Contributed by Swan's Island Historical Society
Description
Fishermen from Swan's Island were out purse seining. Once the fish have been located the net is put in place. When the fish are in the net, it is drawn up like a purse so the fish can't get out.
About This Item
- Title: Purse seining off Swan's Island, 1999
- Creator: Sonja Philbrook
- Creation Date: 1999
- Subject Date: 1999
- Location: Swan's Island, Hancock County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 24 cm x 36 cm
- Collection: Islanders at Work
- Object Type: Image
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Swan's Island Historical SocietyPO Box 144, 9 North Rd, Swan's Island, ME 04685
207-526-4248
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