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Seven stone plastic fish boxes conveniently fitted the old fishroom pounds in the Keriolet. Many boats changed over to boxing fish(instead of shelving) as much of their catch at sea as 'quality' became an issue - though ot always reflected by the price at auction. Newlyn had a long way to go before it caught up with its European counterparts with regard to premium prices for premium quality fish.