Fishing Industry Collection (#3)

St Andrews Steam Fishing Co Ltd trawler seen here tied up at St Andrews Dock, Hull. 13th January 1959

Thomas Hamling & Co Ltd trawler St Dominic seen here tied up in St Andrews Dock. 29th October 1958

Trawler, The Lord Mountevans seen here leaving Hull for the northern fishing grounds. 11th June 1954

The Fleet in Port, Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall. Around 1900
Fishing boats in Newlyn Harbour including boats with registrations PZ498, PZ214, PZ192, 100PZ, PZ422, 185PZ, 301PZ, 521PZ, 397PZ, 61PZ (registered in Penzance)

Dinghy with fisherman and lobster pots, Cornwall. Around 1900
Small boat coming ashore at an unknown location. A craft with lug sail and other boats are moored in the background. Photographer: Unknown

Fishing boat in a cove, probably Polperro, Cornwall. Around 1900
Lobster pots can be seen in the water. The boat is thought to have the registration FY168 (registered in Fowey). Photographer: Unknown

Fishing boat at sea under sail, Cornwall. Around 1900
PZ 207, the class A lugger Fiona (registered in Penzance), at sea under sail with at least two men on board and a man in a dinghy astern

Mousehole harbour, Cornwall. Probably 1925
Harbour full of fishing boats including working boats with PZ numbers and sails furled. The village can be seen in the background. Photographer: Unknown

Mousehole harbour, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Fishermen, a boy, two women with elegant hats and a well dressed man are all leaning on a rail by the harbour steps, looking into the harbour. Photographer: A.W.N

Beech Terrace, West Looe, Cornwall. Around 1930
View of Looe bridge and the river at low tide, taken from the bottom of Beech Terrace. There are people in the foreground and boats in the river and along the quay. Photographer: S.C. Fox

Catch of Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) in fish separator on board Shetland pelagic trawler Charisma, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, October 2012

Fraserburgh pelagic trawler Forever Grateful fishing for Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) close to Papa Stour, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, October 2012

Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) in the net of Shetland pelagic trawler Charisma, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, October 2012

School of large Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) captive in growing pen. Depsite looking much smaller in the photo, these fish were 1.5m (5ft) long. Malta. Mediterranean Sea

Thousand of Gilt-head bream (Sparus aurata) inside a sea cage used for aquaculture, Ponza Island, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Fishing vessel Harvester powering through huge waves while operating in the North Sea
Fishing vessel " Harvester" powering through huge waves while operating in the North Sea. Europe, January 2009. Property released

Fisherman working on his boat, Livadi, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Old fishing boat on Dungeness shingle beach, Kent, England

Sketches in Asiatic Russia - Fishing Station below Astrakan, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in Asiatic Russia - Fishing Station below Astrakan, 1857. View by...Mr. William Spottiswoode, who has recently returned from a tour in this comparatively little known country...Between

River Landscape with Boats and Fishermen. Creator: Arent Arentsz
River Landscape with Boats and Fishermen, Unknown date

The Harbour at Svolvaer, Lofoten. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
The Harbour at Svolvaer, Lofoten, Unknown date

The Fishing Fleet Going Out. Study from North Norway. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
The Fishing Fleet Going Out. Study from North Norway, Unknown date

Svolvaer Harbour at the Height of the Fishing Season.Study from Lofoten, 1934. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
Svolvaer Harbour at the Height of the Fishing Season.Study from Lofoten, 1934

Svolvaer Harbour at the Height of the Fishing Season.Study from Lofoten, 1934. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
Svolvaer Harbour at the Height of the Fishing Season.Study from Lofoten, 1934

Aben Fishwife (Mrs. Flucker Of Newhaven, Shucking Oysters), Printed 1845. Creator: Hill & Adamson. Aben Fishwife (Mrs)
Aben Fishwife (Mrs. Flucker Of Newhaven, Shucking Oysters), Printed 1845

Newhaven Fisherman, c.1844. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Newhaven Fisherman, c.1844

Port of Marseille, 1900-1950. Artist: Frank Will
Port of Marseille, 1900-1950

The town of Bathurst, New Brunswick - from a photograph by E. J. Russell, of Bathurst, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The town of Bathurst, New Brunswick - from a photograph by E. J. Russell, of Bathurst, 1860. The town is situated on the south side of the Bay Chaleur

Bluff-bowed Fishing Boat on the Beach, c.1880-c.1906. Creator: Johannes Barnardus Antonius Maria Westerwoudt
Bluff-bowed Fishing Boat on the Beach, c.1880-c.1906

The shellfisherman, 1904. Creator: Jan Toorop
The shellfisherman, 1904

Beach, evening, 1890. Creator: Jacob Henricus Maris
Beach, evening, 1890

Shellfishing, 1885. Creator: Jacob Henricus Maris
Shellfishing, 1885

Bluff-Bowed Scheveningen Boats at Anchor, 1860-1889. Creator: Hendrik Willem Mesdag
Bluff-Bowed Scheveningen Boats at Anchor, 1860-1889

Mending The Nets, 1890. Creator: Frank Meadow Sutcliffe
Mending The Nets, 1890

Among the Fishing Boats in Svolvaer. Study from Lofoten, 1934. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
Among the Fishing Boats in Svolvaer. Study from Lofoten, 1934

A Quiet Evening. Study from North Norway, c1900s. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
A Quiet Evening. Study from North Norway, c1900s

Fog Rising from the Sea. Study from Lofoten, 1907. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
Fog Rising from the Sea. Study from Lofoten, 1907

A Fishing Harbour. Study from North Norway, c1900s, Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
A Fishing Harbour. Study from North Norway, c1900s

View off the coast with ships and boats on the water in moonlight, 1753-1797. In the foreground two fishermen. In the background a mill on the left

Coral fishermen off the coast of Sicily at Terranova, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Coral fishermen off the coast of Sicily at Terranova, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Coral fishermen at the city of Scilla, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Coral fishermen at the city of Scilla, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Whaling, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
Whaling, 1742-1801. Il Baleno e remigato alla nave'. Rowing boats drive the whales towards the ship

Sign, both sides painted with Herring Boats, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
Sign, both sides painted with Herring Boats, 1700-1799

The Dutch Herring Fleet, 1670-1700. Creator: Pieter Vogelaer
The Dutch Herring Fleet, 1670-1700

View of a harbour with rocks, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of a harbour with rocks, 1700-1799. Fishermen are at work in the foreground. Ships sail on the water in the background

Fishing boats on the beach of Katwijk at rising tide, 1882. Creator: Carel Nicolaas Storm
Fishing boats on the beach of Katwijk at rising tide, 1882

Fish flakes, Gloucester, Mass. c1905. Creator: Unknown
Fish flakes, Gloucester, Mass. c1905

Unloading oyster luggers, Baltimore, Md. (1905?). Creator: Unknown
Unloading oyster luggers, Baltimore, Md. (1905?)

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The fishing industry is a vibrant and diverse sector that spans across continents, providing livelihoods for countless communities. From the picturesque lobster pots stacked on the Strahan wharf in Tasmania's west coastline to the bustling harbor of Porthleven in Cornwall, England, this industry thrives on both small-scale operations and large-scale enterprises. An elevated view of the charming fishing village of Staithes in North Yorkshire, England showcases the idyllic beauty that surrounds these coastal communities. Meanwhile, Kirkwall harbor offers a glimpse into the rich maritime heritage that has shaped Scotland's fishing industry. Delving into history, Edward Donovan's handcolored copperplate engravings from his Natural History of British Fishes transport us back to London in 1802-1808 when scientific exploration was at its peak. The image captures a Greater weever or sting-bull fish (Trachinus major), highlighting the diversity found within our oceans. Transitioning to more contemporary scenes, we witness Brixham quays before their transformation with a new fish market. This snapshot reminds us of how infrastructure evolves alongside an ever-changing industry. Traveling further afield brings us to Weligama in Sri Lanka where stilt fishermen patiently wait for their catch at dusk. Their unique method reflects not only their skill but also their deep connection with nature and tradition. Exploring marine life reveals fascinating species such as sea stickleback (Gasterosteus spinachia) and Gasterosteus aculeatus aculeatus - showcasing nature's intricate designs beneath the waves. Venturing along Italy's Cinque Terre coastline villages evokes images of colorful houses perched precariously above crystal-clear waters – reminding us that fishing communities are often intertwined with tourism and cultural heritage. Billingsgate Porters stand as stalwarts within London's iconic Billinsgate Market – guardians of centuries-old traditions while adapting to modern demands. Their dedication ensures fresh seafood reaches the city's tables.