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Fishing vessels putting to sea, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1909
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Fishing vessels putting to sea, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1909
The Mevagissey fishing fleet putting to sea at high tide. Long oars are being used to manoeuvre the vessels out of the sheltered harbour to enable their sails to catch the wind. Vessels 145FY and FY60 are identifiable. The light house on Victoria Pier is in the middle ground on the right of the picture. A group of men stand watching the fleet on the end of North Pier, left of centre of the picture. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
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TRURI : MEVgv.69
Media ID 12257936
© From the collection of the RIC
Boats Fishermen Sailing Sails Village
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This print transports us back to the year 1909, capturing a picturesque scene in Mevagissey, Cornwall. The image showcases the bustling activity of the local fishing fleet as they embark on their daily journey at high tide. With great precision and skill, fishermen are seen using long oars to maneuver their vessels out of the sheltered harbor, allowing their sails to catch the wind. In this snapshot of history, two specific boats stand out among the others - Vessels 145FY and FY60 can be easily identified amidst the sea of sails. As our gaze shifts towards Victoria Pier in the middle ground on the right side of the picture, we notice a charming lighthouse standing tall against its coastal backdrop. The photograph also captures a group of men gathered at North Pier's end on the left side of center stage. Their eyes fixed upon this magnificent sight before them; they watch with admiration as these brave fishermen set sail into uncertain waters. Taken by renowned photographer Herbert Hughes, this stunning print from Royal Cornwall Museum encapsulates not only an era but also a way of life that has shaped generations in this Cornish village. It serves as a reminder that even though time may pass and technology may evolve, there is something timeless about witnessing hardworking sailors embarking on their noble quest for sustenance from nature's bounty.
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