Fishing Boats at Fishermans Wharf is a photograph by Connie Fox which was uploaded on March 5th, 2023.
Fishing Boats at Fishermans Wharf
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Fleet of fishing boats at Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco, California USA, photographed... more
by Connie Fox
Title
Fishing Boats at Fishermans Wharf
Artist
Connie Fox
Medium
Photograph - Outdoor Color Photo
Description
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Fleet of fishing boats at Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco, California USA, photographed from *Fishermen’s Grotto restaurant, adjacent to Alioto’s, and including the city skyline as it looked in 2009 under a clear blue sky.
Copyright 2009–2023 Connie Fox
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Canon A630
Clear blue sky; no people
*Editorial note:
The name “Fishermans Wharf” causes confusion to those trying to spell this term correctly. Should it have an apostrophe or not? Should it be spelled as a plural noun or singular? Fishermen’s Wharf or Fisherman’s Wharf? (Apostrophe) Fishermans Wharf or Fishermens Wharf? (No apostrophe)
In my opinion as a degreed and certified editor and graphic designer, this English style issue falls under what is called “remote possession.” As with Veterans Coliseum, in which veterans do not actually own the coliseum, an apostrophe is not needed. However, in this case a higher consideration would be the longtime preference of the restaurant from which this view was photographed. They use “Fishermen’s Grotto,” and correctly so. Presumably they have their own fishing fleet. In short, it comes down to a judgment call that falls to the parties involved, and ownership.
The famous Fishermans Wharf sign does not use the apostrophe, and I agree. But in the case of a seafood restaurant and their fishing fleet, I agree with their spelling too. Ultimately it depends on ownership—and who has the final say. I hope you’ve enjoyed learning about remote possession.
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March 5th, 2023