It was one of the biggest ports for catch landings in the whole country and these pictures remind us of those who battled treacherous conditions in the North Atlantic. There are some great memories and names which will be familiar to Fleetwood families. There are trawler pictures too and images which reflect life at sea.
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1. Trawling Memories
Fleetwood fishermen taking a tea break at sea. From left: Colin Pirie, Larry Larsen, Mick Dalton and Keith Robinson. Sitting at the front is Ian Fisher Photo: contributor
2. Trawling Memories
Pictured on board an unnamed trawler are Tom Rogerson of Fleetwood on the left and Lenny Rogerson on the right. Joe Rogerson in the centre Photo: submit
3. Trawling Memories
The poignant sight of Fleetwood women waving off their husbands trawlers inspired the Welcome Home statue on the town’s seafront. The photograph dates from the 1960s and was lent to us by Fleetwood man John Noble Photo: Submitted
5. Trawling Memories
This historic picture was taken on board the Fleetwood trawler Kodama which was later lost with all hands Photo: contributor
6. Trawling Memories
Day and night, pitching and rolling, the trawler Goosander battles with the sea Photo: submit