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Vessels at Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1904
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Vessels at Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1904
A view of vessels moored at Polruan, seen from across the river from Hall Walk. The SS Antelope is in the foreground, with people embarking in rowing boats. The sailing vessel behind is possibly the Henry Harvey, along with other masted sailing vessels. The SS Antelope was a steel twin-screw steamer weighing 668 tons and built by the Laird Brothers, Birkenhead, in 1889. It was owned by the Great Western Railways and registered at Milford. (Gone by 1919.) Photographer: Herbert Hughes
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Step back in time to the early 20th century and immerse yourself in the charming scene of Vessels at Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. This stunning photograph, taken by Herbert Hughes in 1904, captures the bustling harbor of Polruan as seen from across the river on Hall Walk.
In the foreground, the SS Antelope, a steel twin-screw steamer built in 1889, is docked alongside smaller rowing boats filled with people disembarking. The sailing vessel behind is believed to be the Henry Harvey, accompanied by other majestic masted sailing vessels. The SS Antelope was owned by Great Western Railways and registered at Milford before eventually disappearing from records by 1919.
This image not only showcases the beauty of Polruan's harbor but also provides a glimpse into Cornwall's rich maritime history. Take a moment to appreciate the intricate details of these vessels and imagine life along this picturesque Cornish coastline over a century ago.
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