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Fishing Boats in the harbour at Looe, Cornwall
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Fishing Boats in the harbour at Looe, Cornwall
Fishing Boats in the harbour at Looe, Cornwall Date: circa 1930s
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Cornish Fisherman Looe Oct19 Quay Quayside
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This evocative photograph captures the scene of a bustling harbour at Looe, Cornwall during the 1930s. The quayside is filled with a fleet of traditional fishing boats, each one unique in design and size, ready to set sail and brave the North Atlantic waters. The fishermen, dressed in their thick, waterproof coats and woolen hats, can be seen preparing their gear and loading their catch onto the quay. The air is filled with the salty scent of the sea and the sounds of seagulls squawking overhead. Looe, a historic fishing town located on the south coast of Cornwall, has been a thriving fishing community for centuries. The town's natural harbour, protected by the East and West Looe rivers, has provided shelter for fishermen and their boats for generations. The boats in this photograph, with their distinctive red and white stripes and high, peaked bows, are reminiscent of the traditional Cornish fishing boats that have been a part of the town's identity for so long. The photograph also showcases the quaint charm of the quayside, with its cobblestone streets, colorful cottages, and quaint shops selling fresh fish and local produce. The scene is a testament to the rich maritime heritage of Looe and the hardworking fishermen who have made their livelihoods from the sea for generations. This photograph transports us back in time to a simpler era, where the rhythm of the tides and the bounty of the sea dictated the daily lives of the people of Looe.
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