Trawling Collection

Coracle Fishermen- preparing to fish for salmon (w/c on paper)
NGW388598 Coracle Fishermen- preparing to fish for salmon (w/c on paper) by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Fish Dock and Trawling Fleet, Grimsby, Lincolnshire - Valentine's postcard 1898

Trawling in the North Sea at Night (engraving)
2771759 Trawling in the North Sea at Night (engraving) by Andrews, George Henry (1816-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trawling in the North Sea at Night)

Trawling for fish using horses (colour litho)
3097536 Trawling for fish using horses (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trawling for fish using horses. La Peche Au Chalut A Cheval)

Sole Fishing, Margate Smacks trawling in the Silver Slip, off Flamborough Head (engraving)
1606962 Sole Fishing, Margate Smacks trawling in the Silver Slip, off Flamborough Head (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sole Fishing)

A Trawler (b / w photo)
6029211 A Trawler (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trawler. Illustration for Work and Workers by Arthur O Cooke (Jack)

Toilers of the sea trawling on the Dogger Bank (engraving)
729466 Toilers of the sea trawling on the Dogger Bank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toilers of the sea trawling on the Dogger Bank)

Toilers of the Sea, trawling on the Dogger Bank (engraving)
1624491 Toilers of the Sea, trawling on the Dogger Bank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toilers of the Sea, trawling on the Dogger Bank)

An Iceland Steam Trawler, c. 1910 (colour litho)
5997995 An Iceland Steam Trawler, c.1910 (colour litho) by King, Cecil (1881-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Iceland Steam Trawler, c 1910)

Fishing equipment was found on the docks of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Chinese fishing boats 1857
River life among the Chinese, fishermen raising a large baskets. Date: 1857

Boating on the Thames near Henley, Oxfordshire, 1830

Minesweeper trawling for mines in the North Sea, WW1
A minesweeper trawling for mines in the North Sea on the outbreak of the First World War. A wire rope attached to a weight is dragged along the seabed

Trawler fishing at sea, being followed by seabirds, including albatrosses and petrels, Cape of Good Hope, Western Cape, South Africa, June

Picture No. 11676144
Fishing caught mackerel Date:

Picture No. 11676143
Fishing caught mackerel Date:

Picture No. 11676142
Fishing trawl catch on fishing boat deck Date:

Picture No. 11676141
Fishing trawl net opening on fishing boat deck Date:

Picture No. 11676140
Fishing trawl net opening on fishing boat deck Date:

Picture No. 11676317
Fishing trawl catch on fishing boat deck view from above Date:

A Fisherman Pulling in a Net, 1868 (oil on canvas)
XIR264762 A Fisherman Pulling in a Net, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Isabey, Louis Eugene Gabriel (1803-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pecheur ramenant un chalut; ); French, out of copyright

Trawling for Red Mullet off St. Albans Head, UK

Fishing boat with beam trawls, followed by seagull flock at sea, Norfolk, England, November

Deep-sea trawler being followed by seabirds at sea, including albatrosses, cape gannets and petrels, off Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, September

USA, North America, Georgia, Tybee Island. A shrimp boat trawling for shrimp at sunrise

Fishing for scientific specimens
Specimen collection. Researcher hauling in a net used to collect specimens for biological research at the Woods Hole Marine Biology Laboratory (MBL), in Massachusetts, USA

Researcher collecting research specimens

A Minesweeper by George Ranstead
Original pen and ink drawing of a British minesweeper trawling the seas for mines during World War One

Trawling for pike, Norfolk Broads, 1930s
A woman stands in a small rowing boat sculling and trawling for pike somewhere on the Norfolk Broads in the 1930s

Trawling with Horses
Trawling for fish with horses, Belgium

17C River Fishing Etc
The Moon (LUNA) in her chariot passes over busy rural scene as scantily-clad villagers trawl river to net fish

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Trawling, a timeless practice that has shaped the lives of coastal communities and navigated the treacherous waters of history. From the bustling Fish Dock in Grimsby, Lincolnshire to the minesweeper trawling for mines in the North Sea during World War I, this method has proven its versatility and importance. Engraved images depict brave souls venturing into the dark depths of the North Sea at night, their nets cast wide in search of abundant fish. Even horses were once employed to aid in this laborious task, as shown in a vibrant lithograph capturing trawling for fish using these majestic creatures. Sole fishing off Flamborough Head showcases Margate Smacks trawling gracefully through silver waters, a scene immortalized by an engraving. A black and white photograph captures a solitary trawler against a backdrop of endless waves, highlighting both its strength and vulnerability. The Dogger Bank becomes a stage for determined fishermen depicted in engravings from "Toilers of the Sea, " showcasing their resilience amidst harsh conditions. An Iceland Steam Trawler emerges from another era through a colorful lithograph dated around 1910 - an emblematic representation of technological advancements within this industry. Beyond British shores lies Lunenburg's docks in Nova Scotia where remnants of fishing equipment tell tales of seafaring endeavors. Meanwhile, Chinese fishing boats captured on canvas transport us back to 1857 when cultures collided over shared love for bountiful seas. Even leisurely boating trips on Thames near Henley evoke memories intertwined with trawlers' legacy dating back to 1830s Oxfordshire. Through all these glimpses into history and geography, one thing remains constant: trawling's enduring significance as it continues to shape livelihoods across generations while sustaining our connection with nature's abundance.