Fishing boats preparing for the Blessing of the fleet

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Reference numberLH000772CDescriptionFishing boats decorated with flags for the Blessing of the fleet on 22 October 1961. In 1948 a group of fishermen from Molfetta in Italy and an Oblate priest inaugurated the blessing of the fleet. This became an annual event.Date1961Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes

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Fishing boats preparing for the Blessing of the fleet