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The arms show a castle, fishing vessels and some fish. These are obvious symbols for a city which for many centuries has been dependent on fishing as its main economy. These symbols have been in use as city arms for at least 200 years. | The arms show a castle, fishing vessels and some fish. These are obvious symbols for a city which for many centuries has been dependent on fishing as its main economy. These symbols have been in use as city arms for at least 200 years. | ||
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