View of Viaduct, Crusoe and Pier and Fishing Boats Fishing in Largo
Although fishing was an important part of Largo’s history, it was not the main occupation for most people in Largo. At one time a dozen large deep-sea herring fishing boats were based in Largo Harbour but this ended in 1909 when the last survivor ‘Ocean Bride’ ceased to operate. Salmon fishing using stake nets out from the shore also flourished for a time, being active at several sites across Largo Bay during the 19th and 20th centuries.
The fishing boats in the photo are clinker built inshore fishing boats circa mid-1900s. Nowadays the fishing is confined to creels catching crabs and lobster.