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St Malo, Brittany, France (Emerald Coast)
Lightermen (and women) (" Garbarriers" ) - at St Malo, Brittany, France. Lightermen were workers who transferred goods between ships and quays, as can be seen here with these French workers shifting bundles of sticks ashore from sailing vessels tied up against the harbour wall. The exact location of this scene is where the Rance River flows out into the English Channel between Dinard and Saint Malo. Date: circa 1910s
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Ashore Bretagne Breton Brittany Bundles Cargo Cargoes Emerald Logistics Malo Quay Quay Side Rance Shifting Sticks Transfer Transferring Unload Unloading Lighterman
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This evocative photograph captures the daily life of the lightermen, or "Garbarriers," of St Malo, Brittany, France during the 1910s. Located on the Emerald Coast, the bustling port of St Malo was a hub of maritime activity, with ships from all over the world coming to trade goods and resupply. The lightermen played a crucial role in the port's logistics, transferring cargo from sailing vessels moored along the quay side to carts and wagons waiting on the shore. In this scene, taken where the Rance River flows out into the English Channel between Dinard and Saint Malo, several lightermen can be seen working diligently to unload bundles of sticks from a sailing vessel. The quay, with its worn stones and weathered timbers, bears testament to the constant activity and the harsh marine environment. The lightermen, dressed in traditional Breton attire, work in unison to efficiently shift the cargo from boat to cart, demonstrating the skill and strength required for this essential role. The lightermen of St Malo, also known as "Garbarriers," were an integral part of the port's operation, ensuring the smooth flow of goods between ships and quays. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a fascinating insight into the vital role these workers played in the maritime history of Brittany.
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