1940s Shrimp Boats Brunswick GA Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Capture the maritime spirit of the "Shrimp Capital of the World" with this classic linen-era postcard. Titled "Part of Shrimp Fleet at Brunswick, Ga.," the image showcases traditional wooden shrimping trawlers docked at sunset, including the vessel "VENIE W.A." This postcard highlights the booming mid-century fishing industry in Brunswick, which at its peak saw over one hundred such vessels calling the harbor home and contributing to an annual catch of over ten million pounds.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1940s)
City: Brunswick
State or Region: Georgia
Country: United States
Topic: Maritime History and Fishing Industry
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Lau-Rhea Ward, St. Simons Island, Ga.
Printer: Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass.
Print Type: Lithograph

Additional Information

The back of this card provides an industry snapshot, noting that "more than one hundred of these picturesque fishing vessels call Brunswick their home port." It was published locally by Lau-Rhea Ward of St. Simons Island and remains in its original unposted state, serving as a crisp document of Georgia's bustling coastal history.