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Tucking a pilchard seine was when an exceptionally large catch was netted. The "tucker" was a smaller net used to keep the bulk of the catch in the main net (centre of picture) whilst the main catch was carted away. In this case a week's work by all…

Overview of the Cove situated near Land's End, of interest are the caves in the cliff

Overview

View showing the caves and rock formation

Overview showing the cove and valley

Overview showing the cove and valley

Rock formations at Porthgwarra Cove

Re-built by Cyril Orchard and friends

Re-built by Cyril Orchard and friends

Inscription reads CBO and friends, who participated in the re build