A historic fishing boat, The Incentive, is set to return to its roots after being salvaged from a Polish harbor. Originally part of Eyemouth’s fleet, this wooden cutter was a familiar sight during the town’s Herring Queen Festival. Abandoned in Gdansk, it sank in 2016, becoming a local curiosity. Now, enthusiasts have successfully raised the vessel, aiming to restore it and bring it back to the Berwickshire coastline.
The Incentive gained a cult following while submerged, with locals and tourists documenting its history and advocating for its recovery. After its auction by the Polish Maritime Heritage Foundation, efforts were made to trace its origins, leading to the discovery that it was built in 1960 by Alexander Dougal in Scotland. The foundation’s president humorously noted that it had become “the most photographed boat in Europe.”
Restoration efforts are part of a broader initiative in Poland to revitalize traditional boat building techniques, which have dwindled since World War II. The project is set to begin in spring, primarily involving students from Gdansk University of Technology. The goal is to return The Incentive to the water, preserving its legacy and craftsmanship for future generations.
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