The outer harbour, Porthleven, Cornwall. The harbour was completed in 1825 to provide shelter for ships caught in storms.

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In 1858 the inner harbour was constructed to provide better protection. This is a working harbour still used by commercial fishermen for local catches of lobster, crayfish, and crab.

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Location: Porthleven, Cornwall
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