Mid 20th Century Steam Trawler by George Race (1877-1959)

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Although unsigned, this technically accurate portrait of a steam trawler with outriggers is probably by George Race (1877-1959) who recorded … Read more Although unsigned, this technically accurate portrait of a steam trawler with outriggers is probably by George Race (1877-1959) who recorded numerous steam tugboats and herring trawlers from Lowestoft and Grimsby. He is the last of the pierhead artists who lived on commissions from working captains and crew.
The elevated pulleys and chairs could have been used for construction, cranage, buoy service or trawling herring, but they are most likely intended for shrimp. See less