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Cattle and Children on Beach
Believed to be taken near Calheta, a small village on Maio. This photo shows lifestock and children lounging on the shore along with some small fishing boats that have been dragged to shore.
Sunset on the Water
Boaters off shore from Maio are silhouetted against a sunset by Vila do Maio.
Fishermen and Residents with Boats
On a beach near Vila do Maio residents from the village crowd around some beached fishing vessels. Maio is a quiet island, sometimes called the "forgotten island," it is rarely visited by tourists and is relatively quiet and flat.
Beach at Vila do Maio with Boats (2 of 2)
Small fishing vessels are beached nearby Vila do Maio.
Beach at Vila do Maio with Boats (1 of 2)
Small fishing vessels are beached nearby Vila do Maio.
Approaching Ilha de Sal Rei (1 of 2)
Three men in a small vessel pose for a photograph as they approach the Ilha de Sal Rei, a small islet off the coast of Boa Vista.
Coastline of Sal Rei
This photo was take off shore from Sal Rei, the principal city on Boavista. Homes can be seen lining the beach as well as beached vessels.
Children Playing Along the Shores of Sal Rei
Several unidentified children are playing in the water and on one of the beaches that surround Sal Rei. The shoreline is covered with beached boats and vessels leaving little sand exposed.
Boats Pulled Ashore
This photo shows several boats pulled ashore, almost to the street line.
Dock with Unidentified People
This picture was taken along the coast of Sal Rei looking towards a dock filled with a small crowd of people. It is possible that the boat on the opposite side of the dock has returned from a fishing venture and people have gathered to help unload…
Looking out from the Shoreline
Sal Rei is covered with a large number of bays and beaches. This photograph was taken from the shoreline looking out towards the sea. In the distance there are buildings of the city as well as docked and anchored boats for the purpose of commercial…
Wooden Fishing Boat Maintenance
Fishing boat maintenance at Porto Grande. Wooden fishing boats are brought into dry dock for repair and maintenance.
Boat Maintenance at Porto Grande
Boats in dry dock at Porto Grande are maintained and repaired.
Boat & Tarrafal Bay
Small, wooden boat on the shore in Tarrafal. On the horizon, two uninhabited islands, Raso and Branco, with fishing vessels in the foreground. Tarrafal is home to one of the first tuna cannery's in Cape Verde, SUCLA. It was founded by the Preitas…
Boats Along Tarrafal Bay
This photo was taken along the shoreline of Tarrafal. At the end of the day these wooden fishing vessels are dragged back on shore for storage. Here one last boat is being dry docked. Learning to successfully fish at a young age is viewed as a rite…
Two Men Hauling Tuna onto Shore
On the shore of Tarrafal, two unidentified men transport a load of freshly caught tuna from boats to some method of transportation that is not in the frame. This catch is likely then sent to Cape Verde's Tuna Cannery for processing.
Boat Launching into Tarrafal Bay
Small, wooden fishing vessels are dragged back onto shore after a days work in Tarrafal. This coastal town on the western shore of São Nicolau relies largely on fishing industries to fuel it's local economy.
Boats along the waterfront of Tarrafal Bay
Pictured are two boys standing amidst three large fishing boats. This photo was taken on the waterfront of Tarrafal Bay. In the background the sprawl from the port-town, Tarrafal, can be seen doting the coast. Fishing industries are a large part of…
Shoreline of Tarrafal
The city of Tarrafal, located in the southwestern region of São Nicolau, boasts this beautiful beach and bay. The body of water is used for fishing, swimming, and as a resting place for many colorful fishing boats. The beach is a popular attraction…