Title
The Old (Medieval) Pier at Newlyn Town.
Description
Mounts Bay luggers aground in the Old Harbour. Many more at anchor in Gwavas Lake, in pre 1885 time, before the North and South Piers were built.
Registration numbers on vessels had the numbers listed first, followed by the PZ descriptor; this system was first introduced in 1864. Subsequently it was changed to PZ first, followed by the number.
The pier looks 'cared for' and was first mentioned in 1435.
Registration numbers on vessels had the numbers listed first, followed by the PZ descriptor; this system was first introduced in 1864. Subsequently it was changed to PZ first, followed by the number.
The pier looks 'cared for' and was first mentioned in 1435.
Date
Est. 1880, or possibly earlier.
Rights
Morrab Library
Format
Print
Type
Photograph
Identifier
JDC 395
Coverage
Newlyn
Physical Dimensions
255x141mm