Fishing Industry Collection (page 2)

Peggys Cove
Fishing huts on stilts in Peggys Cove, a fishing community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, circa 1960. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Tobermory harbour, Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Seafront of Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe

Great Britain, England, Suffolk, Lowestoft, fishing trawlers at quays

Little Bornhomers, smoked herrings, Bornholm, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Towing in the boat, Valencia Beach, 1916 (oil on canvas)
IND54495 Towing in the boat, Valencia Beach, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 91x122 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Remorquer le bateau)

A Map of the Union of South Africa, 1931 (colour litho)
1198400 A Map of the Union of South Africa, 1931 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Brixham fishing boats in the outer harbour in December 1985

Auctioneer Arthur THomas conducting business at Brixham fishmarket in the 1980s

Restored salmon cannery museum, dock and boats, Icy Strait Point, Hoonah, Summer, Chichagof Island, Inside Passage, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Shrimp boat with gulls off the North Sea coast with backlighting, Buesum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Fisherman in fishing boat and Amalfi town, Costiera Amalfitana (Amalfi Coast), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Postcard circa 1900, Victorian / Edwardian Social History. North Shields Fish Quay on river Tyne in 1890
Postcard circa 1900, Victorian/Edwardian Social History. North Shields Fish Quay on river Tyne in 1890. Fishing boats, people and work on the river; North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Dover, a small fishing village in the south of Tasmania

Dover, a small fishing village in the south of Tasmania

Dover, a small fishing village in the south of Tasmania

Fishermens houses and summer houses along coastline, Hamburgsund, Bohuslan Coast, Southwest Sweden, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Fishing port of Howth, north of Dublin Bay, County Dublin, Eire (Ireland), Europe

Fishing boats in the harbour, Whitstable, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Co Mayo, Ireland; Evening View Across Clew Bay To Croagh Patrick

Fishermen cabins under a dramatic cloudy sky with rainbow at dawn, Sakrisoy, Reine, Nordland county, Lofoten Islands, Norway

Panoramic of multicolored houses and harbor reflected in the sea at dawn, Tromso, Norway

Boats moored in the harbor at dawn, Tromso, Norway

A group of indigenous Palawa from Tasmania, Australia, fishing in a river
FLO4636107 A group of indigenous Palawa from Tasmania, Australia, fishing in a river. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et

Fishing in Kamogawaa- Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4980992 Fishing in Kamogawaa- Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Fishing in Kamogawaa- Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Tom as a little boy being taken fishing by Old Benjy
2604899 Tom as a little boy being taken fishing by Old Benjy.; (add.info.: Tom as a little boy being taken fishing by Old Benjy)

Portrait of a Norman fisherman and his wife, coast near Dieppe, Seine Maritime
ELD4841715 Portrait of a Norman fisherman and his wife, coast near Dieppe, Seine Maritime. Engraving from "Les peuples de la terre" by ch Delon

Switzerland, Canton of Geneve, Geneve: Lake Leman, a fisherman repaired his net in front of his small wooden house by
LUX4769678 Switzerland, Canton of Geneve, Geneve: Lake Leman, a fisherman repaired his net in front of his small wooden house by the lake, 1895; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Geneve)

Making fishing net
2602669 Making fishing net; (add.info.: Making fishing net. Engraving, London, 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Phases lunaires : activites humaines influencees par la lune - Gravure de Hans Sebald Beham (1500-1550)
FGL5500700 Phases lunaires : activites humaines influencees par la lune - Gravure de Hans Sebald Beham (1500-1550) 16eme siecle Collection privee ©Fototeca/Leemage

Historical Geography
5314789 Historical Geography by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. Ireland. Herring and mackerel abound off the west coast of Ireland)

Turkish fishermen and merchants on a Mediterranean shore. Painting by Dominique Joseph van der Buch (1722-1785)
JEB4902321 Turkish fishermen and merchants on a Mediterranean shore. Painting by Dominique Joseph van der Buch (1722-1785), 1757 Mandatory mention: Collection foundation Regards de Provence

The Shellfish Supplies: shellfish-catchers cottage at Canty Bay, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Shellfish Supplies: shellfish-catchers cottage at Canty Bay, [Scotland], 1862. Shellfish is the popular name bestowed by unscientific persons on the Crustaceans

The Shellfish Supplies: crab-fishing off Fife Coast, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Shellfish Supplies: crab-fishing off Fife Coast, [Scotland], 1862. The machinery for supplying [the] ever-increasing demand for lobsters, crabs, and oysters is exceedingly simple

The Shellfish Supplies: oyster-boats dredging off Prestonpans, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Shellfish Supplies: oyster-boats dredging off Prestonpans, [Scotland], 1862. The Scottish oyster fisheries are not "cultivated." The Prestonpans or Newhaven fishermen trust entirely to

Fish salted using the dry Japanese method, folded into piles, 1910-1929. Creator: Ivan Emelianovich Larin
Fish salted using the dry Japanese method, folded into piles, 1910-1929. From an album containing 296 works offering a glimpse of life in the Russian Far Northeast in the first third of the twentieth

Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Pressing fish, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Pressing fish, 1900. Postcard from a collection of 103 postcards of the city of Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in the early 20th century

Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Fish trade on the city pier, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Fish trade on the city pier, 1900. Postcard from a collection of 103 postcards of the city of Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in the early 20th century

Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Unloading fish from cages, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Unloading fish from cages, 1900. Postcard from a collection of 103 postcards of the city of Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in the early 20th century

Fisherman's homes, 1916(?). Creator: Unknown
Fisherman's homes, 1916(?)

Sketches in Asiatic Russia - Fishing Station below Astrakan, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in Asiatic Russia - Fishing Station below Astrakan, 1857. View by...Mr. William Spottiswoode, who has recently returned from a tour in this comparatively little known country...Between

River Landscape with Boats and Fishermen. Creator: Arent Arentsz
River Landscape with Boats and Fishermen, Unknown date

The Harbour at Svolvaer, Lofoten. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
The Harbour at Svolvaer, Lofoten, Unknown date

The Fishing Fleet Going Out. Study from North Norway. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
The Fishing Fleet Going Out. Study from North Norway, Unknown date

Svolvaer Harbour at the Height of the Fishing Season.Study from Lofoten, 1934. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
Svolvaer Harbour at the Height of the Fishing Season.Study from Lofoten, 1934

Svolvaer Harbour at the Height of the Fishing Season.Study from Lofoten, 1934. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
Svolvaer Harbour at the Height of the Fishing Season.Study from Lofoten, 1934

Aben Fishwife (Mrs. Flucker Of Newhaven, Shucking Oysters), Printed 1845. Creator: Hill & Adamson. Aben Fishwife (Mrs)
Aben Fishwife (Mrs. Flucker Of Newhaven, Shucking Oysters), Printed 1845

Newhaven Fisherman, c.1844. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Newhaven Fisherman, c.1844

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The fishing industry is a vibrant and diverse sector that spans across continents, providing livelihoods for countless communities. From the picturesque lobster pots stacked on the Strahan wharf in Tasmania's west coastline to the bustling harbor of Porthleven in Cornwall, England, this industry thrives on both small-scale operations and large-scale enterprises. An elevated view of the charming fishing village of Staithes in North Yorkshire, England showcases the idyllic beauty that surrounds these coastal communities. Meanwhile, Kirkwall harbor offers a glimpse into the rich maritime heritage that has shaped Scotland's fishing industry. Delving into history, Edward Donovan's handcolored copperplate engravings from his Natural History of British Fishes transport us back to London in 1802-1808 when scientific exploration was at its peak. The image captures a Greater weever or sting-bull fish (Trachinus major), highlighting the diversity found within our oceans. Transitioning to more contemporary scenes, we witness Brixham quays before their transformation with a new fish market. This snapshot reminds us of how infrastructure evolves alongside an ever-changing industry. Traveling further afield brings us to Weligama in Sri Lanka where stilt fishermen patiently wait for their catch at dusk. Their unique method reflects not only their skill but also their deep connection with nature and tradition. Exploring marine life reveals fascinating species such as sea stickleback (Gasterosteus spinachia) and Gasterosteus aculeatus aculeatus - showcasing nature's intricate designs beneath the waves. Venturing along Italy's Cinque Terre coastline villages evokes images of colorful houses perched precariously above crystal-clear waters – reminding us that fishing communities are often intertwined with tourism and cultural heritage. Billingsgate Porters stand as stalwarts within London's iconic Billinsgate Market – guardians of centuries-old traditions while adapting to modern demands. Their dedication ensures fresh seafood reaches the city's tables.