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Double and Single Winch Oyster Dredge Boat, Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
Filename: TRURI-Sfish-81.tiff
Size: 5003 x 3077 (46.2MB)
Date: 8th June 2019
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.263195, -5.051041
© From the collection of the RIC
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Double and Single Winch Oyster Dredge Boat, Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
Boat on the river with a winch and net and oars. A wooden sign on the boat identifies it as a double and single winch oyster dredge boat. The main exhibition site was a field at the top of Lemon Street, Truro, and the exhibition ran from 25th July 1893 for a month. Number 8 in a series of glass lantern slides recording the Fisheries Exhibition. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : Sfish.81
Media ID 19057157
© From the collection of the RIC
Commerce Festivals Fish Fishing And Fisheries Industry Occupations Shows Victorian
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the summer of 1893, during the Fisheries Exhibition held in Truro, Cornwall. The image showcases a remarkable Double and Single Winch Oyster Dredge Boat gracefully floating on the river. The boat's intricate design is highlighted by its prominent winch, net, and oars. A wooden sign proudly adorns the vessel, identifying it as a double and single winch oyster dredge boat. This unique type of fishing boat was undoubtedly a marvel of its time, embodying both innovation and tradition. The photograph captures not only the beauty of this historic watercraft but also provides insight into an important aspect of Victorian-era commerce - the fishing industry. It serves as a reminder that occupations such as fishing played a vital role in sustaining coastal communities like Truro. Interestingly enough, this particular image is part of a series of glass lantern slides documenting various aspects of the Fisheries Exhibition. Although we do not know who precisely captured this moment through their lens, we can appreciate their skillful composition and attention to detail. As we gaze upon this snapshot from over a century ago, let us reflect on how our ancestors relied on industries like fishing to shape their lives while celebrating the rich heritage that continues to define Cornwall today.
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