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Fishing boat, Dungeness Beach J070051
Filename: J070051.jpg
Size: 4373 x 5466 (25.3MB)
Date: 1st April 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
Sub Location: Dungeness
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Fishing boat, Dungeness Beach J070051
DUNGENESS BEACH, Lydd, Kent. A decaying fishing boat sits on the beach
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Media ID 715054
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Beach Boat Coast Dawn Dusk Fishing Maritime Tide Timber Wooden
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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Memento of the Sea: A Forgotten Fishing Boat on Dungeness Beach" In this evocative photograph by Paul Marsch, the haunting beauty of the English coastline unfolds before us as the sun casts a golden glow over Dungeness Beach in Lydd, Kent. At the heart of this scene lies a decaying fishing boat, its once vibrant timber now weathered and worn by the relentless tide and salty sea air. The boat, a relic of a bygone era, sits abandoned on the pebbled shore, a poignant reminder of the maritime history that has shaped this rugged coastline for centuries. Its wooden hull, battered and worn, tells a tale of countless journeys to the depths of the English Channel in search of bountiful catches. As the sun sets and the tide creeps in, the boat seems to merge with the landscape, becoming one with the timeless rhythm of the sea. The contrast between the vibrant, ever-changing sky and the decaying boat creates a poignant juxtaposition, highlighting the transient nature of human existence in the face of the eternal sea. The tranquility of this moment is broken only by the distant cries of seagulls and the gentle lapping of the waves against the shore. The boat, now a part of the beach, continues to bear witness to the ebb and flow of the tide, a silent sentinel guarding the secrets of the sea. This photograph captures the essence of the English coastline, where the raw power of the sea meets the delicate beauty of the natural world. It invites us to reflect on the passage of time and the fleeting nature of human endeavor, as we ponder the fate of this forgotten fishing boat on Dungeness Beach.
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