Our MemoryFish project is now well underway, and we have digitised over 900 photos relating to Cornwall’s fishing industry. The photos have come from a mixture of private individuals and small organisations. These will eventually be posted to cornishmemory.com for you to explore.

We have been very lucky to work with Glyn Richards, a former Fishery Officer and engineer based in Newlyn. As a keen amateur photographer Glyn documented his 36 year career aboard the fisheries protection boats through the lens of his camera showing a unique perspective of the fishing industry around Cornwall’s coast.

Here is a small sample of some of Glyn Richards’ collection.

Newlyn ‘Toshers’ hand-lining for winter mackerel in November 1998. The weather is unsettled with a loppy sea but are close to home. Paul church tower is in the background and they are only a mile from Newlyn. (© Glyn Richards. GRC_1_01)
The Falmouth registered ‘Southover Scorpio’ FH 388 having just hauled is about to release the catch onto the deck. The fishery officer on the right is measuring the mesh with a net gauge. (© Glyn Richards. GCR_1_07)
Crew of the crabber ‘Zarvan’ PW 122 with parlour pots stacked aboard. (© Glyn Richards. GRC_1_09)
Crew of the ‘Clairvoyant’ M26 clearing a large cod from their net. (© Glyn Richards. GRC_1_14)
View of brailing operations from Purse Seiner to Russian vessel. (© Glyn Richards. GRC_1_49)

The MemoryFish Project is funded by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG), which receives investment from the European Fisheries Fund and the Marine Management Organisation.  The administration for the FLAG is managed by Cornwall Development Company.
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