Lydia Eva (steam drifter)
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The Lydia Eva is the last surviving steam drifter of the herring
Herring
Herring is an oily fish of the genus Clupea, found in the shallow, temperate waters of the North Pacific and the North Atlantic oceans, including the Baltic Sea. Three species of Clupea are recognized. The main taxa, the Atlantic herring and the Pacific herring may each be divided into subspecies...
fishing fleet based in Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth, often known to locals as Yarmouth, is a coastal town in Norfolk, England. It is at the mouth of the River Yare, east of Norwich.It has been a seaside resort since 1760, and is the gateway from the Norfolk Broads to the sea...
, Norfolk. The Great Yarmouth herring fleet had made the town the major herring port in the world in the early part of the 20th century.
External links
- Lydia Eva and Mincarlo Charitable Trust Limited - official museum site