The Scandinavian Connection
There was a strong association between Brixham and Scandinavia. This was because ice ships brought in their cargo from these countries and other goods were traded back. A number of Brixham boats ended up in Scandinavia, including the Pilgrim itself. The people also mixed.
Written by Bill Wakeham
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Technical Information (Metadata)
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Description: | |
| Written by | Bill Wakeham |
| Organisation | Pilgrim Preservation Project |
| Website | not stated |
| Creator | Bill Wakeham, The Pilgrim Preservation Project |
| Item | |
| Identifier | ref 94 |
| Format | reproduction of a painting; 173 mm x 235 mm |
| Coverage | Devon. Brixham |
| Source | Torbay Library Services |
| Subject | Maritime. Brixham. Fishing |
| Type | Image |
| Publisher | Torbay Library Services |
| Rights | Torbay Library Services |
| Keywords | harbour ice frozen deep freeze fish square rig |
