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Part of the new Stromness fishing fleet, 1960, with the steamer 'Hoy Head' in the background: L-R: 'Learig', owned by A. Sinclair; 'Amaranth', owned by Alan Pirie; 'Venus', owned by Andrew Sinclair.

Herring Drifters at Stromness, date unknown.

Fishing boats off Stromness Pier, date unknown.

The Queen Mother arriving at Kirkwall Airport during a visit to open the King George V Playing Fields at Pickaquoy, 9th August 1956.

Fishing boats at Ullapool, Wester Ross. Date unknown.

A small motor boat checking lobster creels, date unknown. Red Head, Eday can be seen in the background.

A ship being loaded with herring barrels at Papa Stronsay, c. 1938.

A ship being loaded with herring barrels at Papa Stronsay, c. 1938.

A ship being loaded with herring barrels at Papa Stronsay, c. 1938.

S.S. Dalalfven loading herring barrels at Sinclair & Buchan's pier, Papa Stronsay, c.1938.