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Salmon-poaching on the Tweed: "Burning the Water", 1862. Creator: Unknown. Salmon-poaching on the Tweed: "Burning the Water", 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Salmon-poaching on the Tweed: "Burning the Water", 1862. Creator: Unknown. Salmon-poaching on the Tweed: "Burning the Water", 1862. Creator: Unknown
Salmon-poaching on the Tweed: "Burning the Water", 1862. Illegal fishing in Scotland. Night poaching from boats, using leisters - a type of spear - was called "burning the water". Metal baskets on the boats were filled with fragments of tar barrel and rags steeped in pitch and were set alight, and the bright blaze attracted the fish to the surface of the water. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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Salmon-poaching on the Tweed - Burning the Water, 1862
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is an intriguing and evocative image capturing the illicit practice of night poaching on the River Tweed in Scotland. The photograph, created in 1862 by an unknown artist, offers a glimpse into the past of this traditional yet controversial fishing method. Poaching, or the illegal catching of fish, was a common practice in Scotland during the 19th century. One such method, known as "burning the water," involved using boats to poach salmon at night. Poachers would fill metal baskets on their boats with fragments of tar barrels and rags steeped in pitch. These baskets were then set alight, creating a bright blaze that attracted the fish to the surface of the water. Men, often hidden in the darkness, would use leisters, a type of spear, to catch the unsuspecting fish as they came to the surface. The image depicts a scene of intense activity on the river, with several boats engaged in the poaching operation. The bright flames illuminate the night sky, casting long shadows on the nearby castle fortifications. The men, silhouetted against the fire, are focused intently on their catch, oblivious to the potential consequences of their actions. This hauntingly beautiful image, published in the Illustrated London News in 1862, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the technology and techniques used during this period of Scottish fishing history. The photograph, with its stark contrasts and intriguing narrative, is a testament to the rich and complex history of the River Tweed and the people who have fished its waters for generations.
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