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Fish caught off Seaton Carew

What we know about this image :

Two men pose next to a fish caught off Seaton Carew. It is believed on of the men was called Harry Carter, son in law of the lighthouse keeper E Murton.

The fish is a Opah (Lampris Luns) also known as Sunfish, Kingfish or Jerusalem Haddock. It is deep sea fish from the Atlantic and can grow up to four feet in length.

Donor : Hartlepool Museum Service

Part of the "Fishing" collection

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