Ilfracombe Harbour ([1830?])
G. Wilkins
| Repository | Library | Shelf |
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| Devon | West Country Studies | L SC1286 |
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SC1286
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CD 21 DVD 3
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Lysons, Daniel and Samuel. Magna Britannia: being a concise topographical account of the several counties of Great Britain: Vol. VI., Devonshire. p. 289. London: T. Cadell, 1822.Ilfracombe appears to have been formerly a considerable sea-port: it contributed six ships and 82 mariners to the fleet destined for the expedition to Calais in 1346. It has a very commodious and safe harbour, much resorted to, particularly in the winter season, by ships passing up and down the Channel from Ireland, &., there being an excellent pier with a lighthouse. The pier, which is 850 feet in length, was repaired by an act of parliament in 1731, and was partly rebuilt by Sir Bourchier Wrey in 1761. Three large skiffs cruise here in the winter season for the express purpose of assisting vessels in distress. A considerable coasting trade is carried on at Ilfracombe, there being above 70 vessels belonging to the port. The only export is oats. The herring-fishery at this place is considerable. Packets sail hence to Swansea and Bristol.[Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]
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Lithograph
Dimensions
158x241mm
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Dates
1830