Publication Date
26 October 1826
Subject
Pencil, pen and watercolour drawing
Type
belge
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
Yes
Physical Dimensions
21,5 x 31 cm
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Record ID
AWE_it_19
Library Location
State Archives of Naples
Date
26 October 1826
Notes
Coral fishing was an important economic activity in the Mediterranean. Algeria was the main fishing area for corals, especially after the depletion of Sardinian coral, and ships from different countries competed for this valuable resource. Torre del Greco, near Naples, was the most important port town for coral fishing in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, while Livorno was the most important port town for coral fishing in the Grand Duke of Tuscany. In 1864, Torre del Greco had 300 coral-fishing boats while Livorno had 60.
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Prepared by:Rossana SPADACCINI,Cristina FRANCIOLI
