Shrimpers on the Beach at Southport
Showing a catch after cart shrimping on Southport beach.
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| Comments | Shrimp fishing from Southport beaches dates back to the 18th century, ‘cart shanking’ became popular because it was cheaper to buy a shrimping cart than a boat. Carts helped to harvest the catch, and made it easier to travel further and carry a larger load. |
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| Location | Southport |
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| Photograph ID | NS_P96_93 |
