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Clinker fishing boat, Kings Lynn
Clinker-built wooden fishing boat with broken rudder beach near Kings Lynn, Norfolk Date: 1990
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© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1990 1990s Ashore Beached Broken Clinker Lynn Nineties Norfolk Rudder Tidal Tide
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1. Title: "A Broken Past: The Resilient Clinker Fishing Boat on the Shores of Kings Lynn, Norfolk, 1990s" 2. Description: This evocative photograph captures the moment of quiet reflection as a once proud Clinker-built wooden fishing boat lies abandoned and beached near the historic port town of Kings Lynn, Norfolk, in the early 1990s. The boat, with its distinctive Clinker construction technique, displays the weathered scars of time and the elements, its once powerful form now broken and low in the water. The tide has retreated, leaving the vessel stranded on the tidal coast, a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of life at sea. 3. Context: The Clinker-built wooden fishing boats were a common sight along the Norfolk coastline for generations. These traditional vessels, with their unique construction method, were renowned for their strength and seaworthiness. However, the advent of more modern, efficient boats and the challenges of the fishing industry in the late 20th century led to the decline of this once thriving community. 4. Composition: The photograph masterfully frames the boat against the backdrop of the vast, open sky, emphasizing its isolation and vulnerability. The low angle of the shot and the use of natural light create a sense of depth and texture, inviting the viewer to explore the intricate details of the boat's worn wood and rusted metal fittings. 5. Emotion: The image evokes a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, as the once-proud vessel is left to the mercy of the elements. It serves as a poignant reminder of the past, a testament to the resilience of those who braved the sea and the passage of time. 6. Technical Details: This photograph, taken in the early 1990s, is a print from a negative. The image size is approximately 12 x 15 cm, and it is available as a Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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