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Built in 1865, as the home of the Branwell family. Penlee House is home to many paintings by members of the Newlyn School. It is also home to the Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society collection.

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B/w print

Acc.no: PEZPH : 1989.580


Identification

Item: Baltic barquentine at the western wharf, Penzance Harbour

Description: A three masted Baltic timber barque, a typical vessel used in the trade between Baltic and Penzance in the 1920s and 1930s, lies against the western wharf. The lookout cupola window has been removed from the apex of the Harbour Office roof. The weighbridge with whitewashed guard stones is between the road and the harbour office. The shed on the eastern arm of the floating dock was erected in World Ward 1 as a shelter for Royal Naval personnel, their main office being in the gatehouse of Holman's Dock. A smaller hut was in place there from about 1900.

Condition: Good


Description

Height: Mm

Width: Mm

Material: Photograph


Production

Method: Printed

Person: Richards Bros

Place: Queen Street


If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 1989.580"

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