Bringing the Boats in

This glass lantern slide has captured a scene showing 19th century  Ayrshire fishermen bringing their small boats up the beach.
Object no :
EAGP006n
Collection :
Fishing
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
Glass plate negative
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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