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Fisherfolk Gallery

Here is some of the project material caught so far.  Please let us know if you have any images, recordings or videos you would like to share, any extra information – or if you notice any obvious mistakes… thank-you!

  • Two men transferring a ringnet into a small boat, Tarbert, 1912.

    IMAGE: "Men transferring net, Tarbert, 1912"

  • Portrait of Andrew McCrindle, Girvan. Mr McCrindle, known locally as 'Tarry' was Skipper of the 'Aliped IX', BA234.

    IMAGE: "Portrait of Andrew McCrindle"

  • Two men transferring a ringnet into a small boat, Tarbert, 1912. L-R: Duncan Blair, unknown. Duncan Blair is grandfather to Cecil Finn.

    IMAGE: "Men transferring net, Tarbert, 1912"

  • Two fishermen unloading herring from the ring net. L-R: Unknown, Mr Alex Smith.

    IMAGE: "Men unloading herring"

  • Donald McIntosh with nets on net poles, Carradale, c.1930.

    IMAGE: "Donald McIntosh with nets, Carradale, 1930"

  • Portrait of six fishermen setting up a ringnet, Tarbert.

    IMAGE: "Fishermen setting up a ringnet, Tarbert"

  • Portrait of Robert Robertson of Campbeltown.

    IMAGE: "Portrait of Robert Robertson of Campbeltown"

  • Portrait of ringnet skippers Andrew McCrindle and Tom McQuiston with Archie Girvan, Girvan, c.1960. Andrew McCrindle was skipper of 'Alipeds VII'. Archie Girvan was captain of the Ailsa Craig boat. L-R: Andrew McCrindle, Archie Girvan, Tom McQuiston.

    IMAGE: "Portrait of Andrew McCrindle and Tom McQuiston with Archie Girvan, Girvan, c.1960"

  • Crew hauling ringnets at night

    IMAGE: "Crew hauling ringnets at night"

  • Crew onboard Stella Maris CN158

    IMAGE: "Crew onboard Stella Maris CN158"

  • Crew hauling nets onboard Summer Rose BA273, 1961

    IMAGE: "Crew hauling nets onboard Summer Rose BA273, 1961"

  • Crew using the 'stick basket', 1961.

    IMAGE: "Crew using the stick basket, 1961"

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