of picking up a framed and mounted print of 'Dandelion Clock' its absolutely stunning. The clarity is just crazy!! Now to decide where to put it!! Really beautiful work.
Lovely soft cushion and excellent print. Very pleased with it.
Thrilled to bits with the picture , better than expected
Absolutely wonderful photo! I bought it for my grandson but my daughter loved it so much that we decided it would be a waste to put it on his bedroom wall. The quality and detail demands a place where everyone can see it. I would definitely recommend this to family and friends. Thank you for the quick delivery too!
The attention to detail is above expectations. I'm thrilled with what Carol has done, I will be purchasing again. Thank you
Brilliant experience and service, we have the Highland Cow framed print, my other half being a lover of cattle and cows and it looks incredible on our picture wall 🐂 Thanks Again!!