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Drifter "Suffolk Warrior" Returns With Record Catch

1960 , Lowestoft (Suffolk)

Cat no. 212328

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A record haul of herring unloaded at Lowestoft

Men and boys watch as boxes of fish are unloaded from the drifter 'Suffolk Warrior; LT671 in harbour. Ice is shovelled over herring in boxes which are piled up in the shed. This was an exceptional catch of the kind which would qualify for the Prunier Trophy, but entries for the competition had already closed for that year.

Keywords

Fishing; Herring; Competitions

Background Information

The Prunier Trophy was awarded 1936 - 1966. It was established by Madame Simone Prunier, restaurateur, who was aware of the decline of the herring industry of Suffolk and Norfolk. The trophy was awarded to the drifter which netted the highest crannage of herring in one shot, in one night. The trophy was awarded annually and the winners also won a cash prize and a trip to London.

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Drifter "Suffolk Warrior" Returns With Record Catch

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