GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Herring fishing fleet received blessing at start of the season in Whitby Full Description: ENGLAND: Yorkshire and the Humber: North Yorkshire: Scarborough: Whitby: Whitby Harbour: EXT FISHING Ancient custom of Blessing the Fishing fleet carried out at Whitby, Yorkshire. Blessing carried out by Bishop of Melanesia. Good shot of boats going out to sea HERRING FLEET Ancient custom of Blessing the Herring Fleet carried out at Whitby, Yorkshire by Bishop of Melanesia. Good shot of ships going out Ceremonies - Religious; Ships and Boats port, cargo, marine, maritime, shipping, fishing, boat, invocation, prayer, blessing, season, industry, religion, custom, tradition, practice Background: Herring fishing fleet received blessing at start of the season in Whitby FILM ID: VLVAC7XR1JJX8X23DBD8NFJU4IETH To license this film, visit
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