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the principal instruments of capture, and a considerable quantity of shell- 

 fish is also landed, chiefly mussels, shrimps, and whelks, all of which 

 shared in the enhanced values. 



The production of oysters from the Loch Ryan beds was slightly 

 larger than in 1917. 



At Annan the fleet is almost entirely engaged in beam trawling for 

 flounders and shrimps, and landings were well maintained. 



Except for ling and haddocks, all kinds of fish show an increase in 

 value, while cod, ling, haddocks, whiting, turbot, and skate show a slight 

 falling off in quantity. 



The average price for all kinds throughout the year works out at 

 43s. 9d., against 26s. per cwt. in 1917. 



Owing to the high prices ruling, no herrings were put into cure, but 

 kippering was carried on at Girvan to the same limited extent as before 

 by the local fishmongers. The quantity so treated was somewhat less 

 than in 1917. 



The year's operations were marred by the drowning of a fisherman 

 who^e boat was swamped on leaving the harbour : otherwise, there were 

 unusually few accidents or losses of gear. 



John Glen, 



Fishery Officer. 



Fishery Office, 

 Girvan, Wth January 1919. 



