Memorial University DAI: Aerial photo of the Gut today

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Aerial photo of the Gut today


Descriptive Title	Aerial photo of the Gut today
Category	Work Objects Knowledge of the land/water and environment
Topic	Bays Cod fishing Commercial fishing Fishing Towns
Keywords	Fish processing Longliners Wharves
Description	The Gut has seen many changes over the generations with changing fishing methods and technology, as well as declining cod stocks in recent years. Today at the Gut, modern longliners moor in the Pond while a dormant fish processing plant sits next to the marginal wharf (the Wharf).
Date	2006
Collector	Branch Cultural Historical Association
Location Depicted/Discussed	Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador--Avalon Peninsula--Branch--The Gut
Notes	Crab has replaced cod as the main species landed in Branch. Like in many parts of Newfoundland, the term fish refers to cod fish only. Other species are referred to by their specific names (crab, flounder, halibut, etc.)
Format	Image/jpeg
Type	Still Image
Resource Type	Photograph
Language	Eng
Source	Bruce English personal photo collection
Collection	Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory - Avalon

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