Showing fishermen and the famous Lancashire Nobby fishing boat.
Photograph ID
NS_P95_85
Keywords
Lancashire Nobby, fishing boat, fishermen, Sea
Location
Southport
Comments
The Lancashire Nobby originated in Morecambe Bay and Southport and was used form the 1840s. In the 19th century Southport was expanding as a coastal town and the visitor appetite for shellfish grew. The Lancashire Nobby was adapted to suit conditions of the area and meet the growing demand to trawl for shrimp.