Title

Norfolk hay boats

Caption

Norfolk hay boats, top and bottom. (1814). Small square-rigged coastal vessels with shallow draught which enabled them to navigate east coast estuaries and use inland ports. Particularly used to transport hay to London for the many carriage and cart horses. Centre: Coble, a small fishing boat. Engraving after William Henry Pyne (1769-1843) British. (London 1814). Hand-coloured.

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07104_460001233

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Rights managed

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22,6Mb (1,2Mb) / 7,4in x 11,8in / 2229 x 3543 (300dpi)