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Scene with fish at Concarneau, Brittany, Northern France
Scene at Concarneau, Brittany, Northern France. The crates of tunny fish (thon) are standing ready for transport to the cannery. Date: 1922
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the bustling scene at Concarneau harbor in Brittany, Northern France, comes to life as the day's catch of tunny fish, also known as thon, is readied for transport to the cannery. The year is 1922, and the 1920s, a time of great change and progress, are in full swing. The harbor teems with activity as men and women of all types work together to unload the nets and sort the fish. Some individuals are busy stacking the crates high, while others are meticulously inspecting each fish for quality. The crates, filled to the brim with the gleaming, silver-scaled fish, stand ready for transportation, their wooden frames weathered from the salty sea air. The port of Concarneau, located on the Atlantic coast, has long been a center of the Breton fishing industry. The region's rich waters have provided a livelihood for generations of Breton people, who have developed a deep connection to the sea and the bounty it provides. The fish, a staple of the local diet, would be processed at the cannery and eventually distributed to markets throughout Europe and beyond. The photograph captures the spirit of a hardworking community coming together to make a living from the sea. The people, dressed in typical workwear of the era, are focused and determined, their faces etched with the lines of a life spent toiling on the coast. The scene is a testament to the enduring connection between the people of Brittany and the sea, a bond that continues to thrive to this day.
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