Author: Oriol Ferran
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Margaret Alison from the Isle of Man
The Margaret Alison is a Scottish ring netter built in 1937 near Edinburgh. Originally named June Rose, she was later renamed Margaret Alison on the Isle of Man. The new owners who acquired her in the 1950s chose the name Margaret Alison. According to documented sources, Margaret was the name of the daughter of one…
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Margaret Alison at the Maresmar 2024 Festival
Varador 2000, in collaboration with the Sant Elm Fishermen’s Guild, has organized the second edition of the Maresmar festival at the Port of Arenys. This maritime and fishing event brought together a significant number of traditional and contemporary fishing boats under the theme “fishing as the engine of the blue economy,” showcasing a unique display…
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Sailing whith the MacAllan
The Macallan family sailed today on the Margaret Alison. We were thrilled to welcome these friends from Scotland, who have been staying in Arenys de Mar over the past few weeks. For them, it was also a wonderful experience to reconnect with a Scottish ring netter in Mediterranean waters.