Lives on the Sea

Lives on the Sea


Introduction

There are various kind of fishing vessels in Aberdeen. In terms of fishing method, there are lining, netting and trawling vessels. In terms of fishing ground, there are inshore and sea-going vessel in Aberdeen. Sea lives are colorful. There are danger and hardship as well as joy and surprise. Lives on the sea and land are completely different. Many fishermen still miss their past even they have settled ashore a long time ago.

1. Lives on the Sea

Golden Threadfin. (Drawn by Bernard Yau)

Fisherman’s Story: Lai Muk Kam (Male, b.1927, Long Lining)

2. Joy of Fishing

Yellow Grouper. (Drawn by Bernard Yau)

Fisherman’s Story: Ho Chau Ho (Male, b.1933, Purse Seining With Light)

3. Conventional Wisdom

Lesser Yellow Croaker. (Drawn by Bernard Yau)

Fisherman’s Story: Cheung Pik Yee, Female, b.1960, Drift Netting, Pair Trawling

4. Fishermen’s Tonic Food

Lion Head Croaker. (Drawn by Bernard Yau)

Fisherman’s Story: Cheung Pik Yee, Female, b.1960, Drift Netting, Pair Trawling

5. Hairy Crab at the Pearl River

Mud Crab. (Drawn by Bernard Yau)

Fisherman’s Story: Wong Tim Mui (Female, b.1952, Drift Netting)

6. Holy Sea Creatures

Stingray. (Drawn by Bernard Yau)

Fisherman’s Story: Cheung Pik Yee (Female, b.1960, Drift Netting, Pair Trawling)

7. Big Harvest

Yellow Horsehead. (Drawn by Bernard Yau)

Fisherman’s Story: Sin Chi Wah (Male, b.1946, Drift Netting)