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flag Sydney’s historic fishing fleet is vanishing, with only two trawlers left, marking the end of a fading maritime tradition.

flag Sydney’s historic fishing fleet is declining as traditional trawlers retire, with the Kirrawa, a 60-foot timber vessel, making its final catch in mid-2024. flag Only two net trawlers remain operational, including the Cape Conway and Illawarra Star, both tied to the Bagnato family. flag The Concrete Wharf remains the main unloading site, while the Timber Wharf hosts retired boats like the San Fransisco and Arakiwa, symbols of a fading maritime legacy. flag Despite dangers and challenges, the industry’s last operators honor its enduring spirit, calling trawling a “dying art” and mourning lost experience.

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