St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada - Bowling Bros Sealing Fleet
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St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada - Bowling Bros Sealing Fleet
Wharves at St. Johns Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada - Bowling Brothers Steam Sealing Fleet Date: 1902
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Aurora Bowling Brig Bros Brothers Dock Docks Eagle Flotilla Furs Johns Kite Meat Newfoundland Nova Quay Quayside Seal Sealing Steamer Steamers Terra Wharf Wharves 1902 Algerine Imogene Sealer
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This evocative photograph captures the Bowling Brothers Steam Sealing Fleet anchored at the quayside of St. John's Harbour in Newfoundland, Canada, in the year 1902. The image presents a striking tableau of boats and ships that once formed a vital part of the region's sealing industry. Sealing was a traditional and essential industry in Newfoundland, with St. John's Harbour serving as a major hub for sealing activities. The Bowling Brothers Fleet, consisting of steamers like the SS Kite, SS Algerine, SS Imogene, SS Terra Nova, SS Aurora, and various launches and brigs, is seen anchored at the wharves, their sails furled and steam stacks idle. Sealers would set out in smaller boats to hunt seals on the ice floes, bringing their catch back to the larger vessels for processing. The seals were hunted primarily for their meat and fur, which were valuable commodities both locally and internationally. The industry's peak occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with Newfoundland becoming a significant contributor to the global fur trade. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into a time when the harbour of St. John's bustled with activity, and the Bowling Brothers Fleet was a formidable presence on the waters of Newfoundland.
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