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Fishing boats in harbour, St Ives, Cornwall. 1904
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Fishing boats in harbour, St Ives, Cornwall. 1904
Fishing boats beached in the harbour at low tide, including SS100. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : IVShs.18
Media ID 12082944
© From the collection of the RIC
Beach Lighthouse Masts Nets People Sails
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This print takes us back in time to the picturesque harbour of St Ives, Cornwall in 1904. The scene depicts a serene moment at low tide, where fishing boats rest on the sandy beach awaiting the return of high waters. Amongst them stands the majestic SS100, proudly displaying its grandeur with towering masts and billowing cornish sails. The composition is enriched by the presence of a charming lighthouse that overlooks this bustling harbor, casting its guiding light upon both fishermen and visitors alike. A sturdy pier stretches out into the calm sea, providing a safe haven for these hardworking vessels when not braving treacherous waves. The nets carefully arranged on board each boat hint at their purpose - to capture bountiful treasures from beneath Cornwall's azure waters. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes apparent that fishing was not just an occupation but also an integral part of local culture and heritage. Intriguingly, scattered throughout this maritime tableau are people going about their daily lives; some engaged in conversation while others busy themselves with tasks essential to sustaining life by the sea. Their presence adds depth and humanity to this historical moment captured through Herbert Hughes' lens. Through this remarkable image from Royal Cornwall Museum's collection, we are transported back over a century ago to witness firsthand the harmonious coexistence between man and nature within St Ives' enchanting harbour.
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