AUGUST 1957 – Tourists admire the fleet of fishing boats at the working harbour of Neuharlingersiel in Germany. © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com
The story behind the image
This image shows the impressive fleet of fishing boats at the harbour of Neuharlingersiel at the German North Sea coast. Shot by a relative on a sunny day in August 1957, it certainly qualifies as a historic document because it tells the story of a village that has been engaged in fishery for a long time.
My first thought when I saw the image was: “Uh, I guess the fleet is gone by now. It probably is a shadow of the past and a tourist attraction today.” But I was wrong. Recent images of the harbour show several boats that appear to be in good condition. Their number has decreased for sure, but you can take a look at this page (in German) to find out how many of them are actively used for fishing. Yet, I like the sight.
Looking at the buildings, I see just small changes. The two houses on the right have apparently been replaced by modern buildings that mingle extremely well with the existing houses and styles.
All in all, I think that the community of Neuharlingersiel has done a fantastic job to preserve the charms of the past and to present the village in a fresh way today (without looking like a museum.)
Neuharlingersiel definitely on my bucket list now. 🙂
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The high resolution image
| Capture Date | August 1957 |
| Location | Neuharlingersiel, Germany |
| Image Source | 6.5 x 9.5 cm print |
| Digital Image Source | EPSON Perfection 4870 Photo |
| Digital Image Source Format | TIFF, 48 bits/pixel, AdobeRGB |
| Edited Image Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Dimensions | 8903 x 6144 Pixels |
| Copyright | © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com |
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