Gezicht op een sleepnet op het dek van de George S. Blake before 1880

This anonymous photograph, "Gezicht op een sleepnet op het dek van de George S. Blake", depicts a fishing net on the deck of the George S. Blake. The image, taken sometime before 1880, likely documents the operation of a commercial fishing vessel and provides a glimpse into the maritime industry of the late 19th century. It offers a snapshot of the daily work aboard a fishing ship, highlighting the importance of the fishing net in the operation. This photograph is an important document of maritime history and provides valuable insights into the practices of commercial fishing.