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Vessels at Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1904
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Vessels at Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1904
A view of vessels moored at Polruan, seen from across the river from Hall Walk. The SS Antelope is in the foreground, with people embarking in rowing boats. The sailing vessel behind is possibly the Henry Harvey, along with other masted sailing vessels. The SS Antelope was a steel twin-screw steamer weighing 668 tons and built by the Laird Brothers, Birkenhead, in 1889. It was owned by the Great Western Railways and registered at Milford. (Gone by 1919.) Photographer: Herbert Hughes
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This print transports us back to the picturesque coastal village of Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey in Cornwall, circa 1904. The scene captures a bustling maritime moment as vessels peacefully rest on the tranquil waters of the river. From our vantage point across the river at Hall Walk, we are treated to a delightful sight. In the foreground, we see the majestic SS Antelope, a steel twin-screw steamer proudly displaying its grandeur. People can be seen embarking rowing boats nearby, perhaps preparing for an adventure or simply enjoying a leisurely day on the water. Behind her lies another sailing vessel named Henry Harvey and several other masted sailing ships dotting the horizon. The SS Antelope was no ordinary ship; weighing an impressive 668 tons and built by Laird Brothers in Birkenhead in 1889. Owned by Great Western Railways and registered at Milford, this magnificent vessel played a significant role in transporting goods and passengers during its time. Captured through the lens of photographer Herbert Hughes, this remarkable image offers us a glimpse into Cornwall's rich maritime history. It serves as both a testament to human ingenuity and an ode to nature's beauty that has long attracted visitors to this charming corner of England's southwestern coast.
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