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Land & Sea archival extra: 1967 Capelin fishing

The Newfoundland Falcon was one of four trawlers owned by North Eastern Fish Industries Limited of Harbour Grace.

Land & Sea Archive Extra: Capelin fishing

10 years ago
Duration 1:49
Archive footage of capelin fishing. Land & Sea is celebrating 50 years on the air

Land & Sea is celebrating 50 years on the air this season.

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador librarian Carolyn Atkinson has been digging out old footage that hasn't been seen in years, including this rare look at a unique way of life.

Capelin fishing 1967

In this archival segment from Land & Sea's library, we watch capelin fishing just offshore.

Four small boats with eight men dip their nets in the water and haul in hundreds of shiny silver capelin.We're not sure where this old film footage came from.

If you recognize any of the people or you know the location, please get in touch: kathryn.king@cbc.ca.