Pilchards Collection (page 2)

Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) adult, diving underwater and feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) two adults, diving underwater and feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) and Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) adults, diving underwater and feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St

Shoal of sardines (family Clupeidae). The shoal is the dark blue mass that runs from bottom right to upper left. Photographed by Stradbroke Island, off the Queensland coast of Australia

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California Pilchard / Pacific Sardine - Pacific Ocean, Monterey, California
ROG-14180 California Pilchard / Pacific Sardine Pacific Ocean, Monterey, California, USA Sardinops sagax caerulea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Unloading the pilchard catch at St Ives, Cornwall
Fishermen unloading a catch of pilchards from their boats on the beach at St Ives, Cornwall. Men with horses and carts wait for a full load before setting off

Fishing for Pilchards, 1871
Engraving showing a group of fishermen, with rowing boat and steam launch, fishing for pilchards off the coast of Britain, 1871

Pyne - Fishermen (2)
FISHERMEN - From Great Yarmouth at work among the great shoals of herrings, mackerel, pilchards, whitings, sprats, salmon, cod, oysters, lobsters found in our waters

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"Pilchards: A Tale of Tradition and Abundance" Step back in time to the bustling Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ives, Cornwall, captured beautifully in an engraving. The sight of fishermen hauling in their nets filled with these silver treasures was a common occurrence. Tinned sardines, a delicacy enjoyed worldwide, owe their popularity to the humble pilchard. These small fish were carefully preserved and canned, providing sustenance for countless families. In the waters off Towan Head, Newquay, Cornwall in 1900, a magnificent spectacle unfolded as Long-beaked Common Dolphins feasted on a baitball school of small bait fish - including pilchards. Nature's dance played out before astonished onlookers. The importance to coastal communities is evident along the harbour wall at Polkerris, Tywardreath in 1976. This picturesque scene showcases not only fishing boats but also cannon bollards that once protected valuable catches from pirates and thieves. Jill Trounson stands proudly at the Fly pilchard cellar in Newquay during what is believed to be 1921. Her expertise ensured that these precious fish were prepared and stored meticulously for later consumption or exportation. Fish cellars stood as silent witnesses to centuries of hard work and dedication along Port Quin in St Endellion during 1969. These structures served as vital storage spaces where freshly caught they were processed before finding their way onto dinner tables far and wide. A glimpse into history reveals an engraving depicting fishermen using steam launches while fishing for pilchards. Their innovative methods helped sustain this thriving industry by increasing efficiency and productivity. An artist's study captures the essence of these shimmering creatures through black-and-white watercolor on paper. The intricate details showcase the beauty hidden within each individual pilchard swimming together harmoniously.