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Pill Creek, Feock, Cornwall. 8th July 1912The Photographer: John Charles Burrow and his party landing at the slipway on the north side of Pill Creek. The launch is called L Oiseau Blesse. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870sView over the south harbour wall with boats at low tide. A steamer (or schooner) can be seen beyond Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock
The Run Home, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th century / early 20th century. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York
Malpas Ferry at Tregothnan landing, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Around 1920sThe ferryman and a woman passenger arriving on the foreshore at the Tregothnan landing. Malpas village can be seen in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Boy Rowing out from Rocky Shore, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1890. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York. In 1859 the family moved to Falmouth, where his father Daniel Tuke, a physician
Timber Barque off Pendennis, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1897. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York. In 1859 the family moved to Falmouth, where his father Daniel Tuke, a physician
Henry Scott Tukes French brigantine Julie of Nantes at the Mill Dam, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1886The artist, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929), purchased Julie of Nantes in 1886 for use as a floating studio. It is thought that he can be seen standing at the bow of the ship
The outer harbour, Mevagissey, Cornwall. Around 1920s or early 1930sShipping in the outer harbour at Mevagissey with the Fal pleasure steamer Victor alongside lighthouse quay. Victor was in use between 1898 and 1934
Ketch Elizabeth loading cargo at Mother Iveys Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Early 1900sKetch Elizabeth loading cargo (possibly sand) at Mother Iveys Bay. The ketch is possibly the Elizabeth Couch of Barnstaple built at Bideford in 1838 or it may the Elizabeth of Burton upon Stather
Fishing boats, Penzance, Cornwall. Around 1900A hand coloured slide of several luggers leaving Penzance with sails hoisted, probably in the early morning. Hand coloured slide by W.C. Hughes, Brewster House, London. Photographer: Unknown
Green Waters, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th / early 20th century. A man sculling in a small boat. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York
Old Kea Creek, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900sA boating party of three ladies look towards the photographers camera at high tide, on a hot summers day. The tower of Old Kea parish church can be glimpsed through the trees
Fishing boats, Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall. UndatedMounts Bay fishing boats setting sail in calm water. Hand coloured slide to give the impression of night. Photographer: Gibson
Portscatho harbour, Gerrans, Cornwall. 1901Portscatho harbour and residents, looking outwards towards the sea. In this photograph, the harbours breakwater is visible. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
King Harry Ferry, Feock, Cornwall. After 1888King Harry Ferry in mid-stream from the Philleigh side. The steam driven chain ferry was introduced in 1888. Photographer: Unknown
Clay jetty at Fowey Harbour, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of the clay jetty showing the Great Western Railway clay wagons ready to load with the SS Hero being loaded. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Malpas Ferry landing with people embarking, Malpas, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Fowey to Polruan Ferry, Fowey, Cornwall. January 1993Paul Toms at the helm of the Fowey to Polruan ferry, which has been bought by his father Allen Toms who owns Toms Boatyard in Polruan
Seascape with Sailing Craft, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on board, Newlyn School, 1904. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York. In 1859 the family moved to Falmouth, where his father Daniel Tuke, a physician
Worths Quay with excursionists awaiting a boat, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920sA glass lantern slide picturing a large group of excursionists waiting for an excursion steamer on the Truro River at Worths Quay
Henry Scott Tuke with friends, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1890The photograph is taken from the bar looking towards Falmouth Harbour. The artist, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929), can be seen standing in the centre of the photograph
Barque in Full Sail Dropping Her Tug, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)Oil on mahogany panel, Newlyn School, probably 1888. A three masted barque in full sail dropping her tug, off Falmouth. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York
A Summers Day, Gurnards Head, Cornwall, David James (1853-1904)Oil on canvas, English School, 1890. Gurnards Head is a long, narrow, headland near Treen, in the parish of Zennor, on the north coast of Cornwall
Coombe, Kea, Cornwall. Before 1908Early view of Coombe showing the creek with boats, and several houses on the bank. The two thatched cottages, Moor Close and Bunny Thatch, were demolished between the First and Second World Wars
Malpas from ferry landing point on Tregothnan side, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sView across the river at low tide, with boats and the houses of Malpas in the background. The ferry landing ramp is in the foreground. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Polruan from Fowey, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. Early 1900sView across the river with unidentified vessels midstream, moored boats, boatyard, blockhouse and houses of Polruan in the distance. Photographer: Unknown
Naming ceremony of Mullions first lifeboat, the Daniel J. Draper, Penzance, Cornwall. 10th September 1867Launched on 10th September 1867 at Penzance, the boat was a gift from mostly Cornish Wesleyan Methodists in memory of the Reverend Daniel James Draper who perished in the tragic wreck of the SS
Boat being built, Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of a boat being built, probably at Brabyns yard in Calenick. White cottages at Calenick can just be made out to the left of the bow. Photographer: Ernest Chegwidden
Boat at boat yard, Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of a boat in Brabyns boat yard, with two men on board, looking in towards the wood. Part of the quay can be seen on the right and a metal fence or gate on the left
Boat building, Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of a boat being built at Brabyns yard, Calenick. There are two men on board. Photographer: Ernest Chegwidden
Small leisure yacht, Coombe, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900sView showing a small yacht on the creek outside Beach Cottage, Coombe with three men on board. The bearded man is shipwright, John Stevens Scoble, who lived in Beach Cottage
Malpas from St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Around 1890A general view of Malpas Village from a field above the Ferry House and Ferryside Cottage on the Tregothnan landing side in St Michael Penkivel
Malpas Ferry landing, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sView of the Tregothnan landing with the Ferry House seen from the side. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Malpas Ferry landing and houses on the Tregothnan side, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sView of the Tregothnan landing, including Ferryside Cottage and the Ferry House. Photographer: Unknown
Small yacht under construction, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of a small yacht, believed to be Viola, under construction. There are several pieces of wood around and a hand plane can be seen on the right hand side. Photographer: Ernest Chegwidden
View over the Camel Estuary at high tide, St Issey, Cornwall. Early 1900sPhotographer: Unknown
Portscatho harbour and village, Gerrans, Cornwall. 1901Children survey the boats of Portscatho harbour at low tide. Much of the village is visible behind them. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Ferryboat near the Helford Passage, Cornwall. Early 1900sFerryboat in midstream, probably off the Helford passage. There are several passengers including a child. Photographer: Unknown
The Wharf, St Ives, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of the Wharf from the Quay Street end, showing houses with some demolition. The view is seen from the pier. Photographer: Unknown
Three schooners beached in the harbour at low tide, St Ives, Cornwall. Early 1900sThree schooners beached in the harbour at low tide, St Ives, Cornwall. Viewed from the wharf looking towards the back of Smeatons Pier
St Ives harbour, Cornwall. 1903A crowd of men, women and children on the beach, attending the fish sale. SS 514 and other fishing boats can be seen in the harbour. The ketch PEARL, built in 1849, is on the right. 1903
Point Neptune House, viewed from St Catherines and looking north towards the harbour entrance, Fowey, CornwallRows of houses can be seen along the coast, along with boats in the harbour. Photographer: Unknown
The Harbour, Penzance, Cornwall. Early 1900sThree masted barquentine sunk in Penzance harbour. Thought to be a Baltic vessel. The salvage vessel is SS Greencastle and in the background can be seen St Michaels Mount
Breakwater with moored schooner, Bude, Cornwall. 1913Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Malpas, Cornwall. Early 1900sA hulk sitting on the foreshore near Scoble & Davies shipyard. Photographer: Unknown
Malpas Ferry, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Malpas Ferry being loaded with a horse and trap on the Malpas side of the river
Major Gills wife Henrietta Mabel (nee Dobel) on the cliff above Prussia Cove, St Hilary, Cornwall. Around 1925Prussia Cove is named after a smuggler, John Carter, who referred to himself as the King of Prussia. Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots
