There are still some fishing captains and fishermen from the great days of fishing living in Esbjerg. People with stories and a treasure trove of experience of fishing in those decades of the twentieth century when the industry was at its height.
This opportunity was unique, and we grasped it. In our exhibition we have secured for future generations a glimpse into Denmark’s greatest, wildest fishing adventure.
Seventy-six former fishing captains came by the museum to contribute to the story told by our exhibition. The result is a fusion of collection and documentation, storytelling and photographic portraiture.
Our digital audio recordings add to the experience by presenting the stories that the captains retell in their own voices.