Local replica pilot boat tied up outside the tug...
the sapphire II is days away from her maiden Newlyn voyage...
not so long ago this was the newest boat in the fleet, now a regular landing sardines and herring into Newlyn...
as the 25 ton haul of fish are brailed ashore 250 kilo sat a time...
under the watchful eye of skipper Peter Bullock...
and right hand man Phil...
there's always one trying to escape...
closing the brail net for another dip means these fish are caught twice...
checking the quality and any interlopers like the odd mackerel...
then its time for plenty of ice to top off the box before going aboard the waiting lorry transport...
looking like silver bars...
heading for the transport bay...
over in the harbour cafe...
trade is brisk ever since the Mission was forced to close its doors on a Saturday morning...
open with a new show, the Bucca Gallery next to the Star...
where mein host Debbie is keeping the jokes topical.
