A Deal Galley, early 1900s

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A Deal Galley, early 1900s

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Cliffs Deal Galley Rowing

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Step back in time with this image of A Deal Galley, a traditional fishing boat from the early 1900s, skillfully navigating the rough waters off the English coast. The vintage photograph, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us to an era of simple seafaring life, where the daily catch was a matter of survival and the natural beauty of the cliffs and the sea were the only constant companions. The Deal Galley, a deal boat, was a type of open fishing boat commonly used along the English Channel. Its distinctive white hull and long, slender shape were designed to withstand the harsh marine conditions and provide maximum stability and maneuverability. The boat is shown here with a lantern affixed to its mast, a necessary tool for signaling other boats or guiding the fishermen back to shore in the dim light of the evening. The photograph captures the raw power and timeless allure of the sea, as the Deal Galley braves the waves, its sails taut and its oarsmen in determined focus. The cliffs in the background, bathed in the soft glow of the setting sun, serve as a stark reminder of the rugged terrain and unforgiving environment that these intrepid fishermen called home. This evocative image, with its Edwardian and Victorian influences, transports us to a bygone era, where the rhythm of the tides and the call of the sea shaped the lives of those who lived and worked along the English Channel. A Deal Galley is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the human spirit, and a reminder of the enduring connection between man and the sea.

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