MAIN ONLINE AUCTION (Eyemouth, Cardiff & Lowestoft) Closing 12 Noon Wed 26th July 2017 …
But bids for the whole collection can be submitted up until Noon 21st July 2017
The entire contents of EISCA, Eyemouth International Sailing Craft Association Limited (Eisca), a Scottish registered Charity is for sale:
It comprises 270 Boats of Internationally significant importance from around the world. These were first collected, from 1968 by the late David Goddard as part of Exeter Maritime Museum – known as the International Sailing Craft Association (ISCA collection). The collection then became split into different locations under the newer EISCA banner, based in Eyemouth, with outposts in Cardiff and Lowestoft.
Boats range from an Arabian Pearling Dhow to classic racing Dinghies, Trans-Pacific and other competition craft alongside International workboats. Some go back 500 years but many are from the 19th century. The collection is understood to include many of the last known survivors of their type in the world, constructed from Reed, Timber, Metals including Aluminium and Iron, and of course Glass Fibre.
David Goddard sailing a Fijian Proa on the Exe estuary around 1980
Also to be included in this online auction are a range of Artefacts including a photographic archive, Library and maritime ephemera.
There is an opportunity to by the entire collection – finishing at noon 21st July. Failing the complete sale, the entire contents of Eisca locations throughout the UK will be auctioned individually, here online, closing online Wednesday 26th July at 12 Noon *
Auctioneers have retained Captain George Hogg of the National Maritime Museum in Cornwall as an independent consultant to advise on the boats. Their catalogue is now 95% complete, with all boats now online. “During this week,” Kincaid says, “we have a team on all sites matching up sails and masts etc with the correct boat. Buyers are advised to check descriptions carefully on day prior to auction by which time we will have updated all boat descriptions as far as possible, with the components that are present. Given the situation that the liquidator is presented with at Eisca, there will unfortunately be many boats that are incomplete. If there is no mention of additional components in the catalogue description, bidders are advised to assume there are none.
Viewing Dates for online auction sale (Note: All viewings strictly by appointment, telephone Kenny Morrison: 0780 134 1499), also Photo ID is required to access any of the locations).
1. Eyemouth: Viewing on Thursday 20th July and Friday 21st July 10am to 4pm, Note: There are 5 locations in Eyemouth, viewers are requested to check in to the Museum @ Fishmarket, Harbour Rd, Eyemouth, initially, and they will be given directions and authorisation to proceed to access the other 4 locations in Eyemouth ie Ostrich Shed, Potato Shed, Coldingham Rd and Office.
2. Lowestoft Marina Ltd: Viewing on Monday 24th July 10 am – 4pm. At S Elmham Terrace, Lowestoft, NR33 9NQ. (Again, on this day however strictly by appointment only). Note: Check back here on 22nd and 23rd for updates post tender sale before travelling.
3. Cardiff World of Boats: Viewing on Tuesday 25th July 10 am – 4pm. At Porth Teigr, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4GA, (Again, on this day however strictly by appointment only). Note: Check back here on 22nd and 23rd for updates post tender sale before travelling.
Collections: All lots to be removed by buyer within the following timescales (But also strictly by appointment)…
1. Eyemouth, Museum @ Fishmarket and office: No later than Friday 4th August 2017
2. Eyemouth, Sheds… No later than end August 2017 for larger boats however small lots within 1 week of auction close.
3. Cardiff: No later than end August 2017. (however small lots within 1 week of auction close).
4. Lowestoft: No later than 2 weeks from Auction close.
Full payment is required by day after auction closes.
Note 1: Offers for the collection as a whole: If you wish to submit an offer for the collection as one lot, please do so by email to russell@sweeney-kincaid.com, offers to be received no later than 12 Noon on 21st July 2017. (The online auction will proceed if we are unable to secure a satisfactory offer by this date. Please also indicate your intention by telephone to Russell prior to the closing date on 0141 570 4000)
Note 2 : If you own a boat or other article located any of Eisca’s premises, please forward your proof of ownership and details to russell@sweeney-kincaid.com as soon as possible but no later than 21st July 2017.
Note 3: NMMC… further details on each lot can be found on the National Small Boat Register website and the NSBR reference number is given with each lot description). Please note that the pictures on the NSBR are for information purposes only and the photographs on Sweeney Kincaids website are the most recent and bidders should bear this in mind when assessing current condition. NSBR have asked that buyers of boats can inform them of change of ownership so that they can update their database.
Main image shows: Eliza, a fully equipped Azorean whaler acquired in 1982
To bid online now: VIEW AUCTION SITE HERE
