The traditional fishing vessel «Dolphin» will return to sail in the Ria Formosa, from May 30th, after having been recovered as part of the «Museu Aberto da Ria» project, which is being carried out in Cacela Velha by ADRIP – Association for the Defense, Rehabilitation, Research and Promotion of the Natural and Cultural Heritage of Cacela.
This wooden boat is over 20 years old and was once used in artisanal net fishing, from Monte Gordo, is "representative of the latest generation of these vessels", according to ADRIP. The vessel was about to be destroyed, but ended up being donated to the association, which launched a fundraising campaign to raise the 5 euros needed for its recovery in the shipyard.
«Dolphin» entered the workshop in March 2013 and, about two years later, is ready to return to its natural “habitat”.
ADRIP took advantage of the vessel's recovery announcement, made in a press release, to highlight “the wonderful people who, with their generosity, helped and supported us in various ways, contributing to this dream become a reality and so be possible to safeguard an important piece of our maritime heritage”.
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