Porthleven, Outer Harbour 1911
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The fishing fleet is setting sail, and the watchers on the pier are dressed smartly, most notably the lady in the foreground. Porthleven was developed as a port to serve the mining industry, but the expected traffic in mineral ore never materialised. Nevertheless, it gave good shelter to a fishing fleet. The pier, which was rebuilt after a storm in 1824, has a guiding lamp that can be raised up a pole once lit.
An extract from Cornwall County Memories.
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