St Helier, Southampton boat, Jersey

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St Helier, Southampton boat, Jersey

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Helier Jersey Southampton

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This vintage photograph, sourced from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the picturesque harbor of St. Helier in Jersey, a British Crown dependency in the English Channel. The image, titled "St. Helier, Southampton Boat, Jersey," showcases a Southampton boat, a traditional design of fishing vessel, skillfully anchored in the calm waters. The Southampton boat, with its distinctive flat-bottomed hull and high, vertical sides, was once a common sight in the waters around the Channel Islands. These boats were ideal for fishing in the shallow waters and were known for their seaworthiness and durability. The photograph is further enhanced by the warm, golden glow of the lantern, casting a gentle light over the scene. The lantern, a necessary tool for fishermen navigating the waters at night, adds an authentic touch to the image and emphasizes the hardworking, traditional nature of the fishing industry in St. Helier. The peaceful harbor, with its quaint buildings and boats, is a testament to the rich maritime history of Jersey. The photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the fishermen and their communities. The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, which houses this photograph, is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone with an interest in the history of Jersey and its maritime heritage. This photograph, in particular, is a beautiful reminder of the beauty and simplicity of life in St. Helier's harbor, and the important role that traditional fishing boats played in the lives of the people who lived and worked there.

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