Following paths new to me, I came across something rather wonderful on my morning walk. Living by the sea I’m used to passing boathouses, and – if possible – I try to steal a glimpse inside.
But the shacks I encountered today were rather closed off, except for a few small gaps and cracks here and there.
Peaking inside, I first saw nothing but darkness,
but gradually, as my eyes accustomed to the darkness, something started to take shape, and to my surprised I discovered that one of the timeworn houses was packed with old wooden boats. Not only were they filling the floor, they were even hanging in ropes from the ceiling.
Beautiful old wooden Faerings . Traditional. Why they are all are stacked inside this house I have no idea.
Faerings are clinker-built, with planks overlapped and riveted together to form the hull. This type of boat has a history dating back to Viking-era Scandinavia. The small boats found with the 9th century Gokstad ship resemble those still used in Western and Northern Norway, and testify to a long tradition of boat building.
sub rosa 
In Finland, we have many boathouses. Great post. Thank You.
Do they look like ours here in Norway? And what about wooden boats, this must be a treasure of yours?
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Have not photos from boat houses. Here are some photos from rowboats:
Blue Saimaa
On our lakes, we have old historic steam ships:
Steam ships visit Mikkeli .
Happy Sunday.
P.S. I have few posts from Norway! It is very beautiful.
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I have a friend who is a maker of wonderful wooden boats, lapped and clinker and at least one other kind. These are beautiful photos! I do love wooden boats, though I know they are not so practical anymore.
Wooden boats need rather a lot of maintenance, but the positive side is that these shapes are fantastic in the sea, very easy to steer.