Fishing Collection (page 8)

Pirate Anne Bonny Painting, Stoney Steps, Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland

Kyrenia Harbour, Cyprus circa 1960s

Herring fishing station, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, with women packing fish into barrels for export

Stages of the pearl fishery industry in the Persian Gulf. Date: 1902

The Blue Boat, 1929 (oil on board)
1197395 The Blue Boat, 1929 (oil on board) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 40x55.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Hull St. Andrews Dock 1954 with fish being unloaded from side winding trawlers of the deep sea fishing fleet

Prince Charles fishing in the River Dee in Scotland April 1988

Italy, Apulia, Metropolitan City of Bari, Molfetta. Italy, Apulia, Metropolitan City of Bari, Molfetta. Duomo Vecchio di San Corrado (Church of St)

White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) taking off with fish prey, Norway, August

The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, June 1925
A GWR Publicity view of The Groves and the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, June 1925. People are fishing on the banks of the river and going on boat trips

The Harbour, Rozel Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands. Date: 1960s

Patience in a Punt, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Patience in a Punt, 1811

Inner Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Date: circa 1960s

Fishing at Kenmare, County Kerry by P O Toole
Fishing at Kenmare, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland by P O Toole

Fishing on Lough Corrib, Galway City, Republic of Ireland

Fishing Trawlers at Dunmore East, Co. Waterford
Fishing Trawlers at Dunmore East, County Waterford, Republic of Ireland

Bali seashell gleaner, Kuta
Bali seashell gleaner. Silhouette of woman with head scarf bending over to gather shells in the shallow seawater near Kuta Date: 1989

St Matthews Church, Normanton, Rutland Water
Fishermen in a boat near St Matthews Church, Normanton, Rutland Water. The Classical-style Grade 2 Listed Building is now de-consecrated. First Published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Trawler, Bridlington harbour entrance - 1
Trawler Ocean Reward returns to Bridlington harbour after a fishing trip in the North Sea Date: circa 1987

Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 4
Sri Lankan pole fishermen, sometimes known as stilt fishing, on the coast near Galle, Sri Lanka. Pictured at dawn and silhouetted against the light Date: 2001

Clinker fishing boat, Kings Lynn
Clinker-built wooden fishing boat with broken rudder beach near Kings Lynn, Norfolk Date: 1990

Husavik harbour, Iceland. boats ready for whale watching, sunset

A fishing boat on Dungeness shingle beach, Kent, England

Giardini Naxos Beach near Taormina

Margate, Kent - Harbour and seafront - hold-to-light card Date: circa 1904

A distant view of the four wooden Marconi wireless towers at Poldhu, Mullion
A distant view, taken from Mullion Cove, of the four wooden 200ft Marconi towers, signal station and Poldhu Hotel at Poldhu. This four mast arrangement was built by early 1902

Brandts cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) bursts through a school of Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) while hunting beneath an oil rig

Keflavik on Reykjanes peninsula, monument with anchor in the harbour. europe, northern europe, iceland, august

Cawsand from the south, Rame, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Cavehole fish cellars can be seen over the roof of the Cawsand Congregational Church. Nearer Kingsand (hidden) are the Martins Cove fish cellars built on North Rock

Minoan fresco showing a boy with fishes, 20th century
Minoan fresco from Thera showing a boy with fishes, 20th century

April, 1412-1416. Artist: Paul Limbourg
April, 1412-1416. Planetary figure of the Sun in his chariot, and zodiac figures of Aries (Ram) and Taurus (Bull) at the top

Fishermen with boats, Southwold, Suffolk
Fishermen Rogers, Craigie, Craigie and Jed Palmer, on the beach with boats, Southwold, Suffolk, September 1907. 1907

Brixham fishing trawler, Provident, at sea. Date: circa 1980s

Scene with lobster pots at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon
Scene with lobster pots and rowing boats at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon. circa 1970s

Newfoundland & Labrador - Battle Isle - under the Salt Store
Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada - Battle Isle - under the Salt Store in Battle Harbour. Young Victor Crowley and two massive cod. The larger fish measured 5ft 5" and weighed 60lbs. Date: 1901

Scottish Types - Leistering Salmon, Clan MacGregor. 19th century

Winston Churchill by a lake at Chartwell
Winston Churchill by one of the lakes at his home, Chartwell Manor, Westerham, Kent in 1939. " Admiralty Billet for fish

Pearl fishing in the Persian Gulf
The Pearl Fishery in the Persian Gulf. Sidi-Arab diver with pince-nez. The Mosquito Fleet at anchor. The divers at work below. Apparatus used by the divers. Date: 1881

View of the harbour, Clovelly, Devon
View of the harbour at Clovelly, Devon. Date: 1960s

Island of Principe Historical Map by Van Noort, Circa 1598
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Map of Van Noort at the Island of Principe, 1598. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

Whaling
An engraving of men in small row boats surrounding a whale a spearing it with harpoons, circa 1820. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Sea Trout, Salmo trutta, side view

Blue and white fishing trawler, side view

Newark Abbey Thames Lighter at Teddington Canal Scene with Barges The Lock--Glowing effect of Sunlight. From Lord de Tableys Collection Newark Castle Newwark Abbey on the Vey

Broadstairs Beach
1865: The promenade at Broadstairs, Kent from the towns beach where several fishing boats are moored. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

HIAWATHA FISHING FOR NAHMA. Hiawatha fishing for the sturgeon, Nahma: colored engraving from a 19th century edition of H.W. Longfellowss The Song of Hiawatha, illustrated by Felix O.C. Darley

ALGONQUIAN: FISHING, 1585. Carolina Algonquian Native Americans fishing. Watercolor, c1585, by John White

Coracle men - Carmarthen
Welsh Coracle men - Carmarthen, Wales. The Carmarthen coracle is of a rounder and deeper design, as it is used in tidal waters on the Tywi River, where there are no rapids. Date: 1905

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"Fishing: A Timeless Tradition Connecting Communities and Cultures" From the picturesque Harbour of Port Wenn to the captivating Roman seafood mosaic, it has been an integral part of human history. Across continents, this age-old practice has shaped economies and brought people together. In Newfoundland, Canada, the bountiful waters have long provided a livelihood for its residents, with cod being one of their prized catches. The V & A waterfront in Cape Town offers a stunning backdrop of Table Mountain as fishermen bring in their hauls, showcasing the beauty of South Africa's coastal treasures. Traveling further south along the African coast leads us to Knysna, where a vibrant poster advertises its rich fishing heritage. Meanwhile, Grimsby Docks in England stand as a testament to centuries-old maritime trade that once thrived there. Seahouses in Northumberland paints a picture-perfect scene with its charming harbor nestled amidst rugged cliffs. And who can forget Cadgwith in Cornwall? Tucking pilchards into barrels during the late 1800s was not only hard work but also an important part of Cornish culture. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Lunenburg in Nova Scotia - another fishing haven where generations have cast their nets and reaped abundant rewards from the sea. Craster harbour stands proudly on England's northeastern coast, offering breathtaking views alongside fresh catches. Even literary giants like Ernest Hemingway found solace and inspiration while fishing; his love for angling became legendary. And let's not forget William Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration "A Decided Catch, " reminding us that sometimes luck plays a role too. Fishing transcends borders and time itself; it unites communities across oceans while sustaining livelihoods and preserving traditions.