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The vessel is the Leon Bureau, a three masted sailing Schooner in Penzance floating dock.

The Schooner Leon Bureau of Nantes was carrying 2,600 tons of wheat from Adelaide to Falmouth.

On June 18th 1909, she hit the northern end of the rocks,…

'Lady of The Isles ' Packet alongside the quay in Penzance. Ferry to the Isles of Scilly.
Passengers can be seen around the gang plank. In the background the lighthouse at the end of the quay can be seen.

Ladies taking the air on Penzance Promenade

Ladies with Parasols walking along Penzance Promenade.

Penzance Promenade Queen's Hotel in background
Flags flying - Celebration

Penzance Promenade Queen's Hotel in background
Flags flying - Celebration

Penzance Promenade

Tennis Court, Men's Doubles

Rural View across water

Possibly area where Drift Dam now covers.

House by Lake

Passengers Day Trip.
Perhaps on a Steamer - Funnel in foreground.

Day Trip
Man in centre holding Violin and Bow

Lady in Floral Hat

Lady in Floral Hat sitting on boat in harbour

Paddle Steamer, used for Day Trips

Three Masted War Ship

Three Masted Warship - Stern View

Several old luggers aground. One has a pile of gill nets on the deck. Note the early method of boat registration numbers, ie, numbers then letters compared to the current method of letters then numbers. Note also the very rocky foreground in the…

Scene shows the fish packing area at R. Sullivan's premises, who was one of the early fish agents. Note all the wicker baskets with lids. Some operated from the wood sheds on the start of the North Pier.
This print is a cropped portion taken from a…

Both harbour walls are existing which indicates the date is at least 1895 but before 1905 when the harbour road was built. The harbour is full of sailing vessels.
Top, small white building, top central is Penzer House. The large row below, top…