Saturday, 20 May 2006

Northerly gales and no fish!

On the slipway, a new propellor waits to be fitted to the Fleur de France.

Local support for England's World Cup bid.


The fleet fill the harbour as gales sweep through the Cornish coast.

Thursday, 18 May 2006

Busy morning in Newlyn













Jersey crabber, 'Fleur de France' moves into the cradle before going up the slipway after losing her propellor at the weekend.


Padstow dredger Mannin removes the remaining silt prior to the installation of the new marina pontoons.

Padstow dredger, Mannin gets to work...

















Padstow dredger Mannin removes the remaining silt prior to the installation of the new marina pontoons.

Tuesday, 16 May 2006

Variety is the spice of life!

Here is one of the more unusual species - a velvet bellied shark - taken from the edge of the continental shelf by Chris Hill's gill-netter, Ar-Bageergan.

Did you know that over 50 different species of fish are landed to Newlyn fish market on a regular basis? Two grading machines are used to sort, weigh and tally bulk fish like these megrim soles.

Monday, 15 May 2006

Through the gaps - Mary Kate


Monday evening and WD 220 steams in through the gaps at the end of her trip to land for Tuesday's market.

On the slip - Marie Claire

Misty Monday morning













Wayfinder, Defiant and the Chloe T lay against the fish market while the Padstow netter Charisma moves in to the ice berth.