Traditional gaffer boats return to Polperro harbour for the first time in a century
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Traditional gaffer boats return to Polperro harbour for the first time in a century

28 Jun 2026 · Originally published 28 Jun 2026 9/10 Original headline: Magical effort is bringing Cornish village's historic past back to life
After decades of the village functioning primarily as a tourist destination, a small fleet of historic Polperro Gaffer fishing boats has been restored and returned to the harbour. By bringing these 19th-century vessels back to their home port, local residents are reviving a tangible connection to the village's long-standing maritime heritage.
Source: Cornwall Live Cornwall
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