Eliza

Current boat name

Eliza

Boat class

7332

Function

Fishing and Hunting

Type

Open boat

Length (m / ft)

11.55 / 37ft 11in

Place of build

Azores

Present use

Store

ELIZA, Azorean whaleboat H15B On display in the museum , acquired by ISCA in 1982 in sailing condition a very fine example of one of these rare craft complete with harpoons and all fittings. GH May 2014 Eliza is a whale-boat of American design and during her active life she accounted for six sperm whales. Whales were hunted in these boats in the Azores until the late 1990’s. DG. A very fine example of an Azorean whale boat complete with all her equipment. Clean and display GH 28 Nov 16 This is the only Azorean whaleboat in the UK. It is in good condition and fully equipped could be rowed or sailed. This example could become a 'Wet boat'. GH 28 Nov 16 Sold at EISCA Auction 26/07/2017 to Private owner