Colour 35 mm slide
Acc.no: PEZPH : 2012.103
Identification
Item: Galli May BNK108 in Newlyn Harbour
Description: The purse seiner Galli May' BCK108 is pictured at Penzance Dock. Gallic Rose BCK109 was built at Dieppe in 1975 for Gallic Shipping of London. Their arrival with the industrial fleets at Penzance in January 1976 started the destruction of the Cornish winter mackerel season. They were amongst the first pursers to have refrigerated sea water tanks to keep the fish fresh and frequently landed 250 tonnes of mackerel. Galli May was commanded by Skipper Forbes Cameron of Ayr and an Ayrshire crew. There were frequent problems with her Caterpillar main engine.
Condition: Good
Description
Height: Mm
Width: Mm
Material: 35 mm slide
Production
Method: Developed
Person: Smith, Mr
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