Reference numberLH000772ADescriptionFishing boats preparing for the "Blessing of the fleet" in October 1970. In 1949 a group of fishermen from Molfetta in Italy and an Oblate priest inaugurated the "Blessing of the fleet". This became an annual event.Date1970Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes
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