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Danish Schooner in background which carried salt to Newlyn

Boats identified: Two Boys, Madeline, Penzance PZ 302. The ice works and fish market are clearly visible.

CM 2136 is 'Petite Francine'
CM 1968 is 'Fox Trot'

Fishing boats visible: Implacable, Lord Zetland (Lowestoft), Heather (Lowestoft), steamer chimney with YH 47 (Yarmouth).

Vessels 'Bonnie Girls' SS54 and 'Seagull" FY(number unreadable) unloading fish at Newlyn

Named Lyonnesse on Card Index, Mrs Johns nee Pender says not so!

A Seine Net was slung between two boats every Fisherman had a share in the Seine Net so each had a share in the Catch

Local Boats East Coast Men (J.C)

Local Boats East Coast Men (J.C)

The steamer is visible behind the harbour wall. Fowey registered FY 405 "Swift" is in the foreground.