Cornwall family put boat up for sale after 300 years at sea

Cornwall family put boat up for sale after 300 years at sea

By David Dixon & Georgina Barnes

Source: BBC News

2/11/2024

Credit: Daniel Hunkin

A family that have been fishing off the coast of Cornwall for 14 generations said they have quit the industry due to new government regulations.

The Hunkin family, from Mevagissey, have been fishing for about 300 years, since the reign of King George I.

However, on 1 January 2024 the pollack catch quota was set to zero, apart from a small by-catch allowance, in order to preserve stocks.

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