J. Omalia Canada. Watercolour on paper. Signed on bottom right corner. Dated 89.The May S is a commercial troller fishing vessel that was built in 1952 and is based in British Columbia, Canada. Troller fishing is a type of fishing that involves trailing baited lines behind a slow-moving boat to catch fish such as salmon, halibut, and other groundfish species. Trollers typically use specialized gear, such as downriggers and flashers, to attract fish to the baited lines. The May S is a well known and respected vessel in the British Columbia commercial fishing industry and has been featured in several documentaries and television shows about the fishing lifestyle in Canada. The boat is currently owned and operated by a family who have been fishing in British Columbia for several generations. The May S was featured in The Wild Harvest - This documentary series, produced by Knowledge Network in British Columbia, features the May S and its crew as they fish for salmon along the west coast of Canada. Tales from the Coast with Chef Nick Nairn - This television series, produced by BBC Scotland, features Chef Nick Nairn as he travels along the west coast of Canada, including a visit to the May S and its crew. Land and Sea - This television series, produced by CBC Television in Newfoundland and Labrador, has featured the May S in several episodes that explore the commercial fishing industry in British Columbia. Off the Beaten Palate - This television series, produced by Gusto TV in Canada, features Chef Michael-Ann Rowe as she travels to British Columbia and visits the May S to learn about the troller fishing industry.

frame dimensions 28 1/4 x 21 1/2 inches piece dimensions 20 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches

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