St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada - Sealer unloading catch
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St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada - Sealer unloading catch
Wharf at St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada - Sealer unloading catch. Date: 1902
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bodies Catch Dock Furs Hunt Johns Newfoundland Pile Quay Quayside Seal Seals Skin Skins Unloading 1902 Sealer
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity at the wharf in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, in the year 1902. Sealers, dressed in thick layers against the cold, are unloading the catch from their boats. The quay is filled with the sounds of barking seals and the steam from the ships that have just returned from the annual seal hunt. The seal hunt was a significant industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, providing livelihoods for many communities along the coast. Seals were hunted primarily for their fur, which was in high demand in Europe and the United States. The fur was used to make coats, hats, and other clothing items. In this image, the sealers' bodies are silhouetted against the sky, creating a striking contrast with the white fur piles that grow higher with each load. The boats, some with sails still hoisted, are moored alongside the quay, waiting to be unloaded. The steam from the ships adds to the sense of energy and industry. The scene is one of hard work and determination, as the sealers unload their catch quickly and efficiently, knowing that the next hunt is just around the corner. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of St. John's and the importance of the seal hunt to their history and culture.
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