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Your 'Fal Oysters' are naturally harvested on the Port of Truro Oyster & Mussel Fishery

Gathered by hand hauling traditional small dredges onboard the 'Alf Smythers' and oyster punt 'Moyana'

They're graded to perfection by eye, purified in an approved environment and packaged personally by the crew

Ordered by phone or online and delivered to you in sealed packaging by reliable overnight couriers


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1950's
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Loading Oysters for the East Coast fishery stocks on Franklin's beach, St.Mawes,  c.1950’s

 

For more than 2,000 years the River Fal was the life-blood of the Cornish community between Truro and Falmouth.

Today, the tourist town of Falmouth is known as the sailing and yachting capital of the county. Luxury vessels line the Fal Estuary – the third largest natural harbour in the world – and pretty yachts congregate during the Falmouth sailing regatta. Back in the 17th Century, Falmouth was famed for its Post Office Packet sailing boats which carried mail and cargo to and from places as far afield as the East Indies. Boats have travelled up the Fal to the port of Truro since the bygone days of 1170, and vessels approaching 85m in length still regularly sail upstream into the city.

The traditional industries of ship repair, cargo handling and yacht building continue to bring money into Falmouth, and old-fashined oyster boats can still be seen trailing the river and charming onlookers. However, the town and the area surrounding the river are now largely dependent on tourism. Cornwall is an ever popular holiday destination – especially during the summer months – and the Fal's maritime traditions, picturesque harbours and interesting towns win the hearts of visitors year after year.

http://www.waterscape.com/canals-and-rivers/river-fal

 

Truro Bye Laws

Summarisation of the carrick road bye laws

History
It is said that the Romans dredged for oysters in the river Fal. In 1200 king John mayor of Truro jurisdiction over the whole Truro river Fal estury and Falmouth harbour. 1709 a line joining Massack point and Penarrow point. Truro corporation which later became truro city council. Big tin, copper and granite exports in 17th made Penryn become known as the ‘granite port’.


Carrick harbour board
In 1974 thee was no restrictions on how Carrick could organize the running of the harbour authority duties for the Ports of Truro and Penryn. Don’t have to be a member of the local authority to have voting rights. Whether being a member of a sub committee or not. As a result of this municipal ports review, Carrick Road council has formed a Carrick Harbour board. Board consists of 10 members, 5 councillors and 5 co-opted members. The board also looks after beach safety, administration of the oyster fishery.
Role of function
Port of truro
Port of Penryn
Functions that fall within the duties of a harbour authority include.
· Dredging
· Bouyage
· Hydrographical Surveying
· Removal of wrecks
· Maintain river patrols
· Issue notices to mariners
· Enforce harbour byelaws
All within limits and respective orders of legislation

http://alanharris87.blogspot.com/2007/11/truro-bye-laws.html