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Fishing Industry Collection

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: A view of the Brixham quays before the new fish market was built

A view of the Brixham quays before the new fish market was built. This picture was taken in 1967 and shows the old Upham shipyard on the opposite shore

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The Boyd Line Fleet sidewinder trawler Arctic Explorer seen here leaving the St Andrews

The Boyd Line Fleet sidewinder trawler Arctic Explorer seen here leaving the St Andrews Dock, Hull 11th June 1954

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The Somerset Maughan seen here returning St Andrews Dock

The Somerset Maughan seen here returning St Andrews Dock, Hull after a her voyage to the Icelandic fishing grounds. 16th June 1966

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Brixham fishing boats in the outer harbour in December 1985

Brixham fishing boats in the outer harbour in December 1985

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Auctioneer Arthur THomas conducting business at Brixham fishmarket in the 1980s

Auctioneer Arthur THomas conducting business at Brixham fishmarket in the 1980s

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Charleson-Smith Trawlers Ltd trawler Stella Carina seen here leaving St Andrews Dock

Charleson-Smith Trawlers Ltd trawler Stella Carina seen here leaving St Andrews Dock, Hull for the northern fishing grounds. 1st September 1959

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: St Andrews Steam Fishing Co Ltd trawler seen here tied up at St Andrews Dock, Hull

St Andrews Steam Fishing Co Ltd trawler seen here tied up at St Andrews Dock, Hull. 13th January 1959

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Thomas Hamling & Co Ltd trawler St Dominic seen here tied up in St Andrews Dock

Thomas Hamling & Co Ltd trawler St Dominic seen here tied up in St Andrews Dock. 29th October 1958

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Scottish fish lassies in Great Yarmouth preparing herrings for Russia. 10th November 1954

Scottish fish lassies in Great Yarmouth preparing herrings for Russia. 10th November 1954

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Scottish herring girls in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, circa 1936

Scottish herring girls in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, circa 1936

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The crew of the Hull based stern trawler Kirkella seen here repainting the ships name

The crew of the Hull based stern trawler Kirkella seen here repainting the ships name and number. 28th August 1979

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Newington Trawlers Ltd sidewinder trawler Warwick Deeping (H151

Newington Trawlers Ltd sidewinder trawler Warwick Deeping (H151) seen here leaving St Andrews Dock for the northern fishing grounds. 13th September 1956

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Crew members of the Hull trawler Lord Nelson show off their Christmas turkeys as they

Crew members of the Hull trawler Lord Nelson show off their Christmas turkeys as they provision the ship. 13th November 1978

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Firth Steam Trawling Co Ltd sidewinding trawler St Zeno seen here lying against Princess

Firth Steam Trawling Co Ltd sidewinding trawler St Zeno seen here lying against Princess Dock, Hull Circa 1948

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Trawler, The Lord Mountevans seen here leaving Hull for the northern fishing grounds

Trawler, The Lord Mountevans seen here leaving Hull for the northern fishing grounds. 11th June 1954

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The trawler Loch Tulla seen here leaving Hull for the northern fishing grounds

The trawler Loch Tulla seen here leaving Hull for the northern fishing grounds. 29th November 1954

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The Boyd Line Fleet sidewinder trawler Arctic Invader seen here leaving the St Andrews

The Boyd Line Fleet sidewinder trawler Arctic Invader seen here leaving the St Andrews Dock, Hull 11th June 1954

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The crew and owners of the trawler Cs Forester look over the boat shortly after she is

The crew and owners of the trawler Cs Forester look over the boat shortly after she is delivered to St Andrews Dock, Hull. 22nd August 1969

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The trawler Cs Forester returning to St Andrews Dock after a day of sea trials in

The trawler Cs Forester returning to St Andrews Dock after a day of sea trials in the North Sea. 22nd August 1969

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The fishing vessel William McCann seen here mooring in a deserted Humber Dock Marina

The fishing vessel William McCann seen here mooring in a deserted Humber Dock Marina. 30th September 1980

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The sidewinder trawler Ross Altair (H 279) seen here in a Humberside breakers yard

The sidewinder trawler Ross Altair (H 279) seen here in a Humberside breakers yard awaiting scrapping. 15th April 1981

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: DB Finn (H332) (Left) seen here moored alongside The Boston Concord (GY730

DB Finn (H332) (Left) seen here moored alongside The Boston Concord (GY730) in St Andrews Dock, Hull. 16th November 1967

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Northern Fishing Co Ltd sidewinder trawler Brutus seen here departing Sy Andrews Dock

Northern Fishing Co Ltd sidewinder trawler Brutus seen here departing Sy Andrews Dock, Hull for the fishing grounds around Bear Island in the far North. 10th July 1967

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The new trawler St Leger seen here being launched into the River Humber 20th July 1978

The new trawler St Leger seen here being launched into the River Humber 20th July 1978

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The Hellyer Brothers latest trawler Orsino see here leaving Hull for the Icelandic

The Hellyer Brothers latest trawler Orsino see here leaving Hull for the Icelandic fishing grounds. 7th December 1966

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The trawler Orsino see here at Hull being modified as the Board of Trade Mother Ship for

The trawler Orsino see here at Hull being modified as the Board of Trade Mother Ship for the UK northern fishing fleet. The Board of Trade aims was to provide Meterological Information

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The trawler Stella Leonis seen here offloading her catch of cod at St Andrews Dock

The trawler Stella Leonis seen here offloading her catch of cod at St Andrews Dock. 14th January 1965

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Brixham trawlers gather for the annual blessing of the sea in October 1953

Brixham trawlers gather for the annual blessing of the sea in October 1953

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Biggest catch of pilchards ever landed at Brixham in February 1972

Biggest catch of pilchards ever landed at Brixham in February 1972

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Carpenters seen here making a new mast for a fishing boats moored in the Cornish fishing

Carpenters seen here making a new mast for a fishing boats moored in the Cornish fishing port of Looe. Circa 1935

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Fishermen seen here making a new fender for the fishing fleet moored in the Cornish

Fishermen seen here making a new fender for the fishing fleet moored in the Cornish fishing port of Looe. Circa 1935

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Fishing boats on the beach at Beer, Devon. Circa 1895

Fishing boats on the beach at Beer, Devon. Circa 1895

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Fishing boats tied up and aground at low tide at the Cobb, Lyme Regis. Circa 1895

Fishing boats tied up and aground at low tide at the Cobb, Lyme Regis. Circa 1895

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Aerial View of Hull and St Andrews Dock. 1st July 1975

Aerial View of Hull and St Andrews Dock. 1st July 1975

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The hole made in the Hull steam trawler St Moulmein by a russian shell after the North

The hole made in the Hull steam trawler St Moulmein by a russian shell after the North Sea fishing fleet was attacked by the Russian Baltic Fleet, who were en route to the Far East

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The days catch being auction at Hulls Fish Dock at St Andrews Dock. Circa 1956

The days catch being auction at Hulls Fish Dock at St Andrews Dock. Circa 1956

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Catch being landed at Hulls Fish Dock at St Andrews Dock. Circa 1955

Catch being landed at Hulls Fish Dock at St Andrews Dock. Circa 1955

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Fresh ice is added to the catch before it is sold and shipped to fishmongers across

Fresh ice is added to the catch before it is sold and shipped to fishmongers across the country from Hulls Fish Dock at St Andrews Dock. Circa 1947

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Victoria Fishing Co Ltd Hull sidewinder trawler Olvina (H139

Victoria Fishing Co Ltd Hull sidewinder trawler Olvina (H139) seen here tied up at St Andrews Dock, Hull 9th February 1957

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The trawler Lord Nelson lands its catch from the northern fishing grounds in Hull

The trawler Lord Nelson lands its catch from the northern fishing grounds in Hull. 25th August 1961

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Loch Fishing Co Ltd sidewinding trawler Loch Inver (110

Loch Fishing Co Ltd sidewinding trawler Loch Inver (110) seen here steaming down the Humber estuary. 4th April 1953

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Caledonian Steam fishing Co Ltd sidewinder deep sea trawler Loch Doon (H101

Caledonian Steam fishing Co Ltd sidewinder deep sea trawler Loch Doon (H101) seen here leaving St Andrews Dock, Hull for the northern fishing grounds. 21st January 1952

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The Kingston Almadine (H104) seen here tied up in St Andrews Dock, Hull. 21st April 1954

The Kingston Almadine (H104) seen here tied up in St Andrews Dock, Hull. 21st April 1954

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The Dungeness sidewinder trawler seen here leaving the St Andrews Dock

The Dungeness sidewinder trawler seen here leaving the St Andrews Dock, Hull for the northern fishing grounds. 19th September 1938

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The Norwegian trawler Gadus seen here tied up along side St Andrews Dock 4th March 1968

The Norwegian trawler Gadus seen here tied up along side St Andrews Dock 4th March 1968

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: Crewman on the St Gerontius seen here repairing the ships radio antenna. 11th March 1978

Crewman on the St Gerontius seen here repairing the ships radio antenna. 11th March 1978

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The catch from the trawler Valther laid out in kits at Hull

The catch from the trawler Valther laid out in kits at Hulls Fish Dock prior to the mornings auction. 10th March 1978

Background imageFishing Industry Collection: The Norwegian trawler Ringo (R-300 S) seen here in dry dock for repairs in Hull

The Norwegian trawler Ringo (R-300 S) seen here in dry dock for repairs in Hull. 17th January 1984



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