Wheelhouse of the Lydia Eva, the last steam powered herring drifter


The Lydia Eva was built in 1930 after the herring industry was already in decline so only managed nine years of service as a fishing vessel. One of the first fishing boats to be equipped with electric lights and wireless. Further information at


Size: 3600px × 5400px
Location: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK
Photo credit: © Adrian Buck / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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