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Mevagissey Harbour
The harbour is built on the site of a medieval quay. The first Act of Parliament allowing the new port to be built was passed in 1774. The inner harbour, consisting of the current East and West Quays, was constructed from this time. An outer harbour was added in 1888, but seriously damaged in a blizzard in 1891. The outer walls were rebuilt by 1897. The harbour was given charitable trust status in 1988.
In 1880 there were around sixty fishing-boats engaged in the mackerel fishery, and herring and pilchards were also important fisheries.
There are currently 63 registered fishing vessels in the harbour.
In 1880 there were around sixty fishing-boats engaged in the mackerel fishery, and herring and pilchards were also important fisheries.
There are currently 63 registered fishing vessels in the harbour.
by N Chadwick
Created: Wed, 28 Feb 2018, Updated: Wed, 28 Feb 2018
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