Shrimpers on the Beach at Southport

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Showing a catch after cart shrimping on Southport beach. 

Location	Southport
Photograph ID	NS_P96_93
Keywords	Southport, shrimpers, shrimping, horse, cart beach, fishing
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.