Fishing Industry Collection (#4)

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

Drying fish, Gloucester, Mass. c1906. Creator: Unknown
Drying fish, Gloucester, Mass. c1906

Point oyster houses, Biloxi, Miss. c1906. Creator: Unknown
Point oyster houses, Biloxi, Miss. c1906

Oyster dredging, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Oyster dredging, between 1900 and 1910

Oyster dredging, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Oyster dredging, between 1900 and 1910

Old Fish House, Kennebunk Port (i.e. Kennebunkport), Maine, between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Old Fish House, Kennebunk Port (i.e. Kennebunkport), Maine, between 1900 and 1906

Drying fish, Gloucester, Mass. c1906. Creator: Unknown
Drying fish, Gloucester, Mass. c1906

Old fishing docks, Portland, Me. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Old fishing docks, Portland, Me. c.between 1910 and 1920

Miami, Fla. fish docks along the Miami, between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Miami, Fla. fish docks along the Miami, between 1900 and 1920

Hoover and Mason clam shell hoists, Cleveland, O[hio], between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Hoover and Mason clam shell hoists, Cleveland, O[hio], between 1900 and 1906

Study for "Pêcheurs de la mer du Nord" (Study for "Fishermen of the North Sea"), c. 1893
Study for "Pecheurs de la mer du Nord" (Study for "Fishermen of the North Sea"), c. 1893

Caller Herrin, after James Clarke Hook, R.A. c1880-83. Creator: Otto Theodor Leyde
Caller Herrin, after James Clarke Hook, R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; The Distribution of Dried Fish on the Quay at St. Malo... 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; The Distribution of Dried Fish on the Quay at St. Malo after the Fishing Season, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; Salting the Fish in the Hold of the Brig, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; Salting the Fish in the Hold of the Brig, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; The "Parks, " or Moveable Enclosures, on Board the Fishing... 1891
The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; The "Parks, " or Moveable Enclosures, on Board the Fishing Brig -- The "Decolleurs" at Work, 1891. From "The Graphic

The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; Fishing for Cod from a Doris or Flat-Bottomed Boat, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; Fishing for Cod from a Doris or Flat-Bottomed Boat, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; The Fishing-Fleet Leaving for the Banks, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; The Fishing-Fleet Leaving for the Banks, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Fisheries Question in NewFoundland, Demonstration against the French Fishing in British Waters Creator: Unknown
The Fisheries Question in NewFoundland, Demonstration against the French Fishing in British Waters, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

The American Fisheries Question; Dressing a Deck of Mackerel, 1890. Creator: Rev. W.S Green
The American Fisheries Question; Dressing a Deck of Mackerel, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

The American Fisheries Question; Cod Drying on Flakes at Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1890. Creator: Rev. W.S Green
The American Fisheries Question; Cod Drying on Flakes at Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

The American Fisheries Question; Fishing Schooner Icing Up in a Winter Gale, 1890. Creator: Captain Collins
The American Fisheries Question; Fishing Schooner Icing Up in a Winter Gale, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

The American Fisheries Question; Shad Fisheries on the Potomac, 1890. Creator: H.W Elliot
The American Fisheries Question; Shad Fisheries on the Potomac, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

The American Fisheries Question; Driving Seals to the Killing Place, Behring's Straits, 1890. Creator: H.W Elliot
The American Fisheries Question; Driving Seals to the Killing Place, Behring's Straits, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Fish-Houses, 1881. Creator: Charles A Platt
Fish-Houses, 1881

Fishing Boats, c. 1881. Creator: Charles A Platt
Fishing Boats, c. 1881

Fisherman, Isle of Shoals, 1903. Creator: Frederick Childe Hassam
Fisherman, Isle of Shoals, 1903

The Fishers, 1771. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince
The Fishers, 1771

Fishing Boats of Tréport, 1903. Creator: Gustave Leheutre
Fishing Boats of Treport, 1903

Salmon works, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Salmon works, between c1900 and c1930

Workmen from cannery at King's Cove, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Workmen from cannery at King's Cove, between c1900 and 1916

Frank G. Carpenter examining drying salmon, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Frank G. Carpenter examining drying salmon, between c1900 and 1916

Men removing fish from seine, Baileys Harbor, 1894 or 1895. Creator: Alfred Lee Broadbent
Men removing fish from seine, Baileys Harbor, 1894 or 1895. In album: Documentary photographs of Alaska and the islands off its northern coast, 1894-1895, l. 31, no. C36

Five unidentified crew members, possibly fishermen or seal hunters, 1894 or 1895. Creator: Alfred Lee Broadbent
Five unidentified crew members, possibly fishermen or seal hunters, 1894 or 1895. In album: Documentary photographs of Alaska and the islands off its northern coast, 1894-1895, l. 21, no. 29

Filipp Vasilevich Ovsiannikov, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing... between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
ilipp Vasilevich Ovsiannikov, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, between 1880 and 1886

Newhaven Pier: the fishing-boats arrived, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Newhaven Pier: the fishing-boats arrived, 1862....the fisheries are one of the chief natural resources of Scotland...At Newhaven, near Edinburgh

Newhaven fishermen and fishwives, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Newhaven fishermen and fishwives, 1862....the fisheries are one of the chief natural resources of Scotland...At Newhaven, near Edinburgh

White-fish fisheries: fishing boats off Dysart, 1862. Creator: Unknown
White-fish fisheries: fishing boats off Dysart, 1862. The over-fishing of our white fish is not...confined to any one variety...The prevalent ignorance as to the habits of the white fish has helped

Jesus calls Peter and Andrew (Mark 1, 16-18)
As he went along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, Simons brother, casting a net into the sea (for they were fishermen)

Scottish fish lassies in Great Yarmouth preparing herrings for Russia. 10th November 1954

Scottish herring girls in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, circa 1936

The crew of the Hull based stern trawler Kirkella seen here repainting the ships name and number. 28th August 1979

Newington Trawlers Ltd sidewinder trawler Warwick Deeping (H151) seen here leaving St Andrews Dock for the northern fishing grounds. 13th September 1956

Crew members of the Hull trawler Lord Nelson show off their Christmas turkeys as they provision the ship. 13th November 1978

Firth Steam Trawling Co Ltd sidewinding trawler St Zeno seen here lying against Princess Dock, Hull Circa 1948

Victoria Fishing Co Ltd Hull sidewinder trawler Olvina (H139) seen here tied up at St Andrews Dock, Hull 9th February 1957

The trawler Loch Tulla seen here leaving Hull for the northern fishing grounds. 29th November 1954

The Boyd Line Fleet sidewinder trawler Arctic Invader seen here leaving the St Andrews Dock, Hull 11th June 1954

The crew and owners of the trawler Cs Forester look over the boat shortly after she is delivered to St Andrews Dock, Hull. 22nd August 1969

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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.