Friday was spent ashore in Douarnenez, a short walk from Treboule, where we were berthed.
A delightful town with an interesting history of canning originating in the sardine glut of the 19th century and then just about anything that could be preserved after the sardines left the bay. The hardships that ensued gave rise to the birth of communism in France in 1921 and an early example of women's working rights being improved.
The Boat Museum had several floating exhibits, including the Falmouth tug "Saint Denys", with the only example of a triple expansion steam engine in France. A restored fishing vessel "Santa Anna" was interesting for her rigging, which has at last shown us a better way to organise "Susan J" 's topping lift and lazy jacks.
This photo shows a steel trading schooner that trades wine and olive oil as well as volunteer crews. She is alongside a stone Quay in the floating harbour reserved for working traditional vessels.
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