Group of men in Dunbar Harbour discussing the question of trawling

Group of men in Dunbar Harbour discussing the
Group of men in Dunbar Harbour discussing the
Group of men in Dunbar Harbour discussing the
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Group of men in Dunbar Harbour discussing the question of trawling
Group of men in Dunbar Harbour discussing the question of trawling. The "trawling question" was regarding the depopulation of fish stocks caused by trawling. It came to the Forth area around 1883.

Known individuals are: Tommy "Traveller" Thomson (standing, fourth on the left), Dukes Brunton (standing on the right), Tommy "Piece" Herkes (sitting with cap aksew).

Original photo from D. Pettigrew, via C. Carruthers
The Scottish Fisheries Museum Trust Ltd
Bk31a p20
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