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Galway Hooker pop up Card

Galway Hooker – Húicéir na Gaillimhe

The Old Sea Dog’s fleet of Pop-up cards.

Known as the work horse of the west this traditional wooden sailing boat was traditionally used for fishing and trasporting cargo such as grain, turf, seaweed, livestock and people around the shallow waters of Galway Bay.

 

Perfect for a sea lover, Fathers Day Card, Birthday Card, or just a special thinking of you card.

8.99

Galway Hooker - Húicéir na Gaillimhe

Known as the work horse of the west this traditional wooden sailing boat was traditionally used for fishing and trasporting cargo such as grain, turf, seaweed, livestock and people around the shallow waters of Galway Bay. It is the custom to cover the hull in Pitch, giving th black colour and the beautiful rusty red colour of the sails comes from the practice of weatherproofing them with tree bark.

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Weight .100 kg
Dimensions 19 × 15 × .5 cm

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