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The primary focus of this photograph is the sinking fishing boat BF387. The steam drifter has sunk near North Esplanade East. The photograph is taken looking from South Esplanade East. Viola (BF897) is moored next to the sinking ship. In the background on North Esplanade East is the rear of businesses fronting on to Albert Quay. Among these businesses can be seen the premises of Andrew Dow, fish curer, and C. & E. Morton, a preserved provision manufacturer. They can be seen to the left of BF387. Behind the vessel is J. Lewis & Sons. This company dealt with the engineering needs of ship owners and traders. Some of its services are listed on their sign.