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The sun came out late this morning and it made a difference in the way everything looked! I keep trying to revisit areas of the island at different times and in different light. I have yet to see any surfers at the \u201csurfing beach\u201d but will check it out again tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiree used to be surrounded by rich fishing banks but commercial fishing got off to a slow start. This was partly due to a lack of a natural harbor which forced the fishermen to have to haul their boats up every night. This limited their size and their ability to manage heavy seas. Local fishermen were out-competed by boats from elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am staying in Balephuil and the Balephuil Fishing Disaster in July of 1856 brought the dangers of fishing in small open boats home.  It was a clear and sunny morning when a fleet of seven boats launched from West Hynish for the fishing banks west of Skerryvore.  At midday a sudden storm scattered the fleet and nine men lost their lives.  Some boats made it to Islay and one washed ashore on the neighboring island of Coll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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