How has someone just removed my boat?

MYSTERY OF THE VANISHING VESSEL

- By ANDREW FORGRAVE Countryside and Tourism Editor [e-mail]

AN old fishing vessel that's featured in countless photos has been listed as “missing” by its perplexed owner.

Known as the “Red Boat”, it has languished in Abersoch’s inner harbour for at least a quarter of a century.

The boat's chubby outline and striking colour gave it semi-iconic status - so much so that it featured on a school mural and appeared in a children’s story.

But in late May, owner Peter Hazell was left scratching his head when arriving at the harbour to find its berth empty.

The businessman bought the Red Boat as a renovation project five years ago. He was hoping to make a start once legal matters had been clarified.

After its disappearance, he issued an appeal on Facebook ‘s Abersoch Appreciation Page but this drew a blank.